Blackout
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2007
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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 974 Ratings

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  1. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    It's Britney **** This is a great album that truly makes history in pop industry. It really express herself in that moment and adds an originality that few artists are capable of. Even though she abuses of the autotune, she still rules this industry.
  2. Jms161230
    Aug 22, 2018
    10
    Rarely does a pop album deserve a 10/10 rating. This is that album.

    A nonstop party from the very opening line ("It's Britney, **** and continuing seamlessly until the album's conclusion consisting of a post-KFed kiss-off ("Why Should I Be Sad?"), Blackout is truly the consummate dance-pop record. Over a decade since its release, and yet the songs not only fail to sound outdated, but    Rarely does a pop album deserve a 10/10 rating. This is that album.

    A nonstop party from the very opening line ("It's Britney, **** and continuing seamlessly until the album's conclusion consisting of a post-KFed kiss-off ("Why Should I Be Sad?"), Blackout is truly the consummate dance-pop record.

    Over a decade since its release, and yet the songs not only fail to sound outdated, but seem as though they could be released today and receive an overwhelmingly positive response. The music is timeless, and Britney at her best.

    Although this is probably the only CD wherein I fail to routinely skip any tracks; there are certainly stand-outs nevertheless:

    "Gimme More"
    "Break The Ice"
    "Heaven On Earth"
    "Ooh Ooh Baby," and
    bonus track "Get Back" shine even more brightly than the others.

    While there may not be a standout pop anthem a la "Baby One More Time," "Oops!...I Did It Again" or "Toxic," this album is by far Britney's most cohesive and mature material. It's not an album you purchase for the singles, but rather the experience of the record in its entirety.

    10/10.    … Expand
  3. samwich21
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    Britney's early career appeared unfocused. However, on Blackout, Brit seemed to have found her niche. Blackout blends elements of electronic and pop music to create beats that make Britney feel right at home. Nothing is more iconic than the opening line of "Gimme More", which sets the tone of the album: "It's Britney, b*tch." The standout tracks are the pulsing "Get Naked"; the sassyBritney's early career appeared unfocused. However, on Blackout, Brit seemed to have found her niche. Blackout blends elements of electronic and pop music to create beats that make Britney feel right at home. Nothing is more iconic than the opening line of "Gimme More", which sets the tone of the album: "It's Britney, b*tch." The standout tracks are the pulsing "Get Naked"; the sassy "Piece of Me"; the atmospheric "Break the Ice"; and the trippy, dubstep-influenced "Freakshow."… Expand
  4. victorcarter
    Nov 21, 2016
    6
    Much like In The Zone, this is a consistent and generally interesting record, but NOT the pop bible, and NOT even close to a great record. Very good: Break the Ice, Heaven on Earth. Good: Most of the rest.
  5. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    4
    No es lo mejor que he escuchado, muy sobrevalorado para lo que en realidad es
  6. Heychrystin
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda Leyenda
  7. jaencarlosg25
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    Devoted fans, we're still waiting for a BLACKOUT 2.0. Probably never happens, but she did delivered of one the most ahead of its time album. Nate Hills & Britney Spears, good pair.
  8. pablorodc
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Her best album so far! And one of the best albums of 2007, and the decade.Gimme More is so 2010s and Break The Ice has a incredible tempo, that makes me dance everytime I hear it. Great.
  9. MasterofHeaarts
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    BRILLIANT. AWESOME SURPRISINGLY MODERN POP ALBUM

