Review 9 of 10

chriseberlein writes:

4of 5 Stars

The most influential and successful female pop superstar of the past decade Britney Spears is more musically adept and self-assured on In the Zone, her fourth studio release, than she's ever sounded or been to date. The Grammy-winning guilty pleasure "Toxic" is, of course, the standout moment here and best track on record; but both ballads ("Shadow" and "Everytime"), marketable and decent opening duet with Madonna, sensual club songs "Showdown" and "Breathe On Me," as well as the outrageous Hip Hop-infused "Outrageous" are all innovative pop songs like the aforementioned "Toxic." Despite an occasional low moment (significantly the bland "Early Mornin'") here and there on In the Zone, Britney Spears' trademark growl finally sounds fitting here--surprising on the ballads "Shadow" and "Everytime" Britney sounds quite brilliant as a singer. In the Zone might showcase an icon embracing herself as a powerful woman but the quieter moments here let us know she's growing up...so let's give credit where credit is due.

Nov 18, 2006 20:06:17

Review 10 of 10

Pagesix writes:

5of 5 Stars

Sin duda un gran paso! Britney compuso 9 de los 13 temas... su mejor disco hasta la fecha!

Me Against The Music 7/10
(I Got That) Boom Boom 7/10
Showdown 9/10
Breathe On Me 10/10
Early Mornin' 9/10
Toxic 10/10
Outrageous 7/10
Touch Of My Hand 10/10
The Hook-Up 7/10
Shadow 8/10
Brave New Girl 8/10
Everytime 9/10
Me Against The Music (Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha remix) 7/10

Sep 14, 2006 12:05:31