Track Listing

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 [Bonus Track]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1889 in Music
• Released on: 2008-12-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Featuring a flurry of musical moods from a variety of producers--everyone from The Outsyders and Lil to Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and Lady Gaga--Britney's new album, Circus is clearly a determined effort to haul herself back to the top of the pops after a particularly rocky year. Lead single “Womanizer", with its stuttering drumbeat, buzzing synths and hooky chorus, is reminiscent of the album's other sonic firework, the raunchy “If U Seek Amy". These fiery missives indicate that Britney is back on form--but many other songs come across as damp squibs in comparison. Her extensive use of Auto-Tune adds a robotic aspect to her voice, rendering certain songs less engaging than they could be (the 80s electro of “Leather & Lace" and the title track are two examples). Opener “Mannequin", the ballad “Out from Under" and “Kill the Lights" (a song about the paparazzi) come close to previous form, but still lack the essential spark needed to make Circus the album it could --and should--have been. --Danny McKenna

CD Description
'Circus' is the sixth album by Britney Spears - one of the most successful and controversial pop stars of recent times.In the midst of all the controversy and tabloid tales, Britney's talent has always remained and this album is a timely reminder. A number of respected producers (Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, Danja, Max Martin) have contributed, creating an irresistible up-tempo, catchy pop album which will win many fans and plaudits. Includes the singles 'Womanizer' and 'Circus'.

Customer Reviews

It took a while, but she is back!!!!!!!!
It didn't happen overnight, but Britney is back to the one woman pop machine she used to be. While 'Blackout' was a great album it got lost along the way during all the drama, but it's here, album number 6, and what an album it has turned out to be. The albums sound seems to be an equal mix of Blackout and the Britney of years ago. It's not quite as electronic as Blackout and brings back more of Britney's personality in to the album. This is the first album since 2001's 'Britney' that she has collaborated with Max Martin, also Danja is back producing along with Bloodshy & Avant. New producers (The Outsyders & The Underdogs)have been brought in too to make sure the album isn't too predictable. The only slight let down is (surprisingly) the Bloodshy & Avant production. 'Unusual You' is just not up to their previous work together, its not bad just a bit bland next to the other tracks.
This album is every bit as solid as Blackout was, whilst not every song is amazing, none are at all bad. Lead single 'Womanizer' is certainatly a great song, catchy, fast and not too deep, but that's just for starters. It is definately not the best song on the album. Next single lined up is Dr Luke produced 'Circus' which is 100 times better again than Womanizer. It moves at a slower pace but the beat is heavier & the songs feel overall is darker. Pure brilliance!! Other great tracks include 'If You Seek Amy' which is a really catchy song (helped along by the play on words (",)). One thing that Blackout was missing was a genuinely emotional ballad and Circus serves up a great one 'Out From Under' which discusses finding your feet after the breakdown of a relationship. A really genuine song from Britney. 'Lace & Leather' and Danja produced 'Kill The Lights' are yet more great tracks from the set. 'Kill The Lights' runs the same track as Piece of Me - an anti-paparazzi track which although not as catchy, is definately better written than 'Piece Of Me', 'Lace & Leather' delves into something a little raunchier. Despite all these great tracks, there is one which stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that is 'Mannequin'. Produced by The Underdogs this song is fueled by a thumping bassline, swirls of synthesisers and so much energy the speakers nearly melt. Yurn this track up and feel the hairs on the back of yor neck stand on end!! A brilliant song brimming with energy. One of the best she has done.
Overall, this a great great geat album, a total return to form for Britney taking her current sound forward whilst reincorporating the good bits of the old Britney back in again. With several bonus tracks about too such as 'Rock Me In' 'Phonography' 'Trouble' and 'Amnesia' (depending on what edition you get) there is plently of new Britney to enjoy. This is the last step in achieving the full comeback. Fantastic.

Well....I love it!
I absolutely loved Blackout and thought I wouldn't like this one as much, but I think I like it more. The only track I'm not overly keen on is My Baby but I think the rest are just brilliant. It's just got that something that makes you sing along every time and I amn't bored yet!

It's not often that you find an album where you like all the songs and I would say even if you didn't like Britney's older stuff to try this one.

Slick, catchy and fun
I have to disagree with the reviewer who prefers the early Britney: I find the first two albums very dated now, with the exception of about 5 tracks, and rarely listen to them. Like Madonna, Britney's music changes with the times and her own maturity (or possibly length of her Doctor's prescription). Unlike Madonna she's retained her dignity in her published albums and videos, and taken as a contunity from 'Blackout' this continues to build the Britney image as a polished young woman who can sing and dance and frequently doens't wear much clothing. OK, we all read the media and are aware of the bits the music doesn't advertise, but Blackout was largely good, if lacking in real standouts (other than Piece of Me and - my opinion only - the badly titled ooh ohh baby). This will appeal to likers of Blackout, but it has the catchy single material which In the Zone had. Nice to see a mixture of electro-pop (think Imogen Heap), bouncy airhead beats and Toxic-style stick in the head songs. Shame Radar was included again though. A good, solid and fun album.