Purpose
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1302 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 848 out of 1302
  2. Mixed: 104 out of 1302
  3. Negative: 350 out of 1302
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  1. Monszon
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    All the production, the lyrics, and the vocal contento are perfect and verter than the past JB's albums, Just a timeless album
  2. JorgeLRamirez
    Aug 30, 2019
    1
    A poorly played bet where plasticity and superficiality prevail let us see a little striking and harmful phase
  3. girlsatrip
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    awful awful awful album. this trash person has never made anything good in his life
  4. Lucasswiftie
    Jul 20, 2019
    0
    Lixoso. Sabe nem fazer música direito esse Bostinha. Mal caráter; machista; vitimista. Lixo de álbum.
  5. Cara-Jayne
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    This is pop excellence. Justin Bieber changed the game with this album. He was influencing the entire top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and after hits like "What Do You Mean", "Where Are ü Now", "Sorry" and "Love Yourself" dropped. Arguably the Prince Of Pop. The album was cohesive,catchy, and well written. It is his best body of work to date.
  6. Kubilayoguzhan
    May 24, 2019
    10
    2010’s hit album ever! Every song is good. It is Justin’s “Thriller”. Most powerfull album in this popular culture. I love new genarations music.
  7. anada
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    I can't believe Purpose has such bad ratings...like what the hell? This is Justin's best album to date and he broke many records with it. He is truly the prince of pop.
  8. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    Justin brought this deep, intimate album. The ripening of it incredible and enormous, a more sonic and productive side and partnerships. Skrillex in his production and Justin's compositions become huge songs.
  9. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Justin Bieber got tired of being the teenager who turned crazy girls and dared to make a more mature album and achieved it, in fact, achievement more than that. Purpose is art in every way, from its wonderful cover to its lyrics that reach your heart and even the fresh and enjoyable rhythms. And as if that was not enough, it also produced an incredible amount of hits. I doubt that BieberJustin Bieber got tired of being the teenager who turned crazy girls and dared to make a more mature album and achieved it, in fact, achievement more than that. Purpose is art in every way, from its wonderful cover to its lyrics that reach your heart and even the fresh and enjoyable rhythms. And as if that was not enough, it also produced an incredible amount of hits. I doubt that Bieber has done something better before but I hope he will follow the same path and do it later.… Expand
  10. MacsMusic
    Jun 19, 2018
    6
    Purpose is not downright awful. Unlike many pop records, it tries to say something profound, and it mostly works on "Show You" and the title track. "Life" and "Children" don't really hit the target; the earlier tries too hard and the latter just comes across as fake. The rest of the album has very little lyrical originality, but the music is fun. The only songs that really don't sound goodPurpose is not downright awful. Unlike many pop records, it tries to say something profound, and it mostly works on "Show You" and the title track. "Life" and "Children" don't really hit the target; the earlier tries too hard and the latter just comes across as fake. The rest of the album has very little lyrical originality, but the music is fun. The only songs that really don't sound good are "Pressure," "Sense," and "Feeling." There songs have terrible lyrics, boring and/or generic music, and extremely underwhelming guest performances.

    "Mean," "Where?" "Children," "Show You," and even "Sorry" and "Love Yourself" have fun, fresh, enjoyable music. The music is fun; not terribly original, but still enjoyable. I really do like Justin's effort at sincerity on the title track; it comes across as honest and heartfelt.

    Purpose suffers from a few terrible songs and generally-bad lyrics, but it has some lyrical integrity and plenty of fun music. It is nowhere near close to great, but it's definitely not the worst pop album. It's a 6.5.    … Expand
  11. purposehit
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    uma bíblia sonora álbum da carreira quem gostou bate palma quem não espuma mais que tá pouco
  12. kemylopes
    Jan 20, 2018
    10
    the best pop album ever, he's has a big talent and the musics that he write are so good and magic
  13. sissi_stess
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    Good songs like : Mark my words, I'll show you, No pressure, Purpose, Get used to it, Life is worth living
  14. IgorCryBaby
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    A little worse than Journals but still good, not great but I wish that he's next album will be art
  15. Grindybord
    Nov 15, 2017
    7
    Beiber can do better. He is trying to grow up and its a good effort he is putting forward. I should probably rate this 10/10 just to combat the haters but i wont. I want him to try harder i know he can.
  16. Igor_Ferreira
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    The notorious development and talent of Justin Bieber with the finger of Diplo, Skrillex and other producers, disc 4º disc of Canadian, a success.

