Justin Bieber times the release of his unusual new album to coincide with appearance of his concert documentary in theaters. Our reviewer identifies a more adult sound, but you'll have to give Journals a listen for yourself. Wii Fit U arrives just in time for New Year's resolutions, and Nintendo is sweetening the deal with a free download, for a limited time. Journals, Justin Bieber (Island Def Jam) This album comes from the songs Bieber released every Monday on iTunes over a 10-week period, October through December 2013. Add in another five tracks that had not been previously released and you get Journals. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to release this album just as the concert documentary Justin Bieber’s Believe comes out in theaters. With that said, Bieber has spent the last year pushing the envelope and shaking things up. Journals follows that sentiment, but in a more positive direction for him than some of his other endeavors. The music on Journals is more controlled and slow with less of a focus on dance beats and electronic overtones.This style shift spotlights Bieber’s singing which has always been great and launched his stardom. His expressive vocals are reflective of his change in image—he is growing up and laying on the sex appeal. Journals has a more adult sound and while releasing a song a week was nice for fans, as an album it is much more cohesive with a breathy, almost crooning R & B sound. Tracks to listen to are: “Change Me,” “Recovery,” “Roller Coaster,” and “All Bad.”—Amalie T., grade 9, Floral Park (NY) Memorial High School Wii Fit U (Nintendo) This sequel to the original Wii Fit continues to make exercise fun and easy, especially for those who don’t like a gym environment.The Wii balance board records movement and weight while you enjoy many of the aerobic games that are available along with fitness plans. Some of the basic balance and yoga games are back,, which are key to improving strength and posture. Two new hardware additions to Wii Fit U are the GamePad controller and the Fit Meter. Exercise movements can be recorded using the GamePad’s camera, allowing for adjustment in your routine. The Fit Meter is small enough to clip on to your clothing and really motivates your activity. It tracks your steps, calories, and other statistics that can then be uploaded, processed, and reviewed. For $90, you can purchase the game, board and meter, but for those who already have the board, Wii Fit U can be downloaded for free through January 31, 2014. After a 30-day trial, users must pay for the game, or buy the meter for $20, but the download remains free. Rating: E for Everyone.—Ameer K., grade 9, Floral Park (NY) Memorial High School