Blackout proves pop princess still has skill
Posted on November 5, 2007
Britney fans have been waiting for her “comeback” for more than four years. Fans were patient at first, but in the past year people have been giving up on Brit due to her crazy antics splashed across the tabloids. In the past few months Britney Spears has lost custody of her kids, gone through a stint in rehab, given a less than impressive comeback performance at the VMAs and made a terribly uncreative music video for her new single “Gimme More.” At this point fans were not optimistic about the release of her new CD, Blackout. But don’t give up on Britney yet, because there is more to the album.
Her new CD leads you on a techno-trip with fun dance jams like “Radar” and “Freakshow.” Unlike her personal life, the tracks on her new album are upbeat and very catchy. These songs will be a hit at clubs and dance parties alike.
Several of Britney’s songs are a reflection of what is going on in her life. The second track, “Piece of Me” refers to her battle with the tabloids. She sings about her struggles with paparazzi giving her a hard time about motherhood and her weight. In another song, “Why Should I Be Sad” Spears sings about her issues with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
Although Blackout is filled with great dance jams and personal songs by Spears, it’s by no means a great vocal accomplishment. Through her bubble-gum rap/ talk lyrics and her synthesized voice, you can barely tell if Britney has much singing talent at all.
But if there is one thing we do know about Britney, it’s that she can perform. Hopefully these upbeat dance songs will be the motivation she needs to produce better music videos. Blackout just might be the validation loyal fans need that Britney is still a pop princess.
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