In The Zone

I Am In The Zone.

I am not going to make this review very long because I am sleepy and my back hurts, but all I'm going to say is that I adore this album and every single track is 10/10. Never skip. Britney did a great job. Definitely one of her best albums.

One of her best Albums

and the reason it is it's because of "Touch Of My Hand" One of the most mature songs she's ever done in her career. It's this eerie sensual song with great asian romantic instrumentation and deep meaninful lyrics.

For the people that don't like this song, i'm guessing they're still stuck in her Oops i Did it again days. Because it's the best song of her career. the lyrics blow me away from the very begining

"I'm not ashamed of the things that I dream
I find myself flirting with the verge of obscene
Into the unknown, I will be bold
I'm going to places I can be out of control"

the only song i couldn't get into was the song featuring the Ying Yang Twins, other than that, the whole album is a complete knockout, and "Touch of My Hand" still remains my favorite song from her decade long career.

Britney Is In The Zone!

So, I finally got all of Britney's older albums (...Baby One More Time - In The Zone) and once I listened to this CD, other than "Toxic" and "Me Against The Music" (which I had heard before), I couldn't understand why this was everybody's #1 favorite Britney CD. I think it will probably grow on me eventually, but right now... I'm in the middle.

In "Me Against The Music", Britney does a duet with her #1 hero, Madonna. But let me tell you, the Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix is a little weird.

"(I Got That) Boom Boom" is okay, but the Yin Yang Twins' rapping kind of makes it a little annoying.

"Showdown", "Breathe On Me", and "Early Mornin'" are some of my favorites from the album. If you have Britney's album, Circus, "Early Mornin'" sounds kind of like a combination of "Blur" and "Mannequin".

"Outrageous" is a great song if you don't mind overly se*y songs.

I don't really have much of an opinion on the other songs yet, but like I said, I'm sure it will grow on me.

You should buy this album if you like Britney or great club/se* songs.

Delicious pop delightfulness...

Okay, so I am not a diehard Britney Spears fan, but there was a time when she dominated the radio waves and really stood out as a relevant and fun pop star. Sure, she had her rough spot, but I'm really happy for her to be back on top. `In the Zone' is probably one of her better known albums, for it features a few of her biggest hits (`Toxic' still being one of the best things she's ever done). Upon reflection there is a lot to like here, and while it has a few mediocre tracks, and even two or three abysmal ones, the good far outweighs the bad.

With heavy beats, provocative lyrics and influences that range from hip-hop to reggae to rock, `In the Zone' represents some of the best of Spears.

The album opens with a smash. `Me Against the Music' is fun, catchy and memorable. Pairing Spears with Madonna was pretty ingenious, and they play off one another beautifully. The closing remix of this track is just as catchy and just as amazing. `Outrageous' is also a lot of fun. Britney finds good footing in the world of slick hip-hop beats and seductive vocals. She allows the Ying-Yang twins to grace her presence on `Boom Boom' and they give her a taste of southern hospitality. The pairing is inspired and it works gloriously.

Who would have ever thought Britney could hold her own like that?

I love the reggae influence on `The Hook Up'. It really has that `hook' that keeps you entertained. Her smooth chemistry with the rhythm is very enticing. I like the sensuality she layers on tracks like `Early Mornin' and `Breathe on Me', even if both tracks lack a little something. They have this undeniable caress, but there is also an air of stagnancy that leaves me feeling as though something were missing.

`Shadow' and `Brave New Girl' are fine, just forgettable.

And then we have the best and worst. The two worst tracks here are `Showdown', which is just plain dull, and `Touch of My Hand', which is so pointless it becomes somewhat trashy. I don't really like the construction either. It's uninspired and unflattering. But, then we have `Everytime' and `Toxic'. `Everytime' is probably the most emotional and personal song that Britney has done (she even wrote it herself). Couple that with the stunning music video and you have a shockingly sincere and touching song from Pop's princess. `Toxic', like I mentioned earlier, is honestly the best thing she has ever done. The beat is sic, the whole vibe is entrancing and absorbing and so much fun. This is one of those songs that just never grows old.

I'm addicted to that song!

So, in the end I have to say that this is a very solid pop album, one that would make any fan of the genre or the artist very, very happy.

*In The Zone!*

Amazing album... Good tunes...

My favourite songs are:

Toxic

Outrageous

Everytime

Shadow




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Alex!