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.
  31. LuisGiardullo
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Surely the best album of 2013, and I don't think that just because I'm a fan of hers. Britney Jean is the album we have ALWAYS been waiting from Britney Spears, we've always wanted her to get personal, to write songs and this kind of stuff, and that is what BJ gave us: the Britney's side we have never seen before. And the thing I like the most of this album is that she did these personalSurely the best album of 2013, and I don't think that just because I'm a fan of hers. Britney Jean is the album we have ALWAYS been waiting from Britney Spears, we've always wanted her to get personal, to write songs and this kind of stuff, and that is what BJ gave us: the Britney's side we have never seen before. And the thing I like the most of this album is that she did these personal stuff without being boring and sentimental, a good example is Til It's Gone that has such a personal lyrics but on the other side is such a heavy uptempo. That's it, I love Britney Jean and I'm addicted to it.… Expand
  32. Sparks
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Britney Spears has never failed to deliver a good pop music. Among all pop releases this year it's pretty much the best one. Gaga is doing something hard to understand, Katy is too basic (though Prism is one of my fav albums) but Britney Jean has it all. It has slow jams, urban vibe, EDM, mid-tempos. It has it all. Many people find it hard to say it's the most personal album, well, not asBritney Spears has never failed to deliver a good pop music. Among all pop releases this year it's pretty much the best one. Gaga is doing something hard to understand, Katy is too basic (though Prism is one of my fav albums) but Britney Jean has it all. It has slow jams, urban vibe, EDM, mid-tempos. It has it all. Many people find it hard to say it's the most personal album, well, not as personal as In The Zone for sure but it's close to Britney album. I thunk it's a great pop record and i feel underwhelmed by critical response, but yet again that's not surprising. Britney has always been snobbed. People by mistake think that if she's not stealing writing credits (aka Beyonce) and not screaming about a great album message (aka Gaga) she's less artist. That's wrong. Most people have no idea that behind ALL the creativeness (whether it's Baby One More Time legendary outfit or Blackout music masterpiece) she's the one who call the shots. If album like this was released by Gaga critics will praise the hell out of it. Sadly only fans can understand true beauty of what's Britney Spears doing. But that's not gonna last forever. So, if u wanna listen to something high level, Britney Jean is for you!… Expand
  33. TommyAnderson
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    First off, if you have yet to listen to the deluxe tracks, close your browser, open Spotify and play them. They complete the album, and make the listening experience significantly more enjoyable. That being said "Britney Jean", the 8th studio album from pop music legend Britney Spears, is a beautiful one. It's light-hearted, and fun. Britney marketed this as her "most personal album yet",First off, if you have yet to listen to the deluxe tracks, close your browser, open Spotify and play them. They complete the album, and make the listening experience significantly more enjoyable. That being said "Britney Jean", the 8th studio album from pop music legend Britney Spears, is a beautiful one. It's light-hearted, and fun. Britney marketed this as her "most personal album yet", and that is exactly what she delivered.

    The album opens with "Alien", a track about feeling alone and isolated with pulsating trance beats in the background. It's definitely one of the album's highlights. (Even if the demo was better) This is followed by "Work the lead single of the album and an EDM orgasm. Britney commands the listener to work if they want to enjoy all the fine things life has to offer. It's one of my personal favorites. Perfume, the second single and a gorgeous power ballad follows. Britney gives one of her best vocal performances since her early work. However, this track should've been towards the end of the album, because primary tracks of Britney Jean are more dance-oriented, and Perfume ruins that flow. Next is "It Should Be Easy", a track that features executive producer will.i.am. And although the track relies heavily on robotic vocals and dance beat, it's still rather enjoyable. The robotic vocals compliment the song, and somehow it works. We then get the T.I. collaboration "Tik Tik Boom", an urban influenced dance track that has Britney cooing about her sex needs. It's reminiscent of "I'm a Slave 4 U". This is then followed by "Body Ache", the complex sister of "Scream & Shout". It's your standard EDM track, not groundbreaking but it will get your blood flowing and your feet moving. Next we have "Til It's Gone", and EDM/dubstep track that isn't about clubbing or dancing provocatively but about losing someone and not realizing how much they meant until their gone. This concludes the dance-oriented portion of Britney Jean.

    "Passenger" opens the next chapter in the book of Britney Jean. It's a pop/rock track about letting go of the keys and letting someone else take the lead. It's taking a leap of faith, despite the risk of falling. It's also one of Britney's best vocal performances on the album. This is followed by "Chillin' With You", a collaboration with younger sister Jamie Lynn. It's a feel good anthem about being with the people you love and not having a care in the world. It's a strange track, but enjoyable nonetheless. "Don't Cry" concludes the standard edition of Britney Jean. It's reminiscent of something off 2001's "Britney".

    This first deluxe track we get is "Brightest Morning Star", a song about her boys and how even at her darkest moments, they still make her world bright. Possibly one of the most personal songs off the album. "Hold On Tight" is about being away from home and wanting to be with one's significant other. A beautiful and whimsical track. Next we have "Now That I Found You", a song about about rediscovering ones faith. It's an electro-ballad, that's chorus makes you want to just dance and sing. It's another feel good track off the album. The album concludes with "Perfume (The Dreaming Mix)", a raw and darker version of the album's second single.

