Mar 15 2025

Justin Timberlake’s ‘Everything I Thought It Was’ 1st Anniversary

One year ago today, on March 15, 2024, Justin Timberlake released his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was. As a longtime fan of Justin and his music, I can confidently say this album is one of my favorites from start to finish. With a mix of heartfelt ballads, infectious grooves, and introspective lyrics, Everything I Thought It Was truly delivered on every level. 💿🎶

The album marked Justin’s highly anticipated return to music following Man of the Woods (2018) and featured collaborations with Fireboy DML, Tobe Nwigwe, and his *NSYNC bandmates. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and included standout singles like “Selfish” and “No Angels,” along with the promotional track “Drown.” From the smooth production to Justin’s signature vocals, this album has remained in heavy rotation for me over the past year. 🎤🎼

I genuinely love every single song and always listen to the album from start to finish—no skipping. If I had to pick my top favorites, they would be “Memphis,” “No Angels,” “Technicolor,” “Drown,” “My Favorite Drug,” “Selfish,” and of course, “Paradise (feat. *NSYNC).” Each track brings something special, whether it’s the emotion, the energy, or the nostalgia, making Everything I Thought It Was such a standout in Justin’s discography. 🎧🎵

Justin has always been an artist who evolves with each era, and Everything I Thought It Was showcased his growth while still bringing that signature JT magic. I was lucky enough to attend The Forget Tomorrow World Tour in both Fort Worth and Dallas last year, and experiencing these songs live made me appreciate them even more. 🎤✨

In celebration of the first anniversary of Everything I Thought It Was, I’m sharing the album below so fans can revisit (or discover) this incredible body of work. Also, check out the music videos for “Selfish,” “No Angels” (Original and Directors Cut), and “Drown” (Lyric Video) below! 🎬🎥

Everything I Thought It Was Album Bundles and Merch

One of the most exciting parts of Everything I Thought It Was was the incredible merch and exclusive album bundles that Justin released for fans. As a dedicated fan myself, I couldn’t resist—I pre-ordered everything that included a tee! In total, I purchased three box sets and both fan packs to collect the tees, CD, and vinyls. Even today, on the album’s first anniversary, I’m proudly wearing one of the tees while streaming the album!

Justin’s official store offered a variety of exclusive bundles, featuring limited-edition items that quickly became must-haves for fans. The physical album was released in multiple formats, including:

CD
2LP Vinyl
Deluxe Edition 2LP Vinyl (Exclusive to Justin’s official store)
Target Exclusive 2LP Vinyl
Amazon Exclusive 2LP Vinyl
Alternate Cover CD (Exclusive to Everything I Thought It Was Box Sets)

The official album bundles were just as exciting, offering fans collectible items alongside the album:

Four Box Sets:

Three of the box sets each included an EITIW tee, while the fourth featured a black hat embroidered with Justin on the front and EITIW Justin Timberlake on the back.
Each box set also included the album with an alternate cover CD (exclusive to these sets) inside a collectible EITIW box.

Two Fan Packs:

Each fan pack included a tee and a 2LP vinyl.

The Deluxe Edition (Exclusive to Justin’s official store) included a glovebox envelope containing:

4-page brochure
Postcard set
Photo strip
20-page booklet
Gas station receipt replica
Napkin
Air freshener

The Everything I Thought It Was merch was a huge hit among fans, and I still love every piece I purchased. If you want to take a closer look at these amazing items, check out some of the images below and view the full collection in the Photo Gallery.

Here’s to Everything I Thought It Was—a phenomenal album that we’ll be enjoying for years to come!