Britney’s ‘Blackout’ Expected to Shine

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Britney Spears’ new album, “Blackout,” is expected to be a major hit despite her recent public mishaps.

Jim Farber of The New York Daily News is referring to Britney’s new material as, “slammin’ new songs.”

“It’s a good time for her to come out with this and say ‘look I am an artist on some level and I’m not just a walking train wreck,” says Michael Musto, entertainment columnist for New York’s Village Voice.

Some critics are putting her back into the ranks of her fellow Disney Channel counterparts. The Times of London said that Britney should “take a certain amount of pleasure in the fact that ‘Blackout’ coheres far better than sprawling recent sets by fellow Mickey Mouse Club alumni Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.”

The release of “Blackout,” Britney’s first studio album in four years on October 30, could draw the focus away from the singer’s personal life and back to her music.

A press release from Jive Records reveals the inspiration behind the album’s title as, “blocking out negativity and embracing life fully.”

Britney has used her recent exploits as inspiration throughout the album. On one track, she sings “I’m Miss bad media karma/Another day another drama/Guess I can’t see no harm in working and being a mama.”

Britney has accomplished what she does best…keeps you dancing. “The best thing about ‘Blackout’ is that it makes no pretense about showcasing her vocal prowess with warbled ballads. For Britney, hitting the high notes means getting you into the groove so you can get into her. You can move your feet or just move on,” says Steve Jones of USA Today.

The fans, who already made Britney’s first single, “Gimme More,” a giant digital download, are expected to support the album in a big way during its first week. Geoff Mayfield, director of charts at Billboard, believes “Blackout” could return the pop star to the top of the charts with sales up to 300,000.

The first song from “Blackout” is merely a taste of what you can expect from Britney. “The panting first single, was just a tease, because there are better – if not exactly bolder – tracks, like ‘Toy Soldier,‘ with its fun simulated snare drums, and the cool, T-Pain-assisted ‘Hot as Ice’ (one of five cuts produced by Timbaland protégé Nate “Danja” Hills),” writes Chuck Arnold of People.

Britney’s new album, “Blackout,” drops on Oct. 30. You can listen to the new album now on MTV.com.

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