Britney Jean
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 3, 2013
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  1. BritArmy93
    Dec 3, 2013
    8
    'Britney Jean' isn't what I really hoped it would be. As a huge fan of hers I only got a modernized version of her 2003 effort 'In the Zone'. It's a good album but not the promised 'Blackout 2' and it isn't that personal compared to other current albums. It's starts off quite good. Alien is a reminder of what William Orbit gave Madonna in 1998: a haunting melody, lyrics which indicates the'Britney Jean' isn't what I really hoped it would be. As a huge fan of hers I only got a modernized version of her 2003 effort 'In the Zone'. It's a good album but not the promised 'Blackout 2' and it isn't that personal compared to other current albums. It's starts off quite good. Alien is a reminder of what William Orbit gave Madonna in 1998: a haunting melody, lyrics which indicates the vulnerability of an artist, the feeling of being alone in a huge crowd. Artisticly seen, it's the best song on the album. Work Perfume and It Should Be Easy are also good songs but they sound overproduced at some parts (especially It Should Be Easy) or the lyrics are lackluster (like in Perfume). Tik Tik Boom is in my opinion a complete disaster, it sounds like something Kesha would sing. Body Ache and Til It's Gone are perfect single material. The intro of Passenger doesn't really fit into the rest of the song but the actual song fits quite good into the 'personal' concept of the album. Chillin' with You came as a big surprise to me. I didn't liked the song at first but after hearing it for several times I started to like it (although I have the feeling it was a rejected song from the Smurfs 2 soundtrack). Don't Cry, Brightest Morning Star, Hold On Tight and Now That I Found You are no extraordinary songs, partially they sound a bit too familiar to other songs but they perfectly fit into the 'personal' concept as well. The 'Dreaming Mix' of Perfume is in my opinion the better version and should have been released as a single. All in all, it's a good album but I feel a bit disappointed. I really hope that the next record is gonna be completely produced (and written) by William Orbit because Alien is the perfect song for Britney in her 30's!… Expand
  2. nickymobyy
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Perfect, i loved! Perfect, i loved! Perfect, i loved! Perfect, i loved! Perfect, i loved! Perfect, i loved! Perfect! I love u Britney, thanks! i loved Britney JEAN. I LOVE!
  3. ImWilll
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    People really think that "personal album" is just delivery of histories chewed in the form of music.
    Britney innovated again, the album has great lyrics. Work for example, has a message behind all the heavy instrumental. Listen the musics and interpret the lyrics. Do not be a common literate who isn't able of understand the messages of this great album.
  4. ledmemberhq
    Dec 6, 2013
    0
    LIXO UMA MERDA estou decepcionado como fã esperava muito mais
    Letras vazias, nada pessoal batidas genericas e descartaveis do will i am e ate o trabalho do Orbit n vingou
    Estou muito triste
  5. wesleycam
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Britney Jean is by far the most diverse work of the pop princess Britney managed to merge the personal sad and melancholy side with the busy spontaneous effervescent in a unique way The whole album is like a roller coaster talking about the ups and downs of his career and his personal life The instrumental lets not desired sends us the most electrifying parties and is impossibleBritney Jean is by far the most diverse work of the pop princess Britney managed to merge the personal sad and melancholy side with the busy spontaneous effervescent in a unique way The whole album is like a roller coaster talking about the ups and downs of his career and his personal life The instrumental lets not desired sends us the most electrifying parties and is impossible to stand still at the sound of Til Is Gone "Body Ache or even the grandiose "Work Wil.i.am weighed in the hand beats EDM and did not disappoint with Britney they form an unbeatable team and very dynamic as seen in Scream & Shout The more personal side of the album is highlighted by Chilin With You featuring Jamie Lynn brings us a diverse and simplistic song To close with style there is the delightful Don't Cry which brings us to a magnificent and distinctive voice by Spears Long live the new queen of pop Britney Jean Spears… Expand
  6. wilson2ec
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Britney Jean is an enjoyable listen from start to end. One of her most cohesive albums to date. Not as "personal" as it was promoted to be, but its pure and brilliant pop, which is what she does best.

    Some songs give us a glimpse at her thoughts, her insecurity feelings and vulnerability. We live in a time were "pop stars" sing about loving APPLAUSES or appearing naked in all her    Britney Jean is an enjoyable listen from start to end. One of her most cohesive albums to date. Not as "personal" as it was promoted to be, but its pure and brilliant pop, which is what she does best.

