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'''''Blackout''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by [[United States|American]] [[pop music|pop]] singer [[Britney Spears]]. It was released on [[October 27]], [[2007]] in [[Australia]], [[October 29]] [[2007]] in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and [[October 30]],[[2007]] in the [[United States|US]], and around the world.
'''''Blackout''''' is the fifth [[studio album]] by [[United States|American]] [[pop music|pop]] singer [[Britney Spears]]. It was released on [[October 27]], [[2007]] in [[Australia]], [[October 29]] [[2007]] in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and [[October 30]],[[2007]] in the [[United States|US]], and around the world.


==Album history==


Originally slated to be released on [[November 13]], [[2007]], the release date was moved up to [[October 30]] [[2007]] due to numerous unauthorized online leaks and illegal downloads of the songs in an attempt to combat song piracy, as well as the success of the lead single, according to the album's record label.

There was confusion as to the album's title prior to an official announcement. Spears's website ran a competition for fans to vote for the album's title, however none of those names were used. Several sources, including [[People Magazine]] claimed "Piece of Me" was the album's title as well as second single. The album was also put up for pre-sale on some online music merchant's sites under the "Piece of Me" title.

On [[October 5]], [[2007]], a message was posted on Spears's official website confirming that the title of the album is "Blackout". A spokesperson for Jive Records has said that the title and theme of Britney’s fifth studio album "Blackout" is about "blacking out negativity and embracing life."

Internet blogger [[Perez Hilton]] is being sued by [[Zomba Label Group]] for posting at least ten unfinished or complete tracks on his website.<ref>{{cite web
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|title = Zomba Sues Blogger over Britney Leaks
|accessdate = 2008-01-12
|author = Reuters
|date = 2007-10-11
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|publisher = [[Nielsen Company|Nielsen Business Media, Inc.]]
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On [[November 13]], [[2007]], U.S. store [[Target Corporation|Target]] released a special edition of ''Blackout'' with the bonus track "Outta This World" and a bonus mobile wallpaper and ringtone.


==Promotion==
==Promotion==

Revision as of 15:58, 14 January 2008

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Blackout is the fifth studio album by American pop singer Britney Spears. It was released on October 27, 2007 in Australia, October 29 2007 in the UK and October 30,2007 in the US, and around the world.


Promotion

This is the first studio album for which Spears did not do any promotion prior to its release with the exception of her performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. However, Jive posted the commercial for the album, which was in rotation on television and on its official YouTube page.[1]

In addition to the official "Piece of Me" music video, the "Britney Spears Wants a Piece of You" contest, in which fans could create videos for "Piece of Me" single themselves using MTV.com's Video Remixer, began on November 30, 2007. The winning video aired on TRL on December 20, 2007. MTV, Jive Records, and Spears herself chose the winner.

Currently, on Spears' website www.britney.com, fans can choose the third single out of "Break The Ice", Toy Soldier, "Hot As Ice", Radar and Freakshow."Break The Ice" is leading now.

Critical reception

The album has generally received positive reviews. Digital Spy called it "the most danceable, modern and thrilling album that Spears has ever made, the disc where she finally shakes off the last remnants of her Mickey Mouse Club image".[2] The Guardian stated that "It's a bold, exciting album: the question is whether anyone will be able to hear its contents over the deafening roar of tittle-tattle.[3] Entertainment Weekly gave the album a B+ rating and praised the album as "a perfectly serviceable dance album abundant in the kind of bouncy electro elements that buttressed her hottest hits."[4] Popjustice also stated the album was "modern sounding, and brilliantly produced."[5] Rolling Stone went on to give the album three and a half stars out of five and joked that Spears will "continue to crank the best pop booty jams until a social worker cuts off her supply of hits".[6]

This album was ranked at number fifty by Rolling Stone in its annual publication of top 50 albums of 2007.[7]

However, there were also negative reviews. Newsday titled its review "Save your money" and called the album "terrible".[8] Billboard stated "This is still pop, but the last bits of Spears' song-and-dance girl veneer are cracking, along with the rest of her public persona."[9] Other reviews noted the overwhelming presence of "studio trickery" had the effect of making her sound like a "Brit Bot". "If a blow-up sex doll could sing, this is what she'd sound like," wrote critic Jim Farber. "In terms of studio trickery, Paris Hilton's album was practically 'unplugged' compared to this."[10]

