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Justin Timberlake released his comeback track "Filthy" at midnight Friday and fans were completely split over the artist's new sound and accompanying sci-fi dance video by morning.
"First I thought JT's new song 'Filthy' was trash. Upon second listen, I think it's garbage," one listener wrote on Twitter.
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View Story"Same people not feeling 'Filthy' weren't ready for 'Sexy Back' either. Now it's in their top five," one of Timberlake's defenders tweeted.
"Filthy" is the first song released on the 36-year-old performer's new album called "Man of the Woods," which he described as his most "personal" yet and will be released two days before Timberlake's highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show performance on Feb. 4.
"This album is really inspired by my son, my wife, my family, but more so than any other album I've ever written where I'm from, and it's personal," Timberlake said in the sneak peek promo he dropped Tuesday morning. "Man of the Woods" will be Timberlake's first studio album in over four years.
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View StoryWatch the music video, then see what Timberlake's haters and fans are saying below.
Haters:
Me listening to Justin Timberlake's new single #Filthy pic.twitter.com/Q8dTr6Q0oo
@YetAnotherSJW
Listening to #Filthy wak beat, wak lyrics pic.twitter.com/Sg7W7rfS1k
@opinionFromME
I bet JT was really in the studio high fiving himself recording #Filthy and his whole crew was probably in the back looking at each other like pic.twitter.com/Rhks3EqhX4
@truejonsanz
I couldn't even finish Justin Timberlake's new song. It's so bad . Maybe I'll give it another listen in the morning but it's a no for now #Filthy pic.twitter.com/3HoENBx9uy
@qsteph
I am a huge Justin Timberlake fan, but after waiting till 12 to hear his new single #Filthy off the #ManoftheWoods, I have one conclusion...we desperately need @Timbaland to produce this whole album. Disappointing Single. Last two albums were incredible. JT and Timbo are a must pic.twitter.com/h4KkKAGJPx
@AmirToThe
#filthy is like 7 minutes of the same thing and I have yet to actually understand one word he has said pic.twitter.com/lzt2nuSfHY
@westgalour
Same people not feeling #Filthy weren't ready for Sexy Back either. Now it's in their top five.
@scottyarms
just listened to justin timberlake new song #filthy. pic.twitter.com/sfi5cqkV3a
@itserok
#Filthy is an appropriate name for this Justin Timberlake song bc it's trash pic.twitter.com/GxMpARqk1f
@jtylerconway
Fans:
Same people not feeling #Filthy weren't ready for Sexy Back either. Now it's in their top five.
@scottyarms
The reaction I'm seeing for @jtimberlake new music reminds me of people's reaction for his past music. You don't get it? You don't have to, his fans do. His sound stays evolving. #Day1Fan #ManOfTheWoods #Filthy
@KrystalPno
This song is FIRE and also unlike anything else out right now. Get's better with each listen! #Filthy @jtimberlake #MOTW @THETNKIDS
@nuggetbritt
People are hating on @jtimberlake 's #FILTHY while I'm over here lovin' it
@RobinYerah
Filthy is Sexyback all grown up with a wife and kids without missing its step. The groove is still intact, #Filthy pic.twitter.com/A5vPbNYwTn
@ReplayReplayRe
I don't expect many to understand, y'all slept on the 20/20 Experince pt. 2 which had SO many bangers on it. I'm gonna continue jammin to #Filthy while ya'll try and play like this man ain't talented 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️
@eyeamsabrina
My favorite thing about #Filthy is JT is making the music he wants to. No pressure to be inherently pop or prove himself. It actually sounds v Future Sex/Love Sounds to me, and uses a lot of the instrumentals he incorporates on tour to transition to new songs.
@kirbiejohnson
People shit on creative artists for doing new stuff. Same people who hated Suit & Tie when it came out for 20/20 part 1 came around. #Filthy is beyond a banger. It's innovation personified. Embrace change.
@JamesCibella
Me on way to work tomorrow listening to #Filthy pic.twitter.com/EXHWRTnASj
@soWWMD
#Filthy is the perfect song to begin Justin's new era đź‘Ź pic.twitter.com/XrIr3hzCyq
@Lemmunaid
#filthy it's sounds different, fresh and unlike anything on the radio right now. I'm so here for it. pic.twitter.com/OMKhlq9ikB
@Win_tanna
I remember when Justin & Tim dropped Sexyback in 2006. Nobody was a fan of the autotune and funky melody. I feel like they've recreated the same vibe, so for now i'm still gonna hype it. 🔥🔥🔥#Filthy
@alexist_20
I've never heard anything like this. @jtimberlake #filthy 🔥
@sarahjane2885
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