Britney Jean
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Dec 3, 2013
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6.0

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  3. Negative: 334 out of 1079
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  1. marcmyworks
    Dec 8, 2013
    6
    This concept album lacks a strong concept. "My man left me... I'm an independent woman, now watch all these producers take the soul out of my shallow lyrics." Download: Body Ache (not Acne as I originally thought it was called), Perfume.
  2. brunocardoso
    Dec 3, 2013
    6
    Um album diversificado, pessoal, triste, alegre, dançante, qualquer um se encontra nesse album. Mais um grande album da Britney, um dos melhores, e grande destaque para Alien, Work e Til It's Gone, as melhores na minha opinião
  3. arvintaylor138
    Jan 3, 2014
    6
    This album is surprisingly full of dance pop tracks which is unexpected as she stated that this album was the most personal album yet. Most of the songs are impersonal and shows a lack of personality. I still like some of the songs as some songs are worth listening to. Overall, my excitement was ruined when listening to the album and I think she uses T.I. & Jamie Lynn's support to hide theThis album is surprisingly full of dance pop tracks which is unexpected as she stated that this album was the most personal album yet. Most of the songs are impersonal and shows a lack of personality. I still like some of the songs as some songs are worth listening to. Overall, my excitement was ruined when listening to the album and I think she uses T.I. & Jamie Lynn's support to hide the fact that this album is just average. I am 50/50 about this album but I don't think Britney has shown her real personality yet. People are just giving this album five stars just because they like Britney personally. I really had high hopes for this album but this album doesn't even meet expectations of other average albums like 'ARTPOP' or 'PRISM'. Britney is slipping but I do praise her for the amount of input she had on this album. I just think this album was a little rushed and fails to show Britney's potential. I'm not sure how you will feel when buying this album but it's your opinion that matters. Just remember that Britney Spears' album was slammed by critics.
    On a high side, The highlights were Alien, Work B**ch, Passenger & Now That I Found You. Alien was really unique and was nothing like I ever heard before. The songs I enjoyed the most were Passenger & Now That I Found You (which are on loop on my phone) as I praise the song instrumentally and lyrically.
    I'm being quite generous of my rating on this album as I think this album deserves an overall rate of 50%. But this album does match Britney's personality and is not that personal at all. Next time Britney, tell will.i.am to stay far away from your music as possible in the future (he is the one to blame!!!!)    … Expand
  4. brizuelasergio
    Dec 5, 2013
    6
    I gave it a 6 because its a good album but my expectations were to high. All the producers spent months saying things like "she's no using auto-tune" or "not so EDM, dub-step is off the picture" and even the "Blackout 2.0" thing. Now I know EVERYTHING WAS A LIE. Will.I.Am was the main producer of this album so you can guess how every dance song sounds. There are also some really goodI gave it a 6 because its a good album but my expectations were to high. All the producers spent months saying things like "she's no using auto-tune" or "not so EDM, dub-step is off the picture" and even the "Blackout 2.0" thing. Now I know EVERYTHING WAS A LIE. Will.I.Am was the main producer of this album so you can guess how every dance song sounds. There are also some really good ballads making this album the most personal of Britney's career and the concept is fine for me but I still kinda disappointed.… Expand
  5. FragileLamplite
    May 23, 2014
    6
    Britney Jean, seen and cited as a massive failure on the front of promotion, leading to disappointing sales and abysmal reviews, has now gone almost forgotten. This really is a shame as there still is much to be discussed within its short thirty minute length. A personal album - definitely not. A fun dance record with some emotional moments - yes. Its low points, unfortunately, hit earlyBritney Jean, seen and cited as a massive failure on the front of promotion, leading to disappointing sales and abysmal reviews, has now gone almost forgotten. This really is a shame as there still is much to be discussed within its short thirty minute length. A personal album - definitely not. A fun dance record with some emotional moments - yes. Its low points, unfortunately, hit early on, with the lackluster Alien, Perfume, and Tik Tik Boom. The rest of the album, however, is pretty solid. Body Ache, Till Its Gone, and Passenger all deserve a place in the Britney Spears discography. It is a shame an album full of potential hits was wasted, but its seems this records fate will be as a fan favorite.… Expand
  6. megavocalcritic
    Feb 22, 2014
    6
    I felt that although Work **** and Perfume are the standout tracks/singles, I don't feel the effort put in by her. Honestly I think this is her laziest album - she does not focus on her range and power in her vocals. The rest of her songs are poor, average at best, for example, Now that I found you' is slightly average, other than these three songs, the rest are either average or terrible.
