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

Universal acclaim- based on 1657 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,397 out of 1657
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 1657
  3. Negative: 205 out of 1657
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  1. anemixita91
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    excelente album, es algo diferente a lo que estabamos acostrumbrados de ella, pero es muy experimental e innovador, tiene sonidos muy frescos y ambientales que te relajan cuando la escuchas, Britney Queen
  2. prestonhung
    Aug 4, 2019
    6
    I really like how Spears delivered her vocals and the production in this album. Here Spears is trying to explore some new sounds, which is always a good thing, yet still manages to keep her usual Its Britney B**ch persona, which is great.
  3. Lioen
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    It's Britney's best album in years, it does not beat Femme Fatale, but it's still pretty good. Pity that Britney let lose some good songs like Love Me Down, Change Your Mind, Liar, Just Luv Me ... really every song of the album deserved to be single, except for Private Show and What You Need, which are the worst of the album. 9/10
  4. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The album did not reach its expected in terms of musical charts. But Britney has been proving more and more the musical evolution, the album has an envelope and connection footprint.
  5. Mikecael
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    I wait a little bit more in her next album . I think that she can put her soul for the first time in the album .
  6. Hotnicks
    Jul 16, 2018
    0
    Britney fans (not all)... this one's for you! Glory is a Britney album.. nothing much expected. Nothing much received.
  7. JohnXtina
    Jul 2, 2018
    0
    This album is nothing different with her previous releases. Basic production.
  8. mykelmeras
    Jul 2, 2018
    0
    Same old Britney Spears. She's 40 years old but still singing to this type of song.
  9. Therealmarkso
    Jul 3, 2018
    1
    I only like 1 track. Man on the moon. The rest is mediocre. Too much autotune.
  10. Promiller98
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    I was very impressed by Ms. Spears' vocal performance and the fresh production of this album. This album is a welcome return-to-form.
  11. dobleemeidentid
    Jul 31, 2018
    10
    The fact that Britney waited too long to release this album because she took her time and not wanting an immediate hit or following a contract, and coming from the selfless Britney Jean, it's an upgrade in 180 degrees, it's experimental, probably her most experimental album. She may discovers a new Britney in this one.
  12. vzidoro
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albums of 2016 without a doubt. There are lots of composite sounds and Britney's voice very active on this album.… Expand
  13. MarkParken
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    "Glory" is one of the best albums of 2016 but surely the best of Britney Spears. There is pop with other styles like dance or R'n'B. This is for me one of the most invested albums of Britney. All the songs are good and different, there has been a very good promotion from Britney and his team. Very good production. I regret that he did not have enough exploited singles and that the album"Glory" is one of the best albums of 2016 but surely the best of Britney Spears. There is pop with other styles like dance or R'n'B. This is for me one of the most invested albums of Britney. All the songs are good and different, there has been a very good promotion from Britney and his team. Very good production. I regret that he did not have enough exploited singles and that the album was a failure because he really has potential.… Expand
  14. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    7
    One of Britney's best albums! The songs are very good and you can notice Britney really wanted to release this one.
  15. lovehate
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Great comeback to form! She was in charge this time and it shows, top 3 in her discography.
  16. Aletzz
    Aug 10, 2019
    10
    Con un sonido innovador para la carrera de Spears al igual que el desnudo total de su voz, tenemos toda una joya en su discografía, destaca todo lo posible en todo aspecto y es un deleite para el oído humano.
  17. falling4ya
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    She show y'all that she's really a pop icon. What a brilliant album! She's still doing fine after all. Britney's coming to steal all your wigs!
  18. JeremySpears
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    "Glory" was the best album of the 2010s in my opinion. Now this one was a comeback! Britney herself said that she was very involved in the process which she hadn’t been in a long time (probably since "Blackout" which was released in 2007) and she called it her "baby". "Glory" picked up where Britney‘s magnum opuses "In the Zone" (2003) and "Blackout" (2007) left off. Those two albums were"Glory" was the best album of the 2010s in my opinion. Now this one was a comeback! Britney herself said that she was very involved in the process which she hadn’t been in a long time (probably since "Blackout" which was released in 2007) and she called it her "baby". "Glory" picked up where Britney‘s magnum opuses "In the Zone" (2003) and "Blackout" (2007) left off. Those two albums were experimental (for Britney’s standards), she tried something new with them, she was involved in the songwriting and production process and they were her sexiest works. All of that is exactly what she did with "Glory" as well, which is why it ranks at number three in the list of her best albums right after those two masterpieces that I mentioned above. Vocally it is Britney‘s best album since "Britney" (2001). She’s no Whitney Houston but she does show off what she can do with her unique voice on this album on songs like "Private Show" or "What You Need". Now don’t get me wrong. I LOVED "Circus" (2008) and "Femme Fatale" (2011). They were two excellent pop albums but "Circus" felt a bit rushed and maybe uninspired (?) in some parts, while "Femme Fatale" was a great dance pop album but it Britney wasn’t involved in it at all and lacked personality. "Britney Jean" (2013) was lacklustre but not terrible either. It did have its gems but it was definitely her worst album. So "Glory" was a HUGE improvement. For the first time ever Britney sang in different languages; French ("Coupure Électrique"), Spanish ("Change Your Mind") and even a made up language in "Man on the Moon". It‘s a pop album overall but it plays with R&B ("Make Me..."), doo-wop ("Private Show"), electronical music ("Clumsy"), latin pop ("Change Your Mind"), pop-rock ("Liar"), tropical house ("Better"), experimental pop ("If I‘m Dancing"), reggae ("Slumber Party") and burlesque sounds ("What You Need"). Songs like "Do You Wanna Come Over?", "Change Your Mind", "Make Me..." and "Mood Ring" bring back the sexy Britney that we know and love. "Coupure Électrique", "Mood Ring“, "Love Me Down" and "Do You Wanna Come Over?" also remind me of the iconic dark dance sound that "Blackout" had.
    "Just Like Me", "Liar", "Just Luv Me" and "Man on the Moon" are the deepest songs on the album and could be autobiographical. All in all "Glory" is pop perfection and the return of the "old" Britney.