Track listing

  1. "Gimme More" (Nate Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella Araica) – 4:11
  2. "Piece of Me" (Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Klas Åhlund) – 3:32
  3. "Radar"(Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Ezekiel "Zeke" Lewis, Patrick J. Que Smith) – 3:49
  4. "Break the Ice" (Nate Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella Araica) – 3:16
  5. "Heaven on Earth" (Michael McGroarty, Nick Huntington, Nicole Morier) – 4:52
  6. "Get Naked (I Got a Plan)" (Corte Ellis, Nate Hills, Marcella Araica) – 4:45
  7. "Freakshow" (Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Henrik Jonback, Ezekiel "Zeke" Lewis, Patrick "J.Que" Smith, Britney Spears) – 2:55
  8. "Toy Soldier" (Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, Magnus Wallbert, Sean Garrett) – 3:22
  9. "Hot as Ice" (T-Pain, Nate Hills, Marcella Araica) – 3:17
  10. "Ooh Ooh Baby" (Kara DioGuardi, Farid Nassar, Erick Coomes, Britney Spears) – 3:28
  11. "Perfect Lover" (Nate Hills, James Washington, Keri Hilson, Marcella Araica) – 3:03
  12. "Why Should I Be Sad" (Pharrell Williams) – 3:10
Bonus Tracks
  • "Outta This World" (U.S. Target and Japan Bonus Track)[11] - produced by Danja – 3:44
  • "Get Back" (iTunes and Japan Bonus Track)[12][11] - produced by Danja – 3:51
  • "Gimme More" (Paul Oakenfold Remix) (Japan Bonus Track)[11] – 6:08
  • "Gimme More" (Junkie XL Dub) (iTunes International Bonus Track)[13] – 4:59
  • "Gimme More" (Stonebridge Dub Mix) (iTunes Switzerland & Italy Bonus Track)[14] – 7:23


Charts and certifications

Chart Country Provider(s) Peak
position 		Certification Sales/shipments
Argentinian Albums Chart[15] Argentina CAPIF 1
Australian Albums Chart[16][17] Australia ARIA 3 Gold[18] 35.000
Austrian Albums Chart[19] Austria IFPI Austria 6
Belgium Wallonie Album Top 50[20] Belgium (Wallonie) IFPI Belgium 6 Gold[21] 15.000
Brazilian Top 30 CDs Sales[22] Brazil Hot100Brasil 1 Gold[citation needed] 55.000[citation needed]
Canadian Albums Chart[23] Canada CRIA 1 Platinum[24] 100.000+
Czech Republic Top 50[25] Czech Republic IFPI Czech Republic 27
Denmark Album Top 40[26] Denmark IFPI Denmark 6
European Top 100 Albums[27] Europe Billboard 1 500.000[citation needed]
Finnish Top 40 Album[28] Finland IFPI Finland 22
French Albums Chart[29][30] France Disque En France 2 40.000[citation needed]
German Albums Chart[31] Germany IFPI Germany 10 30.000[citation needed]
Greek Top 50 International Albums[32] Greece IFPI Greece 3
Greek Top 50 Greek & International Albums[33] 7
Ireland Albums Top 75[34] Ireland IRMA 1
Italy Album Top 100[35] Italy FIMI 6 20.000[citation needed]
Japan Oricon Album Chart[36] Japan RIAJ 4 70.000[citation needed]
Japan Oricon International Album Chart[37] 1
Mexican Albums Chart[38] Mexico AMPROFON 2
Mexican International Albums Chart[39] 1
Netherlands Album Chart[40] Netherlands NVPI 14
New Zealand Album Top 40[41] New Zealand RIANZ 8
Norway Top 40[42] Norway IFPI Norway 12
Poland Albums Chart[43] Poland ZPAV 24
Portugal Album Top 30[44] Portugal AFP 10
Spain Album Top 100[45] Spain PROMUSICAE 11
Swedish Top 60[46] Sweden IFPI Sweden 11
Swiss Album Charts[47] Switzerland IFPI Switzerland 4
UK Album Charts[48][49] United Kingdom BPI 2 Gold 110.000+
Billboard 200[50][51][52] United States RIAA 2 Gold[citation needed] 700,000+[citation needed]
United World Chart[53] World MediaTraffic 2 1.840.000[54]

Awards

2007

Awards ceremony Award Results
Billboard Readers' Choice Album of The Year Won[55]
Virgin Media Music Awards 2007 Album of the Year[56] Nominated [56]

2008

Awards ceremony Award Results
2008 NRJ Music Awards Best International Album [57] TBA
2008 Apelzin Awards Best Pop Artist [58] Won

