Justin Timberlake released the first single from his upcoming album. “Filthy” is just not a very good song. Now, JT is supremely talented so there is still a strong chance Man of the Woods is full of bangers, but the lead single is certainly a disappointment. He goes for the electro-pop but it never picks up enough to go with that vibe. And on the flip side, the lyrics and the overall tone don’t quite match up to the electro-pop feel. The lyrics aren’t great, it’s just not an engaging song. But I will remind you that Taylor Swifts first couple singles from reputation had mixed receptions as well, and the album ended up being mega popular and full of hits. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping hard that JT follows in those foot steps.
P.S. If you’re looking for a new song to get into, check out the Cardi B and Bruno Mars collaboration, the 90’s-infused remix of Bruno’s “Finesse”.
