• Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2020
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  1. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    completamente ridículo, a mesma batida em todas as músicas e 90% das letras são genéricas, parece uma coletânea de descartes
  2. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Esse album ta horrivel! Sem condições de ouvir novamente esse cd cheio de fillers, batidas traps mornas, além de serem 17 faixas. Pra mim é o pior album do ano até agora e espero que amargue no fracasso como os singles ja vem amargando.
  3. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Vixi, n gostei não... no lugar de crescer como artista, ele retroagiu, acho q ele precisa urgentemente de uma boa inspiração...
  4. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    I don't have words. I'm so disappointed
    It's so pathetic, every song have the same beat. The lyrics are so superficial, it's like expressing love to an object
  5. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Nunca ouvi algo tão ruim na vida. Justin ficou preso em 2015 isso é horrível e insano
  6. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Repetitive, boring. Running over was stolen (Synergy, Asher Monroe), which is a huge disappointment.
  7. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    It's not Journals. You all know about it. Not a single song catches you so that you want to play it again. These are the songs you want to skip. When it start you want to skip the whole album. Maybe his next one will be better.
  8. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Nokia ringtones. All the music sounds almost the same and he’s been working for 4 years just to bring this.
  9. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Pior álbum, só salva 1 música, ele decaiu muito com esse álbum, vai flopar
  10. Feb 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a trash. extremely bad. as an artist and human being. a bomb. Expand
  11. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    the melodies are just the same, habitual is really good but the others are just like?????
  12. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    It's really very bad, I expected something better to meet my expectations as Purpose but no.
  13. May 7, 2020
    1
    this album sucks. result of a desperation of the singer not to fall by the wayside
  14. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    I thought he could top Purpose, but this is a HUGE downgrade. The songs sound the same no growth... if this is the muse for his wife just keep it next time.
  15. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    what the **** it is????
  16. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Such a downgrade from Purpose!! Yummy is one of his worst singles. He took 4 years to come out with this album, could’ve done much better
  17. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Should've expected bad album after yummy
    Big disappointment considering how good purpose was, guess that was as good as he could be
  18. Feb 18, 2020
    1
    well, I just think the album is too bad for people waiting fot him 4 years..
  19. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    There is no heart and it is a very disconnected album. Everything sounds the same. Everything on this album is a repeat of the previous tracks! I have some praises for the album: Only Forever seems to be an ok track. But Mr. Bieber needs to work with some other producers if he really wants to continue dominating the pop world WITH good music. He can do way better.
  20. Jul 31, 2020
    1
    theres no complexity in this album. He's not giving enough to be a good artist.
  21. Jun 7, 2020
    1
    - [x] My review about ”Changes” the album. The lyrics are terribly shallow and the production is extremely simple, this sucks and is pretty boring. The biggest issue about the album is that he tries to recreate the same pop song over and over again. The beats are awful and the songs have absolutely no meaning or heart. I wasted 30 minutes of my life listening to that album so at least I'm- [x] My review about ”Changes” the album. The lyrics are terribly shallow and the production is extremely simple, this sucks and is pretty boring. The biggest issue about the album is that he tries to recreate the same pop song over and over again. The beats are awful and the songs have absolutely no meaning or heart. I wasted 30 minutes of my life listening to that album so at least I'm going to write my review. I wasn't expecting anything but I'm still disappointed by the album. It's basic and nothing special the writer isn’t saying anything important, now talking about his voice another 50 artists can replace it, no high or low notes just a key that everyone can sing on and follow. All the songs sound like they were written in five minutes by a group of bored 15-year-old guys playing FIFA while eating chips. The songs about sex and jacking off are disgusting, I'm not going to talk about them. After 4 years the writer is in the same place or in one way worse than the previous one. But in my opinion, the real reason why this album is flopping is that the new generation is expecting fun rap and pop and things that make them excited like reggaeton or trap. Young people are finally starting to reject this writer's music and seeing that this isn't 2012 anymore. Every time a song of this artist doesn't become popular the label makes remixes, lyrics videos, emoji videos, rap, trap, and pop versions to save the song from dying. They pay people to stream and play advertisements everywhere, tell people that they'll win rewards if they stream, proving how unfair they make this business for other artists. The power isn't completely in the people anymore just in the label that pays more and buys more people. The lead single of this album didn't got the number one even by the fact that they used all of these illegal streaming ways and that proves how bad the song is. No one will remember this album exists in 4 months, it has absolutely no good reason to exist. We need music to cry with, to love, to jump, to dance, to laugh, to create memories with, that's what this generation needs and that's why we don't need Justin Bieber anymore. If you aren't going to do it right then don't do it. The album is officially unnecessary and irrelevant. It doesn't impact and no one would mind if it had never been released in the first place. Expand
  22. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    so generic, the songs look like the same. it's obvious a flop album. bad marketing too
  23. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    a maioria das músicas todas iguais, se torna cansativo de se ouvir. uma pena
  24. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    12/16 songs sound EXACTLY THE SAME and the other 4 sound the same between them.