Personnel

  • Vocals – Britney Spears
  • Background vocals – Corte Ellis, Jim Beanz, Robin "Robyn" Carlsson, Kara DioGuardi, Sean Garrett, Keri Hilson, Britney Spears, Windy Wagner, Pharrell Williams, Nicole Morier, Ezekiel "Zeke" Lewis, Nate Hills
  • Keyboards – Avant, Bloodshy, Fredwreck
  • Bass – Klas Alund, Eric Coomes, Henrik Jonback
  • Guitar – Eric Coomes, Fredwreck, Henrik Jonback

Production


References

  1. ^ Britney Spears. Britney Spears Blackout Spot (Flash Video). Jive Records. Retrieved 2008-01-12. {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |date2= ignored (help)
  2. ^ Nick Levine (2007-10-29). "Album Review - Britney Spears: Blackout". Digital Spy. Digital Spy Limited. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  3. ^ Alexis Petridis (2007-10-26). "Britney Spears, Blackout". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  4. ^ Margeaux Watson (2007-10-23). "Music Review: Blackout". Entertainment Weekly. Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  5. ^ "A Proper Verdict on the Britney Album". Popjustice. Popjustice Ltd. 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  6. ^ Melissa Maerz (2007-11-15). "Album Review: Blackout". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  7. ^ Robert Christgau, David Fricke, Christian Hoard, Rob Sheffield (2007-12-17). "The Top 50 Albums of 2007". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2008-01-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Glenn Gamboa (2007-10-25). "Britney Spears' New CD? Save Your Money". Newsday. Newsday Inc. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  9. ^ Kerri Mason (2007-10-29). "Blackout". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
  10. ^ Reuters (2007-10-24). "Britney 'like a singing blow up doll'". NineMSN.com. Ninemsn Pty Ltd. Retrieved 2008-01-12. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help) "Britney 'like a singing blow up doll'". NineMSN. Retrieved October 24, 2007.]
  11. ^ a b c d "Britney Spears - Blackout". CDJapan.co.jp. Neowing. 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  12. ^ a b "Britney Spears - Blackout (Bonus Track version)". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2007-10-27. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  13. ^ "Britney Spears - Blackout (Bonus Track version)". iTunes International Store. Apple Inc. 2007-10-27. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  14. ^ "Britney Spears - Blackout (Bonus Track version)". New Zeland iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 2007-10-27. Retrieved 2008-01-13.
  15. ^ Argentina Album Top 20
  16. ^ ARIA Chart
  17. ^ Eagles Long Road Out Of Eden Increases Sales In Australia
  18. ^ Australian certification Australian Recording Industry Association Retrieved on November, 2007
  19. ^ Austria Album Top 75
  20. ^ Belgium Wallonie Album Top 50
  21. ^ Blgium certification
  22. ^ "Top 30 CDs Sales". Hot100Brasil. 3 November 2007 - 9 November 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)Gold
  23. ^ Canadian Recording Industry Association
  24. ^ Canadian Recording Industry Association
  25. ^ Czech Republic Top 50
  26. ^ Denmark Album Top 40
  27. ^ Britney Spearheads Hot Eurochart Return
  28. ^ [1]
  29. ^ French Album Top 200|Silver
  30. ^ [2]
  31. ^ [3]
  32. ^ Greek International IFPI Albums Chart
  33. ^ Greek IFPI Albums Chart
  34. ^ Irish Album Top 75
  35. ^ Italy Album Top 100
  36. ^ Japan Oricon Album Chart
  37. ^ Japan Oricon International Album Chart
  38. ^ Mexican Albums Chart
  39. ^ Mexican International Albums Chart
  40. ^ Netherlands Album Chart
  41. ^ New Zealand Album Top 40
  42. ^ Norway Top 40
  43. ^ Poland Album Top 100
  44. ^ Portugal Album Top 30
  45. ^ Spain Album Top 100
  46. ^ Swedish Top 60
  47. ^ Swiss Album Charts
  48. ^ UK Album Charts
  49. ^ Britney Spearheads Hot Euro Chart Return
  50. ^ Billboard Top 200
  51. ^ Eagles Fly Past Britney To Debut at No. 1
  52. ^ [4]
  53. ^ Mediatraffic Album Top 40
  54. ^ [5]
  55. ^ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/yearend/2007/readers/index.html Blackout wins Best Album at the Billboard .com Awards Awards] Billboard.com
  56. ^ a b Face to Face Britney vs. Kanye West at the Virgin Media Music Awards Virginmedia.com Cite error: The named reference "VirginMedia" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  57. ^ [http://www.nrj.fr/music/exclus-nrj/0/nrj-music-awards-c-est-toi-jouer-36597.html Britney Spears' Blackout Best International Album]
  58. ^ Apelzin Awards Winners


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