    In all Britney Jean is all about having fun and feeling good. It's not her most groundbreaking album but it's still a strong pop album that is extremely enjoyable. The album is diverse, and mature, unlike her last effort "Femme Fatale". Critics might say that after the conclusion of "Britney Jean", we don't know really know Britney and I'd have to disagree with that. After the conclusion of Britney Jean, I realized Britney is just like any other woman, and that's how she wants to be seen. She feels lonely and insecure sometimes, she likes to have fun and feel good. She doesn't want her past struggles to define her. She's just a simple Louisiana girl. And for me, this makes the album more endearing. Britney Jean Spears maybe one of the world's biggest stars, but at the end of the day she's just like any of us.    … Expand
  34. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    0
    This album is about all things we don't wanna see in a artist: laziness and lack of talent. Full by song who are not either well written or produced, it shows us what a complete mess is.
  35. ING9827
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    This is surely best album of 2013! You want to listen this album again and again. The sounds and the lyrics are really good. This album is a really huge success.
  36. mrmonster
    Dec 4, 2013
    7
    Most of the songs are okay, but some need work. Perfume was pretty good. If you like Britney, you'll probably like the album.............................................................................................................
  37. ThePopCulturist
    Dec 10, 2013
    7
    I don't understand the critics liking more "Femme Fatale" than this one (67 VS 50... Really? Femme Fatale gave me a headache, except for few tracks) I enjoyed this album, her voice is less "Squirrel" so it's a +1, "Alien" and "Perfume" are amazing tracks. A couple of songs are terrible, yes, but most of them are enjoyable. Finally many critics make a big deal about "She said it will be theI don't understand the critics liking more "Femme Fatale" than this one (67 VS 50... Really? Femme Fatale gave me a headache, except for few tracks) I enjoyed this album, her voice is less "Squirrel" so it's a +1, "Alien" and "Perfume" are amazing tracks. A couple of songs are terrible, yes, but most of them are enjoyable. Finally many critics make a big deal about "She said it will be the most personal album, and it's not" well yes maybe it's not but we have a Katy Perry (Just an example, not to shade) that said her album will be "Dark and mature" well, her album it's not and critics are lovin' it.… Expand
  38. Mike_Medeiros
    Dec 4, 2013
    7
    Eu esperava mais para um álbum pessoal, Britney e Will.I.Am não dão certo. O album parece ser mais uma continuação mais leve do Femme Fatale do que um álbum pessoal, continuo preferindo dizer que o Blakcout o álbum pessoal da Britney e não o Britney Jean, mas olhando por outros factores, o álbum bom sim, acho que só peca na tracklist que esta mal organizada.
  39. Rockhameligion
    Dec 5, 2013
    7
    Britney Jean is a delicate album with touches of ballads, energetic music and some dubstep. The production is fabulous but was not expected. The album was truly a masterpiece.
  40. LucianoMendes
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    This album is personal and commercial at the same time. It's the album of the year, definitely. It's Conceptual and personal... well, if you're looking for an autobiography album, Britney Jean is not the right album for sure.
    The best songs of the album are: Work Perfume, Tik Tik Boom, Til It's Gone and Chillin’ With You
  41. Jbsonn
    Dec 3, 2013
    5
    Agradável de se ouvir ALGUMAS FAIXAS grandes Musicas fazem parte do CD. Algum Razoável Britney já nós mostrou musicas melhores.