    Favorites: Do You Wanna Come Over?, Make Me..., Love Me Down, Liar & Mood Ring    … Expand
  19. Adriabs
    May 27, 2019
    10
    This album depicts Spears' syllabus of pop excellence with an extensive collection of perfectly crafted pop music. The album collects almost every aspect of the megastar's signature artistry: classic pop hits with unforgettable melodies, powerful production, experimental smooth music, sensuality and vocal range. Even the less stellar moments (aka "Private Show" and "Clumsy") feel likeThis album depicts Spears' syllabus of pop excellence with an extensive collection of perfectly crafted pop music. The album collects almost every aspect of the megastar's signature artistry: classic pop hits with unforgettable melodies, powerful production, experimental smooth music, sensuality and vocal range. Even the less stellar moments (aka "Private Show" and "Clumsy") feel like interesting proposals. A true return to form that shows that the Princess of Pop still has power and creative force for many years to come.… Expand
  20. Lolasuperstar
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Álbum mais perfeito do mundo todoooo e falo com tranquilidade amooooookk muito
  21. jxrge
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es uno de los mejores albumes de Britney , después de In The Zone y Blackout , uno de mis favoritos.… Expand
  22. cnohlen
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    Britney's best album since Circus. There are a few fillers but the majority of the album is pop perfection, the production is amazing and Britney serves us top vocals.
  23. lucasfelix
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    Wow! Britney came back! This is her best work since Circus! Glory is on my top 3 favorite Britney albums ever! Legend!
  24. Jeffnuttbreezy
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Her best and most cohesive album this entire decade
  25. Lekinhoreal
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Seu álbum mais cru e contemporâneo desde o blackout, Britney mais uma vez nos entregando um trabalho incrivel
  26. Elias96
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This is One of her Best ALBUMS ever, with In the Zone and Blackout, this álbum and the very deeper and experimental songs, makes to anyone who is listening, make them feel like if we are in Heaven ❤️ Her Best work
  27. doppelganger007
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    All-around fantastic 9th effort from Mrs. Asghari. Still in my rotation, three years since it's release.
  28. Mathjean
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    A perfect masterpiece by the queen of pop Britney i dont have words to describe how wonderful is this album
  29. SamCaluwe
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Vocally the best album by Britney Spears. The songs are refreshing and the album got a nice summer vibe. Outstanding songs are Liar (where she showcases her vocal talent) and the Japanese bonus track "Mood Ring".
  30. AJSF316
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    After the disaster called "Britney Jean", Spears makes an album that improves the sounds inspired by Selena Gomez' "Revival" and, also serves her best vocal album since "In The Zone"
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71

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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