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Album of the week: Justin Timberlake goes back to his roots with "Man Of The Woods"

02/02/2018 written by Sidonia Maurer
With "Man Of The Woods", Justin Timberlake combines influences from American rock music with modern beats. And he does so skillfully.

The artist

Justin Timberlake is not only making headlines with his music: The multiple Grammy winner is also committed to helping poor children and has built an environmentally friendly golf course to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. After a break of several years, Timberlake announced his comeback in 2013. The song "Can't Stop The Feeling" even earned him an Oscar nomination.

The album

Man of the woods: Justin Timberlake with his new album "Man Of The Woods".
With the album "Man Of The Woods", Justin Timberlake fuses soul, gospel and R&B influences from his native Tennessee with modern beats and funk. He was assisted by The Neptunes - the production duo with "Happy" singer Pharrell Williams and producer Chad Hugo, Timbaland, Chris Stapleton and Alicia Keys. The content of the new record is influenced by Timberlake's family: his wife Jessica Biel and his son Silas, whose name translates as "Man Of The Woods", can both be heard on it. Timberlake's journey from Memphis to where he is today also has a different influence on the new album.

The judgment

Enjoys being in nature: Justin Timberlake.
The new album "Man Of The Woods" contains great music. Man Of The Woods" is Timberlake's most ambitious album, not only in terms of sound but also in terms of lyrics. One could argue that it represents the loss of one of pop's greatest showmen. But as pop has increasingly become a narcotic, club-oriented style of music, you can really enjoy the funky grooves here and be inspired by the album.

Recommended tracks

"Flannel": Sounds like a Christmas song at first. On closer listening, however, it is a very emotional track.

"Midnight Summer Jam": Perhaps Timberlake's latest hit?

"Wave": Cool reaggae duet with Alicia Keys.

Live

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