In The Zone

To start off, I should say that I am over 10 years late on writing a review for this remarkable album, however it's never too late! "In The Zone" provided a more adult sound for the public, everyone was so used to listening to songs like "Overprotected", "I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman", & "Stronger", that we almost lost the fact that Britney was already an adult. 1. "Me Against the Music" - Britney's first single, and some may say, the best song off the album. Very catchy, poppy, and upbeat. Went on to become one of the best selling singles world wide! 10/10 2. "(I Got That) Boom Boom" - Could have been a HUGE club hit if it was released. I would prefer a solo version, but the Ying Yang Twins put a whole new twist, and change it from a pop song to a more hip-hop song. 9/10 3. "Showdown" - Most of Britney's hardcore fans show great appreciation towards this track, maybe because it's fun, or the beat is great, or maybe because it shows a sensual side of Britney we really hadn't seen at that time. Great track. 8.5/10 4. "Breathe On Me" - This might just be one of Britney's best songs. Her breathy vocals and powerful notes add on to the sensation of this track. It's very catchy and something everyone should have a listen to. Plus the performances are very hot! 10/10 5. "Early Mornin" - This track shows a side of Britney we had never seen before. She worked with Moby, and the direction this track was headed to was more of a hip hop - trip sound. Much appreciated work. 8/10 6. "Toxic" - On to the single that Britney had the world going crazy over. One of her greatest singles yet, and still being enjoyed on the radio to this day, Britney definitely delivered a track that no other artist could have pulled off. 10/10 7. "Outrageous" - The R. Kelly produced track is more on the weaker side of the album, however fun. Not her best single, and def. not a favorite of mine. Fact: "In the Zone" was originally supposed to be named "Outrageous" due to the whole adult-hood style of the album. 7/10 8. "Touch of My Hand" - In my opinion, this is the best track on the album. It's the most mature sound on the album, and sparked some controversy to whether or not Britney fans under the age of 13 could still listen to her and look up to her. Britney did what she wanted to do on this album, and I must say, this song proves that she has great vocal ability, and an artistic movement. 11/10 9. "The Hook Up" - Fun, catchy, Mid-Eastern beats, and fun to move to! 10/10 10. "Shadow" - One of my favorite ballads Britney has ever done. Nicely put together and her vocals are great. 10/10 11. "Brave New Girl" - Not my favorite song off the album, but a pretty fun track. Almost seems like she's trying to rap! Overall, she put great effort into the song. 7/10 12. "Everytime" - The ballad everyone fell in love with. Possibly one of her strongest singles. Her voice is so thin, and light and high it gives you chills every time she hits her high notes. 10/10 BONUS TRACKS: "Me Against The Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix)" "The Answer" "Don't Hang Up" "(I've Just Begun) Having My Fun" (available on the album 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative') "Girls and Boys"

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Alright...Britney Spears does it again, she comes back, new album, new sound, but she's Britney Spears. It's probably Miss Pop tryin' another trendy BOMT or OIDIA because her previous album Britney, didn't do that well. Such assumptions and anti-britney's are too critical. I am in LOVE with this album. It's new and just outright cool! -Me against the Music: Madonna and Britney rock the house! Excellent choice as first single, hip hop and pop go well together. -Boom Boom: I would like this song alot more without the constant rapper yelling into the microphone about how britney should shake her ass! enough already! let her sing. But, i know for a fact that the R & B fans will like this song alot. -Showdown:It's very sexual in the sense well, the whole song is about make up sex. And you would probably think right away that it's a bad song, but it not. This song has a calm beat and is very fun to sing to believe it or not. -Breathe On Me: Woah! this song is awesome! It's going to be a very fun single and European audiences are gonna lurve the tone and mood. Once again, calm song, great beat. We don't need to touch, just breathe... -Early Mornin': Hit or Miss? Errr, it's not the best song on the album, but it's a hit. Moby helps support Britney's new provocative approach with a song about bein' a bad girl. EM is cute, not that great, but a nice song to put on during commercial break of sex and the city. -Toxic: Mwahahaha! This song will be loved by everyone! You anti-brits can't hide! Come on sing it with me! You're toxic, I'm slippin' under, taste of a poisen paradise, I'm addicted to you and don't ya know that your toxic! Reminds me of one of those comic book hero shows. You will love this song, promise. -Outrageous: This not so hidden message in this song: I'm Britney Spears, I'm hot and I can probably buy the city of Los Angelos. Hip hop fits her quite well -Touch of My Hand: It got these words in it that could make u slightly uncomfortable, but when ur home alone and in ur room listen to ITZ, turn up this song. The smooth foreign sound and carefully placed words make the song really quite fabulous. -Hook up: Admit it, this song will make you shake it at the club or just lip sync around the house. It's a club song, it's fun and groovy, probably not ur favorite song on the album but it's def. one of my top 5. -Shadow: Meaningful ballad and very pop. Listen closely, such excellent sound. -Brave New Girl: Britney raps! She raps! it's quite funny and quite cool, she sounds like she had a good time making this song. Very upbeat party music! -Everytime: She wrote this two years ago in Germany, obviously after the break up with Timberlake. This ballad was written by her and will so grab at your heart. -MATM Remix: It's ok, i like the original version of the song better. ~*(Bonus tracks if u decide to go for the Aus/UK Album)*~ The Answer: P.diddy works it! Britney's more hip hop song of the album, i highly suggest paying the extra buck for this song. Don't Hang Up: Back to olden baby one more time days, except better. Once again, on an exclusive song she reaches her potential and stretches those vocal chords. This song proves Spears still has the X factor.

