Glory
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2016
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1657 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 205 out of 1657
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  1. OmerS
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    Pure masterpiece! its full of amazing single potential songs and Britney's voice is the least edited in a decade, it's been a while since we've heard a soft side of her :)

    P.S. people who are rating her 0, we all know you are just other pop stars' fans, if you can't have or form a personal opinion, or listen to the album in the first place, spare us your lame reviews.
  2. Omer
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    One word to describe this album is euphoric. This is Britney at her best. The style and vibe of this album are different from her previous work, but they are just as good as the music she made at her peak.
  3. liamney
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    Best album of Britney Spears since Blackout!Very Beautiful Song.My highlights are Make Me,Man On The Moon, Slumber Party ,Better and Change Your Mind.
  4. Soujirop
    Aug 28, 2016
    6
    The album is overall worse than previous Britney albums. Most songs do not really meet the expectations and lack replay value, becoming quickly boring or annoying. Biggest problem of the album is that Britney abuses her "chipmunk voice" that songs like Radar/If you seek amy are known for, works great for those two songs btw, but not every song will do right with that voice. Songs likeThe album is overall worse than previous Britney albums. Most songs do not really meet the expectations and lack replay value, becoming quickly boring or annoying. Biggest problem of the album is that Britney abuses her "chipmunk voice" that songs like Radar/If you seek amy are known for, works great for those two songs btw, but not every song will do right with that voice. Songs like Slumber Party, Private Show, Better... become annoying after hearing them a couple times because of that voice. Some others like "What you need" are even worse and the production is too presumptuous for itself. "Change your mind" is innovative, but doesn't really work and the song resorts to secondary voices to sing most of the spanish part, which is kind of upsetting. Other like "If I'm dancing" actually try to be good but fail because of a nonsensical over the top editing.

    Of course among 17 songs, not everything is bad, "Do you wanna come over" will surely be remembered as another Britney hit, and "Make Me", "Man on the Moon" and "Liar" are pretty good songs.    … Expand
  5. T-Swizz
    Aug 27, 2016
    0
    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.
  6. artur2503
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    At last Britney recorded a gorgeous album. It reminds me of a mix of In the Zone and Blackout, but with more modern rhythms and sounds.

    This album includes 17 songs in a deluxe version. Every song shows Britney to us in a different way. Invitation - it is invitation to her Glory. It is very smooth and Britney's vocals are as an angel's. Private Show - a funky song, something new in    At last Britney recorded a gorgeous album. It reminds me of a mix of In the Zone and Blackout, but with more modern rhythms and sounds.

    This album includes 17 songs in a deluxe version. Every song shows Britney to us in a different way.
    Invitation - it is invitation to her Glory. It is very smooth and Britney's vocals are as an angel's.
    Private Show - a funky song, something new in Brtney's repertoire. Man on the Moon and Liar - as her old and good songs from the first two albums. Slumber Party - reggae rhythms calling us to dance on the beach. Just Luv Me and Make Me - rnb songs a la Selena Gomez ;) Do you wanna come over? - uptempo and dark pop/dance track with characteristic chorus. Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortes) - Britney in latino version or Copoure Electrique - in French one.
    In general, this album is coherent and well prepared without any need of autotune like in Britney Jean album. Maybe, these songs are not catchy as in Femme Fatale or Circus albums, but we can hear mature Britney.