    Destaco como uma das melhores Alien.
  42. ThiagoFregnani
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    "Britney Jean" is a personal album with beautiful lyrics and wonderful melodies, album of the year. I as a fan, I am very proud of the work of the pop princess.
  43. leonila
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    Perfeito, um dos melhores álbuns dela, e de certeza, o melhor álbum do ano. E lembrando que as músicas foram feitas para nós fãs, um álbum pessoal e promocional para Las Vegas, unica artista que sobrevive a 15 anos na industria fonográfica. Parabéns Britney, rainha do pop.
  44. Issam_Mekki
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    I loved the album because it has more calm and sensitive songs than Femme Fatale. It sounds like In The Zone or Blackout. My favorite songs are Alien, Passenger, That I found You...
    I won't say she is back, because first she never left. And each era has its own unique thing.
  45. Orlandreson
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    This is the best album of the year!!! Great musics, a very good vocal perforamance. Find here, what you're looking for! Britney is iconic and always shows her better.
  46. rafahell2
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    It's amazing how much this album captures the essense of britney. She is amazing, and i love this album!
    I think britney is a very underrated artist, and the fact she has wrote on every single song on this album, and has continued to express how personal it is to her, it's clear she has put alot of work into this album!
    GO BRITNEY!!!!!!!!!!
  47. seekingabriel
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing album! Not for the charts, not for the radios, not a hit album, this is for fans, and i think the fans liked that how much I liked.
    The only bad thing is that: I think this is not the better of britney, I think she could make it so much better, but in anyway this is perfect    … Expand
  48. LucasKamers
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
    It's a masterpiece! Britney Jean is the queen of pop! She co-wrote every lyrics on this record. Britney made the album for her fans, so it doesn’t meter if the media like or didn’t like, if the fans liked she has accomplished her mission!
  49. AlexLop3s
    Dec 4, 2013
    10
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  50. arvintaylor138
    Jan 3, 2014
    6
    This album is surprisingly full of dance pop tracks which is unexpected as she stated that this album was the most personal album yet. Most of the songs are impersonal and shows a lack of personality. I still like some of the songs as some songs are worth listening to. Overall, my excitement was ruined when listening to the album and I think she uses T.I. & Jamie Lynn's support to hide theThis album is surprisingly full of dance pop tracks which is unexpected as she stated that this album was the most personal album yet. Most of the songs are impersonal and shows a lack of personality. I still like some of the songs as some songs are worth listening to. Overall, my excitement was ruined when listening to the album and I think she uses T.I. & Jamie Lynn's support to hide the fact that this album is just average. I am 50/50 about this album but I don't think Britney has shown her real personality yet. People are just giving this album five stars just because they like Britney personally. I really had high hopes for this album but this album doesn't even meet expectations of other average albums like 'ARTPOP' or 'PRISM'. Britney is slipping but I do praise her for the amount of input she had on this album. I just think this album was a little rushed and fails to show Britney's potential. I'm not sure how you will feel when buying this album but it's your opinion that matters. Just remember that Britney Spears' album was slammed by critics.
    On a high side, The highlights were Alien, Work B**ch, Passenger & Now That I Found You. Alien was really unique and was nothing like I ever heard before. The songs I enjoyed the most were Passenger & Now That I Found You (which are on loop on my phone) as I praise the song instrumentally and lyrically.
    I'm being quite generous of my rating on this album as I think this album deserves an overall rate of 50%. But this album does match Britney's personality and is not that personal at all. Next time Britney, tell will.i.am to stay far away from your music as possible in the future (he is the one to blame!!!!)    … Expand
  51. YungRapunxel
    Dec 5, 2013
    10
    This álbum is amazing,Britney knows how to treat her fans.Its fantastic.I loved Perfume,Alien.Body Ache,Work It's Gone,Passenger and Chillin' With You
  52. Antepatico
    Dec 5, 2013
    10
    Britney Jean sequer foi promovido, Britney não deu as caras em lugar nenhum, não ficou pelada no VMA, não saiu performando até com a mãe em todo e qualquer programa de TV, não lançou um single atrás do outro desesperadamente, não panfletou pelas ruas com as próprias mãos, não mandou ninguém sair tweetando por aí, não mandou os fãs saírem pedindo nas rádios que tocassem os singles, não Britney Jean sequer foi promovido, Britney não deu as caras em lugar nenhum, não ficou pelada no VMA, não saiu performando até com a mãe em todo e qualquer programa de TV, não lançou um single atrás do outro desesperadamente, não panfletou pelas ruas com as próprias mãos, não mandou ninguém sair tweetando por aí, não mandou os fãs saírem pedindo nas rádios que tocassem os singles, não prometeu o álbum do milênio, não fez drama com as notícias que saem sobre ela"… Expand
  53. brizuelasergio
    Dec 5, 2013
    6
    I gave it a 6 because its a good album but my expectations were to high. All the producers spent months saying things like "she's no using auto-tune" or "not so EDM, dub-step is off the picture" and even the "Blackout 2.0" thing. Now I know EVERYTHING WAS A LIE. Will.I.Am was the main producer of this album so you can guess how every dance song sounds. There are also some really goodI gave it a 6 because its a good album but my expectations were to high. All the producers spent months saying things like "she's no using auto-tune" or "not so EDM, dub-step is off the picture" and even the "Blackout 2.0" thing. Now I know EVERYTHING WAS A LIE. Will.I.Am was the main producer of this album so you can guess how every dance song sounds. There are also some really good ballads making this album the most personal of Britney's career and the concept is fine for me but I still kinda disappointed.… Expand
  54. EMataV
    Dec 5, 2013
    4
    There are no personal department, no novelty on the sound or the producers she work with here. Yeah, there are some good pop tunes that are very popish thanks to the vocals. In some other tracks, her voice was really overproduced and that really ruined it for me. "Perfume" is the best track in my opinion, her voice sound so fresh, so different that the other tracks on Britney Jean, theThere are no personal department, no novelty on the sound or the producers she work with here. Yeah, there are some good pop tunes that are very popish thanks to the vocals. In some other tracks, her voice was really overproduced and that really ruined it for me. "Perfume" is the best track in my opinion, her voice sound so fresh, so different that the other tracks on Britney Jean, the lyrics touched me too.… Expand
  55. Sehppan
    Dec 5, 2013
    10
    When she makes good music, cool sounds and great lyrics is poorly evaluated. Not worth it reveal a site where you have a high score and the other very low. Is a tip. One word: Unstoppable.
  56. Kim_Pires
    Dec 6, 2013
    8
    Em termos sonoros, o grande diferencial desse cd realmente ser atravessado pela influência da EDM: desde as faixas uptempo (como "Work e "Til It's Gone"), passando pelas midtempo (como "Passenger" e "Alien"), deixando seus "salpicos" até na balada "Perfume"... ah, e não posso esquecer que tem EDM até na pseudo-twerk "Tik Tik Boom". Eu jurava que iria ser um album introspectivo, bemEm termos sonoros, o grande diferencial desse cd realmente ser atravessado pela influência da EDM: desde as faixas uptempo (como "Work e "Til It's Gone"), passando pelas midtempo (como "Passenger" e "Alien"), deixando seus "salpicos" até na balada "Perfume"... ah, e não posso esquecer que tem EDM até na pseudo-twerk "Tik Tik Boom". Eu jurava que iria ser um album introspectivo, bem naquele estilo clássico. Mas, como tudo que diz respeito Britney passa longe do clássico, ela traz um álbum que um turbilhão, um tanto confuso, de sons e sentimentos... Se o resultado disso algo ruim ou bom, vai depender do gosto de cada um. Eu, particularmente, gostei de quase todo álbum... Seguem comentários track by track...

