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In the Zone
- By Britney Spears
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Britney as provocative and sexually suggestive.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Britney wants to make it clear that she's no little girl anymore. This CD is both provocative and sexually suggestive in lyrics such as "She naked, she soaking wet, strip tease like a mmm, drip, sweat" or "You lookin' good when you're half dressed, Just let me give you one last test." The song "Touch of My Hand" talks about masturbating.
What's the story?
On IN THE ZONE, Britney delivers pseudo-sexuality throughout -- much suggestive moaning, a few suggestive lyrics -- that might make some younger teens (and parents) uncomfortable. But the whole thing feels so artificial to begin with that it's hard to take the sex seriously. A soulful, earthy vocal by a truly great singer would be far sexier, even without the suggestive lyrics.
Is it any good?
Poor Britney gets eaten alive by most of the well-produced and well-written songs on this album. She simply doesn't have the voice for them, and even a duet with Madonna can't save the day. Die-hard Britney fans will want this CD, and may enjoy the nicely produced dance tunes. Everyone else might consider trying them out at the karaoke bar instead --most likely you'll do a better job on the vocals.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what they think motivates Britney to sing so frankly about sex. You can use Britney's out-there sexuality to start a conversation about sex, such as what the difference is between singing about sex and engaging in it.
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Good but trashy
"In The Zone" is a good album musically but lyrically it is possibly the worst pop album of 2003. Sex is a huge issue- "Touch of My Hand" is about masturbation and several other songs are sexual. Britney's frequent breathing in the songs doesn't help. There are some bad words. On "Outrageous" Spears describes her material possessions and several tracks talk about wild partying. Although kids my age listen to this album it really isn't appropriate.
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I expected more got less.
The album is not bad but still has some many weak tracks such as Shadow, Brave New Girl and I've Got That.
If you want to buy it for your kids then I don't recommend you. The album is really sex oriented. Such as Toxic, Breahte On Me, Touch of My Hand just to name a few.
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Sexy but too much for some.
Ok. We all know Britney is a sl**. But this album showcases that with great booming beats and sexy (not to mention realistic) moanings. Some fail to meet standards, like "Me Against the Music" and "Shadow" but the rest is all good. The lyrics are suprisingly amazing! Especially "Touch Of My Hand"-- the standout. "Everytime", "Breathe On Me", and "Showdown" are other highlights. Parents, kids should know what masturbation, sex, and oral sex is before letting them buy this album. You don't want to hear "I don't really wanna be a tease/But would undo my zipper please?" or "Bump bump 'til the break of dawn" blaring from a 6-year-old's room, right? Be careful, although, parents, if you care for Britney, buy it buy it buy it!!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
August 9, 2011
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great start four younger fans
great album but in toxic it sounds like she is saying im slipping undone but she is saying im slipping under.
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Dont let any one under 18 listen to it!
I dont like it her old cds are much better shes gone nuts
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IN THE ZONE
Being a Britney Spears fan I loved IN THE ZONE. It was a complete change for Britney. Her blatant sexuality is somewhat overwhelming with lyrics like "I don't really wanna be a tease, but would you unzip my zipper please?" or " And when you come don't get too hot..." both from a song all about sexual activity called "SHOWDOWN". Or in the song "EARLY MORNIN'" Britney talks about "shaking her a** in the streets its mornin" and "wanna hook up, do ya momma live there, we can hook up at the hotel" and "i met a guy named Joe...what happened next, well you don't wanna know, oh, oh". Finally, in "BOOM BOOM" she states "oh boy..you look so D**n sexy", "I got that boom boom that you want..watching me all night long (moan) hurry up before its gone". But in the mess of sex with anonymous Joes, alcohol abuse/ hangovers, are sweet songs of love....and more sex, club bumping hits.
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this cd is just sad
another cd i hate i like her old songs like oops i did it again and baby one more time she actualy has talent with those songs
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love it!!
ive had this album ever since i was like 10!!
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| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Release date: | November 18, 2003 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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