Gimme More
You know this. You have probably already bought it, and despite our reservations over the entire existence of this album and Britney's suitability to working in any capacity right now (imagine if she had to operate heavy machinery - OMG lol etc) 'Gimme More' is a rather wonderful piece of work.



Piece Of Me
You won't know this but you will be familiar with seeing Britney's wobbly bottom in the newspapers and gossip magazines, and 'Piece Of Me' deals with that. The track is proof that Britney has more to say with her new music than 'everything is nice, lets go for a little dance'. A robotic anthem which serves as a great big 'fuck off' to everyone picking holes in her life - it's quite brilliant. The best on the album.



Radar
A song about a boy she likes. She lists the things that she likes in men as follows: "confidence is a must/cockiness is a plus/edginess is a rush" but forgets to mention she likes ratty little dancers who would quite like to be rappers but would be happy to live of her earnings instead. A less-is-more bleeping electronic track from a woman usually prone to excess.



Break The Ice
A lot of saucy huffing and puffing over some Justin-esque beat boxing, a robotic choir and a big quiet bit in the middle which Britney introduces with a "I like this part". Presumably so she can go and get a latte and have a sit down.



Heaven On Earth
A big wistful electro-track which, despite some nice production tweaks here and there is essentially a bit of a non-event. It's about how much in love she is with someone, but since we know everything there is to know about Britney from the papers, we'd know if she was currently dating. Our tabloid sources tell us she is currently single.



Get Naked (I Got A Plan)
Britney has definitely had sex because she ended up with two children out of it. She would evidently like some more sex, although she's probably not in the market for any more offspring at this point in time. Produced by Danja, who worked on 'Gimme More', this sounds similar - only more rude.



Freakshow
Filler. Next please.



Toy Soldier
A marching, beat driven and downright bizarre dance track which with the right video treatment (no messing around with poles) could be another 'Toxic' for Britney. Silly fun for grown-ups.



Hot As Ice
Oh Britney that doesn't mean anything! As well as being as hot as ice, Britney is likewise cold as fire - which we imagine leaves her in the same position as the track itself, somewhat tepid. More filler.



Ooh Ooh Baby
A grown up nursery rhyme which perfectly suits Britney's childlike and remarkably innocent-still vocals, bouncy and fun, despite the fact she is still going on about how much she enjoys having sex. We get the point.



Perfect Lover
A Timbaland soundalike which wouldn't have sounded out of place on Nelly Furtado's 'Loose' album. Smooth and seductive, 'Perfect Lover' is simple, speedy and short. At just three minutes long it's over before it's begun, but perhaps that's Britney's idea of a perfect lover. Bish bosh, job done.



Why Should I Be Sad
The closest thing to a ballad on the album, 'Why Should I Be Sad' is certainly no 'Everytime' and to be brutally honest, it's not even a 'Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know'. However, unlike the endless warbling about sex, this is one of the tracks that actually deals with what happens in the day to day life of Britney Spears and has an admirable dose of honesty: "It's time for me to get along/I'm tired of singing sad songs" she sings, and while there aren't many moments of melancholy on the album, it's a thoughtful way to end a record surprising for how good it is considering how little time or inclination she seemed to have to work on it. Good on ya, Britney.



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'Blackout' is released on October 29./i>