    This is the album that started all the modern pop trends we see today. Even though its call electro pop you can hear trap, dubstep and new wave on this album. It really is awesome and addictive filled with hedonistic lyrics and hyptonic dance beats.
  10. CriticSaul
    May 4, 2018
    10
    is an album with absolutely all the good songs, an album directed to any audience
  11. DrewBarrymore
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    An iconic album, the princess of pop has the most important album of this milennium
  12. Lioen
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    The best album in the history of Britney Spears, all the songs are very good.
  13. Jann_Junx
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Blackout la segunda biblia del pop de Britney Spears, demostrando que podía innovar de nuevo en la música, a lado de Danja siendo un excelente equipo, crearon así uno de los álbumes más influyentes del siglo XXI, aunque en su tiempo no fue tan valorado por el público, actualmente es una obra maestra que muchos han intentado copiar.
  14. Hotnicks
    Jul 18, 2018
    0
    I'm bored. I don't think I could listen to this while being blackout drunk. It seems as though Spears was when she recorded the album. At least I understand the title.
  15. u__c__y
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    her best album. period. 11 years and it still feels like it's released just now.
  16. Willduffy
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Extremely different to her previous album, "In the zone", but she pulled this change off pretty well. My favorites on this flawless album include "Gimme more", "Heaven on earth", "Ooh ooh baby" and "Break the ice".
  17. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 11, 2022
    5
    Will pop ever be this well packaged again? This statement isn't to shade current pop stars or disregard their own contributions but the digestible one dimensional dance ready pop gems seem to be fewer and fewer. A forefather to the sweet ease of "teenage dream" or any release of the early tens. From the iconic "It's Britney **** " of "Gimme more" to the cool sultry seduction of break theWill pop ever be this well packaged again? This statement isn't to shade current pop stars or disregard their own contributions but the digestible one dimensional dance ready pop gems seem to be fewer and fewer. A forefather to the sweet ease of "teenage dream" or any release of the early tens. From the iconic "It's Britney **** " of "Gimme more" to the cool sultry seduction of break the ice. The while record is a highlight ,taking risks and veering into the oddest places to find gems such as "get back" &"why should I be sad"

    It can be seen as a hedonistic dissertation on the pressures of fame . From the cautionary justified paranoia ("Cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancin' / They keep watchin', keep watchin'") or the pj harvey reminiscent "piece if me " delivered in a near spoken biographical manner. A poignant revelation on the reasons of her publicized break down&exploitation. The dubstep pulse of freak show revels in the prison of media. Flirting with the idea of fame being a power just aa much as it is a curse, the influence and worship that come with the paparazzi. "Hot as ice" steals the show in the high register Britney owning her destructive nuances and "perfect lover " sums up the competive vortex of consumerist fame(""Tick-tock / Tick-tock / Come and get me while I'm hot") which is a clock reference at the 11th song before the denouement of "why should i be sad?" At 12. Rounding off the standard edition. Britney spears best album album. Favourites: break the ice, gimme more,hot as ice, why should i be sad&piece of me    … Expand
  18. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Very cohisive body of work, my most favorite Britney album! I really that dark aura of this album.
  19. lovehate
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Crazy how she managed to release her best album in such a dark period of her life, one of the GREATEST pop records of the 21st century.
  20. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    Um dos melhores álbuns da Britney e falo isso com tranquilidade, mostrando o porque de ela ser considerada a princesa do pop.
  21. Lolasuperstar
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This is the best album of the world
  22. jxrge
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Su mejor album , debió tener más reconocimiento.
    Una biblia del pop , Britney la princesa del pop por siempre.
  23. lucasfelix
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Her best album period.

    Perfect Lover is my favorite track I think.

    Way ahead of it's time Blackout is definitely one of the best pop albums ever made.

