Glory
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2016
User Score
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. 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.
  2. 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
  3. TheAllu
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This album is everything you would want from a Britney album. Every song could be a stand-alone single! My highlights are Private Show, Man On The Moon, Slumber Party and Change Your Mind.
  4. Viainfinito
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is decidedly my favourite album from Britney out of all 9 albums. This spot used to be In The Zone, but Glory has overtaken it. I was totally taken aback and had chills all over my body when the opening track 'Invitation' started. Songs like 'Just Luv Me', 'Man On The Moon', 'Slumber Party' and 'Just Like Me' continued to give me that chilling sensation. I would call Glory her most romantic record up to date. Her voice is so emotive and special, on top of that slick ambient production. The use of guitar riffs in many of the songs are quite ear-candy. The whole album felt very cohesive and mature, with definitely
    her best lyrics up to date. Furthermore, Britney challenged herself vocally on songs like 'Private Show' and 'What You Need' which really shocked me and brought such joy to my listening experience. This will be a highlight of her career! I realy have to mention 'Man On The Moon' as my favourite track because it brought tears to my eyes. There is something heartbreakingly sad about the song and just so romantic!    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. CubePlay
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Last time princess of pop Britney Spears gave us an album we were all mildly disappointed. 3 years later she is back again with something new, fresh and this time, totally outstanding! Glory is simply a masterpiece of pure pop. She took what's best in pop music from last few years and put it together in 17 amazing songs. Every single one is so different and special. You won't believe yourLast time princess of pop Britney Spears gave us an album we were all mildly disappointed. 3 years later she is back again with something new, fresh and this time, totally outstanding! Glory is simply a masterpiece of pure pop. She took what's best in pop music from last few years and put it together in 17 amazing songs. Every single one is so different and special. You won't believe your ears how glorious it is. "Britney is back!" they say... well, now she really is!… Expand
  7. brunocardoso
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Melhor e mais maduro album de sua carreira, assim como o melhor album pop de 2016, musicas como "invititation", "if im dancing" e "coupure electrique mostrar que Britney continua sendo uma cama-leoa do pop.
  8. guits13
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    I always liked Britney in many ways, but all of her previous albums since In the Zone didn't show much effort from her, at least that's what I feel. Glory is the perfect rebirth for her, all of the songs fit into the sounds that we want to hear today. Man on the Moon is so beautiful
  9. andoarias
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    I really liked the whole album. It feels like she has put a lot of effort into it and I'm really looking forward to seeing her having fun on the stage again!
  10. alencararthur
    Dec 17, 2016
    10
    Yes britney is you est album , please promote this amazing album and come to brazil,nyou are incredible , i need hard to forget ya a single and a clip
  11. jvmarquess
    Aug 29, 2016
    10
    This is her most mature album yet, i'm extremely proud! Great to see her trying new sounds and producers and putting her voice on the front stage again. Congrats Britney!
  12. itstheustheus
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    É um de seus melhores trabalhos e deve ser reconhecido! Um álbum eclético e muito bem produzido, Britney fez com amor e ela transmite isso quando você escuta o melhor álbum de 2016!
  13. ugura
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    Best album of Britney Spears after IN THE ZONE. Incredible, epic BEST POP ALBUM 2016! Hello, grammy, glory deserves to be mentioned, category Pop Album and Best of the Year.
  14. 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
  15. 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))
  16. itsvmb
    Oct 27, 2016
    10
    Шедевр, произведение искусства, творение Господа, эталон звучания поп-музыки текущего десятилетия, образец для подражания. Альбом вдохновляет юных дарований на последующую работу в музыкальной сфере, что не может не радовать.

    10/10    Шедевр, произведение искусства, творение Господа, эталон звучания поп-музыки текущего десятилетия, образец для подражания. Альбом вдохновляет юных дарований на последующую работу в музыкальной сфере, что не может не радовать.

    10/10
  17. isthatbrandon
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Glory is undoubtedly Britney's best album since Blackout. It is a HUGE improvement on Britney Jean. This time around, the songs sound more like what Britney wants...and it works! Glory is absolute magic!
  18. electraheart
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The GLORY were incredible!!! Thank you all so much for your support. Buy FROOT on iTunes NOW! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/froot/id936941140… Expand
  19. Romilson
    Sep 13, 2016
    10
    Britney é uma grande artista e ela deixa isso claro em GLORY, suas musicas com ritmos diferentes que se encaixam perfeitamente umas as outras, com certeza ela conseguiu a GLÓRIA.
  20. salvador1355
    Aug 28, 2016
    10
    I'm really surprised by Britney's work on this album, wasn't expecting all the experimental sounds that goes perfect with her voice that she is actually using now, her fans have been asking for something like this and finally it seems like she did it, sex is obviously the motor of this album and i'm not complaining, we can hear a more mature Britney
  21. EmreAkn
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    RIP Britney Jean. Britney Legend Spears is back! .
  22. worworkw
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my favorites albums, it's so sexy, and amazing, all songs are so good, one of the best albums by Britney Spears, so so incredible, she's ready, and back, i love her music and now i love so much more… Expand
  23. kpoplak
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    Best album of Britney Spears after IN THE ZONE. Incredible, epic BEST POP ALBUM 2016! Hello, grammy, glory deserves to be mentioned, category Pop Album and Best of the Year.
  24. DannielAstro
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    This album is the new bible of pop, every track has its own glory! My favs are Private show, change your mind (no seas cortes), just love me and slumber party.
  25. RuanBorges
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Glory is finally here and it's the best thing from Britney in many years. The album is very different sound-wise, Britney vocals are in the right spot and were very well explored. The songs range from club-bangers to soft tracks, caressing the ears. Glory is a great piece of art.
  26. hemmonotta
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    one of her best album since Blackout masterpiece. Songs like Man On The Moon, Slumber Party, Love Me Down, Liar. Do You Wanna Come Over, Invitation and Just Luv Me proved that. Every song of the album is gold!!!
  27. berkan_turkey
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    The best album of the Princess of Pop. A mature, modern and different album to what Britney Spears had become accustomed. Definitely your best work to date.
  28. LTuzziReviews
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    Este álbum é definitivamente o melhor de sua carreira, com a valorização de seus vocais e uma sonoridade muitos mais agradável do que a de seus antecessores, Glory prova que Britney Spears sabe realizar trabalhos de muita qualidade
  29. Gonzalosalore
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy Bueno.............................................................................................................................................… Expand
  30. virajshankar
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    This is Briney returning to her prime. We haven't seen an album this good from Britney since Circus. Femme Fatale was way too overprocessed and Britney Jean lacked a solid production, and it turned into a disaster. With Glory, Britney is cool and confident, and her vocals really shine through at points on this album, unlike previous LP's. Britney should definitely be basking in the gloryThis is Briney returning to her prime. We haven't seen an album this good from Britney since Circus. Femme Fatale was way too overprocessed and Britney Jean lacked a solid production, and it turned into a disaster. With Glory, Britney is cool and confident, and her vocals really shine through at points on this album, unlike previous LP's. Britney should definitely be basking in the glory for this one!… Expand
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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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