If You Seek Britney

So, I never really discussed the amazing "comeback" of my dear Brit Brit. I've been jamming to Circus nonstop and I love it. Well, there are some people out there that still trash Ms. Spears for her vocal short comings I found the Circus album to allow her to play with her rang without the over reliance on vocoder.

She sounds alert and coherent on this album, opposed to her previous effort, Blackout. While Blackout was a hot mess of club bangers it lacked that essential quality that Britney brings to her records. The album felt cold and processed while Circus at least has the feel of Britney aware of her surroundings and being comfortable taking back on the mantle of Pop Princess.

The song selection on Circus is probably the strongest in comparison to her previous efforts. While there is some filler, the majority of the tracks even if not obvious a-sides still packs a bunch or is slightly experimental. Take for instance the song "Mmm Papi," it is fun and playful and infectious without a killer hook.

The Bloodshy & Avant produced track "Unusual You" is probably one of my favorite tracks. While Britney's ballads have never been a highlight of her albums, this sonic ballad is both beautiful and bittersweet and a great change of pace for Britney. I think it is plain that I really love the album and I'm ecstatic to see Britney back in shape after a very hard and bumpy road.

Favorite Tracks:

Unusual You

Circus

Womanizer

Kill The Lights

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