Return of Bieber Fever

Abby Lohr, Assistant Editor

Bieber fever is back with the release of Justin Bieber’s new album, “Purpose.” His best album to date, the 21 year old Canadian singer has yet again stolen the hearts of millions of young females around the globe with his mix of R&B, dance-pop, and acoustic songs.

Personally, I’ve listened to the whole album on repeat since the release without shame. His songs are catchy, but without the annoying cheesiness of his past albums.

For Bieber, 2015 has been a very successful year so far, showcased by multiple interviews, guest star opportunities,  and attention from the media.

Even those, like myself, who have been so against the young heartthrob’s music since the beginning have trouble denying the variety and quality of the album.

“Love Yourself” is a slow song that describes a recent break-up (Selena?) In contrast, “No Sense” has more of a Skrillex kind of beat to it with accompaniment from Travi$ Scott. “The Feeling” with guest singer Halsey, which I thought was too pop at first, has stolen my heart. “We Are,” featuring Nas, brings dance/pop to a whole new level, combining electronics, rap, and Bieber’s smooth voice. Lastly, “Been You” is pretty repetitive, and the only song on the album that I’m not really into. With this album being such a mix of appealing songs, Bieber plans on catching up to Taylor Swift’s success exhibited in her “1989” album.

Whether you’re into this new album because of the shirtless cover photo or the songs, there’s no denying that Bieber’s making a comeback that he’s not “sorry” about.