Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience

The standing ovation that greeted him at this year’s Grammys made one thing clear: the music world has missed JT’s winning presence. Before Hollywood came calling, Justin was one of pop’s most versatile talents, singing and dancing his way to the top with his Justified and FutureSex/LoveSounds albums. Away from music, he starred in movies like The Social Network and made headlines marrying actress Jessica Biel.

Now the SexyBack singer returns to prove that his musical chops are still razor-sharp. The elegant “Suit & Tie,” a duet with Jay-Z, and the aching “Mirrors, an apparent ode to his wife, are full of hooky beats and choruses. And the retro “Strawberry Bubblegum” is a lovesick, Barry White-style croon. Most adventurous is “Let the Groove Get In,” which melds punchy horns and polyrhythms to create an irresistible dance track reminiscent of Thriller–era Michael Jackson. After a seven-year absence, JT clearly wants to be startin’ somethin’.