    To be frank, this album is for 10/10    … Expand
  7. DougieDougs
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Britney is back FOR SURE! Everyone was like "Britney is back on circus" "britney is back on femme fatale" "britney is back on britney jean" but none of those albums was as great and fresh as Glory. It gives us a total new idea of Mrs. Spears' sounds, in a total experimental album full of tracks that make you go on an endless trip. Each track was amazingly produced, but as every album, itBritney is back FOR SURE! Everyone was like "Britney is back on circus" "britney is back on femme fatale" "britney is back on britney jean" but none of those albums was as great and fresh as Glory. It gives us a total new idea of Mrs. Spears' sounds, in a total experimental album full of tracks that make you go on an endless trip. Each track was amazingly produced, but as every album, it has its ups and downs. The highest points of this album are the vocals in every track, Britney gave the songs a new life with her vocals, some of them were really impressive and never-seen-before, like the hymn What You Need. She doesn't stop there, she is also singing in spanish in Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortes) and FRENCH in Coupure Électrique. The negative sides of this album is that some tracks get boring after the first chorus, they sound like looping the verses, Just Luv Me is one of those songs. The lyrics are great, Britney did really well with it, but the instrumental makes the song very predictable after the first 30 seconds of it. Anyway, Spears' new album is amazing and have all the types of beat, from jazz-inspired songs (Private Show) to acoustic ballads that could still be played at night clubs (Just Like Me, Liar, Man On The Moon), it also includes reggae-inspired songs (Love Me Down, Slumber Party) and brazilian funk like If I'm Dancing. It's definetely worth it, you can't listen to this album without enjoying ANY songs, you'll fall in love to at least one of them. Congratulation Mrs. Spears for this masterpiece, that we hope it's just the first of many experimental projects you still may have ahead!… Expand
  8. davel
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    I am thrilled by the new work of our little Princess of pop, returned with everything huh Britney, exceeded my expectations, I'm grateful that you give us more a Bible of these, THANKS
  9. kinhokarsyn
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked this cd from the first time i heard it.
    Glorys's Britney Spears is without doubt the evolution
    of princess of pop now the queen of pop .
    And not to call bey'slab coming here to mess. Speaking
    bad about new work Britney Spears .
    and my note is 10 and if you claim my note will be 100 .
    And go **** your ass bey'slab makig fake account for that
    came here debunk this cd glorious.    … Expand
  10. luipo
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    This is on of her greatest albums. I mean, is so catchy and amazing!! The lyrics, the melody EVERYTHING is on point. GREAT JOB MISS SPEARS!! I can see this album winning a Grammy or least a nomination
  11. robsonwesleyy
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum pop do ano! Britney Spears está maravilhosa nesse novo trabalho, esse CD me lembra o Blackout e o In The Zone de alguma forma, não sei o que está acontecendo, mas estou completamente viciado! É 10! Grammy poderia parar de fazer a egípcia e olhar pra rainha, Glory merece concorrer na premiação como Pop Album.
  12. foxaylove
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Pop veteran, Britney Spears, delivered an album that her fans been waiting for, a worthy follow-up to the one/two punch that were "In The Zone" and "Blackout." Britney got back to her bread and butter, tongue-in-cheek sultry tracks with R&B and Pop infused sound to them. It's easy to slip into a trance where you nonchalantly bop your head in rhythm to the beats -- and boy, what great beatsPop veteran, Britney Spears, delivered an album that her fans been waiting for, a worthy follow-up to the one/two punch that were "In The Zone" and "Blackout." Britney got back to her bread and butter, tongue-in-cheek sultry tracks with R&B and Pop infused sound to them. It's easy to slip into a trance where you nonchalantly bop your head in rhythm to the beats -- and boy, what great beats they are. Welcome back, Brit.… Expand
  13. IBlackout
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Easily one of the best albums of the year, and definitely a ground-breaking album for Spears'. It mixes various different genres of music (Country, Dark, Pop, EDM, RnB and others) in a glorious masterpiece.
  14. juniorfreitasx
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Britney is back with good music, lyrics and with an unapologetic persona. Glory shows us a mature woman who is still relevant even after almost 20 years of career. She's an icon, a living legend and her new album proves it. The best thing about "Glory" is that we haven't seen this side of Britney since "In The Zone" or "Blackout" - she's back with blood on her eyes!
  15. Wael
