Product Description

'In The Zone' is Britney's fourth album and the follow-up to her eponymous 2001 release. More varied than its predecessor, fusing ethnic beats, down-tone dance, trip hop and R&B with soul and funk influences. The lead single 'Me Against The Music' feaures Madonna and was written by desi beats maestro Rishi Rich. Other tracks on the album feature writing credits from amongst others The Matrix, Cathy Dennis, R. Kelly,Moby and P. Diddy.

Track Listing

1. Me Against The Music
2. Breathe on Me
3. Showdown
4. (I Got That) Boom Boom featuring the Ying Yang Twins
5. Early Morning
6. Toxic
7. Outrageous
8. Touch of my Hand
9. The Hook Up
10. Shadow
11. Brave New Girl
12. Everytime
13. Me Against the Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix)
14. The Answer (Bonus Track)
15. Don't Hang Up (Bonus Track)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1699 in Music
• Released on: 2003-11-17
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Amazon.co.uk Review
For Britney Spears, In the Zone is more than just her fourth album; it's a pivotal moment which could decide the length of the rest of her career. Having literally outgrown the role of teen sensation, she now has to prove she's got what it takes to grow up and fulfil her Madonna-sized ambition. Adulthood calls for adult themes, and for Britney that means sex--and lots of it. In a staggering about-face, In the Zone takes her from vestal virgin to hyper-sophisticated nymphomaniac. The saucy Arabian shimmy and quietly euphoric chorus of "Toxic" has her delirious with carnal delight, "Showdown" is steamy cyber-funk lesson in how to tease, while "Touch of My Hand" is a none-to-discreet celebration of solo stimulation, with Britney purring to a swimming groove "I love myself, it's not a sin". Like single "Me Against the Music", featuring Madonna at her corruptive best, it's all a long way from the cute Britney of old, and if not as instantly catchy, her new direction is deceptively addictive. Less sensational R&B fillers and a couple of slushy ballads aside, she's made the jump with style and grace, and it looks like Ms Spears could be with us for some time yet. --Dan Gennoe

Customer Reviews

Hit Factory!
Possibly some of Britneys finest work on this album. Every track bar 3, on this record has massive single potential. Toxic, a Grammy award winning Uk #1 single, written by Cathy Dennis, will go down in history as one of the most infectious songs in the world of pop. Me Against the Music, will always be remembered as one of the biggest collaborations in the history of pop music, seeing the Queen of pop Madonna teaming up with Britney, the Princess of pop. And we have everytime, another #1 in the UK, and a raw example of how stunning Britney's voice is when stripped back. The 3 songs i refered to earlier that maybe could not be singles are, 'Breathe on Me', 'Touch of my Hand' and 'Early Mornin', and the only reason i say this is because they maybe aren't exciting enough. However, they are all stunning songs in themselves, and add a really raw feeling on the album. An album suited to anyone who wants a good time!

Britney grows as a artist
Britney on this album really explores alot of musical genres and she has gained alot of artistic control on the lyrics of some of the songs and made many collaborations with various artists and her voice is in good form 4 the up tempo songs and u get the odd ballad throughout the course of the album for instance everytime which is one of Britneys favourite songs off the album.
PS A fantastic album and tour from Britney enough said

Britney works her magic once again - a stunning album
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In The Zone amps up the urban feel found on Britney's 3rd album and presents her music at its most artistic. It is a crime against pop music that it only reached number 13 in the UK album charts but the presence of such iconic songs as Toxic and Everytime marks it out as masterpiece. Much of its power comes in that its appeal is subtle, many of the songs appearing understated to begin, their true depth emerging gradually. In the end, each song becomes a true highlight and together, In The Xone represents a stunning collection of ultra-slick modern pop songs.

The R&B vibe of the 'Britney' album continues in songs like 'The Hook Up' and 'Outrageous' but the standouts here are without a doubt the more elctronica/dance tinged tracks which hint towards the angle Britney would head towards on 'Blackout'. 'Breathe On Me' and 'Touch Of My Hand' are vulsating, trance-like masterpieces while 'Brave New Girl' is unashamedly catchy pop with an absolutely stunning chorus that echoes elements of Madonna.

Of course, the Material Girl appears herself on the frenetic single 'Me Aginst The Music' which serves as a perfect opener for the album. Special mention must also go to 'Shadow' - like 'Everytime', this showcases Britney's vocals at their best and show she is just as good at ballads as the uptempo stuff. The track is epic and intensely moving.

Without a doubt, as a whole, the album is a stunning package, singles and album tracks shining with equal amazingness. What more can i say? Buy it!