    Mediocre beats repeated in loop resulting in boring songs almost unbearable to listen to until the end.
    Basic lyrics about how much he loves his wife that could've been written by a 14 year-old.
  25. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    ladeiraaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, quem sabe numa próxima encarnação
  26. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    album péssimo, músicas praticamente iguais! nem os feats salvaram. simplesmente pessimo!!!
  27. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Not his best work but I’m glad he’s back. Expected something more after almost 5 years of hiatus.
  28. Feb 16, 2020
    1
    only good thing about this album is his strainless falsettos. The only CHANGES you can feel is how his artistry is in regression. I mean, this album screams bad company. We all knew Justin bieber is the industry plant who can only sing, like many other guys you see in IDOL competitions. His previous records were as good as the real artists involved in it aka the songwriters, the producers.only good thing about this album is his strainless falsettos. The only CHANGES you can feel is how his artistry is in regression. I mean, this album screams bad company. We all knew Justin bieber is the industry plant who can only sing, like many other guys you see in IDOL competitions. His previous records were as good as the real artists involved in it aka the songwriters, the producers. This record just exposes Justin Bieber for the talent he is, he is no artist, neither unique. With that youthful teenage charm wiped out of his face, and since he is no artist, he needs to be careful with the producers and songwriters so he can ride on the success of their backs. Just follow Ariana Grande or Jenifer lopez, but not artistically. In fact, there is so much of thank you next and sweeteners resonance in this. Although at 25, justin feels like he has been in this industry since forever. He honestly needs to reinvent himself. Reinvention is not just reserved for female artists, with ever growing demand and need for innovation he can only survive the flooding new talent with renunciation of entitlement and constant hardwork else, Purpose will always be his best . Justin, just keep in mind no age, no disease, playing victim, opening on drug issues, marriage, depression , struggles with fame...all these cannot make a music lover to listen your album. people , I mean real people like who are non bielebers will only listen if its good, if theres substance...times have changed man. GROWUP, not just in youtube commercials for albums, in artististry too, that is if you want to stay relevant Expand
  29. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    So flop, the worst album of the year and his career! I don't understand how he keeps making music.
  30. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Todas las canciones son demasiada básicas, escuchar cada canción es como seguir escuchando la misma le faltó mucho mejor me quedo con el álbum Porpuse
  31. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    it feels like he backtracked as an artist.... journals and purpose were SO good and showed growth. most the songs on this album sound the same, dont flow well, and lack lyrical depth. i think by completely ignoring his emotions and not writing about his breakup with selena in 2018, it held him back creatively. sad. all love.
  32. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    It's a waste of time listening to this.
    Recycled sounds, repetitive lyrics, doesn't convey anything productive to society
    Damn it, this is rubbish.
  33. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    immature singer. immature letters. immature vocals. trash. I wouldn't say that I hope that one day I will grow as an artist because it will never be.
  34. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    the songs all sound identical and the overall album lacks any kind of musical growth. next.
  35. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    This is nothing more than a generic album with nothing new and without enthusiasm for those who will listen, I think it's not just me who thinks that Justin has lost its essence during this break in music. In short: boring
  36. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lazy, generic and tedious.
    Compared to their previou albums, Changes looks like a garbage bag next two luxury cars.
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  37. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    I’m a fan of trap music and when Justin delivered yummy I had high expectations for the album but now I’m disappointed, the songs have basic the same rhythm. I expected more.
  38. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Debería buscar una nueva musa, comparando este álbum con los anteriores, no es el mejor.
  39. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    Um álbum básico de um artista que já mostrou ser capaz de muito mais em trabalhos anteriores. Changes soa como uma tentativa falha depois de anos fora da música, contando com músicas extremamente parecidas e simples.
  40. Feb 14, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can’t find anything good about this album tbh. No substance at all. I don’t know why they allowed this album to be released in the first place. He had such good albums before. This is just disappointing. Expand
  41. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Bad Album. I hated it so much. Only 2 or 3 good music. I hope Justin Do a better album someday.