    1 Alien A versão demo, por incrível que pareça, melhor. Não sei porque mexeram nas notas de alguns trechos, pois fez soar estranho. A faixa, em si, tem uma levada muito gostosa, um tom introspectivo. Mas, no todo, extremamente enfadonha e sem grandes atrativos. Acho que demorarei a gostar realmente dessa música;
    2 Work EDM PERFEITA, SIMPLESMENTE PERFEITA! Melhor lead single não haveria pra esse cd;
    3 Perfume Que posso dizer??? Não a balada perfeita, mas uma perfeita balada da Britney. O instrumental fenomenal e, por vezes, soa grandioso, mas sem encobrir demais a voz suave da Britney;
    4 It Should Be Easy Acho que essa faixa tem Will.I.Am demais... Esse o seu defeito;
    5 Tik Tik Boom pop, twerk, modinha, engraçada, grudenta...;
    6 Body Ache bem produzida, mas falta alguma coisa... um bridge bombástico;
    7 Til It's Gone Se com Work a EDM soa quase crua, nessa faixa o pop se mostra bem mais presente em estrofes mais melódicas;
    8 Passenger Uma de minhas favoritas... Os vocais da Britney estão ótimos nessa faixa: a crescente de notas que ela faz a partir de 1m53s fenomenal. E o mais interessante que as sutis variações melódicas, prévias a cada repetição do refrão, faz essa música ganhar vários ápices que não a deixa, em nenhum momento, cansativa;
    9 Chillin' With You Detestei! E só ganhou uma estrela porque o refrão ótimo, nem parece ser dessa péssima música;
    10 Don't Cry Talvez escutando outras vezes, eu venha a gostar mais dessa música. Gostei da melodia, mas não curti a produção. Enfim, uma das mais fracas do cd;
    11 Brightest Morning Star Essa faixa tem um clima gospel que me agrada muito, principalmente no refrão. Além do mais, me lembra muito, só que com uma pegada bem mais atual, as músicas dos primeiros cd's da Britney;
    12 Hold On Tight Grandiosa. Introspectiva. Que produção! Não entendo como uma faixa tão tão tão boa não está na track principal. Ainda mais quando temos aquele feat. pavoroso na faixa 9;
    13 Now That I Found You Essa uma faixa que "parece mas não No início, parece ser uma midtempo, mas ela pipoca no refrão. Que bridge esse? FODA!;
    14 Perfume (The Dreaming Mix) Essa mixagem deu um clima mais introspectivo a música. Os violões no refrão ficarão ótimos!    … Expand
  57. redflame
    Dec 6, 2013
    7
    This is a good album, with amazing lyrics in some songs like Don't Cry, Passenger, Perfume and Alien, the album gets personal in many songs, but, songs like "Work are so stupids.
  58. viniciusmiguel
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    best pop album of 2013, britney show us again how to make real and good pop music, with amazing ballads and brilliant eletro pop songs. her voice is incredible in each song and the lyrics are beautiful. she made this album 4 her fans so don't care about the critics, they don't understand the meaning of this fantastic album.
  59. urabanboy
    Dec 9, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's different. It's fun to listen to. Whatever direction she takes it's her choice.
    We are a generation ignores critics, so she should do what she wants to.    … Expand
  60. zalache
    Dec 14, 2013
    5
    We probably get really excited when we hear that Britney Spears is coming back to the game. Her records brings us the feeling of how pop music should be, and that's the most surprising thing somebody could expect. "Britney Jean", though, was supposed to be one of her most personal albums ever, but we can't actually find plenty of this personal data here. With 10 tracks the standard oneWe probably get really excited when we hear that Britney Spears is coming back to the game. Her records brings us the feeling of how pop music should be, and that's the most surprising thing somebody could expect. "Britney Jean", though, was supposed to be one of her most personal albums ever, but we can't actually find plenty of this personal data here. With 10 tracks the standard one we have to struggle to find two or maybe three tracks that we can relate to Britney; the other ones sounds like a clichè teenager after a breakup. It's quite sad when we see hardcore fans saying that this is exactly what they expected as "personal". This just represents 1% of all life experience of Britney. It's such a shame that the whole album promo was based on a "lie". "Britney Jean", nevertheless, is a good pop album, definitely not the best of 2013, but it gives us some new Britney's records after years of waiting. For now, that's enough.… Expand
  61. aleexxalcala
    Dec 17, 2013
    9
    Incredibly, the album is really personal. The opening track "Alien" finds her crying at times she felt alone. "Perfume", "Till It's Gone" are deep as well. "Passenger" would be the PERFECT lead single, she hits notes no one would imagine and it is how pop-rock songs should be made.
  62. marco1997
    Dec 28, 2013
    10
    I really like Britney Jean, i think Britney is better now than she made Femme Fatale or BlackOut,
    I really like Passenger, Work or Til Its Gone. Amòò
  63. gabrielcosta
    Jan 9, 2014
    9
    É um bom álbum, tem muito amor envolvido nele, mas não é tudo que Britney pode dar.
    A canção "Alien" é linda, tem uma boa história e refrão envolvente e chiclete. "Work B**ch" tão criticada e julgada como ruim, é boa, eu particularmente amo essa música. Apesar de Britney não esforçar vocais, tal música que pode ser cantada facilmente por qualquer um, mas é ótima para as baladas. "Perfume"    É um bom álbum, tem muito amor envolvido nele, mas não é tudo que Britney pode dar.
    A canção "Alien" é linda, tem uma boa história e refrão envolvente e chiclete. "Work B**ch" tão criticada e julgada como ruim, é boa, eu particularmente amo essa música. Apesar de Britney não esforçar vocais, tal música que pode ser cantada facilmente por qualquer um, mas é ótima para as baladas. "Perfume" a baladinha romântica, fácil de cantar, tem um bom toque, mereceria ser sucesso. "It Should Be Easy (feat. Will.I.am)" Definitivamente a melhor coisa dessa música é o instrumental. "Tik Tik Boom (feat. T.I)" ótima, merece Twerk, merece ser single. "Body Ache", "Chillin' With You (feat. Jamie)" e "Til It's Gone" Meia Boca, a melhor chega a ser Til It's Gone. "Passenger" pra mim é uma das melhores músicas que deve ser single, e que deveria ter sido o segundo, substituindo Perfume. A introdução de "Don't Cry", a melhor faixa do álbum é perfeita, apesar de que deveria ter sido acrescentados mais alguns vocais da Princesa do Pop. Hold on Tight, Brightest Morning Star e Now That I Found You são boas, porém mereciam estar no Britney Jean, e não no Deluxe. Britney sempre foi a princesa do pop, apenas tem que se comportar como uma, porque só o nome dela é o suficiente para muita coisa.    … Expand
  64. FragileLamplite
    May 23, 2014
    6
    Britney Jean, seen and cited as a massive failure on the front of promotion, leading to disappointing sales and abysmal reviews, has now gone almost forgotten. This really is a shame as there still is much to be discussed within its short thirty minute length. A personal album - definitely not. A fun dance record with some emotional moments - yes. Its low points, unfortunately, hit earlyBritney Jean, seen and cited as a massive failure on the front of promotion, leading to disappointing sales and abysmal reviews, has now gone almost forgotten. This really is a shame as there still is much to be discussed within its short thirty minute length. A personal album - definitely not. A fun dance record with some emotional moments - yes. Its low points, unfortunately, hit early on, with the lackluster Alien, Perfume, and Tik Tik Boom. The rest of the album, however, is pretty solid. Body Ache, Till Its Gone, and Passenger all deserve a place in the Britney Spears discography. It is a shame an album full of potential hits was wasted, but its seems this records fate will be as a fan favorite.… Expand
  65. megavocalcritic
    Feb 22, 2014
    6
    I felt that although Work **** and Perfume are the standout tracks/singles, I don't feel the effort put in by her. Honestly I think this is her laziest album - she does not focus on her range and power in her vocals. The rest of her songs are poor, average at best, for example, Now that I found you' is slightly average, other than these three songs, the rest are either average or terrible.
  66. DylanGenouw
    Feb 23, 2014
    10
    Very personal and close to her with 2 or 3 club songs. Perfect mix of personal yet fun!! Great job Brit! Love it! Can't wait to see what you do next! Fav tracks include: Work B****, Alien, Passenger, and Hold on Tight! Actually, to be honest I love every song!
  67. luckyvick
    Mar 11, 2014
    10
    esse album é muito profundo , as canções são muito lindas , sem duvida a brit caprichou muito , destaque pra perfume e Alien q sao baladinhas romanticas q sao as q mais gosto amo as baladinhas
  68. Elidiane
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    I think a great album, has catchy songs
    I liked it,
    Think worthy of many awards, my ears thank
    Britney sounds great, beautiful voice
    I hope she receives due recognition
  69. Hiru-kun
    Jun 18, 2014
    9
    An amazing Album by Britney Spears, trying different styles. It doesn't have as many hits as her other albums, but it sure contains great songs, like "Alien", "Tik Tik Boom", "Perfume" and "Work B*tch". If you like Electronic Pop and Ballads, this album is for you.
  70. GabrielRivalta
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    Britney teve que lançar o álbum com muita pressa devido a sua Residência em Las Vegas, o álbum não é o melhor de sua carreira, isso é evidente. O álbum é pessoal e foi feito com carinho para os fãs, todas as faixas são ótimas especialmente Work B**ch. O que estragou o álbum foi o Will.i.am. Os vocais de Britney na baladinha Perfume é impecável e mostra a bela voz que ela possui.
  71. longjetty7
    Apr 27, 2015
    4
    Britney Jean isn't entirely awful, but it's pretty disappointing compared to her previous 4 albums. There a few good songs in here, namely Alien and Work B**ch, but the rest range from mediocre to painful. In fact, the album gets worse as it progresses (and if you throw in the bonus tracks, it completely jumps off the deep end), so by the time it's finished it leaves a pretty sour taste inBritney Jean isn't entirely awful, but it's pretty disappointing compared to her previous 4 albums. There a few good songs in here, namely Alien and Work B**ch, but the rest range from mediocre to painful. In fact, the album gets worse as it progresses (and if you throw in the bonus tracks, it completely jumps off the deep end), so by the time it's finished it leaves a pretty sour taste in your mouth. In all honesty, I think some of the songs have potential to be great, but the generic EDM production and robotic autotune ruins most of it. I understand Britney has never been one to hide her autotune, but on this album it sounds completely shameless and annoying. At least I can say it's better than her other self-titled album, Britney.… Expand
  72. BabyJane
    Mar 17, 2015
    2
    Track by track review:
    1. Alien 5/10
    2. Work **** 5.5/10
    3. Perfume 0.5/10
    4. It Should Be Easy 0.5/10
    5. Tik Tik Boom 1/10
    6. Body Ache 0.5/10
    7. Til It's Gone 7/10
    8. Passenger 0.5/10
    9. Chillin' with You 0.5/10
    10. Don't Cry 6/10