    Three years after "Believe", Bieber returns with a studio album: The ball of the time, it's "Purpose." It is undoubtedly the most "personal" album of the singer, showing personality, and the maturing of the artist to a certain extent.    The notorious development and talent of Justin Bieber with the finger of Diplo, Skrillex and other producers, disc 4º disc of Canadian, a success.

    Three years after "Believe", Bieber returns with a studio album: The ball of the time, it's "Purpose."

    It is undoubtedly the most "personal" album of the singer, showing personality, and the maturing of the artist to a certain extent.

    With 18 tracks - which is a lot - Justin sins at various times. Her voice is disgusted in certain dogs. A version of Bieber seeks a redemption with "Mark My Words," but fails miserably, a song and cloying, USA, the synthesizers in the worst possible way, and seems to have no end. Be the best known: With "I'll Show You", "What do you mean?" And "Love Yourself", Justin finally shows quality. They are three hits and they are improving every time.

    Already with "Company" and "No Pressure", or disk walks to another road. The first, consistency, and temptation is a great song very balanced. In the second, Big Sean stands out for the quality refrain, and the great participation of the American rapper.

    In "The Feeling," Skrillex's finger on the track is good, yields for quite a while, although at some point, but the duo "Bieber-Halsey" is good, they marry and the sound goes against the quality of both.

    The duet "Life is Worth Living" and "Where They Are Now" do not let the CD level drop, but it also does not raise the plateau. In the first, a song becomes a great ballad with the touch of the piano, it is delicious if it seems, do not miss anything else. Already in the collaborative track with a double "Jack U" - that was present without disc of the double released in February of 2015 - is a "modern ballad" with a voice of Bieber. It was not news to anyone, and it is dance from beginning to end.

    In "Children", Bieber really goes overboard: It abuses and spends of the electronics and for that, it ended up taking some of the quality of the song, becoming practically a gigantic EDM. With "Purpose" (a track), a track in which Justin more attempt to "confess", ends up going unnoticed. It is melodic, sensitive, and end of it, Bieber discurses.

