In The Zone
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: Jive
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2003
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 708 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 588 out of 708
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 708
  3. Negative: 86 out of 708

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  1. PaulaS
    Nov 20, 2003
    3
    Britney Spears is a Wanna-Be-Madonna-and we all know there is only one Madonna. She couldn't sell the album on her own-so that's why she had Madonna on it. She can't even explain her songs to the public-like on Diane Sawyer-touch of my hand-give me a break. She doesn't really have a good voice either.
  2. moejoe
    Jan 30, 2004
    3
    The ballads are horrible. Best song, by far, is Toxic--cool arangement, and her breathy singing actually complements the song. Otherwise, there are some weak attempts to snag some of Madonna's 'Erotica' and 'Ray of Light' mojo. She sounds unconvincing, through and through. But, you can dance to it....
  3. OCuculiza
    Mar 13, 2004
    3
    If You like Hilary Duff, then this is the album you have to buy, because it was made by her teacher. Britney takes the teen pop too far to get her albums even worse than Duff´s. "Toxic" makes the album worth a little more, but that´s it.
  4. vixi
    Aug 11, 2004
    2
    There are 2 good songs on this album and they are Toxic and Everytime. The rest are tired after one listen.
  5. SusanB
    Dec 13, 2003
    2
    This cd was a good attempt for Britney. She's got some good moans, a new masturbation concept, and she even attempts to sing reggae. Even though she'll be able to remove some of the stupidity songs from her "outrageous" songs by posing like a slut and dancing like a stripper, Britney should just take the playboy offer. They say third times a charm, but I guess she wasn't so This cd was a good attempt for Britney. She's got some good moans, a new masturbation concept, and she even attempts to sing reggae. Even though she'll be able to remove some of the stupidity songs from her "outrageous" songs by posing like a slut and dancing like a stripper, Britney should just take the playboy offer. They say third times a charm, but I guess she wasn't so lucky. Her vocals were just real sad...… Expand
  6. To6
    Jan 12, 2004
    2
    yes... it's her best "work" till now... so I'll give it 2....
  7. lizb
    Jan 20, 2004
    2
    This cd falls flat in my opinion. There are some good beats, "breathe on me" and "toxic" but the vocals are incredibly weak and processed. The moaning and "sexy talking" is so overdone in this album its ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "grown up" album, but instead it sounds more like the work of a rebellious teen. "Hey look at me I wrote a song about masterbation" Is that supposed to This cd falls flat in my opinion. There are some good beats, "breathe on me" and "toxic" but the vocals are incredibly weak and processed. The moaning and "sexy talking" is so overdone in this album its ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "grown up" album, but instead it sounds more like the work of a rebellious teen. "Hey look at me I wrote a song about masterbation" Is that supposed to be cutting edge? There is no substance or heart to this album. Even the attempt at the ballad is weak. When will aritists understand that the sluttier they become, the less and less intriguing they are. Sex sells but in this case, its definately not selling her new album. … Expand
  8. PersonP
    Nov 18, 2003
    2
    She turned from a Catholic school girl...to a full out sex machine. Cripes.
  9. PersonP
    Nov 18, 2003
    2
    She turned from a Catholic school girl...to a full out sex machine. Cripes.
  10. PersonP
    Nov 18, 2003
    2
    She turned from a Catholic school girl...to a full out sex machine. Cripes.
  11. PersonP
    Nov 18, 2003
    2
    She turned from a Catholic school girl...to a full out sex machine. Cripes.
  12. PersonP
    Nov 18, 2003
    2
    She turned from a Catholic school girl...to a full out sex machine. Cripes.
  13. karene
    Nov 18, 2003
    1
    it sucks.
  14. Clubsocial
    May 4, 2015
    1
    Katy Perry bursts back onto the scene with her amazing second album that is full to the grim of the tongue-in-cheek atmosphere that got herkhkkjhjghjbnnnnn
  15. Rosaria88
    Jun 15, 2015
    1
    Foxes é maravilhosa. Eu amo tudo o que ela faz, tudo bem feito, impecável. Coisa de artista de verdade, é uma pena ver que não tem o reconhecimento mere
  16. prayyoucatchme
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    Spears' sophomore album, which was critically one of her best, and featured the self-titled single that everyone and their mothers know. The album is headlined by such songs as Oops...I did it again, Stronger, and Lucky, with each one reaching the top 15 in the US Billboard 100 charts. Though those songs were popular, and I think they are catchy, the album does have its flaws. (I can't getSpears' sophomore album, which was critically one of her best, and featured the self-titled single that everyone and their mothers know. The album is headlined by such songs as Oops...I did it again, Stronger, and Lucky, with each one reaching the top 15 in the US Billboard 100 charts. Though those songs were popular, and I think they are catchy, the album does have its flaws. (I can't get no) Satisfaction is a word-for-word cover of the original Rolling Stones song, and it just comes off as awful personally. Also, the last track on the album, Dear Diary, is very, very stupid, in my opinion. Buy it to relive some nostalgia, but be aware this is the early 2000's, and bubblegum pop is just as cheesy as you thought it was. Collapse… Expand
  17. sixinch
    Aug 30, 2016
    1
    One of the worst albums of the year thus far. It shows absolutely no artistic growth, the lyrics are elementary, and the vocals are non-existent. All in all, a terrible album. Collapse
  18. annp
    Mar 3, 2004
    0
    It sucks just like the rest of her cds
  19. rosalieg
    Jan 8, 2004
    0
    how is that slut gonna say anything about christina when she's such a big fat slut that nobody likes .Christina is just being herself not some wanna be madona bitch crack whore
  20. Razzyou'llneverknow
    Jan 9, 2004
    0
    You suck britney!!!!! Arggghhh kill the bitch!
  21. richardk
    Feb 25, 2004
    0
    u suk britney! dont buy this cd. ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. shes such a bad singer
  22. opeth(wreath)
    Jan 26, 2005
    0
    Its stupid why would you even listen to an arist that doesnt write her own songs, you must be retarded to like this.
  23. DelegateofHell
    Oct 4, 2005
    0
    She Sucks so badly and with such commetment that I give her -10. What the hell she thinks???? She is selling music or trying to get people notice that she is a girl too by exhibiting her body!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. NseE
    Nov 23, 2003
    0
    Oops, did I give it a zero? I meant to hit the -1 button. SUCKS!!!
  25. victoriabreenlittrell
    Dec 25, 2003
    0
    horrible cd!!
  26. lulua
    Dec 3, 2003
    0
    you can just tell how desperate brit is for credibility, just by looking at the cover.
  27. ChrisK
    Jan 7, 2004
    0
    This CD suck!!! She is nothing but a pure ho. Some of the songs are about his her tuching her self and Moaning while she does it. Thats not music. Anyone can moan and put a beat behind it. She needs to do something with her life.
  28. TomK
    Jan 9, 2004
    0
    3 words "Don't buy it"
  29. KellyS
    Jan 9, 2004
    0
    She is nothing but a sick slut!!!!
  30. MatG
    Jan 9, 2004
    0
    She needs to give it up for all our sakes.
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2003
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#7 Most Shared Album of 2003

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Dot Music
    20
    Quite the most lifeless and unloved record to be released by an artist of Spears' global stature.
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  2. Spin
    67
    A hectic sonic pileup. [Dec 2003, p.130]
  3. The Guardian
    80
    Unlike previous Britney albums, In the Zone has no filler and no shoddy cover versions, just 57 varieties of blue-chip hit-factory pop.
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