    Some songs give us a glimpse at her thoughts, her insecurity feelings and vulnerability. We live in a time were "pop stars" sing about loving APPLAUSES or appearing naked in all her videos, Britney keeps it simple, staying true to herself and not letting the other pop starlets bother her.

    Almost no promo and the album is #1 worldwide, which proves her Pop Royalty status    … Expand
  7. FelipeEwald
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Some songs make that you have fun, some make you thrill, in the end of all, Britney Spears doing what never did and no one did. It's incredible!
    When you listen Work and after a few songs, listen Brightest Morning Star, and it does not sound weird, shows how many veterans still rule the current pop scene
  8. Galletonn
    Dec 3, 2013
    4
    I think it is one of the worst works of Britney. It has some songs like "Alien" or "It Should Be Easy" that catch me at the first look but are quite normal, others are so bad. Femme Fatale is a masterpiece in comparation with this álbum. will.iam and Guetta are so good producers, but I think she shouldn't has worked in all songs with them, it didn't work. It's not a bad álbum, but II think it is one of the worst works of Britney. It has some songs like "Alien" or "It Should Be Easy" that catch me at the first look but are quite normal, others are so bad. Femme Fatale is a masterpiece in comparation with this álbum. will.iam and Guetta are so good producers, but I think she shouldn't has worked in all songs with them, it didn't work. It's not a bad álbum, but I expected more.… Expand
  9. Lukalaska
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Here is one the solidest pop productions of the year. Britney Jean being a personal album brings just not a retrospective of her career but a retrospective of the year of 2013. Will.i.am done the worst songs of the album but they ain't even that bad. If you wanna dance to the album, you will. If you wanna cry with the album, you will too. Britney is on point and doing her thing. One of herHere is one the solidest pop productions of the year. Britney Jean being a personal album brings just not a retrospective of her career but a retrospective of the year of 2013. Will.i.am done the worst songs of the album but they ain't even that bad. If you wanna dance to the album, you will. If you wanna cry with the album, you will too. Britney is on point and doing her thing. One of her best albums since Blackout, her best effort.… Expand
  10. FranzB
    Dec 3, 2013
    8
    'Britney Jean' is good album, but below the recent work of Britney. I think Will.I.Am wasn't a good choice! Alien, Tik Tik Boom and It Should Be Easy or Til It's Gone should be the next singles.
  11. willuxury
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Amazing, this album is wonderful and perfect, with beautiful songs lyrics, danceable beats and an infectious energy, britney is a icon of pop music and a perfect singer, good work!
  12. MatheusVanh
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best pop album of the year, Britney has once again shown that it can survive and reinvent the musical world this 15-year career, There's Only One Queen And Tha'ts Britney B ch!… Expand
  13. johnnybc28
    Dec 9, 2013
    0
    this is the worst britney album ever, is just so empty, so horrible. probably the worst pop album this year. every song suck so much. no wonder this is such a flop.
  14. justsaying
    Dec 21, 2013
    0
    Being honest, I don't have much to talk about this album. I tried to like it, but could not. Terrible job! All that autotune left me drunk, please, I dont know if this will help, but next time a little separate from Will.i.am, Britney! That's all.
  15. Lambo442
    Dec 7, 2013
    10
    Oh my God the beats on this album are sick. Such lush production, on par with her last album. Just pure awesomeness and beauty from start to end, just like Britney herself. Lots of emotion here and she has such a versatile voice, I'm loving Britney at the moment,
  16. brulno
    Jun 17, 2014
    1
    I think the first song really defines the whole album. She sings with an 'Alien' voice in all the musics. Work harder **** This does not sounds like the Britney Spears I met, TBH this doesn't even sound like a truly singer. Giving a 1 because I guess she needs to eat tonight.
  17. AppleYoung
    Dec 15, 2013
    3
    PODRE! Isso era pra ser um álbum pessoal? Se todos pensavam que o Femme Fatale seria o fundo do poço, se enganaram, Britney Spears mostrou mais uma vez que a cada ano que se passa ela perde mais a credibilidade como artista e cai no conceito público e crítico. Letras podres, sonoridade enjoativa e reciclada e os vocais estão um LIXO (salvo por Perfume). A média 50 ainda muito para essaPODRE! Isso era pra ser um álbum pessoal? Se todos pensavam que o Femme Fatale seria o fundo do poço, se enganaram, Britney Spears mostrou mais uma vez que a cada ano que se passa ela perde mais a credibilidade como artista e cai no conceito público e crítico. Letras podres, sonoridade enjoativa e reciclada e os vocais estão um LIXO (salvo por Perfume). A média 50 ainda muito para essa porcaria, ainda teve críticos que deram nota alta pra isso, talvez por ser um álbum da Britney. O que mais me deixa intrigado ver a Rolling Stones dando 70 pra isso e colocar Work entre as melhores músicas do ano, pfvr Rolling Stones, todos sabemos que vocês tem uma certa admiração por Britney, mas não sejam cegos, o álbum fraco.… Expand
  18. douglasemmanoel
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    The best álbum of the year. A piece of Britney Jean Spears, her soul! She is amazing... Great job Briney Jean Spears, you are sill the one my pop princess, but I think that you better workk beach
  19. LucasTuzzi
    Jun 17, 2014
    8
    Realmente não entendi o 5 do Metacritic, o álbum esta realmente bom,o maior problema e que o mesmo foi pouco aproveitado (teve somente dois singles), porém considero um dos melhores da 2013 pois mostrou um Britney que estava fazendo suas músicas, compondo,e não ligando para charts,desde o inicio ela fez questão de não divulgar pois como havia dito,o Britney Jean é um álbum pessoal,paraRealmente não entendi o 5 do Metacritic, o álbum esta realmente bom,o maior problema e que o mesmo foi pouco aproveitado (teve somente dois singles), porém considero um dos melhores da 2013 pois mostrou um Britney que estava fazendo suas músicas, compondo,e não ligando para charts,desde o inicio ela fez questão de não divulgar pois como havia dito,o Britney Jean é um álbum pessoal,para contar um pouco de si, e não para hits como foi o Femme Fatale & Blackout