  42. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    All the Songs Sound the Same...
    They are all repetetive.. nothing special.. aint nobody got time for that
  43. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Honestly, I'm giving this 1 for the vocals. The album is just BORING!! The songs have very shallow lyrics and the same beat. I understand that he was going for a trap vibe in this album, but the songs are all the same boring thing. if compared to his last album, witch is a true masterpiece that explores many subjects and genres, this is such a downgrade. It just feels like a lazy album.
  44. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Mediocre sound with so weak lyrics. 5 years of production and this is what the public gets. Bieber needs to step up for his good voice with a good production of album of talented producers and songwriters. Try better!
  45. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s very generic and every track feels the same .. very disappointed. He’s dying down. Expand
  46. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    A couple songs were listenable, but there was not a lot of variety. The whole album was basically the same beat with tiny changes.
  47. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    All the tracks are so boring! I think fame has done a trick on him because he is not the same anymore.
  48. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    Too repetitive and most songs sound the same - would have liked a bit of variation
  49. Feb 15, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Baddddddd !!!!!!!!!! Expand
  50. Feb 16, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the songs sound the same. It feels like you’re picking out ringtones or alarms. Purpose and Journals were way better. Expand
  51. Feb 16, 2020
    1
    Justin is my favourite artist, but this is his worse album. All music sound lyrically the same. He tries to use his voice as an instrument but there's no evolution at all.
  52. Feb 17, 2020
    1
    podre, muito podre, decaiu muito, muito feio e muito nojento, que isso? misericórdia #1 em chernobyl
  53. Feb 17, 2020
    1
    some beats are catchy, i’ll admit but the whole album sounds like one consecutive song. people have waited 5 years for a new album and received this. long time fan of justin! i love him but this wasn’t it. he showed very few artistic growth in his music and as a person whole. sorry :(
  54. Feb 17, 2020
    1
    he sounds like a rapist on nearly every track. not only that, the production is completely awful and the features are half-assed at best. there really aren't any songs that i like or that i'd ever come back to.
  55. Feb 17, 2020
    1
    Es un album muy básico, a pesar que las letras son buenas, lo que le malogra son los sonido, simplemente pasando la Yummy completita
  56. Feb 18, 2020
    1
    Terrible album especially considering how long it took. Average vocals, basic production, boring lyrics. Definitely a downgrade from his last work.
  57. Feb 18, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Changes was honestly a miss. Changes has a lack of creativity in each song with repeating themes and lyrics. Each song’s beat sounds like an Apple alarm or royalty free music maybe a Youtuber would use in their intros. Nevertheless, Changes was not good at al. Expand
  58. Feb 19, 2020
    1
    BAD!!!
    The lyrics are weak and empty, without emotion and feelings. You listen and everything looks the same.He used his "charity" in one of the clips, to try to sensitize people. That marketing ploy was very low.
  59. Feb 19, 2020
    1
    Well, I expected more from him. He’s still stuck in 2015. Nothing new in his work. All of the songs in this album sounds the same. He went through sooo much that he could’ve used to make a good album but he blew it off.
  60. Feb 22, 2020
    1
    Disappointed. I'm a big JB fan, but this album is the typical 2016 mainstream music. All the songs sound the same. And he forced his fans into streaming it so it it #1. Not to mention that he took a ROYALTY-FREE beat, we waited 5+ years to get an album that sounds the same and a royalty free beat. Wheres the talent?? the dedication?? the creativity?? Wheres the romance??Yummy is a "loveDisappointed. I'm a big JB fan, but this album is the typical 2016 mainstream music. All the songs sound the same. And he forced his fans into streaming it so it it #1. Not to mention that he took a ROYALTY-FREE beat, we waited 5+ years to get an album that sounds the same and a royalty free beat. Wheres the talent?? the dedication?? the creativity?? Wheres the romance??Yummy is a "love song" when its just talking about his wife's reproductive system and saying its "yummy" WHAT?. Expand
  61. Feb 23, 2020
    1
    Disappointing is the only way I can put it. I was expecting a more mature and improved sound from him but I can't find it
  62. Feb 26, 2020
    1
    Tried to listen to it with an open mind, but it really didn’t do anything for me. Got bored after a few songs. There’s only like 2 of songs that stood out but other than that it all sound the same to me. I mean I get it he’s trying to create a cohesive album but he tried too hard that almost every song sounded the same. Good thing his voice sounds good though or else I wouldn’t even goTried to listen to it with an open mind, but it really didn’t do anything for me. Got bored after a few songs. There’s only like 2 of songs that stood out but other than that it all sound the same to me. I mean I get it he’s trying to create a cohesive album but he tried too hard that almost every song sounded the same. Good thing his voice sounds good though or else I wouldn’t even go through the first song. Also I know he said he didn’t dig deeper on this album but maybe he should’ve. It could’ve redeemed the monotone production. Worst part is its too long. I mean the length would’ve been great if each song was different but it’s just the same **** over and over again. Quality over quantity always. Kinda disappointed. I really expected a great comeback that would’ve topped purpose, but it instead it was such a downgrade from his previous work. Expand
  63. Mar 6, 2020
    1
    De longe a pior coisa que eu já ouvi na minha vida, um álbum medíocre e porco para combinar com a personalidade do "artista", se é que podemos chamar assim. Dando 1 por pena da Kehlani que foi corajosa demais ao se prestar a participar da criação dessa bomba nuclear.