    Spears is a genius.
  24. SirenKisses
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    a timeless album way ahead of it's time which paved the way for a lot of music nowadays!
  25. Nbravo
    Jul 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best albuns of her career. Rolling Stone review in fact. Danja doing his best job… Expand
  26. seannmab
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most cohesive, iconic albums i’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to. The production is a masterpiece and the album was a head of it’s time.… Expand
  27. AJSF316
    Sep 26, 2019
    10
    Blackout became in the most influential album of the 2000s decade, that still have impact the 2010s decade.
    Spears' album introduce dupstep and underground EDM music to mainstream pop, sound that was rejected in the beginning by the critics but was the objective that every other pop star wants to follow.
    Blackout is a perfect dance pop album, that includes low-key personal references    Blackout became in the most influential album of the 2000s decade, that still have impact the 2010s decade.
    Spears' album introduce dupstep and underground EDM music to mainstream pop, sound that was rejected in the beginning by the critics but was the objective that every other pop star wants to follow.
    Blackout is a perfect dance pop album, that includes low-key personal references about Spears' personal life such as Piece of Me and Why Should I Be Sad.    … Expand
  28. Tiburtiino
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Blackout is Britney's biggest act in music. It is a pop bible and reference to new generations. Popularized dubstep and rhythms that were forgotten. The vocals are clean and their compositions strong. Piece of me and Gimme More are extremely strong and will be remembered for eternity. She became a legend.… Expand
  29. GigglesOwO
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    bible of pop ok? who voted lower than 10 didn’t listen to the album
  30. sarinhacatatau
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    o maior e mais influente album dos anos 2000. felizmente a princesa do pop, a surra na gorduxa que só tem 2 albuns verdinhos
  31. larissa20010
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album! É uma pena que nessa época a imprensa estava mais divulgado sua vida pessoal e suas tensões ao invés desse trabalho excepcional… Expand
  32. sweetenerade
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    This album is so good, Every track is fun and energetic to listen to. My personal favorites are Why Should I Be Sad, Radar, and Get Back, plus many MANY more
  33. llello105
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Blackout é um cd muito divertido com ótimas composições um dos meus trabalhos preferidos.
  34. TheDumBEST
    May 19, 2020
    10
    Her best album ever! It's so underrated. Advanced produced and nice melody and vocals
  35. Kok08
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Su mejor álbum, biblia del pop!!!
  36. pdrmcd
    May 5, 2020
    9
    This is one of those albums we are going to listen in the future and say: that was what pop looked like. Britney gives us this "Britney B**ch" persona which we dive in during the whole album. There are ups, as Gimme More, Piece of Me and Radar, which actually were singles, and some other hidden songs with a lot of potential like Hot as Ice and Get Back. For me, only Freakshow should haveThis is one of those albums we are going to listen in the future and say: that was what pop looked like. Britney gives us this "Britney B**ch" persona which we dive in during the whole album. There are ups, as Gimme More, Piece of Me and Radar, which actually were singles, and some other hidden songs with a lot of potential like Hot as Ice and Get Back. For me, only Freakshow should have been kept as draft and the most forgettable song. The lyrical content is fantastic and tells a lot about the industry. Those are critics we can still see up to today.… Expand
  37. Donnn
    May 28, 2020
    10
    It is a wonderful album!!! Many artist have been inspired by this album. I love it
  38. maquisl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Blackout is not only one of the best albums of 2007, but also it is probably Britney's best album. All the songs are amazing, there is not a filler song.
  39. britneyjeans
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Blackout is the bible of pop-music. This album is very depressive and daring but provocational. Gimme more, Piece of me is the best song. Come back princess of pop
  40. Reimes
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    10 e se pudesse dava mais, não é todo dia que temos uma bíblia pop que definiu gerações como esse álbum.
  41. jamillemourao
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Album da minha vida! Melhor album da Britney ❤❤ Ela se superou muito nesse album, escutem!
  42. Milojuan
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    En el momento más oscurobde su vida logró brillar pese a que su vida personal estaba revuelta, blackout es el disco más influyente de las últimas 2 décadas y al no contar con ninguna balada simplemente es delirante
  43. Mart194
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor álbum de 2007. Trajo un sonido nuevo y cambio el rumbo del Pop. Marco un ante su después. Es la Biblia del Pop y merece respeto. Sin este álbum no hay nada de lo que conocemos ahora… Expand
  44. PEDROMFR
    Feb 28, 2021
    4
    If I could find a word to describe this album, that would be: psychedelic. Spears tried to give us another sexy album, but she couldn´t do it like in its predecessor "In The Zone". Maybe it´s the eletropop vibe mixed with a big amount of unnecessary autotune, that just doesn´t click. "Gimme More" is definitely the edge of this project, bringing us Britney at her best.
  45. Tiredofthis
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Genuinely an impactful and solid pop album. Every song is great. The production is amazing and quite varied, as well as the vocal performance. Looking back it’s apparent just how impactful this album was. It ushered in a new sound to pop music, paving the way for artists like Lady Gaga, Kesha, Carly Rae, Dua lipa, etc.
  46. Just_m
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Biblia del pop, que mal que en su momento no haya sido valorado, se convirtió en el álbum más influyente de los últimos tiempos.
  47. alberteett
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Her best album, literally the best album in the world. Princess of pop!!!! Period
  48. Antorevetria
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    pop perfection. the bible of pop. without it pop music wouldn't have been the same it was during 2008-2012. it still influences a lot of nowadays music
  49. favslopez
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. my favorite album of hers! my favorite songs on the album are: piece of me and gimme me more… Expand
  50. thatRobin
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    As a hardcore Brit fan I would say this is Britney's most revolutionary, seductive, personal and edgy album. Production is definitely ahead of its time... This masterpiece is for people who can truly appreciate and enjoy it.
  51. stateofzone
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    blackout is called the bible of pop for a reason, it brought something new to the pop scene and completely revolutionized pop music, there’s no skips at all on this album.
  52. AlexRedfield12
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Para mim, este é o melhor álbum dela, ela trouxe músicas maravilhosas e que você não cansa de ouvir.
  53. SandyMusi
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    It is called the "Bible of Pop" for a reason. Britney Spears knows how to make dance and killer songs like those in Blackout. Like how can one not jam to the songs like Gimme More, Piece of Me, Break the Ice, or Heaven on Earth? One of the best albums I've ever listened, and the best album of Britney.
  54. PrThKi
    Nov 19, 2021
    8
    Very strong album from Britney once again. Some say her best album to date, I wouldn't say that, but it's certainly up there! Good.
  55. Mamacita666
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    um album revoluncionario que moldou a musica pop atual, sendo o melhor trabalho de britney spears
  56. Usweekblackout1
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This album is the hands-down best pop album of the 2000s. The iconic line "It's Britney **** sets you in the mood for this album like nobody else has done it before. All 14 tracks from this song are the best songs you will ever hear. Even the singles are perfect. Gimme More, Piece Of Me & Break The Ice. Just a Chief's kiss!
  57. aristide
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    It’s the bible of pop, literally pop perfection, the best ever created! Britney did a great job as executive producer and she didn’t miss!
  58. Adark
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    The production in this album is fascinating, and something Britney never did before. Almost every song is a smash. Combines futuristic and nostalgic sounds. Very unique pop record. Very fun listen to. The lyricism though is pretty generic, except of in songs like "Piece Of Me" which we never heard from her before.
  59. idroJ2-2
    Jun 10, 2022
    7
    Britney Spears changed pop with electronic sounds and would deliver several of pop's greatest hits.
  60. Shawnze
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece from start to finish. This album deserves a Grammy plain and simple. This album paved the way for other pop artists.
  61. allavezedo
    May 30, 2022
    10
    Perfeito, coeso, incrível.
    Britney extremamente lendária. Concerteza uma obra prima jamais esquecida. Top 10 dos maiores e melhores álbuns de todos os tempos!!!
  62. someonewhocares
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    So, 2007 and Britney Spears had a breakdown because of the paparazzi refusing to deem her a human being, and she recorded Blackout. Blackout is one of her most diverse and most insane albums of her entire career. It has no ballads, which always bring a Britney album down a level, and the lyrics definitely aren't the hit there.