  7. CaleidoPearce
    Aug 1, 2014
    6
    This album is the worst Career Spears.
    We want our princess back, not only does this woman "hits".
    Highlight for Perfume and Passenger.
    Work may be cool but it was hard to get used.
  8. Adson
    Oct 4, 2014
    6
    I thought this was a personal album, but isn't, I'm kinda disappointed about it. The sound is a good electronic and dance-pop. The lyrics is not the best thing. My fav: Tik Tik Boom.
  9. GustavoRibeiro
    Oct 16, 2015
    6
    Melhores músicas: Alien, Perfume, Passenger, Chillin With You, Til It's Gone
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  10. ahmedimran
    May 26, 2016
    6
    This album is very different from the usual Britney Spears! Although im not a big fan of her music i have to say she does showcase her vocals on this album. Alien, Passenger, Perfume and Dont Cry are probably the highlights of this album! I honestly dont know what went wrong with this album, maybe people expected more of a Femme Fatale type of a thing! But honestly one thing which is theThis album is very different from the usual Britney Spears! Although im not a big fan of her music i have to say she does showcase her vocals on this album. Alien, Passenger, Perfume and Dont Cry are probably the highlights of this album! I honestly dont know what went wrong with this album, maybe people expected more of a Femme Fatale type of a thing! But honestly one thing which is the MOST annoying thing about her is that she legit LIP SYNCS her EVERY SINGLE PERFORMANCE these days. If she has the vocals she should show that instead of flaunting some dance moves! Lets see what she has for us up her sleeve now… Expand
  11. vinzlima
    Nov 5, 2015
    6
    This album seems to be very good, when you start playing the first track I really feel like an alien , a very good music , but in an album that is not even good. The second song for me and also good . Perfume then forget it . After that you get a drastic decline that began in the second song and rose slightly in the third and died from the fourth . The weakest point of this album and I canThis album seems to be very good, when you start playing the first track I really feel like an alien , a very good music , but in an album that is not even good. The second song for me and also good . Perfume then forget it . After that you get a drastic decline that began in the second song and rose slightly in the third and died from the fourth . The weakest point of this album and I can say that the production , Dirty Beats that hurt the whole body in the most violent way possible. In some letters we can indentificar and understand a little better the Britney on this album , maybe this is the highest point of the album . I believe that clean up the beat of some music and replace a 6 songs the better album . This album is not as bad, some songs make me not a negative average.… Expand
  12. vic-thesinner
    Jun 1, 2020
    6
    This may not be her best album, but I really enjoy everytime I listen to it. Best tracks: Alien, Work B!tch, Perfume, Now That I Found You.
  13. ranoovski
    Nov 6, 2016
    6
    5,8 - 6 taking set from the heart.
    Listen to the album, and a feeling that the album was prepared for one month. Most impressed with the song Work **** Although it is similar to the tune of Lady Gaga G.U.Y. in album ARTPOP. I guess the only Work **** valuable song from the album, because it worked on 16 people, ahahahaha
    Album and dry surface. Thank God that he is very few people like    5,8 - 6 taking set from the heart.
    Listen to the album, and a feeling that the album was prepared for one month. Most impressed with the song Work **** Although it is similar to the tune of Lady Gaga G.U.Y. in album ARTPOP. I guess the only Work **** valuable song from the album, because it worked on 16 people, ahahahaha
    Album and dry surface. Thank God that he is very few people like it, otherwise I would definitely upset in pop music.    … Expand
  14. joalmeciga
    Jun 16, 2017
    6
    Unfortunately the wait was in vane... A poor album that show us a lazy Britney. She needs to get personal and let us remind that she's actually a good singer.
  15. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Album has many dance jams ("Work **** "Til It's Gone", "Tik Tik Boom",...), but for me it's missing something, but I don't know what exactly.