  64. Jun 6, 2020
    1
    This album is so irritating. It's mediocre and terrible. Justin's vocal is irritating and not good at all. It also has repetitive, meaningless lyrics like in the song "Yummy". It is not inspiring and it does not have any messages to the listeners. I do like the R&B beat of the album, because this is something that is very new to Justin and it's kinda like the first time Justin uses R&B andThis album is so irritating. It's mediocre and terrible. Justin's vocal is irritating and not good at all. It also has repetitive, meaningless lyrics like in the song "Yummy". It is not inspiring and it does not have any messages to the listeners. I do like the R&B beat of the album, because this is something that is very new to Justin and it's kinda like the first time Justin uses R&B and a little bit of trap in his songs. So I give him a point. But other than that, it is terrible and it's terrorizing my ears. I feel very uncomfortable when I listen to this. Expand
  65. May 5, 2020
    1
    If you hated Yummy, you will hate this album too. There is no cohesiveness in this album at all
  66. May 30, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most laziest album made by him yet, from musically to lyrically. Expand
  67. Jul 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Worst album of the year and this decade. Yummy was as bad as this album, when he left selenagomez his inspo flew away Expand
  68. Jul 25, 2020
    1
    really depressed by this album..just full of un-grown-up kids stuff. boring boring boring...
  69. Jul 25, 2020
    1
    Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkķkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk vou dar 1 ponto por pena kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkķkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
  70. Aug 28, 2020
    1
    This album is like the ground during summer -- very dry. Tautology was inspired from this record. Should've stayed in the drafts.

    Redeeming Points: ETA and Take It Out On Me
  71. Dec 9, 2020
    1
    I used to be a fan of Justin Bieber back in 2016. His works were amazing, Love Yourself is still one of my favorite songs. Changes is not Justin Bieber. He used the same sample over and over again. He used to be a great lyricist, I hope he makes another record that contains songs like Love Yourself, Sorry (briefly whole Purpose album).
  72. Nov 28, 2020
    1
    I'm not a fan and not a hater either but I'm not gonna lie this is on par with tekashi's album. worst of the worst!
  73. Nov 24, 2020
    1
    A mediocre, repetitive, uncreative, lacking in lyrical and just overall underwhelming album. Every song is like the same tune with different lyrics ranging from Hailey Baldwin being an asset like a washing mashine to having "a yummy yum".
    Don't waste your time listening to this album.
  74. Dec 4, 2020
    1
    this album is the absolute proof that a male white artist can do whatever the f##k he wants and will still get praised. this album is so average even though Bieber's voice is good, it doesn't cover that fact that this production is basic af.
  75. Dec 12, 2020
    1
    hmm, peut-être que Justin Bieber ne sera jamais doué pour produire de la musique, il serait probablement meilleur pour être un homme en robe de femme
  76. Jan 3, 2021
    1
    Just goes on to show Purpose was his best work. Waited 5 years just to be disappointed.
  77. Feb 22, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad album, expected to more catchy and meaningful songs like in the past. How can you write such amazing songs on your ex and such a bad songs for your wife? Lol Expand
  78. Mar 20, 2021
    1
    El peor álbum de Justin Bieber, sinceramente. Jorunals y Purpose fue lo mejor.
