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Circus
- By Britney Spears
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Pop princess sings mainly about -- surprise! -- sex.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a steamy album with lots of seductive lyrics -- as well as moaning and purring. While many of the songs are catchy and danceable, the words and messages don't waiver much from the central theme: sex.
What's the story?
The follow-up to her less-than impressive CD Blackout, CIRCUS finds Spears back in familiar territory. The dozen tracks are a collection primarily about no-good, two-timing, deceptive guys, while the rest range from seductive celebrations of sexy men ("Mmm Papi" and "Lace and Leather") to a tribute to her children ("My Baby").
Is it any good?
With Circus, Spears addresses her critics and attempts to prove that she's still got it. The album resurrects
the pouty-faced pop singing of the star's youth -- with mixed results. You'll hear some "Baby One More Time"-type vocals as well as an ultra-sugary sweet ballad ("My Baby"). There are some addictive beats and hooks on the album, most notably on the successful "Womanizer" and "Radar."
But sex in all its variations reigns. The song "If You Seek Amy" has a sly double entendre (say it slowly and you'll get it). And her try at Latin rhythms on "Mmm Papi," finds her using an older man. Kids will probably just want to download the hot singles, not the entire album. And that's probably a good thing.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Britney Spears the singer and Britney Spears the media object. How does Spears' music differ from her public image? How does she treat the media on this album -- including the title's allusion to a "media circus?" Do you think she is hurt or helped by all the tabloid attention she has received? Why do you think that many of her songs refer to her publicized scandals?
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awe great song bad video!!!
the song by itself is OK but the music video is REALLY NOT GOOD! They show britney waking around in her bra and undies! and the basic point of the song when she says "all eyes on me in the center of the ring just like a circus" it means all the boys are foucusing on her and how sexy she is! GROSS!
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great but some things to watch out for
i aggree with common sense all Britney seems to focus on now adays is singing and talking about sex. the songs may sound good but listen closley to the words and watch the music videos ( there inaprpreat) but still i love the songs!
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Sad. Why does Spears sound like a chipmunk nowadays? Sex filled content songs like Mmm papi and If you Seek Amy are full of it. Britney thinks she's so great and gorgeous well NEWS FLASH! There are hotter people out there who don't advertise their sexual lives on CD'S!
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Errrm - not for my pre-teen!
Full of sexual innuendo and alcohol and drug references. The worst is the song “If You Seek Amy”, which is actually pronounced “F.*.*.K. me”!
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I HATE THIS CD I LIKE HER OLD MUSIC
i love britneys older songs those where good these suck
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ugh britney spears
If You Seek Amy
which means F*** Me
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Kid, 10 years old
January 31, 2010
AGE
I love the song. but I do think it is bad for kids to see under 8. I think there is a little sex. so far this is my favorite artist. Iv'e only seen 4 music videos. And the lion might be scary for some kids.
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My Circus Album Review
I think it should be on for 17 and many parents would not let their kids listen to her music because of the sexual messages in her lyrics. Great album and debut!
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Typical Spears
I am surprised no one has brought up the Song "If You Seek Amy"... A CLEAR homophonic name that can be interpreted as “F-@-C-K me”. Even the video leaves NO question as to what "If You Seek Amy" stands for as men during one chorus thrust their groins at Spears in a VERY sexual manner and Women do the same in the next...
I think she is just looking to sell whatever she can..... a warning should be on this one.
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AMAZING CD
I LOVE this CD! I got it for Christmas three or four years ago, and I still listen to it! I especially love the songs Blur and Circus. If U Seek Amy is sort of innuendo, but if a kid, for some reason listens to it, they probably won't get what it means, it took me a few months when I first got it. Not that I'm saying that you should let your five year old watch it, I'm just saying that if they hear it once or twice, it's not that big of a deal. Overall, some censored swearing (f,s...) but nothing TERRIBLE.
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| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Release date: | December 2, 2008 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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