  16. someonewhocares
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Britney Jean is far from being Britney's most personal effort, the 10 songs on this album blatantly show that this was nothing but a promotional tool for her vegas residency, as none of these songs sound like Britney was even there to record them. However, its infectious melodies and hooks led me to come back for more and it has become her only album associated as a guilty pleasure, because though the songs are good, they are not sung by Britney in their entirety.… Expand
  17. owenrw89
    Dec 7, 2016
    5
    Prior to it's release, Britney's manager referred to Britney Jean as her 'Ray of Light'. A statement that ended up insulting Madonna, fans, critics and Britney herself. 'Ray of Light' it was not. What we have hear is an expensively created and out of date dance record. Some of the tracks sound like they should have been B-Sides to Femme Fatal singles ('Till It's Gone'), others are cheesyPrior to it's release, Britney's manager referred to Britney Jean as her 'Ray of Light'. A statement that ended up insulting Madonna, fans, critics and Britney herself. 'Ray of Light' it was not. What we have hear is an expensively created and out of date dance record. Some of the tracks sound like they should have been B-Sides to Femme Fatal singles ('Till It's Gone'), others are cheesy ('Chillin' With You'), and others are just plain awful ('Don't Cry'). What I will say though, is that the good tracks are very good. 'Work **** 'Alien' (yes, I know the autotune is obvious), 'Perfume', 'Passenger' and 'It Should Be Easy' do stand out. Do they only stand out because the others are so bad? I'll let you be the judge of that.… Expand
  18. ManoSarmento
    Dec 18, 2013
    5
    Decepcionado... poucas músicas salvam... sem falar que o FF tava muito melhor produzido que esse lixo... decepcionado com a Britney... eu nem sei o que falar de um album pessoal cuja 50% das músicas são eletropop.... aff
  19. stfuadam
    Dec 9, 2013
    5
    Britney Jean is Britney Spears' weakest effort yet. I appreciate what she's trying to do, but at the end of the day who wants a ''personal'' Britney Spears album? It's generally quite boring, but the high points are ''Alien'', ''Perfume'' and ''Til It's Gone''.
  20. Clemen
    Dec 22, 2013
    5
    Her personal album? I don't really think its really 'personal'. It just another Will.I.Am production, wished she ventured more. Certain songs have very cheap beats but overall its 'okay'
  21. MrJurgens
    Dec 15, 2013
    5
    Wow, this album is extremely underwhelming. I'm a new Britney Spears fan (I do know many of her hits and non-singles from the start up to 'Femme Fatale') and she's extremely talented and a great singer-songwriter, but almost this whole album is a complete mess. The only songs I felt were really catchy, enjoyable and just plain bad*** were "Work "Perfume" and "Brightest Morning Song".Wow, this album is extremely underwhelming. I'm a new Britney Spears fan (I do know many of her hits and non-singles from the start up to 'Femme Fatale') and she's extremely talented and a great singer-songwriter, but almost this whole album is a complete mess. The only songs I felt were really catchy, enjoyable and just plain bad*** were "Work "Perfume" and "Brightest Morning Song". There were 2 or 3 songs that were meh, but overall it just wasn't impressive.… Expand
  22. feliperodx
    Dec 3, 2013
    5
    This britney LP is divided on two parts... the good and the bad. the good is the edm influenced songs with her amazing single work the bad is the stupid popsy one with perfume and the anoying jaime lynne feature. so britney give us an EP and 6 tracks of trash.
  23. Jbsonn
    Dec 3, 2013
    5
    Agradável de se ouvir ALGUMAS FAIXAS grandes Musicas fazem parte do CD. Algum Razoável Britney já nós mostrou musicas melhores.

    Destaco como uma das melhores Alien.
  24. zalache
    Dec 14, 2013
    5
    We probably get really excited when we hear that Britney Spears is coming back to the game. Her records brings us the feeling of how pop music should be, and that's the most surprising thing somebody could expect. "Britney Jean", though, was supposed to be one of her most personal albums ever, but we can't actually find plenty of this personal data here. With 10 tracks the standard oneWe probably get really excited when we hear that Britney Spears is coming back to the game. Her records brings us the feeling of how pop music should be, and that's the most surprising thing somebody could expect. "Britney Jean", though, was supposed to be one of her most personal albums ever, but we can't actually find plenty of this personal data here. With 10 tracks the standard one we have to struggle to find two or maybe three tracks that we can relate to Britney; the other ones sounds like a clichè teenager after a breakup. It's quite sad when we see hardcore fans saying that this is exactly what they expected as "personal". This just represents 1% of all life experience of Britney. It's such a shame that the whole album promo was based on a "lie". "Britney Jean", nevertheless, is a good pop album, definitely not the best of 2013, but it gives us some new Britney's records after years of waiting. For now, that's enough.… Expand
  25. SirMarty
    Apr 16, 2014
    5
    This album is just extremely underwhelming.

