Purpose
by Justin Bieber
  • Record Label: Def Jam
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2015
User Score
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. Xiimee_Mallette
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Un álbum muy bueno realmente en todos los sentidos, lo tienen todo. Buenas letras y buen ritmo que hace que te muevas.
  2. Navyyyy67
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    One of the best Pop Album that ever received in this century. I said what i have to said.
  3. Sunnybob
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    See I like this album a lot . This album have worldwide bangers like WDYM , sorry , love yourself and company This is clearly one of the most iconic album of this decade
  4. ajuliacorreia
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums ever made. It gives me goosebumps, live is even better. Purpose is a masterpiece, probably my Bieber’s fav album.
  5. KaranKhulbe24
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Goes down as Biggest pop album of decade.In 2015 Justin gave us back-back hit
  6. safiaalailaa
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. His biggest era with his biggest debuts and hits. It was the rebirth of Justin.… Expand
  7. purposeaoty
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    álbum maior que carreiras, o maior álbum masculino dessa geração com smash diamantado, nada a declarar
  8. ohmyjxstin
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Uno de sus mejores albums, fue de los mas vendidos en 2015 y trajo nuevos ritmos.
  9. Amyly
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    Best album ever! HUGE a moment in music culture. Legendary. Cool. The best of 2010s
  10. zjkaren
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    y ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏!
  11. Vijaythestar
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    An amazing album. Literally filled with edm bangers and also loved the concept of this album. This is the real art.
  12. Fernandomallett
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum del mundooooo, letras muy bonitas, sonidos espectaculares, y consejos súper cool… Expand
  13. rebeligado
    Nov 17, 2015
    9
    O melhor álbum junto com o Journals, com Skrillex na produção, tinha quer ser essa maravilha que estamos vendo, com 2 hits, sendo que 1 deles atingiu o topo da Billboard.

    Love Sorry, The Felling, Company I'II Show You, Been You e Mark My Words.

    Principe do Pop!
  14. LilScience
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Pausa para o álbum do milênio! Justin com 'Purpose' traz um Justin em uma estética que jamais vimos, e isso foi o que fez todo mundo vibra junto com ele com faixas 'Sorry', 'Company', 'Love Yourself', 'What Do U Mean?', 'Where Are Ü Now', uma era cheia de hits e nada genérico, é mostrada uma grande qualidade da parte de Bieber, mostrou performance, versatilidade, letras marcantes e comPausa para o álbum do milênio! Justin com 'Purpose' traz um Justin em uma estética que jamais vimos, e isso foi o que fez todo mundo vibra junto com ele com faixas 'Sorry', 'Company', 'Love Yourself', 'What Do U Mean?', 'Where Are Ü Now', uma era cheia de hits e nada genérico, é mostrada uma grande qualidade da parte de Bieber, mostrou performance, versatilidade, letras marcantes e com significado.

    Em todo o álbum o próprio Justin com sua equipe decidiram fazer o movimento chamado 'Purpose', o que fez que esse álbum recebesse uma identidade nova, diferente de tudo que ele tinha lançado.