    Highlights: Til It's Gone, Don't Cry.
    Potential singles: Alien, Passenger, Perfume.
  73. QueenBritney
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    its a Good album Britney Jean should been more Pop and the Vocals on this album are Ok should been better tho and the album lead single should have been Alien.
  74. lipeeh1398
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Com um encarte Maravilhoso e uma sonoridade bem leve o album trás uma Britney bem mais pessoal e menos robótica, Destaque para musicas como Brigtest Morning Star, Aline, perfume, Tik Tik Boom e Till it's gone
  75. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    Spears' sophomore album, which was critically one of her best, and featured the self-titled single that everyone and their mothers know. The album is headlined by such songs as Oops...I did it again, Stronger, and Lucky, with each one reaching the top 15 in the US Billboard 100 charts. Though those songs were popular, and I think they are catchy, the album does have its flaws. (I can't getSpears' sophomore album, which was critically one of her best, and featured the self-titled single that everyone and their mothers know. The album is headlined by such songs as Oops...I did it again, Stronger, and Lucky, with each one reaching the top 15 in the US Billboard 100 charts. Though those songs were popular, and I think they are catchy, the album does have its flaws. (I can't get no) Satisfaction is a word-for-word cover of the original Rolling Stones song, and it just comes off as awful personally. Also, the last track on the album, Dear Diary, is very, very stupid, in my opinion. Buy it to relive some nostalgia, but be aware this is the early 2000's, and bubblegum pop is just as cheesy as you thought it was. Collapse… Expand
  76. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    One of the worst albums of the year thus far. It shows absolutely no artistic growth, the lyrics are elementary, and the vocals are non-existent. All in all, a terrible album.
  77. NETMUSIC
    Jun 17, 2017
    5
    Britney has given us incredible albums since her debut, but i'm underwhelmed by this poorly produced album. The writing is great, will.i.am. mucked it all up. Could've been great.

    Best Song(s):
    Work ****
    Tik Tik Boom
    Body Ache

    Worst Song(s):
    Passenger
    Hold On Tight
    Chillin' With You
    Brightest Morning Sun
  78. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    4
    There is no effort applied to this album. You can grab some good moments on the first three tracks of the album, but the rest is just lame. Most of the songs are upbeat electronic with no heart, with so much autotune that what was supposed to be a personal material, it turns out as a robotic mechanical thing which did not work. The only highlight of the album is Don't Cry.
  79. Jms161230
    Aug 22, 2018
    4
    Britney has been my favorite pop artist since the debut of "....Baby One More Time," but this is the first time in nearly two decades that I've been extremely disappointed. It's uninspired, generic, rushed, and half the lead vocals aren't even sung by Britney herself. Never thought I'd see my idol turn into Milli Vanilli. If you're a fan, I implore you to never, ever listen to this album.Britney has been my favorite pop artist since the debut of "....Baby One More Time," but this is the first time in nearly two decades that I've been extremely disappointed. It's uninspired, generic, rushed, and half the lead vocals aren't even sung by Britney herself. Never thought I'd see my idol turn into Milli Vanilli. If you're a fan, I implore you to never, ever listen to this album. It will lower your respect for Britney as an artist, and as a fan of 20 years, that was a depressing reality to come to terms with. Further, the record contains the worst song Britney has recorded in the entirety of her career (i.e., "Chillin' With You"). It's embarrassingly bad, and would've been immature even if released two decades prior on her debut album.

