FutureSex/LoveShow.

Justin Timberlake’s second solo album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, was released in September 2006. Since then, most of the tracks have made it to video and released as singles. It’s not often that on CD can produce so many hit singles. And Justin’s success is, well, justified.

I guess sometimes I have the reputation of being a music snob- listening to artists until they become popular. Well, that can be true, but if anything I am a snob for quality. That said, I freely admit to being a big fan of Timberlake’s music. He writes and performs super infectious pop music-- Rock Your Body (made infamous by that Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction) and Sexy Back were easily the catchiest songs of their time. After last year’s Grammy Award ceremony, during which Timberlake performed no less than four times, I wrote about Timberlake’s dynamic stage presence and charisma. On this new DVD we get to see Timberlake dance—a joy to watch. Clearly he watched lots of MTV growing up as his ability to channel Michael Jackson (in a good way) is uncanny. Wow.

The DVD is a recording of Timberlake’s Labor Day Weekend concert at NYC’s Madison Square Garden that was broadcast live on HBO. I’ve kept the recording on my TiVo since then but now just bought the DVD as to free up some much needed hard drive on my TiVo. I’m glad to have the DVD, even though I needed to purchase it at its exclusive retailer, Best Buy.

Timberlake has managed his career well— without scandal or making a fool of himself as pop stars tend to do. Sure, he’s had a few high-profile break-ups, but he is JT after all. It was a brilliant move to hitch himself to uber-producer Timbaland. Together they have created a unique, genre-bending sound.

If you don’t already own the FutureSex/LoveSounds CD, it is worth a purchase—this way you’ll own one of the defining pop albums of its time. The DVD of his Madison Square Garden performance is certainly worth a spot in your rental queue. You will enjoy seeing one of today’s most talented male pop stars at his best- playing piano, singing, dancing, and charming the audience of a legendary arena.