Circus (2008)

Artist: Britney Spears
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Label: JIVE RECORDS/SBME
UPC: 00886974038726
Release Date: 12/2/2008
Buy.com Sku: 209957045
Item#: M4GP6D
Buy.com Sales Rank: 25530
Format:  CD


Song Listing
 
Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Womanizer------
2. Circus------
3. Out From Under------
4. Kill The Lights------
5. Shattered Glass------
6. If U Seek Amy------
7. Unusual You------
8. Blur------
9. Mmm Papi------
10. Mannequin------
11. Lace And Leather------
12. My Baby------
13. Radar------


Watch Britney's video for Womanizer right here:


 
Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Barely more than a year after her much-hyped comeback album, BLACKOUT, Britney Spears returned with another studio outing, 2008's CIRCUS. Though the title acknowledges the drama of Britney's personal and public life, the record primarily takes on the big-top theme in a general "let me entertain you" approach, as evinced by the sassy, uber-catchy singles "Womanizer" and "Circus." This dance-pop vibe extends to "Kill the Lights" and the winking "If U Seek Amy," among other tracks, proving that Spears still has the club in mind despite past unfortunate nightlife exploits. The relatively wholesome, soft-focus cover of CIRCUS isn't completely misleading, however, since Britney puts the beats and her bad-girl persona aside for mellow, thoughtful tunes such as "Out from Under" and "My Baby," gentle tracks produced by Guy Sigsworth, also renowned for his work with Bjork and Madonna. While not a drastic departure from BLACKOUT, CIRCUS is the work of a seemingly more grounded superstar, and it largely succeeds in refocusing on Britney as a performer, rather than reinforcing her status as a tabloid fixture.

Producer: Teresa Labarbera Whites; Larry Rudolph

 
Entertainment Reviews
Britney Spears - Circus - CD Review
By: James Kiss - Blogcritics.org Reviews
Published on: 12/2/2008 1:55 PM
She's come a long way and this album really signals that she's, at the very least, in a better state of mind than she was previously. Blackout was an incredibly great album to dance to but was missing that Britney signature that her albums usually have. Circus marks the return of some fun pop songs and ballads that we've all come to know and love from the paparazzi cash cow....read the full review

 
Compilation Appearances
Radio Disney Jams: Vol. 2
Mtv Party To Go 2000
Vol. 5-Now That's What I Call Music
Radio Disney Jams: Vol. 3
Vol. 6-Now That's What I Call Music
Thunderpuss
Now That's What I Call Christmas!
All Star Jock Jams
Austin Powers In Goldmember
Vol. 10-Now That's What I Call Music
Songs For Life
Remixed & Revisited
Vol. 15-Now That's What I Call Music
Vol. 16-Now That's What I Call Music
Will & Grace: Let The Music Out
Will & Grace: Let The Music Out
Ultimate Christmas 2
Nickelodeon Kids Choice
Pop Princess Vol 2 (w/ Bonus DVD)
Superstars No 1 Hits Remixed
So Fresh:hits Of Winter 2005
Kuschelrock Vol 19
Ultra Dance V.7
NOW #1s
Thrivemix 2: Mixed By Vic Latino
Much Dance # 1S / Various (Can)
Now That's What I Call Music Vol 27
Thrivemix Presents:danceanthems2
Now That's What I Call Music Vol 28
Ultra Weekend 4
Total Dance 2008 Vol 2
Ultra Mix
Ultra 2009
Thrivemix05
Ultra Dance 10
Total Dance 2009
Now That's What I Call Music 30
Volume
Ultra Weekend 5
Now 31
Ultra 2010
Total Workout

 
Associated Artists and Works
A Tribute To Britney Spears ~ Artists, Various
A Tribute To Britney Spears Vol. 2 ~ Artists, Various
A Tribute To Britney Spears ~ Various Artists
A Tribute to Britney Spears V.2 ~ Various Artists

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 12/02/2008
Original Release Date : 2008
Catalog ID : 88697403872
Label : Jive Records (USA)
Number of Discs : 1
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00886974038726

 
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (p.92)
- 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The clubby, adventurous pop on her sixth album...would have made a fine follow-up to 2003's IN THE ZONE."

Entertainment Weekly (p.69)
- "[H]alfway through, CIRCUS shifts from defiant booty calls to subtler material; suddenly, it's a first-rate electro-pop album." -- Grade: B

Billboard (p.41)
- "From the synthy open of 'Womanizer' to the regretful ache spurring 'Blur,' CIRCUS gives Brit pop a whole new meaning, as the singer does double duty as a dance diva and brokenhearted balladeer."

Blender (Magazine)
(p.60)
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "[C]andy-coated bangers that move beyond freaky tantrums and into Madonna-type provocation."

  
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Customer Reviews
Production 5
Performance 4
Composition 4
Overall Satisfaction 4
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4 of 5 great album Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Henry from Tucson, AZ  

this is a great album. all the songs are really good. the only thing is that britneys vocals are a heavily processed with effects, would be nice to just hear her natural voice. but other than that, she delivers another great one. .
 
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