In the Zone [Import]

Britney Spears | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Jive / Sbme Europe
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B0000DK3A1
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  DVD Audio  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,933 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,283 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Me Against the Music

2. (I Got That) Boom Boom

3. Showdown

4. Breathe on Me

5. Early Mornin'

6. Toxic

7. Outrageous

8. Touch of My Hand

9. The Hook Up

10. Shadow

11. Brave New Girl

12. Everytime

13. Me Against the Music [Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Mix][*]

14. The Answer [*]

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

However coy she might be in her public statements, Britney Spears leans more than a bit toward the provocative on In the Zone. Less concerned with aiming at the mainstream radio dial than in the first days of her career, she and her collaborators make this as street and club ready a record as possible. The opening duet with Madonna, "Me Against the Music," is worthy, but the bigger superstar’s presence serves almost less as a performance than a key to Britney’s intentions: as Madonna did on albums such as Erotica , Ray of Light, and Music, she’s out to bend current trends to her needs. R. Kelly, Moby, and Ying Yang Twins all provide stirring moments that draw on everything from Bollywood to Southern hip-hop, while one of the most impressive tracks, "Touch of My Hand," joins the proud tradition of Cyndi Lauper’s "She Bop." She still lacks a fully formed artistic vision of her own, but Zone, with its many get-free anthems, puts her much closer. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should be her best seller!, January 10, 2004

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Ososexilexi (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Zone (Audio CD)

It's really a shame that this new album is on track to be her worst selling record to date, because it is truly the best work that she has put forward. Brit had a hand in writing most of the songs on this album, and it is a nice change to hear her belt out a tune that is close to her heart. We have all heard about the "Justin song", which is the second to the last track titled, "Everytime". Yet I haven't heard tell of the song "Shadow" that is heartwrenching and obviously about a true love lost. "Toxic" is an awesome dance song with a great beat. The two overtly sexual songs "Touch Of My Hand" and "Breathe On Me" are seductive and lulling as well as tastefully done. Pure mood music. The maturity of these two songs is apparent and relatable to women of all ages. "The Hook Up" is her first attempt at rapping and is quite catchy, a club song that you can really shake your ass to. I highly suggest this album, even if you are not a Britney fan. She has put forth a tremendous effort and it shows. Give the girl a chance, it's well worth the money.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In The Zone Down Under, December 27, 2003

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Geno - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Zone (Audio CD)

This is arguably Britney Spears' best albums to date. Definitely her most accomplished and mature, the songs are a fuse of pop and R&B. The CD has a Madonna (Ray Of Light era) or Kylie Minogue-ish feel to it, especially on the song "Breathe On Me". The song "Toxic" is probably the best song on the album, even better than the almost classic "Me Against The Music" featuring Madonna. The two bonus tracks on this edition of the disk are awesome. The are becoming my favourites out of even the non-bonus songs. The bonus songs (I don't include the "Me Against The Music" remix, because it is a standard bonus on all disks) are "The Answer" and "Don't Hang Up". Both songs are really good. They both have more of a pop feel, especially "Don't Hang Up". I find "Don't Hang Up" to be the better of the two bonus disk, but "The Answer" fits in more with the vibe of the rest of the CD. The 2 bonus tracks included on this edition of "In The Zone" are worth the extra bucks. Highly recommended, even if you get the standard edition. ENJOY!!!!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Britney! You're All Grown Up!, November 18, 2003

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chuck walter (Old Bridge, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In The Zone (Audio CD)

Wow! What a surprise. This is the first time I can honestly say I can listen to a whole album by her. The teen queen has done what I think many thought would never happen. She has crossed over to adulthood and took her music with her.

The album has a Madonna/Kylie vibe going for it. Stand out cut for me is "Everytime" I just listen tho this track over and over.

"I Got The Boom Boom" will be a radio SMASH and "Breath On Me" will be HUGE in clubs. My other two favorite tracks are "Shawdow" & "Brave New Girl".

Awesome album! Good going Brit!