    Realmente foi um de seus melhores trabalhos    … Expand
  20. euthiagofreitas
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    If you're looking for an autobiography, then Britney Jean is not for you. Britney Spears has yet again delivered a solid album with meaningful lyrics in many songs such as Passenger, Alien, Now That I Found You. For the fans, Britney Jean is almost everything you could have wished for. EDM-influenced, ballads, up-tempos tracks all come together to give you a fan-favorite album
  21. GaleHummel
    Dec 3, 2013
    0
    This is disappointing.Why does she no longer sound like herself anymore?If she wants to be Madonna2.0,she needs to work harder on her music instead of creating some perfunctory pieces.
  22. VictorMota
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    A turbulent mixture of frenetic beats and sentimentality. Britney does seem to be more involved with the project and creates an album that shows what's inside this mega star.
  23. feliperodx
    Dec 3, 2013
    5
    This britney LP is divided on two parts... the good and the bad. the good is the edm influenced songs with her amazing single work the bad is the stupid popsy one with perfume and the anoying jaime lynne feature. so britney give us an EP and 6 tracks of trash.
  24. whomarcos
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    PERFEITO ÁLBUM DO ANO, MUSICAS PERFEITAS, A VOZ DA BRIT ESTA PERFEITA, AS LETRAS MELODIAS, FOTOS. O ENCARTE, O CD TODO TA OTIMO, BRITNEY ARRAZOU, TA BABADO
  25. drobinson35
    Dec 10, 2013
    7
    'Britney Jean' is a tuff, tuff album to honestly review. As a fan, I love the concept she went for here. I love that she's trying to get more personal, and change up her process a bit, because let's face it... her last two albums, she's just been on autopilot. 2008's 'Circus' marked a welcome return for Britney, and on the heels of 'Womanizer' topping the charts around the globe, the album'Britney Jean' is a tuff, tuff album to honestly review. As a fan, I love the concept she went for here. I love that she's trying to get more personal, and change up her process a bit, because let's face it... her last two albums, she's just been on autopilot. 2008's 'Circus' marked a welcome return for Britney, and on the heels of 'Womanizer' topping the charts around the globe, the album was a huge success. But let's be honest... as a record, it was all over the place. Had it stopped about 10 tracks in, you might have had a cohesive set, which lyrically synced up nicely to the title. BUT, at 13 tracks... it got a little bloated and stale towards the end. 2011's 'Femme Fatale' was a phenomenal dance record, chalk full of potential hits. 'Hold It Against Me' was the perfect Britney Spears track throwing out that inescapable dance vibe, with a killer lyrical hook that led it straight to #1. The only bummer AGAIN with 'Femme Fatale' though was that there wasn't a trace of Britney on it. Every song was handcrafted by a hit maker, and overall the album is a bit immature coming from a 30 year old mother of 2.