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Glory makes for an enjoyable listen, and it definitely a huge step-up from 2013's Britney Jean. Her vocals are less processed and they shine in different places (see "Private Show"). The reason I gave it a 7 is some tracks are very forgettable, like the last 3 tracks on the standard edition, but songs like "Private Show". "Man on the Moon", and "Make Me..." really make up for it. Oh, andGlory makes for an enjoyable listen, and it definitely a huge step-up from 2013's Britney Jean. Her vocals are less processed and they shine in different places (see "Private Show"). The reason I gave it a 7 is some tracks are very forgettable, like the last 3 tracks on the standard edition, but songs like "Private Show". "Man on the Moon", and "Make Me..." really make up for it. Oh, and "Just Luv Me" just might be the sexiest song Britney has sung since "Circus".
    Solid record for the iconic Britney. 7/10.    … Expand
  16. billobo1
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Her most cohesive album to date, it's a rare pop gem. After "Britney Jean" and the misfire that was, I thought Britney's career was over. Boy, did she prove me wrong. Returning with this bob, filled with great songs, such as "Love Me Down", "Make Me" and the haunting "Coupure Electrique", she's clearly here to rule. Sounding more involved and happy than ever, she seems to have beenHer most cohesive album to date, it's a rare pop gem. After "Britney Jean" and the misfire that was, I thought Britney's career was over. Boy, did she prove me wrong. Returning with this bob, filled with great songs, such as "Love Me Down", "Make Me" and the haunting "Coupure Electrique", she's clearly here to rule. Sounding more involved and happy than ever, she seems to have been responsible for every single phase of this album's creation. She blends R & B with pop and sometimes EDM and it's beyond any doubt that she does it really really well. Also, it's probably her only album to not include any filler-songs. Almost everything here could be huge. From the retro heaven "Slumber Party" to the aggressively fantastic "Liar". Furthermore , her voice is incredibly genuine here and almost not processed at all. She's done huge progress and it's only fitting that we applaud her for that. The only issue is that the bonus tracks are so good that it seems sad they aren't part of the standard edition. It's club-friendly, it's modern, it's everything fans could have expected and more. It's like a lovechild to "Blackout" and "In The Zone", her other two best albums. Probably the best pop album of 2016 so far, it's so addictive. A must of this year! She really defied my expectations.… Expand
  17. piev13
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    I absolutely loved it! It shows her evolution as an artist and showcases her voice a lot more than in her previous records. Personally, my favorite album right now.
  18. Lovetheway
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Honestly this album is not only an improvement from her last 3 efforts but I think is one of if not the best pop album of 2016, the songs are catchy, lyrics are good and to my surprise her vocals sound great.
    Some highlights from the album are Slumber Party, If I'm Dancing, Change Your Mind and Liar
  19. mroooz
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    definitely album of the year and Britney's best album after Blackout! Best songs in my opinion: Do You Wanna Come Over, Change Your Mind, Liar, If I'm dancing, Coupure Électrique and Love Me Down.
  20. JhonnyLima
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Album muito bom trasmite uma mensagem muito boa ela conseguiu fazer um album muito bom e bem melhor que o britney jean talvez ela nao devesse botar algumas musicas no album como private show muito chata e estrago um pouco o album.
  21. guilhermecalda2
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum do ano!
    Ela me surpreendeu, sou fã a 5 anos, no final da era Femme Fatale (outubro) e nunca vi ela tão bem consigo mesma e feliz, eu achava que a FF Tour ela dançava muito, até eu ver a nova leg da Piece Of Me e ver que ela ainda consegue dançar MUITO, dar mortal e muito mais!
    O álbum é tão bom que até os haters estão se convertendo a GLÓRIA que foi esse álbum, provando que    Melhor álbum do ano!
    Ela me surpreendeu, sou fã a 5 anos, no final da era Femme Fatale (outubro) e nunca vi ela tão bem consigo mesma e feliz, eu achava que a FF Tour ela dançava muito, até eu ver a nova leg da Piece Of Me e ver que ela ainda consegue dançar MUITO, dar mortal e muito mais!
    O álbum é tão bom que até os haters estão se convertendo a GLÓRIA que foi esse álbum, provando que ela pode se reinventar e CANTAR sim!
    Sei que nunca vou poder ir para o $how dela, mas ver os vídeos já é o suficiente pro meu amor por ela    … Expand
  22. Gbbraganholo
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Yes, this album is finally the reversing of the bad idea Britney Jean was. Not only Britney delivers one of her best vocal performances in many years, but she sounds happy, spontaneous, Britney. Every song is nostalgia, not because she is copying herself, but because the Britney formula is back. She experimented with the right things and it worked. Each song is so different from theYes, this album is finally the reversing of the bad idea Britney Jean was. Not only Britney delivers one of her best vocal performances in many years, but she sounds happy, spontaneous, Britney. Every song is nostalgia, not because she is copying herself, but because the Britney formula is back. She experimented with the right things and it worked. Each song is so different from the others, but they are simply perfect together, so the album is a clear easy-listening. From the Invitation to the Coupure Électrique, it's all a slo-motion trip. You should definitely never doubt Britney again.