    The album Purpose, as well as a work of art by the Canadian singer. Justin has matured for a while, shows creativity, shows creativity and shows that he knows how to innovate when he has to. The album contains minor flaws that seriously hurt, but it's also faithful, clear and conscious. Justin Bieber has been evolving more and more.    … Expand
  17. FedericoBini
    Aug 20, 2017
    5
    Justin Bieber evolves into an EDM artist with songs like "Children", "Sorry", "What Do You Mean" and "Get Used To It", while still delivering songs like "Love Yourself", sharply written by Ed Sheeran. Despite its interesting promise, Purpose fails to deliver anything new, surprising or particularly entertaining.
    Bieber falls under the pressure of two major points: having a best-selling    Justin Bieber evolves into an EDM artist with songs like "Children", "Sorry", "What Do You Mean" and "Get Used To It", while still delivering songs like "Love Yourself", sharply written by Ed Sheeran. Despite its interesting promise, Purpose fails to deliver anything new, surprising or particularly entertaining.
    Bieber falls under the pressure of two major points: having a best-selling album and also an album filled with heart and passion, by accomplishing only the first.    … Expand
  18. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    Justin Bieber's best album and one of the best albums in 2016. After this album, Bieber is not THAT ANNOYING TEENAGER. Some songs are boring, but overall really great album. Keep in that way.
  19. KripBop
    Aug 7, 2017
    1
    i think the problem here tht this albums his best the first time the focus is makin sense unlike previous he could actually produce an easy version of oxymoron or gkmc where he can talk issues his life the purpose wht fame did but its lack and the lyrics sucks jst cause a gd voice doesnt mean gd **** justin work with frank hes a one of kind he is one of the best gd voice and soulful worksi think the problem here tht this albums his best the first time the focus is makin sense unlike previous he could actually produce an easy version of oxymoron or gkmc where he can talk issues his life the purpose wht fame did but its lack and the lyrics sucks jst cause a gd voice doesnt mean gd **** justin work with frank hes a one of kind he is one of the best gd voice and soulful works tht touch on things so justin we need proper your best but still weak people wake up… Expand
  20. boucherilya
    Jul 31, 2017
    0
    Говно для реально отбитых девочек, у которых только начинается пубертатный период. Страшный, бездарный, эгоистичный урод, который только и делает, что отсасывает всем продюсерам подряд, чтобы хоть как-нибудь попытаться войти в музыкальную историю со своими "хитами", но, к счастью, все эти попытки тщетны, так как такой понос ну никак не может оставить ни малейшего влияния на музыкуГовно для реально отбитых девочек, у которых только начинается пубертатный период. Страшный, бездарный, эгоистичный урод, который только и делает, что отсасывает всем продюсерам подряд, чтобы хоть как-нибудь попытаться войти в музыкальную историю со своими "хитами", но, к счастью, все эти попытки тщетны, так как такой понос ну никак не может оставить ни малейшего влияния на музыку
  21. lordelegend
    Jul 25, 2017
    0
    Джастин Спидбер без раздумий самый бездарный говноед в мире, а его музыку можно сравнить разве что с поносом животных пасущихся на плантациях, да и то этим поносом разрешено удобрять землю, а сблёв Спидбера разрешено лишь утилизировать чтобы не заразиться какой-нибудь инфекционной болезнью.
    0 из 10    Джастин Спидбер без раздумий самый бездарный говноед в мире, а его музыку можно сравнить разве что с поносом животных пасущихся на плантациях, да и то этим поносом разрешено удобрять землю, а сблёв Спидбера разрешено лишь утилизировать чтобы не заразиться какой-нибудь инфекционной болезнью.
    0 из 10
  22. fakeSean
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    A fairly good album. Justin Bieber is trying to transform to another image. I appreciate it.
    The only issue is that the album seems lack cohesion. The songs are great individually though.
  23. JamesJ345
    Feb 25, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album deserves a higher score by the critics, especially by the users.
    I have a feeling these 200 negative reviews giving this album 0 or 1 are either trolls or fans from some other artist that dislike Justin Bieber either One Direction or Selena Gomez, it's almost like they had a deal to rate this album so badly because there's absolutely no way such a good album has such ridiculous reviews!
    Not only is this Bieber's highest selling album by far,which scored him 3 #1 singles as well,but people truly liked it,I remember reading previews on Apple Music and Spotify, even older folks loved it!
    This album changed a lot of people's opinion on Justin Bieber as an artist,these user reviews are 100% manipulated.
    Personally I liked the vibe and the sound,very original sounds and improvisations from Justin and his producers, I want to point out songs like ''No Sese'', ''No Pressure'' and ''Children'' as one of the best songs from Bieber's career, all three could've been hit singles but since he already gave us 3 bangers it's alright. I want to add the song ''Company'' also surprised me as well as the songs ''Hit The Ground'' & ''Been You'' from his Deluxe version which I bought! To this day this is Justin's best work,his voice sounds a lot more mature, especially on his song ''Mark My Words'' he sings with some incredibly improved falsetto, Lyrics are pretty good even though I would appreciate less love songs and break up themed ones but they're still good.
    As a 25 year old dude who always gives a chance to younger artists I'm pretty impressed with Purpose, if Justin Bieber can do even better than this, well then, bring it on!    … Expand
  24. AnalyDewa
    Jan 29, 2017
    6
    Anos depois de seu último disco, o “Believe”, Justin Bieber retorna com o seu “Purpose”, primeiro lançamento dentro de sua maioridade. O álbum tem o propósito (tradução do seu título) de apresentar um artista antes de um mero produto. Bieber que conheceu a fama muito cedo e teve o sucesso sempre aliado a falta de privacidade e dificuldade de crescer com ela, tem letras que relatam essaAnos depois de seu último disco, o “Believe”, Justin Bieber retorna com o seu “Purpose”, primeiro lançamento dentro de sua maioridade. O álbum tem o propósito (tradução do seu título) de apresentar um artista antes de um mero produto. Bieber que conheceu a fama muito cedo e teve o sucesso sempre aliado a falta de privacidade e dificuldade de crescer com ela, tem letras que relatam essa sua “tristeza” de ser rico, bem sucedido, mas sem oportunidades de ter crescido como um jovem comum. O que não faltam são ocasiões para se lembrar de quantas vezes Justin já se envolveu em confusões públicas, desde pichações, agressões e até cusparada em fãs.
    A primeira faixa apresentada ao público, um ano antes do álbum, “Where Are Ü Now” um trap house, já demonstrava o caminho e ambição que o Bieber tinha em seguir e apresentava uma reinvenção sonora e o primeiro momento, desde então, que ele apresentava um trabalho com uma proposta inovadora e longe do pop genérico e plástico. A confiança em Diplo e Skrillex, que transformaram e conduziram “Purpose” tanto na mudança sonora quanto na maturidade do artista não foi coloca à toa, em vista que o álbum foi um sucesso instantâneo: mais de 500 mil cópias vendidas na primeira semana, hits número #1 como “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry” e “Love Yourself” e facilmente limparam qualquer nuvem negra passada do artista que já tinha chegado até em falar sobre se aposentar, ainda tão jovem.
    O comeback traz também sobre seus relacionados (leia-se Selena Gomez) e uma das faixas que mais chamaram atenção foi a co-escrita por Ed Sheeran (mestre em letras desse tipo), a já citada “Love Yourself”.
    “Purpose” sofre deslizes, mas é sem dúvidas um capítulo novo dentro da carreira do artista que agora consegue imprimir personalidade, lançar tendências sonoras (tropical house) e conquistar os ouvintes que sempre torceram o nariz para o seu repertório.    … Expand
  25. Kerry-Paul
    Jan 29, 2017
    6
    When you think of Justin Bieber serious is not one of the words that comes to mind when describing him. Much like his work to be frank. While there are a few CUTE songs on the album targeting his pubescent fanbase who have affectionately dubbed themselves the 'Beliebers', listeners looking for a great listening experience will not find it here. However, for effect I'll give him a 6/10.When you think of Justin Bieber serious is not one of the words that comes to mind when describing him. Much like his work to be frank. While there are a few CUTE songs on the album targeting his pubescent fanbase who have affectionately dubbed themselves the 'Beliebers', listeners looking for a great listening experience will not find it here. However, for effect I'll give him a 6/10. Considering this is his best work when compared to his albums prior to 'Purpose'. Mark you I used the word 'best' very cautiously. I'm secretly rooting for him as he is still very young… Expand
  26. thefameprint
    Jan 4, 2017
    0
    Tenho apenas 3 palavras pra descrever esse lixo: Superestimado, genérico e mijado. Também temos o fato de que ele não se esforçou nem um pouco para fazer o álbum, percebemos isso quando toda música tem o mesmo estilo. Justin Bieber você não tem talento algum.
  27. BossCharn
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    His best album so far. He's grown up a lot as well as his music. I hope he could continue his work like this in the future. Also, a different beats he's never played before.