    Enter 'Britney Jean'. Clearly bored with the pop music scene, and wanting to take a bit more control, it's clear Britney definitely put quite a bit more effort into this disc then the last 2. 'Britney Jean' comes in at 10 tracks, a much shorter set than her previous 2, and the title is a great reflection of the disc. Though the "personal" content might not be all we'd hoped for, it's definitely much more input than we've gotten from Britney in years. What makes this record such a huge letdown though?? The ever present plague that is will.i.am.

    Will may make catchy music for radio, but has anyone noticed that he can't sell it to save his soul? Without Fergie and the Peas, Will's #willpower has utterly tanked. I fear the same is in store for Britney. While songs like 'It Should Be Easy', 'Work B***h', and 'Tik Tik Boom' are fun, will's production is immature and stuck two years ago in the club. He fails to really capture and release Britney's personality as it is TODAY.

    'Britney Jean' isn't without it's highlights though, and it's because of those highlights that I give it a 7 out of 10. I feel this album was a completely different direction for Britney than her past 2, and i'll give her the credit she's due. William Orbit kicks off the set with 'Alien', the sobering mid tempo where Britney sings about feeling alienated and alone, and finding the light in another's eyes. The lyrics are simple and beautiful, and the track is an honest reflection of Britney's turbulent breakdown and essential rebirth. I feel Orbit did a much better job capturing a piece of Britney. In addition, the Katy Perry and Sia penned 'Passenger' is a standout that finds Britney singing about letting go of her control and falling in love. It's a unique sound for Brit, and a complete right turn off the road of her previous music. 'Chillin With You' brings some more personal input, as well as the disc's closing ballad 'Don't Cry'.

    Throw some classic Britney in the form of standouts 'Body Ache' and 'Till It's Gone', and you've definitely got a decent evolution. The only bummer with this album is that it doesn't complete the evolution of Britney Spears. 'Britney Jean' should've been her 'Ray of Light'.... instead it heads in the right direction in spots, while desperately clinging to the club in others that makes the album sound in cohesive, and Britney still slightly lost.    … Expand
  26. r_estanis
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    It's a Great album, with great songs. The Album works like a roller-coaster, what sounds amazing when you are hearing it on your iPod. Britney shows that you can do up-tempo songs with personal lyrics and emotion, like we can clearly see on Til' it's Gone, her best track since Toxic. The best vocal in the CD is Don't Cry, that reminds us a lot of her 2nd studio album, Oops I Did It Again.
  27. mynameisnandoo
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    Um álbum apaixonante! Britney Jean trouxe o retorno da nossa Britney às músicas que possuem letras bonitas, adoráveis e extremamente pessoais. O álbum de 2013!
  28. beaafurt
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    For me, it's, as she said, her most personal album. You can really ear her vocals and appreciate them! And at this album I would say that they are very good! This album is not so sexualized as her previous records, wich I think it's good because it shows more control from her part, knowing her, I have the conscience that most of the songs she's into or writes them are the most heartfeltFor me, it's, as she said, her most personal album. You can really ear her vocals and appreciate them! And at this album I would say that they are very good! This album is not so sexualized as her previous records, wich I think it's good because it shows more control from her part, knowing her, I have the conscience that most of the songs she's into or writes them are the most heartfelt and that is what I feel about this album… Expand
  29. FrenchGuy
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    So good to hear Britney again Her angelic voice is amazing on Britney Jean. What a masterpiece.
    Lyrics are incridible Love it, the princess of Pop is here, number 1 in so many countries.
    Everybody go to buy it now Artpop and Bangerz are just noise, Britney Jean is music.
  30. biancaferreira
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Como toda coisa que a princesa toca, Britney Jean divino. Não consigo explica o quanto eu amei esse álbum e o quanto estou orgulhosa de Britney Spears.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jan 7, 2014
    50
    The alien, blank dead-eyedness of Britney Jean is frightening, because it feels like it’s all will.i.am trusts Britney with.
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  2. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Dec 10, 2013
    40
    Play this album from start to finish and it’s hard not to feel that at the core of its cheaply gratifying genealogy is nothing but misery.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Dec 6, 2013
    50
    Backed up by masters of electronica David Guetta, Diplo and Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, they all make sure to drop a storm of ugly, trite and utterly soulless EDM breakdowns and dubstep drops whenever they can.
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