    Highlights: Do You Wanna Come Over?, Love Me Down, If I'm Dancing, Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortés), What You Need.    … Expand
  23. skdann
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Melhor álbum pop de 2016, Britney esta em sua melhor forma, álbum coerente com vocais excelentes, mostra diversividade contendo vários gêneros no album, simplismente o melhor.
  24. gabmdca11
    Aug 27, 2016
    10
    Ótimo album, Slumber Party, Liar, Man On The Moon são perfeitas, Britney definitivamente está de volta e trouxe junto todo o seu talento. Aqui não tem trufa pra beylaje
  25. Tonyo
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    SHE'S BACK!
    With Glory, she made her best album since almost 10 years!
    Her lead, Make Me..., is the only featuring on the album, and it was a good choice as first single. Really good album, with some french & spanish songs, I Like It!

    Good songs: ALL ♥ (but especially: Make Me..., Do You Wanna Come Over?, Liar, Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortés))
  26. katbonifacio
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This is by far Britney Spears best album to date! Glory is full of single worthy songs, only about 3 songs I feel as album fillers. This is such a treat to everyone because the bonus tracks are really great! Liar is definitely a bonus track that needs to be a single. This album deserves a 10 because it's perfect in so many ways. I can hear reggae in Slumber Party, a bit of rock and jazz inThis is by far Britney Spears best album to date! Glory is full of single worthy songs, only about 3 songs I feel as album fillers. This is such a treat to everyone because the bonus tracks are really great! Liar is definitely a bonus track that needs to be a single. This album deserves a 10 because it's perfect in so many ways. I can hear reggae in Slumber Party, a bit of rock and jazz in What You Need and hell, how about Man On The Moon --- by far the best song my non-britney-fans friends are sooo raving about. Congrats to Britney and her team!… Expand
  27. ycck
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Sinceramente me pergunto como alguém pode desmerecer um trabalho tão digno como esse? Muito bem produzido sim! Vocais maravilhosos, batidas contagiantes e pegajosas sim! Melhor álbum pop do ano sem dúvidas e o da Spears em anos. Alguém que negative isso definitivamente não aprecia música pop.
  28. Well-Tom
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    O álbum está maravilhoso. Britney se superou e deu-nos músicas inovadoras. Sem sombra de dúvida, podemos afirmar que é o álbum mais esperado de 2016. Não só os fãs, mas o POP precisava desse novo cd da Britney Spears. Ela está confiante, amando o que faz e muito, muito feliz. O álbum é um SUCESSO e não tem como negar isso. Parabéns à Britney Spears e toda a sua equipe, pois mergulharam naO álbum está maravilhoso. Britney se superou e deu-nos músicas inovadoras. Sem sombra de dúvida, podemos afirmar que é o álbum mais esperado de 2016. Não só os fãs, mas o POP precisava desse novo cd da Britney Spears. Ela está confiante, amando o que faz e muito, muito feliz. O álbum é um SUCESSO e não tem como negar isso. Parabéns à Britney Spears e toda a sua equipe, pois mergulharam na produção desse álbum. Realmente uma GLÓRIA. Parabéns, Britney Spears! We love you!… Expand
  29. FrancoJeiick199
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    The one and only Princess of pop. Britney Spears is Back..
    This album is really amazing, each song is a good job. She did it again.
    The lyrics in her album was really perfectionist and amazing work.
  30. Wanessaonline
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Perfect!! Best album of 2016!! Perfect!! Best album of 2016!! Perfect!! Best album of 2016!! Perfect!! Best album of 2016!! Perfect!! Best album of 2016!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Although it marks no significant shift in style--she’s still mining the same pop-R&B seam--it’s undoubtedly a better effort than its predecessor.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Like Britney herself, Glory is a fascinating if flawed listen--while she remains very much a singles artist, this is her most successful record in a while, and still contains glimpses of why she remains so compelling, 18 years into her career.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Glory is no masterpiece, but it’s a marked improvement on 2013’s ‘Britney Jean’, a messy attempt to merge thumping EDM tunes with supposedly reflective midtempo songs.
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