    My Top 3.
    1. What Do You Mean?
    2. Company
    3. Love Yourself
  28. jevoo
    Oct 25, 2016
    0
    this album just consist of cheap edm music nothing special and all these songs sound same and same rythm nothing new things on this album just terrible
  29. yoncenarls
    Oct 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O que eu mais amo no Purpose é que o Justin não abandonou o R&B, como eu achei que ele faria depois do Journals. Todos sabem, ou deveriam saber, que a gravadora não apoia o Justin no R&B porque vende menos que o Pop. Enfim, minhas músicas favoritas são: All In It, We Are, No Pressure, No Sense e Trust. TODAS R&Bs. A ''zona de conforto'' do Justin é o R&B, onde você que a voz dele está completamente mais relaxada e livre para usar notas mais altas e os falsetos -os maravilhosos falsetos. Me sinto orgulhosa de ser belieber, me sinto orgulhosa desse novo propósito do Justin. Quando estava ouvindo o álbum e Mark My Words começou a tocar, eu tava tipo: ''vamos lá Justin, cadê a batida? Cadê?'' e então a música acabou e eu confesso que fiquei decepcionada, então I'll Show You surgiu e trouxe TODAS as batidas de que eu estava sentindo falta. Ou seja, o álbum se completa e se encaixa perfeitamente, você sente que as músicas são bastantes conectadas e que elas têm um sentimento muito forte entre si. Você percebe a conexão quando o R&B lento e poderoso de No Pressure acaba e começa o MARAVILHOSO e gracioso Hip-Hop com um pouco de trap music -por que não?- No Sense. E o album acaba com com o riff de All In It, é como se ele tivesse dito tudo o que tinha pra dizer, o seu propósito e tals... e quando AIT começa você já sente a 'despedida'. Na verdade, não foi despedida pra mim porque eu repeti umas 500x KKKKKKKKKKK. Aprendi o album inteiro em 1 semana. Então... e agora tá vendendo 5M WW. QUE ORGULHO JUSTIN!… Expand
  30. LinttaFlamingo
    Sep 19, 2016
    7
    Many of the songs were very relatable in my opinion. Justin has a really good voice, and the album had a lot of well written songs. While some of them felt too similar to the other ones, it's still an album that is definitely worth listening to.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. HipHopDX
    Dec 2, 2015
    60
    It’s when Bieber’s honesty feels less-than-honest and the tracks feel less-than-groundbreaking that this album falls short of the heights it should by all means be capable of reaching.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Dec 2, 2015
    70
    It's full of motivational Bieb-talk about the realness of the Bieb-struggle.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Nov 19, 2015
    50
    You can’t hear The Feeling in his voice, which is still one of the most infectiously beautiful in the industry, because as his faith has saved him from his pain, his production team has saved his voice from Justin. It makes for a series of unbeatable mainstream and crossover singles, and a desensitized, unnerving album.
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