theCharger February 2020 Entertainment 11 Bieber returns with “Changes,” album disappoints delivering shallow tracks

By Ellis Farese be releasing his fifth studio album in overall delivering a very anti-climat- ness throughout the album. At the entertainment editor December 2019, solidifying his re- ic album. Most of the tracks are not end of the track “Changes,” Bieber marks made at the 2019 Coachella memorable and they begin to fade to- speaks in a soft voice, “Uh, people Justin Bieber began as a teen-pop Music Festival suggesting a new al- gether, all echoing the same pillowy change, circumstances change / But sensation and has lived his whole bum is coming. Later on the Ellen electronic sound. I recognize Bieber’s God always remains the same,” in- life in the limelight, with his debut Degeneres Show, Bieber confirmed attempt to produce a more honest corporating his religious beliefs that album My World 2.0 launching him his album “Changes” release date and authentic album, and I give him have become increasingly stronger in into stardom back in 2010. A decade to be on Feb. 14. Also in December, credit for sticking with subdued, mel- the public eye, although not doing it later, and Bieber has managed to re- Bieber released a trailer for his 10-ep- low beats challenging common main- in the most effective way, seeming to main relevant— of course with a few isode YouTube Originals documen- stream pop, and his past approach have just stuck this phrase in at the obstacles along the way. Although tary “Seasons,” which debuted Jan. which often correlated with pop end of the song. One of the more suc- Bieber has managed to miss out on 27. With a new album and documen- trends. Bieber’s Christian faith and cessful tracks would be “E.T.A.” which the washed-out childhood-star adult- tary coming at the same time, both his love for his wife Hailey are by far delivers a solid chorus over guitar hood that many young entertain- revolving around changes in Bieber’s the most prevalent themes through- riffs, combining the electronic sound ers face, he has had his fair share of life, Bieber is suggesting he is about out the album, while he still includes with R&B inspirations. It makes for trouble with the law, including a DUI to become more vulnerable than ever superficial, expected pop subjects. an easy, enjoyable listen. “That’s charge, vandalism charges and his before. On Jan. 3, the first single was Opening the album with “All Around What Love Is” features only acoustic infamous peeing in a restaurant’s released, “Yummy.” I was hoping for Me,” one of the many love songs to guitar, which I prefer over Bieber’s mop bucket. It’s been five years since maturity in Bieber’s lyrics and sound, Hailey, Bieber expresses his need for electronic, EDM sound. Bieber sings Bieber’s last studio album, ‘Purpose,’ but instead “Yummy” delivered al- Hailey that now seems crucial to his short and sweet phrases, showing the and during this time, it has appeared most next to nothing, giving a catchy survival. Empty lyrics are not able to potential of this track, but the lyrics he has finally turned over a new leaf beat paired with a chorus reminis- capture the emotions Bieber is at- still lack substance, “Hey, it’s a bless- once and for all— opening up about cent of a 13-year-old boy’s notes to tempting to deliver in “All Around ing that you’re in my life / Make me his regrets and current struggles, vo- his crush. If the goal was to appeal to Me,” such as “Room for you in my look even better / When we shine, we calizing the importance of his faith the over-saturated, almost comical coupe, let me open up the door.” In shine together.” and marrying Hailey Baldwin. With “Tik-Tok” market then the song may “Running Over” (ft. Lil Dicky) Bieber Bieber’s over exposure to fame at this new album many were anticipat- be able to be deemed a success, but sings elementary lyrics over a catchy, a very young age has resulted in him ing a new era of Bieber, excited to see I was hoping for more from Bieber. I repetitive beat, “Then you made me enduring hardships most do not un- what an adult album would look like tried to stay optimistic for the album laugh with personality / When you derstand, and I am glad he has found from him. Being a life-long Bieber fan to come, but my expectations were said goodbye that was a tragedy.” Mul- new passions to fuel his work. Sadly, I really, really wanted to like this al- lowered after hearing “Yummy.” tiple features including Post Malone, “Changes” was mediocre—and I say bum. Unfortunately, it is just not very “Changes” relies mainly on a soft, Clever, Kehlani, Lil Dicky, Quavo and that generously—as I was left very good. electronic sound and acoustic ballads, Travis Scott attribute very little to the unimpressed. In the future, I hope for Bieber announced that he would paired with Bieber’s short, airy lyrics, tracks, resembling the lyrical blank- more compelling work from Bieber. Valentine’sValentine’sValentine’s DayDayDay PlaylistPlaylistPlaylist

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