  79. Apr 6, 2021
    1
    muy malo justin lo peor d tu carrera pa en que pensabas malardo muy malo malisimo
  80. Jul 4, 2022
    1
    Upon hearing Yummy on the radio, i'm like "Justin Bieber's music was bearable and sometimes good", but now after five years away, he doesn't know what to do with his music career and took a generic pop/R&B road so people would listen to it and care about it. If this was 90s house, i'd give him a second chance but i ain't gonna try and listen to this album entirely. The singles told me whatUpon hearing Yummy on the radio, i'm like "Justin Bieber's music was bearable and sometimes good", but now after five years away, he doesn't know what to do with his music career and took a generic pop/R&B road so people would listen to it and care about it. If this was 90s house, i'd give him a second chance but i ain't gonna try and listen to this album entirely. The singles told me what it was like - crap; Expand
  81. Feb 18, 2020
    0
    This album is trash music, pure and simple. I hearded at home and it was really bad. Disgusting!
  82. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash
  83. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This album is full of plagiarism, outdated trap beats and garbage lyrics. Justin Bieber grew old and mature but apparently he has yet to with his music. An unworthy listen. Worst of the year and the decade already!
  84. May 29, 2020
    0
    Totalmente descartável, assim como ele. Bieber já provou o quão controverso e vazio é possível ser. Enfim, um delírio coletivo esse álbum!
  85. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Nothing new , STREAM RARE , hailey Baldwin is Selena biggest fan anyway kkkkk
  86. Dec 22, 2020
    0
    anyone who give this is garbage more than 0 needs to go to a doctor. I'll pay for your bills. please go one it's urgent you're in danger. you might have covid because you're tasteless af
  87. Feb 16, 2020
    0
    Sad to say but there was not a single song that I liked. Songs were had to relate to. I love JB but sadly I did NOT love this album.
  88. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es horrible, quede con problemas auditivos después de escuchar una sola canción. los sonidosnparecen de alarmas de celulares. un horror!! Expand
  89. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This has got to be the biggest artistic decline i have ever seen. How one goes from Purpose to /this/ i will never understand. Purpose was a mature, solid, sonically cohesive album with good lyrics and fresh sounds. Changes is the exact opposite. It’s impersonal. One of the tracks is even an exact copy of another artists song. I don’t know where his team was when he was sloppily creatingThis has got to be the biggest artistic decline i have ever seen. How one goes from Purpose to /this/ i will never understand. Purpose was a mature, solid, sonically cohesive album with good lyrics and fresh sounds. Changes is the exact opposite. It’s impersonal. One of the tracks is even an exact copy of another artists song. I don’t know where his team was when he was sloppily creating this sorry excuse of an album, but they clearly hate him. Expand
  90. Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Is this really the guy who you call your idol? **** sounds like a youtube commercial or something
  91. Aug 29, 2020
    0
    nao fico chocado com como tudo que esse homem faz é sem originalidade e medíocre. Justin pensou "vou mostrar pra eles o que é ser musicalmente podre kkkkkk eles vão ver só"... e vimos, musicalmente podre. Não vou me atrever a comparar com a personalidade dele.
  92. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    an album just like everything he does, without any news, a sound waste I don't know how anyone can hear
  93. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Literally the worst album of all time... I pitty Bieber... somehow he managed to destroy his own career
  94. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    Basic album, he always follow the trends in order to succeed but this time is not working, the album is repetitive and the lyrics are cheesy
  95. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    this was a bad album jeez. a downgrade from “purpose”. wasted opportunity.
  96. Feb 15, 2020
    0
    How can you release solid body of work like Purpose and then follow it up with this? The beats are all practically the same, the lyrics are redundant. This album was just a quick cash grab to earn some fame points back, and unfortunately most people aren't buying it anymore. The only thing redeeming about his album is some of his vocals which have it's moments.
  97. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This album was super boring. I really love Justin, but I hate this album
  98. Aug 28, 2020
    0
    Mediocre is the most appropriated word to describe Bieber's last body of work.
  99. Feb 14, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eu nunca tinha ouvido algo tão ruim assim, depois do purpose o público esperava algo acima muito melhor que isso. Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Feb 28, 2020
    70
    While Bieber's voice still sounds like that of a mid- to late-teen, singing seems to come more naturally to him, and his falsetto pleas are neither bitter nor entitled, strictly genuine and adult.
  2. Feb 18, 2020
    50
    It’s a record in total lust and fealty to Hailey; you’ll probably want to duck out to use the bathroom halfway through.
  3. Feb 18, 2020
    58
    Artists can certainly grow up and mature without losing their edge or creative spark. Changes, however, is ultimately a transitional record that finds Bieber navigating how to reconcile adulthood with pop stardom—and discovering that, at least in his case, this merger is a tricky one.