It´s official, Miss Britney Spears has returned to full form. With Femme Fatale the pop princess has delivered a dark, risky, club record in the line of her masterpiece album, Blackout.
Britney knows pop dance music is what she does best and this may be the main reason why the album features no ballads. Instead, we are presented with a collection of strong uptempo tracks with a defined and established sound.
There are many potential club bangers in Femme Fatale as well as singles from where to choose from. However, there are still some pleasant unexpected surprises such as the mid-tempo closing track, Criminal, which features a more prominent pop sound complete with guitar and flute.
Here is a track by track overview of the album:
Till The World Ends: The second single features crazy beats and an infectious chorus. A sure hit. 8/10
Hold It Against Me: A good choice for a first single. The dubstep breakdown is one of the highlights of the album. 8.5/10
Inside Out: Britney showcases her capacity to deliver edgy tracks even if they are not uptempo. 8/10
I Wanna Go: This song demonstrates why Max Martin and Britney are a match made in heaven. 9/10
How I Roll: One of the few dissapointments on the album. The track sounds promising production wise but it never really delivers. 3/10
Drop Dead Beautiful: Not a bad song but can the chorus can sound too repetitive at times. The final section of the song is definitely something else. 6/10
Seal It With A Kiss: Not the most innovative or shocking sound on the album. Pretty pale in comparison with the rest of the songs. 3/10
Big Fat Bass: The song goes from annoying to acceptable by the end. It grows on you. 6/10
Trouble For Me: Would have loved to listen to Britney´s voice without the autotune treatment in this track. Otherwise a forgettable one. 2/10
Trip To Your Heart: Loved the melodic atmosphere on the chorus. Sounds like a ballad with a dance beat. 8/10
Gasoline: The last uptempo song on the record. Enjoyable but not brilliant. 6/10
Criminal: The real gem behind this album. Britney sounds great vocally showing she still has what it takes to deliver a meaningful mid-tempo pop song. 9.5/10
What are your favourite songs on the album? Hit the comments!
