FutureSex/LoveSound

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"FutureSex/LoveSound"
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Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Nate "Danja" Hills

    • "FutureSex/LoveSound" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter

    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. It was included on the set list of Timberlake's second worldwide tour FutureSex/LoveShow
    (2007).

    Background and production

    After the release of his debut solo album

    Richard Kelly's Southland Tales, and voiced Prince Artie Pendragon in the animated film Shrek the Third, released on May 18, 2007.[4]

    When he felt inspired to compose songs again, he did not choose to reunite with his former band

    'NSYNC, although he considered it after his first record.[5] Instead, he went to Justified collaborator Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley's studio in Virginia Beach, Virginia to begin sessions for his second album.[2][6] However, neither of them had an idea of what the album would be–no plan for it and even a title.[6] "FutureSex/LoveSound" was written and produced by Timbaland, Nate "Danja" Hills and Timberlake himself.[7] The song was recorded by Jimmy Douglas, while its mixing was done by Douglas with Timbaland at The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami. The keys were played by Danja, who also provided the drums with Timbaland.[7] Paul Blake played the guitar and Timberlake sang the background vocals.[7]

    Composition

    "FutureSex/LoveSound" (2006)
    A twenty-three second sample of "FutureSex/LoveSound", a new wave song that incorporates elements of industrial rock into its production.[8]
    Problems playing this file? See media help.

    "FutureSex/LoveSound" incorporates elements of

    disco's demented dimension".[11]

    The song contains a "rolling" synth bassline and "truncated" percussion, that according to Zuel, comes across as both "alluring and ever-so-slightly sinister".[12] It contains "slow breaks", that according to Jamil Ahmad of musicOMH, "wrap this record round you like walking into an exclusive club with a million dollar sound system – you know you are going to have one of those nights".[13] The pace of the song changes with its chorus, which Mikey MiGo cited as being "a bit off setting".[10]

    "FutureSex/LoveSound" is "brimming over with attitude, sharp beats and rhythm", according to Linda McGee of

    Pitchfork Media's Tim Finney, was cited as being a mixture between "the carnal strut" of Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" and the "masochistic flutter" of the Junior Boys.[15] Finney said the song "derives its charm" from its "lofty" aspirations, "like a familiar lover staging an elaborately exaggerated seduction".[15] According to Alexis Petridis of The Guardian, "FutureSex/LoveSound" and the other opening songs of the album are heavily influenced by David Bowie's Diamond Dogs (1974).[16] The song sounds "horny" which can be seen through the lines "Slide a little bit closer to me, little girl / Daddy’s on a mission to please."[17] The chorus of the song reminded 411mania's Mikey MiGo of Prince's "New Power Generation".[10]

    Critical response

    Mikey MiGo of 411mania wrote that the song is a "welcomed change" from Timberlake's past work. She stated that the song "has qualities of Prince that I've never seen anyone muster up before".[10] Amanda Murray of Sputnikmusic called the song "musically and melodically great", but criticized its lyrics.[18] She wrote that the lyrics sound like the dialogue of a "low-rent porn film", highlighting the lines: "She's pressed up on me; I think she's ready to blow?" and "All I need is a moment alone, to give you my tongue and get you out of control".[18] According to Murray, "It makes one question exactly what films Timberlake was starring in during his sabbatical."[18] She concluded that "FutureSex/LoveSound" establishes a pattern for the rest of FutureSex/LoveSounds: "infectiously catchy and in many cases accomplished pop music, marred by retardedly retarded lyrics".[18]

    In a review of FutureSex/LoveSounds, Ben Williams of

    Allmusic noted that the first three songs of the album include the word "sex" in their titles, "as if mere repetition of the word will magically conjure a sex vibe, when in truth it has the opposite effect: it makes it seem that Justin is singing about it because he's not getting it."[20] Lucy Davies of BBC Music stated that it is initially "difficult to listen to the lyrics of the opening tracks and give an objective opinion". She wrote that it is like Timberlake is "trying to find redeemable qualities about some guy who has zero social skills and stares at women on his own from the corner of a bar. Only he seems to have found some similarly unreconstructed creepy friends shouting words of encouragement to his clunky chat-up lines, like Timbaland".[21]

    Live performances

    "FutureSex/LoveSound" was used as the opening song on Timberlake's

    2013 Grammy Awards, Timberlake held a concert at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.[25] The singer performed "FutureSex/LoveSound" in a medley with "Need You Tonight" (1987) by INXS and his single "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows" (2007).[25]

    Credits and personnel

    Recording and mixing
    • Recorded at
      Thomas Crown Studios
      , Virginia Beach; mixed at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami, FL.
    Personnel

    Credits adapted from the liner notes of FutureSex/LoveSounds, Jive Records.[7]

    Charts

    Following the release of the album, "FutureSex/LoveSound" did not enter the US

    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[26]

    Chart (2006) Peak
    position
    US
    Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[26]
    		 13

    References

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    3. ^ Susman, Gary (February 10, 2004). "Consolidated 'Edison'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
    4. ^ "Voice cast announced for Shrek The Third". Mania. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
    5. ^ Moss, Corey. "Justin's Future Shock". MTV. Viacom. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
    6. ^ a b Vineyard, Jennifer (February 8, 2008). "Justin Timberlake's Fooling 'Around' Resulted In Award-Nominated Song: Behind The Grammys". MTV News. Viacom. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
    7. ^ a b c d FutureSex/LoveSounds (inlay cover). Justin Timberlake. Jive Records. 2006.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    8. ^
      ISSN 1070-4701
      . Retrieved September 11, 2011.
    9. ^
      Universal Music Publishing
      . Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    10. ^ a b c d MiGo, Mikey (September 21, 2006). "Justin Timberlake – FutureSex/LoveSounds Review". 411 Mania. Archived from the original on January 8, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    11. ^ a b D, Spence (September 14, 2006). "Justin Timberlake – Futuresex/Lovesounds". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    12. ^ a b Zuel, Bernard (September 16, 2006). "Futuresex/Lovesounds - CD Review - Music - Entertainment". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
    13. ^ Ahmad, Jamil (September 11, 2006). "Justin Timberlake – FutureSex / LoveSounds". musicOMH. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    14. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
      . Retrieved January 17, 2013.
    15. ^
      Pitchfork Media
      . Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    16. ^ Petridis, Alexis (September 8, 2006). "CD: Justin Timberlake, FutureSex/LoveSounds". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
    17. ^ Schwartz, Barry (September 12, 2006). "Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds - Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
    18. ^ a b c d Murray, Amanda (September 17, 2006). "Justin Timberlake – FutureSex/LoveSounds". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    19. ^ Williams, Ben (September 11, 2006). "The Men Who Would Be Prince". New York. New York Media, LLC. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    20. Rovi Corporation
      . Retrieved February 18, 2013.
    21. ^ Davis, Lucy (March 11, 2006). "Justin Timberlake Futuresex/Lovesounds Review". BBC Music. BBC. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
    22. APN News & Media
      . November 21, 2007. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    23. ^ "Futuresex / Loveshow - Live from Madison Square Garden (2008)". Amazon. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
    24. ^ Rawls, Alex (February 3, 2013). "Justin Timberlake Pulls Off an Easy Comeback in New Orleans". Rolling Stone. Jann Wenner. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
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    26. ^ a b "Bubbling Under Hot 100 – Issue Date: 2006-09-30". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
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