    Fav Track: Piece of Me, Gimme More, Get Naked, Toy Soldier    So, 2007 and Britney Spears had a breakdown because of the paparazzi refusing to deem her a human being, and she recorded Blackout. Blackout is one of her most diverse and most insane albums of her entire career. It has no ballads, which always bring a Britney album down a level, and the lyrics definitely aren't the hit there.

    Fav Track: Piece of Me, Gimme More, Get Naked, Toy Soldier

    Worst Track: Radar?, Freakshow, Why Should I Be Sad    … Expand
  63. fr_kennedy
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Bíblia do Pop. O MAIOR álbum de todos os tempos. Eu te venero, Britney Spears!… Expand
  64. Axeminis
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is the bible of pop, it's iconic, it has an incredible sound, beautiful songs, it's the best britney spears album in my opinion. My top 5:
    1.- Gimme More
    2.- Piece of Me
    3.- Radar
    4.-Break the Ice
    5.-Freakshow    … Expand
  65. Jechenique
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    Mejor álbum del pop. Una biblia literalmente. Grammy deserved y misunderstood en su tiempo. Britney te amo
  66. lolitasuper
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    this is the most amazing album ever made by a woman in this music industry
    listen to this masterpiece please
  67. juanselopez340
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Hermoso, es uno de los mejores que he escuchado es una biblia fuera de lo normal de esta vida
  68. rxffy
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    This may be one of the best albums EVER created, and i’m not even kidding. Such a powerful comeback
  69. gabriel707
    Jul 25, 2023
    3
    Overrated, generic Timbaland sound. All songs sound the same, expected better since this is a loved album.
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61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Sputnikmusic
    40
    The biggest failure of these songs, and the most confusing thing about this album, are the melodies.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Poetry it's not. Still, there is something delightfully escapist about Blackout, a perfectly serviceable dance album abundant in the kind of bouncy electro elements that buttressed her hottest hits.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    For every hot, of-the-moment track, though, there's something like the nonsensical 'Hot As Ice,' which was co-penned by the thoroughly talentless T-Pain and might have worked two albums ago but just sounds retrograde here.
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