    Finalizando o álbum teve ótimo singles, e aí esta a fórmula para o sucesso, algo que vejo em poucos artistas ultimamente, e é claro que vemos que Justin tem o elemento 'X' que todo bom artista tem.    … Expand
  15. whoisthiagol
    Dec 12, 2015
    9
    I venture to say that this album is one of his best albums produced this year and the best of it. Do not like it, but I have to admit that he did a great job, the songs are so tasty hearing, where clearly you can hear his voice without an album full of effects. Justin Congratulations, great job!
  16. Caliwest
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    I think it was worth the wait. If you can't see JB's talent even in this work then i can do nothing for you. A consistent album with soul and love with catchy songs, but also rap/rnb songs like No Sense with the magnificent Travis Scott or Trust and others... We can clearly see that the eclecticism of Justin and is passion for music has never been that strong, and it's only the beginning...
  17. JulioM0618
    Nov 13, 2015
    9
    El álbum en general es muy bueno, las canciones que no son tan buenas las compensa con las que soy muy buenas, muy buenas letras.
    Solo esperaba un álbum mas movido teniendo coml referencia los singles.
  18. Daydreamer-
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Big Change in Justin Career and I think that this album attract me ....In the past I never hear Justin Songs because I didn't like the Way of his singing but now I am fan of Justin.....my favorite song in this album:sorry- what do you mean - where are U now - mark my word- i'll show you-children.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. lauraguimaraes
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    On Bieber’s BlockBuster “Purpose” he’s a new man, focusing on electronic and dance music even tho is a new style from him, Bieber makes a flawless comeback as he talks about his past struggles and how he’s moving on but at the same time he still delivers fun and romantic songs without falling of the lyrical line of the album. One single thing that makes this album less special is thatOn Bieber’s BlockBuster “Purpose” he’s a new man, focusing on electronic and dance music even tho is a new style from him, Bieber makes a flawless comeback as he talks about his past struggles and how he’s moving on but at the same time he still delivers fun and romantic songs without falling of the lyrical line of the album. One single thing that makes this album less special is that Bieber still counts with a lot of producers and songwriters and we want to see him evolve to be more participative of the creation of he’s records.… Expand
  22. Celiaafn
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Purpose is a great album with good vocals, it shows his versatility with pop, edm, hip pop and ballads. My faves songs are mark my words, where are u now, no sense, love yourself, I'll show you and sorry.
  23. Calvera
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Great album, there's a lot of song with amazing lyrics though some of it doesn't really have a great melody (Like Mark my Words, amazing vocal and good lyrics but the melody isn't that catchy)
  24. ChunkDump
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    the first project from this individual that actually impressed me. i think it has a lot to do with the producers and other talent he was involved with. this was a solid album. my favorite track would be between "Been You" and "Children" there i said it, im a fan.
  25. laumorenoc
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    Amazing. I love it so much, a cultura change by the prince of pop, the rest arent touching him
  26. EVERLEDIS
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    justin justin ustin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin justin
  27. ben_zo77
    Nov 16, 2015
    8
    This is Bieber's first album as a legitimate artist. With major assists from Poo Bear and, especially, Skrillex, he's given us a solidly above average album. Half of the album is nearly flawless, yet the other half is mediocre. Purpose is the first Bieber album I've listened to all the way through and the only one I've enjoyed at all. I'm definitely looking forward to his next project toThis is Bieber's first album as a legitimate artist. With major assists from Poo Bear and, especially, Skrillex, he's given us a solidly above average album. Half of the album is nearly flawless, yet the other half is mediocre. Purpose is the first Bieber album I've listened to all the way through and the only one I've enjoyed at all. I'm definitely looking forward to his next project to see if he takes another step forward and, hopefully, tightens up his artistic identity even further. ~ 7.7/10
    ~ with deluxe and Walmart edition tracks: 6.6/10
    Best track: "Love Yourself"
    Other notable tracks: "I'll Show You", "What Do You Mean?", "Sorry", "Company" & "We Are"    … Expand
  28. coroinha66
    Nov 20, 2015
    8
    A sonoridade de Purpose merece grande destaque, suas batidas são bem envolventes e suas composições são sólidas, mostrando de fato um trabalho com um foco bem desenvolvido.
  29. ChesterKiwi
    Nov 15, 2015
    8
    After being a joke for so long, Bieber did something right with his music and released a really freaking good and chill album. It was such a surprise to hear this album and actually really dig it.
  30. jdog1327
    Nov 14, 2015
    8
    The production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of JustinThe production and vocals on this album are some of the best pop music has produced this year. While there are definitely some pretty weak tracks on the album (eg. No Pressure, Children, Mark My Words), it also includes some of the best of Bieber's whole career. His breathy vocals mark a serious development in his career as more of an r&b artist to a pop singer, much in the vein of Justin Timberlake, however at some points in the album you get the sense that he is trying to show off his range when it isn't necessary and can hinder the songs.… Expand
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63

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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