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Featuring a flurry of musical moods from a variety of producers--everyone from The Outsyders and Lil to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Lady Gaga--Britney's new album, Circus is clearly a determined effort to haul herself back to the top of the pops after a particularly rocky year. Lead single “Womanizer", with its stuttering drumbeat, buzzing synths and hooky chorus, is reminiscent of the album's other sonic firework, the raunchy “If U Seek Amy". These fiery missives indicate that Britney is back on form--but many other songs come across as damp squibs in comparison. Her extensive use of Auto-Tune adds a robotic aspect to her voice, rendering certain songs less engaging than they could be (the 80s electro of “Leather & Lace" and the title track are two examples). Opener “Mannequin", the ballad “Out from Under" and “Kill the Lights" (a song about the paparazzi) come close to previous form, but still lack the essential spark needed to make Circus the album it could --and should--have been. --Danny McKenna
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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So, one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year is finally here, but how does it measure up? Womanizer is a fabulous song, perfect pop, but when I first heard it, it just didn't jump out at me like Gimme More did last year. The case with the tracks' respective albums is the same. I was blown away by Blackout, it exceeded all my expectations with it's filthy, edgy, electro feel and banging beats. However, Circus is none of the above. I feel Britney and her team have taken a much safer approach to this album, whereas they threw caution to the wind on Blackout. The album is much more approachable than Blackout, and it seems that they are trying to stick in mainstream pop and appeal to as many people as possible. The songs are still catchy,a prime example being the title track. However, they often don't live up to their raunchy titles such as Lace and leather, a good song, but again I feel they're playing it safe.
Overall, this album is good, but lacks the edge that would have made it great. However, I would still recommend this to a wide audience of all ages.
Overall, this album is good, but lacks the edge that would have made it great. However, I would still recommend this to a wide audience of all ages.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Music fan
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It didn't happen overnight, but Britney is back to the one woman pop machine she used to be. While 'Blackout' was a great album it got lost along the way during all the drama, but it's here, album number 6, and what an album it has turned out to be. The albums sound seems to be an equal mix of Blackout and the Britney of years ago. It's not quite as electronic as Blackout and brings back more of Britney's personality in to the album. This is the first album since 2001's 'Britney' that she has collaborated with Max Martin, also Danja is back producing along with Bloodshy & Avant. New producers (The Outsyders & The Underdogs)have been brought in too to make sure the album isn't too predictable. The only slight let down is (surprisingly) the Bloodshy & Avant production. 'Unusual You' is just not up to their previous work together, its not bad just a bit bland next to the other tracks.
This album is every bit as solid as Blackout was, whilst not every song is amazing, none are at all bad. Lead single 'Womanizer' is certainatly a great song, catchy, fast and not too deep, but that's just for starters. It is definately not the best song on the album. Next single lined up is Dr Luke produced 'Circus' which is 100 times better again than Womanizer. It moves at a slower pace but the beat is heavier & the songs feel overall is darker. Pure brilliance!! Other great tracks include 'If You Seek Amy' which is a really catchy song (helped along by the play on words (",)). One thing that Blackout was missing was a genuinely emotional ballad and Circus serves up a great one 'Out From Under' which discusses finding your feet after the breakdown of a relationship. A really genuine song from Britney. 'Lace & Leather' and Danja produced 'Kill The Lights' are yet more great tracks from the set.... Read more ›
This album is every bit as solid as Blackout was, whilst not every song is amazing, none are at all bad. Lead single 'Womanizer' is certainatly a great song, catchy, fast and not too deep, but that's just for starters. It is definately not the best song on the album. Next single lined up is Dr Luke produced 'Circus' which is 100 times better again than Womanizer. It moves at a slower pace but the beat is heavier & the songs feel overall is darker. Pure brilliance!! Other great tracks include 'If You Seek Amy' which is a really catchy song (helped along by the play on words (",)). One thing that Blackout was missing was a genuinely emotional ballad and Circus serves up a great one 'Out From Under' which discusses finding your feet after the breakdown of a relationship. A really genuine song from Britney. 'Lace & Leather' and Danja produced 'Kill The Lights' are yet more great tracks from the set.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Forget little girl Britney, this album is very grown up and definitly worth a listen!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
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I'm 12 and I bought this album after watching Britney:for the record and loving both circus and womanizer.I loved it and ahven't been able to stop playing it, I'm not a Britney fan and only own britney spears: greatest hits but I like what she does and felt sorry for her when she went through her rough patch. She's definitely made a big comeback and if what the critics say about her performance on x faxtor then ignore them. This album shows true style and is just a fabbie play
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Once again Britney creates a musical masterpiece that surpasses the quality of her cd "Blackout". "Blackout" was a good album but "Circus" from my modest opinion is an even better album. I would even go as far to say that because of the greatness in the "Circus" album she will go on to sell many tickets for her upcoming tour which will make it one of the most successful musical tours of 2009. The following are a rundown of my opinion on the songs that led me to feel this way.
