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Editorial Review:
Poor old Britney Spears hasn’t exactly had a good time of it lately, what with her recent lackluster MTV performance and dubious appearances all over the tabloids. Blackout, her fifth studio album, is being touted as a bit of a comeback album, the title allegedly alluding to how she is "blacking out" all negative media coverage and focusing on getting back to form. Backed by an array of superstar beatmakers--Bloodshy & Avant, Pharrell Williams, T-Pain, Danja--Blackout presents a soundtrack that brims with trashy new-wave ‘nowness’. Tunes veer from the highly infectious "Freakshow" and "Toy Soldier" to the unconvincingly lascivious "Get Naked," "Ooh, Ooh Baby", and downright uninspiring ("Radar" and "Hot As Ice")--with some inroads into dirty disco ("Heaven on Earth") along the way. The tunes aren’t bad, but the brittle, robotic soundtrack does start to feel dated and dull, especially when Britney’s vocals are so intensely processed they feel equally starchy and disinterested. Comeback album it may be, but "Blackout" doesn’t point towards any clear future for Britney--nor for pop music in general. --Danny McKenna
'Blackout' is the fifth studio album by pop superstar Britney Spears. A sassy selection of upbeat electro-tinged pop classics-in-the-making, this album tips it's hat to acts such as Mantronix and Girls Aloud whilst not alienating Spears' core fanbase. Includes the single 'Gimme More'.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Dance/Pop Masterpiece!!! Once you've put any personal feelings towards Britney aside, and actually listen to the music, you're almost certain to find that this album is a milestone in her career, being some of her finest work to date. Without the image of the messy music video, 'Gimme More', the lead single, presents itself as a catchy Pop anthem, with an infectious hook, and the same could be said for 'Piece of Me' among others. There is also a new sound created for Britney on this record, in the song 'Heaven on Earth.' It would... more info
Simpley Fantastic I didn't even like Britney Spears before the release of "Blackout"! But the Album is soooooo enjoyable! Each and every track makes you want to get up an dance! "Gimme More", "Piece of Me", "Break the Ice", "Freakshow", "Hot as Ice" are simply the best songs of the album! This is a must buy if you enjoy pop music. 5 Stars!!!!
BLACKOUT THE TIRESOME An amazing follow up to the brilliant 'IN THE ZONE' this album does not disapoint. Mentionings of her personal life are irrelevant. This is a classic 'get ready to go out' cd and worth every penny. From the slickly produced dark pop: 'Piece of me' to the brilliant 'Break the ice' this album is the perfect cd to get you into the clubbing mood. I predict bigger and better things this year x
Britney Is Unstoppable! If one thing is certain is that Britney Spears is unstoppable, unpredictable, and definitely music savvy at a time in her life when things seem to be black. Yet despite the blackout she manages to hold her head up high producing a smashing sensational production! Every single track is great with no fillers, no boring slow styles, or her past teenage pop sound. This is a grown up Britney that will most definitely appeal to all ages. The tigress got out of the cage and the "true" diva has now stepped out... more info