    The only redeemable songs are "Hold On Tight," (which was apparently the first song Britney recorded for this record, and therefore reflective of the original direction she intended to go with the record), as well as "Don't Cry." None of the other tracks sound even remotely like Britney, with the exception of "Perfume"; however, the cringeworthy lyrics ultimately ruin that one as well (i.e., "I'm gonna mark my territory.") Really, Brit? Are you now peeing on your man's belongings in an attempt to keep his hypothetically attracted potential mates at large? Yikes. Suffice it to say, this album was a huge mistake overall and a stain on her otherwise flawless discography of pop hits.

    If you are craving relatively new B music, do yourself a favor and listen to the exponentially superior "Glory."    … Expand
  80. ranoovski
    Nov 6, 2016
    6
    5,8 - 6 taking set from the heart.
    Listen to the album, and a feeling that the album was prepared for one month. Most impressed with the song Work **** Although it is similar to the tune of Lady Gaga G.U.Y. in album ARTPOP. I guess the only Work **** valuable song from the album, because it worked on 16 people, ahahahaha
    Album and dry surface. Thank God that he is very few people like    5,8 - 6 taking set from the heart.
    Listen to the album, and a feeling that the album was prepared for one month. Most impressed with the song Work **** Although it is similar to the tune of Lady Gaga G.U.Y. in album ARTPOP. I guess the only Work **** valuable song from the album, because it worked on 16 people, ahahahaha
    Album and dry surface. Thank God that he is very few people like it, otherwise I would definitely upset in pop music.    … Expand
  81. Scottx
    Nov 12, 2016
    0
    I thought she would deliver, but it's a plain disappointment.. So called Princess of Pop failed again, after her 2 debut albums, she seems to lack a musical talent and creativity..
  82. Adrian14502
    Apr 14, 2017
    2
    Britney Spears trae su octavo álbum de estudio, y es todo menos un álbum de ella. Britney Jean suena genérico, robótico y sin vida. Spears prometía un álbum ''personal'', pero no hay nada de personal en todo esto. El álbum se siente más como un álbum de will.i.am que de la propia cantante. El álbum carece de sentido y de un concepto propio. Líricamente es bastante inmaduro e insulso. UnBritney Spears trae su octavo álbum de estudio, y es todo menos un álbum de ella. Britney Jean suena genérico, robótico y sin vida. Spears prometía un álbum ''personal'', pero no hay nada de personal en todo esto. El álbum se siente más como un álbum de will.i.am que de la propia cantante. El álbum carece de sentido y de un concepto propio. Líricamente es bastante inmaduro e insulso. Un EDM genérico, autotune por doquier, canciones sobreproducidas, otras con producción a medio hacer e incluso hay momentos en donde no es Britney quien canta sino una de sus coristas, Myah Marie. Los mejores momentos del álbum son en canciones como la mid-tempo ''Alien'' o la sobreproducida ''Passenger'', y aún así se sienten insípidas. Sin duda Britney Jean es el resultado de dos cosas, una agenda muy agitada y cero ganas de continuar con tu carrera, no fue una buena decisión grabar un álbum mientras planeas una residencia, y mucho menos dejarlo a mano de will.i.am quien se adueñó totalmente del proyecto. Britney Spears necesita un tiempo de descanso, es claro.

    Mejor track: Alien
    Peor track: Body Ache    … Expand
  83. HirroHernan
    Jul 2, 2018
    0
    regrettable, unfortunate, sorry, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, depressing, dismaying, upsetting, saddening;
  84. owenrw89
    Dec 7, 2016
    5
    Prior to it's release, Britney's manager referred to Britney Jean as her 'Ray of Light'. A statement that ended up insulting Madonna, fans, critics and Britney herself. 'Ray of Light' it was not. What we have hear is an expensively created and out of date dance record. Some of the tracks sound like they should have been B-Sides to Femme Fatal singles ('Till It's Gone'), others are cheesyPrior to it's release, Britney's manager referred to Britney Jean as her 'Ray of Light'. A statement that ended up insulting Madonna, fans, critics and Britney herself. 'Ray of Light' it was not. What we have hear is an expensively created and out of date dance record. Some of the tracks sound like they should have been B-Sides to Femme Fatal singles ('Till It's Gone'), others are cheesy ('Chillin' With You'), and others are just plain awful ('Don't Cry'). What I will say though, is that the good tracks are very good. 'Work **** 'Alien' (yes, I know the autotune is obvious), 'Perfume', 'Passenger' and 'It Should Be Easy' do stand out. Do they only stand out because the others are so bad? I'll let you be the judge of that.… Expand
  85. 0987
    Jan 23, 2017
    0
    I'm really sorry, but this is such a horrible album. There is no song that really stand out. Almost all of them are mediocre and terrible. Very weak album.
  86. billobo1
    Aug 27, 2016
    4
    Not personal, not club-friendly, not any good. It's her worst by far and there's no sugarcoating it. On top of that, the vocals are not Britney. 100% not. We can only wish she had just relased "Work **** and then include it in her next album, because this is a let-down from every perspective. Don't believe me? Listen to "Chillin' With You" or "Body Ache", two perfect examples of howNot personal, not club-friendly, not any good. It's her worst by far and there's no sugarcoating it. On top of that, the vocals are not Britney. 100% not. We can only wish she had just relased "Work **** and then include it in her next album, because this is a let-down from every perspective. Don't believe me? Listen to "Chillin' With You" or "Body Ache", two perfect examples of how uninspired and dated this is, how incredibly dull for a come-back. Oops, she did not do it again! Even hardcore fans will dislike this.… Expand
  87. asjklasjklas
    Sep 12, 2015
    4
    According to Britney Spears, her eponymous eighth studio album has been described as being both “personal” and a sequel to 2007’s Blackout; it’s one of the only LPs in her discography where Spears is credited as a co-writer on more than a handful of tracks and it supposedly revolves around her 2013 split from her ex-fiancé. But coincidentally, it’s probably her most celluloid musicalAccording to Britney Spears, her eponymous eighth studio album has been described as being both “personal” and a sequel to 2007’s Blackout; it’s one of the only LPs in her discography where Spears is credited as a co-writer on more than a handful of tracks and it supposedly revolves around her 2013 split from her ex-fiancé. But coincidentally, it’s probably her most celluloid musical statement to date and one of her worst written; it dulls in comparison to the fellow female pop singers who were already making a buzz in 2013—Beyoncé surprise released her self-titled LP to critical acclaim, Lorde challenged the status quo on one of the year’s biggest hits, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga released new albums, hell, even Miley Cyrus turned heads with her twerking VMA performance and even enjoyed some success with her own singles. But even Spears didn’t seem too enthralled by her own co-creation by its release date because she gave it little to no promotion—Beyoncé has already succeeded Spears in pulling off promotional stunts like this because not only did her product become commercially and critically consumable in the end, she’s simply a better musician nowadays, succeeding Spears at numerous achievements within her decade-plus career.

