Justin Timberlake's upcoming album, 'Everything I Thought It Was,' has been highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. However, the initial reception of the two tracks released from the album suggests a potential shift in Timberlake's musical career.
As one of the biggest pop stars in the industry, Timberlake has enjoyed a successful career marked by numerous hit songs. The lead single from his new album, 'Selfish,' debuted at No. 19 on the Hot 100 chart, falling short of the high expectations set for it. Despite maintaining a position in the top 40, the track did not achieve the level of success typically associated with Timberlake's releases.
Subsequently, the promotional single 'Drown' failed to make an impact on the Hot 100 chart, indicating a lackluster performance compared to his previous works. While Timberlake's past albums consistently reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, 'Everything I Thought It Was' faces uncertainty in achieving a similar feat.
His previous album, 'Man of the Woods,' though commercially disappointing, outperformed the early reception of 'Everything I Thought It Was' by debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 chart and producing top 10 hits. The current album's lack of a standout single raises questions about its potential success and Timberlake's enduring popularity in the music industry.
While a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 remains a possibility for 'Everything I Thought It Was,' the album's performance will serve as a barometer of Timberlake's standing in the evolving pop culture landscape. The album's commercial trajectory will determine whether Timberlake's status as a beloved male artist is at a crossroads, signaling a potential shift in his career trajectory.
