I don’t typically listen to pop music unless it’s mixed in to a Girl Talk track or I’m out and can’t avoid it. It’s not that I don’t like it, but it’s usually not my first choice for driving tunes. However, in the past year or so, I’ve completely embraced Britney Spears as my popular side. If I could invent another personality, Britney would be my Sasha Fierce.
Photo by Peggy Sirota for Rolling Stone via BritneySpears.com
Most of her danceable singles were on my computer from the need for college party mixes and because I don’t live under a rock, but Blackout was the first album I bought. Surprisingly, I loved it. It came out almost a year ago, and I can honestly say that it has not left my car’s 6-disc changer. It’s not always my first choice, but it’s an album that can brighten my day in seconds. Yesterday, for example, I cranked “Ooh Ooh Baby” and belted it out while driving home from work.
So what’s with my title then? Well, for those of you who do live under a rock (or in a Britneyless world)–December 2, less than a week from now, her latest album, Circus, hits stores!
I have already preordered on iTunes to guarantee myself the bonus track.
To psyche me up even more, the whole album is available this week on imeem.com. I’ve put their handy player below so that you can listen to some of the songs. Like Blackout, Circus contains quite a few danceable tracks, but it also has some really powerful ballads on it. I’m in love with “Out from Under” and “Blur” is becoming one of my favorites. I can’t wait until I’m not at work and I can turn the volume up. Other songs, such as “Lace and Leather,” show her growth as an artist. “If You Seek Amy,” with its hidden message (say it fast, I dare ya), makes me believe that Britney is one smart woman who probably has a snarky streak comprable to my own.
In short, I’m totally in love with this album. My friends are still in shock (especially the ones who have known me since childhood); most of them thought my love of Blackout was a fluke.
If you’re interested in more Britney-related material from a more knowledgable Britney source, I highly recommend checking out Britney Week on fellow staffer AJ Star’s site, Stalking with the Stars. She’s highlighting some of Britney’s best moments over the years.