    For Britney Jean, Spears assigned the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am—who makes an extraordinarily unextraordinary appearance on “It Should Be Easy” since ANY product he’s involved in must include more than co-producer credit—as a curator of her “personal” sound, exchanging her longtime collaborators Max Martin and Dr. Luke in for shallow EDM “drops” courtesy of him and accompanying co-producers such as the equally unextraordinary David Guetta. At least Max Martin and Dr. Luke, albeit one-dimensional, knew how to make a mountain out of a mole hill in terms of turning minimal melodies into epic generation-defining euphoria—Spears’ own Femme Fatale exhibited similar EDM influences in 2011, it could create electronic landscapes out of relatively simple contemporary pop tropes, such as the dance-pop anthem “Till the World Ends”, Spears’ best song in years. But whereas Femme Fatale and even 2007’s Blackout stood slightly ahead of the trend, will.i.am keeps Spears safely in the middle of the stream and maybe even behind the rest of the pack.

    The lead single, “Work **** embarrassingly emulates—and appropriates—‘80s black vogue culture, which could be called out as a desperate attempt at baiting and cashing in on her dedicated LGBTQ+ fan base, in a decade where civil rights regarding sexual orientation and gender identity have become far more relevant than the stereotypes society continuously associated with their community. But it’s much more exhilarating than the rest of Britney Jean, which trails between bland and absolutely terrible. The second single, “Perfume”, co-penned by Sia, nudges Spears back into her early teen-pop balladry and also has the laughable line “I’m gonna mark my territory,” as if it’s an appropriate metaphor to define making sure you stamp your identity on your romantic partner as a dog urinating on a fire hydrant. The T.I.-featured “Tik Tik Boom” compares sexual climaxing to a time-bomb explosion in an awkwardly childish manner; T.I. returns to his signature sexism from that year’s “Blurred Lines” with cringeworthy lines of his own (“She like the way I eat her, beat her, beat her/Treat her like an animal, somebody call PETA”).

    Britney Jean is actually a kaleidoscope of idiotic imagery curated by Spears and co.’s second-grade songwriting: “If there was a scale from 1 to 10 then my love for you is a million billion,” Spears sings in one of her most headache-inducing vocal effects yet. But even when the lyrics aren’t bombing catastrophically, they’re cliché as all hell. The chorus on “’Til It’s Gone” dramatically chants “You never what you got ‘til it’s gone,” as if it hasn’t been said billions of time before under much better circumstances—“’Til It’s Gone” even copies the stuttering hook of Femme Fatale’s “I Wanna Go” in an act of filling out a pre-chorus. The only standout track on Britney Jean is the Diplo produced “Passenger”, which was initially meant to be on Katy Perry’s Prism and probably would’ve been that album’s highlight. The lyrics definitely suit a female pop star at Spears’ velocity that has been in control for so long, the comfort of allowing a romantic partner to take the wheel is actually kind of endearing. But not only did Spears’ vocals require an overwhelming amount of Auto-Tune to sing, it’s a contradiction for her as well, since Spears has practically been a passenger throughout her career, allowing writers, producers, and record companies to guide her through every shift and turn. But despite leaving a significant mark all over pop music throughout the early millennium, Britney Jean is evidence that maybe she's falling from relevancy, publicly and musically.    … Expand
  88. yessv
    Sep 8, 2016
    4
    O pior album dela sem duvida, disco sem conceito, sem sentido, mau feito e mau acabado. Triste ver o fim da princesa do pop. Fora a voz de pato sendo morto quem engole aquilo? Enfim so salvaria Alien e Don't Cry o resto é demo.
  89. lukeparkes26
    Jul 15, 2016
    8
    "Britney Jean" was one of the most highly anticipated albums in 2013. Britney called it her most personal album ever, and that's exactly what it was: it was personal.

    I love "Alien," a midtempo track about feeling like an outcast, like an alien, and about finding her place in her world, where she belongs. "Work B**ch" is a banger, yes, but it is personal, too; Britney worked hard to get    "Britney Jean" was one of the most highly anticipated albums in 2013. Britney called it her most personal album ever, and that's exactly what it was: it was personal.

