Glory
by Britney Spears
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 26, 2016
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Although it marks no significant shift in style--she’s still mining the same pop-R&B seam--it’s undoubtedly a better effort than its predecessor.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Like Britney herself, Glory is a fascinating if flawed listen--while she remains very much a singles artist, this is her most successful record in a while, and still contains glimpses of why she remains so compelling, 18 years into her career.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    Sep 1, 2016
    60
    Glory is no masterpiece, but it’s a marked improvement on 2013’s ‘Britney Jean’, a messy attempt to merge thumping EDM tunes with supposedly reflective midtempo songs.
  5. No Ripcord
    Aug 29, 2016
    60
    Whether Glory will have the same commercial and cultural impact remains to be seen, but for now, Britney fans can rejoice: part of her is indeed back.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 29, 2016
    60
    There are a few missteps--the awkward retro stylings of What You Need, the horrendous Private Show, Do You Wanna Come Over?’s half-baked chorus--but there’s still enough here to excite.
  7. The Telegraph (UK)
    Aug 26, 2016
    60
    It may be nothing more than an exercise in maintaining the brand of the 21st Century’s most vacant superstar but, in its perfectly distilled empty pleasures, Glory might just be Britney’s masterpiece.
  8. The New York Times
    Aug 24, 2016
    50
    Even with her voice upfront, Ms. Spears isn’t singing anything particularly personal.

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#3 Most Discussed Album of 2016
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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 1657 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,397 out of 1657
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 1657
  3. Negative: 205 out of 1657
  1. DeniFerreira
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Best album of Britney Spears after IN THE ZONE. Incredible, epic BEST POP ALBUM 2016! Hello, grammy, glory deserves to be mentioned, categoryBest album of Britney Spears after IN THE ZONE. Incredible, epic BEST POP ALBUM 2016! Hello, grammy, glory deserves to be mentioned, category Pop Album and Best of the Year.… Full Review »
  2. BradyStorkan
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    They always say "Britney's back" well...she's actually back. Glory is an amazing return to the top of pop that Britney has almost alwaysThey always say "Britney's back" well...she's actually back. Glory is an amazing return to the top of pop that Britney has almost always dominated. Her voice shines through on this record more than it has in years, and she seems to be having more fun than ever through the 17 songs. One of the best pop albums, if not the best pop album, of the year!… Full Review »
  3. rachelrosemberg
    Aug 26, 2016
    10
    Britney's best album since In The Zone and Blackout. We can see a resurrection of old Britney who tries new vibes and sounds. She took risksBritney's best album since In The Zone and Blackout. We can see a resurrection of old Britney who tries new vibes and sounds. She took risks and gave us a MASTERPIECE!… Full Review »
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