Womanizer 10 out of 10 A tongue in cheek of song regarding how even though the man she is singing about is charming that there is no way she is going to fall under his charm. A couple of the places that this exciting video to this song can be viewed through yahoo music and youtube
Circus 10 out of 10 This song is even better than Womanizer. This song she sings very confidently about the exciting show she puts on for others that is entertaining. Plus she emphasizes in this song that when it comes to men she likes the ringleader who calls the shots and she likes a firecracker where she can make it hot. Either way this song is a very fun song that also has an exciting video that can be posted on youtube and yahoo music.
Out From Under 9 out of 10 A very touching song and a unique ballad on how she can't look back in her love life on what could have been. I love how she beautifully sings that she will just figure it out when she's out from under.
Kill The Lights 10 out of 10 A song that is reminiscent of "Piece of Me" but expresses how she is more ready to face the paparazzi on her own terms.... Read more ›
Womanizer 10 out of 10 A tongue in cheek of song regarding how even though the man she is singing about is charming that there is no way she is going to fall under his charm. A couple of the places that this exciting video to this song can be viewed through yahoo music and youtube
Circus 10 out of 10 This song is even better than Womanizer. This song she sings very confidently about the exciting show she puts on for others that is entertaining. Plus she emphasizes in this song that when it comes to men she likes the ringleader who calls the shots and she likes a firecracker where she can make it hot. Either way this song is a very fun song that also has an exciting video that can be posted on youtube and yahoo music.
Out From Under 9 out of 10 A very touching song and a unique ballad on how she can't look back in her love life on what could have been. I love how she beautifully sings that she will just figure it out when she's out from under.
Kill The Lights 10 out of 10 A song that is reminiscent of "Piece of Me" but expresses how she is more ready to face the paparazzi on her own terms.... Read more ›
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Buy the Deluxe
As frustrating as multiple editions are, I have to recommend the Deluxe Version of Circus over the regular, as "Phonography" is one of my favourite tracks. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stefinite
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Britney
Such a great album. I re-purchased it because my copy was covered in awful scratches! I honestly think this is one of Brit's best albums, this and 'Blackout'!
Published 3 months ago by Greg
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Britney Spears - What A Show
Britney Spears is back with her 6th studio album and its titled CIRCUS to describe her life. What a show indeed the album features the fiery "Womanizer", "Circus" the naughty "If U... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Karl Cox
3.0 out of 5 stars
This album is like a balloon...
Yes. A balloon. For at the beginning of the album, the balloon is fully blown up for people to look at and go ooh. But round about... Read more
Published 19 months ago by DDGH
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
very good communication, arrived within the delivery time and very prompt. Brillant to listen to and quick and easy to use either on a cd or on my computer to put onto my ipod.
Published 21 months ago by Katiecoo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sorely let down
As far as I am concerned Britney has tried too hard to come back from her downfall and this album reflects it. It is nowhere near as good as it should be. Read more
Published 23 months ago by smellymelly
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good follow up to blackout
This cd is a great addition to any britney fan's collection and if you like the singles, you'll probably like the rest of the album. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2010 by Jill85
4.0 out of 5 stars
How Do You Follow Your Best......
On circus not very well its like she went 10 steps forward on blackout with dirty grimy synth laden electro and a whole load of hooks and then 5 steps back on Circus with an album... Read more
Published on 13 July 2010 by Julia Havard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still on top!
Ok let me just let you know from the start that i am a lifelong Britney fan, ever since baby one more time way back when buuuuuuut unfortunately i never actually got around to... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by FUTURESTARdelux
5.0 out of 5 stars
SHE'S OFFICIALLY BACK!!!!!!!!!
Having always been a Britney fan, and being one of those people who would dance and sing along to Womanizer whenever it's on, I had very high expectations for this album. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Sheryl Andrews
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