    I love "Alien," a midtempo track about feeling like an outcast, like an alien, and about finding her place in her world, where she belongs. "Work B**ch" is a banger, yes, but it is personal, too; Britney worked hard to get where she is now. "Perfume," though the whole "mark my territory" part is questionable, is about jealousy, about her feeling paranoid that her boyfriend is cheating on her, and obviously, Britney has been in this situation before. I would've loved "It Should Be Easy" much, much better if Britney had taken another approach with it; the production could've been handled better - like less robotic effects on her voice, maybe a more stripped-back production overall, and more revising of the lyrical content. Don't get me wrong: I like "Tik Tik Boom"; the production is well-done, and it showcases Britney's vocal ability, but it doesn't feel like it belongs here, like it would be more fitting for, I don't know, a separate E.P. entitled "Blackout 2.0." "Body Ache" doesn't belong here, either, and I feel like it could've been made available through a different means, unrelated to this album. "Til It's Gone" is an upbeat, emotional track, which displays a personal side to Britney, while allowing anyone to dance to it, as well. "Passenger," one of my personal favourites, has an amazing production, the most unique out of the rest of the album, and those vocals . . . whoa! Britney blew me away! "Chillin' With You," though a soothing, relaxing song, wasn't a favourite, but it still fits with the personal vibe. And "Don't Cry" reminds me of Britney Spears' earlier content, and her vocals are the most natural, the most raw here. "Brightest Morning Star" is a beautiful, uplifting track, which is either about her two sons or God. "Hold On Tight" is another personal favourite, and it is one of the songs I most relate to; her vocals are amazing, filled with emotion, which is pretty powerful. "Now That I Found You" is just as relatable and just as amazing. And I loved the stripped-down version of "Perfume," which ends the deluxe edition. Overall, I loved Britney Jean!    … Expand
  90. Felipecritic
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    Nesse CD, Britney tentou fazer algo pessoal só que com pegada comercial. Isso resultou em letras pessoais e melodia/instrumental mainstream. Sem nenhuma promoção, o álbum foi apenas algo pessoal como Blackout.
  91. Ayron_xcx
    Jun 22, 2015
    3
    Eu amo Britney mas desde Femme Fatale ela vem me decepcionando :/, e Britney Jean me decepcionou muito! nota três pq ''Alien'' ''Work **** e ''Perfume'' são boas músicas!
  92. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento merecido.
  93. LucasTReviews
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    Britney Jean é o álbum mais pessoal da carreira de Britney Spears segundo a mesma: Com todas as faixas co-escritas pela cantora, o álbum apesar de boa melodia e composições peca em certas partes.

    Spears deveria ter explorado mais sua voz desta vez (o que faz sentido, o que seria mais pessoal do seus que vocais crus?) porém Perfume & Don't Cry são algumas das poucas faixas onde não vemos    Britney Jean é o álbum mais pessoal da carreira de Britney Spears segundo a mesma: Com todas as faixas co-escritas pela cantora, o álbum apesar de boa melodia e composições peca em certas partes.

    Spears deveria ter explorado mais sua voz desta vez (o que faz sentido, o que seria mais pessoal do seus que vocais crus?) porém Perfume & Don't Cry são algumas das poucas faixas onde não vemos auto-tune nem seu excesso, tracks como It Should Be Easy & Tik Tik Boom dão a entender que estamos ouvindo um álbum de eletrônica ou qualquer coisa lançada para o disco de Will.i.am (que a proposito foi quem produziu o álbum)

    Apesar das letras mais profundas do que seus trabalhos anteriores, o estilo do álbum não bate com o que conhecemos de Britney Spears    … Expand
  94. josueralves
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    I love Britney , this album was something intimate and beautiful. Just needed to be well worked , his early single could have been "Alien" . Waiting for the next to love as all other 8!
  95. killerlover24
    Aug 17, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Britney Jean" is a good album but not the best in Britney's career. The sounds and rhythms are good enough and the fact she co-wrote all the lyrics is reason enough to listen and get this album.… Expand
  96. DanielSaldanaG
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    I can consider this one of Britney's best albums, it really has bangers that weren't used like they deserved. Vocal showcase in songs like Passenger, Perfume or Don't Cry show that Britney still have it. It also has dope beats in tracks like Work B**ch!, Tik Tik Boom, Til It's Gone and It Should Be Easy. This is actually a valuable jewel.
  97. BuySameOldLove
    Oct 13, 2015
    1
    Britney Jean é um álbum ruim, do começo ao fim, parece que a Britney tentou fazer um álbum com sobras do Femme Fatale e virou isso um monte de música sem sentido a única coisa que salva no BJ é Perfume o resto não passa de músicas experimentais
  98. kyal92
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    Another absolutely brilliant Britney album. This album is half dance music with Work **** Til It's Gone, Tik Tik Boom and Body Ache, and half getting more personal music with Don't Cry, Alien, Perfume and Brightest Morning Star. I wish Alien had of been released as a single and Britney had of had the time to promote it and the album more, because it was a massively underrated album. ButAnother absolutely brilliant Britney album. This album is half dance music with Work **** Til It's Gone, Tik Tik Boom and Body Ache, and half getting more personal music with Don't Cry, Alien, Perfume and Brightest Morning Star. I wish Alien had of been released as a single and Britney had of had the time to promote it and the album more, because it was a massively underrated album. But her highly successful Piece of Me show was where her attention needed to be. My favourite songs are Til It's Gone, Perfume, Alien, Work **** Passenger and Tik Tik Boom. I really enjoyed the whole album from start to finish.

    In her next project, it would be awesome to see something like Blackout 2. I'm really hoping to see her team up with Danja in the near future.    … Expand
  99. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    6
    Melhores músicas: Alien, Perfume, Passenger, Chillin With You, Til It's Gone
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  100. ahmedimran
    May 26, 2016
    6
    This album is very different from the usual Britney Spears! Although im not a big fan of her music i have to say she does showcase her vocals on this album. Alien, Passenger, Perfume and Dont Cry are probably the highlights of this album! I honestly dont know what went wrong with this album, maybe people expected more of a Femme Fatale type of a thing! But honestly one thing which is theThis album is very different from the usual Britney Spears! Although im not a big fan of her music i have to say she does showcase her vocals on this album. Alien, Passenger, Perfume and Dont Cry are probably the highlights of this album! I honestly dont know what went wrong with this album, maybe people expected more of a Femme Fatale type of a thing! But honestly one thing which is the MOST annoying thing about her is that she legit LIP SYNCS her EVERY SINGLE PERFORMANCE these days. If she has the vocals she should show that instead of flaunting some dance moves! Lets see what she has for us up her sleeve now… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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  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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