    Quote for truth:

    "I felt that although Work ***** and Perfume are the standout tracks, I don't feel the effort put in by her. Honestly I think this is her laziest album - she does not focus on her range and power in her vocals. The rest of her songs are poor, average at best..."
  26. Teodoro
    Jun 20, 2014
    5
    Britney ainda soa legal,mas seu album acabou ficando mediano,torço pra que o proximo album seja maravilhoso.
    Saia dessa tour por hotéis e mostre que você a princesa,Britney ****
  27. f3l1p3
    Sep 11, 2014
    5
    Britney Jean foi um dos piores erros de sua carreira. Por dois motivos: Falta de divulgação e falta de músicas boas. As melhores músicas são: Passenger,Alien,Chillin With You e Now That I Found You.
  28. PinkFriday
    Sep 6, 2014
    5
    Eu sou um grande fã de Britney. Mas eu não sou obrigado a aceitar tudo o que ela faz e achar tudo perfeito. Britney Jean é o maior erro na carreira de Britney. Depois de anunciar will.i.am como produtor do álbum, tudo ficou diferente. O que era pra ser um Blackout 2.0 não foi nem de longe um Blackout 2.0. Muitas faixas que nem parecem ser dela, faixas que parecem que foram descartadas doEu sou um grande fã de Britney. Mas eu não sou obrigado a aceitar tudo o que ela faz e achar tudo perfeito. Britney Jean é o maior erro na carreira de Britney. Depois de anunciar will.i.am como produtor do álbum, tudo ficou diferente. O que era pra ser um Blackout 2.0 não foi nem de longe um Blackout 2.0. Muitas faixas que nem parecem ser dela, faixas que parecem que foram descartadas do album do will.i.am. Agora é esperar pra ver o que vem por aí. Britney ainda tem muito potencial pra fazer mais um álbum maravilhoso!… Expand
  29. Tonyo
    Jan 30, 2016
    5
    Quelle catastrophe! L'album se voulait être "le plus personnel de Britney" cependant on échappe pas à la mauvaise production de will.i.am qui fait de cet album qui s'annonçait bon, une répugnante copie de ses propres travaux. Le triplé It Should Be Easy, Tik Tik Boom & Body Ache en milieu d'album gâche le tout.

    Soulignons tout de fois la présence de Perfume, un titre qui met en avant la    Quelle catastrophe! L'album se voulait être "le plus personnel de Britney" cependant on échappe pas à la mauvaise production de will.i.am qui fait de cet album qui s'annonçait bon, une répugnante copie de ses propres travaux. Le triplé It Should Be Easy, Tik Tik Boom & Body Ache en milieu d'album gâche le tout.

    Soulignons tout de fois la présence de Perfume, un titre qui met en avant la voix de Britney et qui est probablement le meilleur titre de la chanteuse depuis presque 10 ans. Coup de coeur également pour Don't Cry, Brightest Morning Star, Hold On Tight & Now That I Foud You.    … Expand
  30. dislexicpotato
    Nov 2, 2018
    5
    Very mediocre album with very few above average songs. Favourites include Work **** Til Its Gone and It Should Be Easy.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jan 7, 2014
    50
    The alien, blank dead-eyedness of Britney Jean is frightening, because it feels like it’s all will.i.am trusts Britney with.
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  2. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Dec 10, 2013
    40
    Play this album from start to finish and it’s hard not to feel that at the core of its cheaply gratifying genealogy is nothing but misery.
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  3. No Ripcord
    Dec 6, 2013
    50
    Backed up by masters of electronica David Guetta, Diplo and Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, they all make sure to drop a storm of ugly, trite and utterly soulless EDM breakdowns and dubstep drops whenever they can.
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