Un clásico de los 2000's

Me Against the Music: 5/5, The Queen and the Princess of Pop! Really fun and catchy track. (I Got That) Boom Boom: 4/5, Great party song! I find the Ying Yang Twins slightly annoying on the song, though. Showdown: 5/5, I love this song! Very hot! Breathe on Me: 5/5, The sexiest song of Britney's career. This would've been an incredible single. Early Mornin': 5/5, Great dance song! Toxic: 5/5, One of the best, if not the best, pop song of the 2000's. Outrageous: 5/5, I love dancing around to this song! The beat is infectious! Touch Of My Hand: 5/5, Probably my favorite non single from the album. This song is very well done. The Hook Up: 5/5, Fun dance song! Shadow: 5/5, Beautiful song! The lyrics are wonderful and her voice really shines on this song. Brave New Girl: 3/5, I don't think this song fits the album. The leaked outtakes from ITZ are better than this song, in my opinion. Everytime: 5/5, My favorite Britney ballad. I love the lyrics and her voice sounds beautiful. Me Against The Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix): 3/5, It's okay. I don't think it was worthy of being on the standard tracklist. Bonus Tracks: The Answer: 5/5 This song is really unique! I love the funky beat. This would've been better on the standard tracklist than BNG. Don't Hang Up: 5/5, I love this song! It reminds me a little of That's Where You Take Me.

It was packaged well and came very quick! Despite what some of these other reviews say, it didn't come warped, or damaged. I love this album! It's so good! And quick tip, if IS warped, or plays 2 songs at the same time, replay it a couple of times and if it's actually damaged then send it back, Amazon will send you a new one.

So, I finally got all of Britney's older albums (...Baby One More Time - In The Zone) and once I listened to this CD, other than "Toxic" and "Me Against The Music" (which I had heard before), I couldn't understand why this was everybody's #1 favorite Britney CD. I think it will probably grow on me eventually, but right now... I'm in the middle. In "Me Against The Music", Britney does a duet with her #1 hero, Madonna. But let me tell you, the Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix is a little weird. "(I Got That) Boom Boom" is okay, but the Yin Yang Twins' rapping kind of makes it a little annoying. "Showdown", "Breathe On Me", and "Early Mornin'" are some of my favorites from the album. If you have Britney's album, Circus, "Early Mornin'" sounds kind of like a combination of "Blur" and "Mannequin". "Outrageous" is a great song if you don't mind overly se*y songs. I don't really have much of an opinion on the other songs yet, but like I said, I'm sure it will grow on me. You should buy this album if you like Britney or great club/se* songs.

With this album Britney Spears makes the transition from bubblegum pop to full on dance. It's by far her best album with a wide range of styles from R&B (Outrageous) to trip-hop (Breathe on Me) and Britney delivers all tracks with equal aplomb. There a few ballads here as well. Best Tracks: Toxic (The electropop WW#1 smash. About being addicted to a bad boy. Britney's vocals are very sultry & seductive) Showdown (Electropop song about makeup sex) Breathe On Me (Trip-hop/Trance song about being so sexually in tune with someone you don't even need to touch each other to climax, just breathe. Great sensual vocals) The Hook Up (Dancehall song about hooking up) Everytime (Haunting ballad about a failed relationship with gentle, fragile vocals. Britney wrote this one practically by herself) Worst Tracks (I Got That) Boom Boom (Britney sounds great and the beat is ok, but the Yin-yang twins, who are heavily featured on the track, ruin it) Brave New Girl (Too Disney sounding and doesn't fit with the rest of the album beat-wise, but lyrically, it's in the zone, considering it's about a girl who goes just to pick up a guy).