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Blackout
- By Britney Spears
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
A lot of steamy innuendo and heavy breathing.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Britney Spears manages, once again, to come across as explicitly sexual in a dozen tracks devoted to self-absorption. Lyrics stick solidly in the "I'm hot and you better want me" territory, with lines like "If I get on top you're gonna lose your mind" or "Can you rise to the occasion? I'm patiently waiting/'cause it's getting late and I can't get enough/So let me get it up" -- as the pop star tries to bump and grind her way into both our hearts and our trousers.
What's the story?
With her signature four-note range and over-processed baby-girl vocals, Britney Spears is determined to let us know how sexy she is -- over and over again. Fact is, the actual lyrics as written aren't quite as steamy as they sound in Britney's naughty little mouth. It's her delivery that's more raunchy than the songs themselves -- though there's plenty of innuendo, with lines like "I can feel you on my lips/I can feel you deep inside." You won't find any deep-thinking social commentary on BLACKOUT, and that would be okay if there were some real fun or artistry involved, or even a little genuine sexiness.
Is it any good?
The CD is all about stunningly repetitive lyrics (mixed over monotonous synthesized tracks) about predatory sexual pursuit and the annoying side effects of fame. If it's really true, as the artist claims, that "I'm Miss bad media karma/another day another drama," then the only thing more tedious than listening to Britney Spears is actually being her.
If Blackout is too much, the hit single "Gimme More" might be just enough.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the media's obsession with Britney Spears and celebrities in general. Why do magazines, TV shows, and online gossip sites make what Britney does the top story? Do you think that the media's focus on every move these celebs make is causing them to act out more? Is it too much pressure to be scrutinized? Families can also talk about the power of sexual attraction, and how lust really can wipe all other concerns out of your mind. Can you figure out some ways to enjoy being attractive and noticing others' attractiveness while staying grounded enough to be a person with a variety of interests?
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Kid, 12 years old
February 14, 2009
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good
i like her music.
but none of them are as good as circus.
that cd rocks.
but with some of the songs i feel a little uncomfortable so i go to the next one.
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Brit we don't want any more
Brit's comeback is awful. It's just about the same old topics she likes to talk about. Sex and how hot she is. Plus, she has no talent. You're wasting you're money by buying this. Aren't I right?
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Not for anyone under age 12
Britney's favorite term is "sex", and one song is called "Get Naked (I Got a Plan)". Also, "Gimme More" begins with a muffled Britney voice saying "it's Britney, b__ch", and one song says "I'm a crazy motherf__ker".
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britney goes electronic: not for youngsters
britney takes the pole.
b**ch opens up the album and language like pissin me off and f--k is used a couple times. Sex is a huge issuse if you buy this CD. Gimme More has a lot of sexual dialouge throughout the song. Many other songs have pervasive heavy breathing and the electro beats are sexual in a few of the songs. In the music video for gimme morebritney is in a strip club and is stripping and dancing very sexually like every stripper does. Drinking in the video is used. Britney is back and behaves very sexually, unlike she would in her other albums. At the Video Music Awards she is filled with sex with gimme more dressing very skinpy. Kids that are 14 and older should get this CD. It is very enjoyable to listen if you are a teen.
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i lost all my brain cells watching this
i wish brittany would get it together and go to church.
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SHE'S BACK!!!!!!!!
Britney is back all i can say is get this cd it is amazing!!!!!!!! Nice job Britney!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sexed Up Sugar in A Bottle
Britney's new album seems like a blur. More like dream. You can't remember what you heard, but that's why you love it.
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BRIT ROX
I really don't care what people think about Britney Spears. I believe that it is the public that destroyed her. She has a great voice and some people just can't face it that she is and will always be the princess of pop music. This is a great CD die hard Britney fans: BUY THIS you won't be disapointed.
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Should Be On For 17
It has gotten two uses of strong language which are actually bleeped out (the BBFC's bad language label). It uses mostly some mild language. They would label it as occasional mild for sexual content and infrequent strong for language. It would for them be on for 12 if it was their site. That's my opinion. Great Album though!
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| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Release date: | October 30, 2007 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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