'Make Me..' is okay I guess but not anything too special.

'Make Me' is INSANELY good! So lush, smooth and it really sounds good when the weather is warm with a slight breeze in the air!

Was expecting this to do slightly better.

 

Not my favourite but I did think it was more fondly thought of by the fans.

Say what you want about me

24. If U Seek Amy | 7.541 Highest Scores: 10: (Slayer, Nick F1, TimConArtist), Lowest Scores: 1: (Anita Hanjaab)


#24 is If U Seek Amy, released in March 2009 as the 3rd single from Britney's 6th studio album Circus & was written and produced by Swedish producer Max Martin, who also wrote previous hits for her first three albums. The song was chosen for release by a poll on Britney's official website, involving 10 other songs from the album, where it won by 26% of the total votes. It caused some controversy in various countries because it sounds like "F-U-C-K me", which led to the Parents Television Council (PTC) threatening to file indecency complaints against any radio station that played the song during daytime. An edited version of the song titled "If U See Amy" was released in some regions, including in stations owned by Clear Channel Radio and Austereo. Upon release it was successful by reaching top 20 peaks in several countries such as Australia, France, Ireland, Canada, Sweden, Belgium, New Zealand, USA & in the UK.

This is classic Max Martin songwriting territory - a long term driving force behind Britney's career that has delivered many, many classic hits, including this infectious bop with stomping beats, bubbling synths, catchy hooks, & one hell of a earworm chorus. At first glance the song title is seemingly nonsensical, until you discover that its a brilliantly disguised double entendre with clever wordplay throughout the lyrics especially as the chorus amps up the raunchy factor & just creates a very tongue in cheek good time. The combination of Max Martin & Britney Spears always delivers pop perfection when they step into a studio together & while this may not be quite up there with some of their legendary greats, its still a fun ride & a firm standout on 'Circus'.

Good position for 'If U Seek Amy', very good track!

'Make Me' is INSANELY good! So lush, smooth and it really sounds good when the weather is warm with a slight breeze in the air!

 

YES! It's such a vibe, it deserved to perform better but I think that was probably the ceiling of what you could expect for Britney at that time.

 

I do love 'If U Seek Amy' and of course the video is iconic, I'm still to this day unsure if I'd have chosen it as a single but I think I'm glad it is one. Still remember how Radio 1's version had "love me, hate me, say what you want about me" and left the rest of the chorus as an instrumental. :lol:

Edited March 8, 20241 yr by Jessie Where

That wa smeant to be a minus 1!!!

The next 2 entries will have the same average & both are lead singles, but which ones?

Hold This Flop Agonst Me and unfortunately, the an bop with Madona :(

'Cause, you feel like paradise
And I need a vacation tonight

23. Hold It Against Me | 7.666 Highest Scores: 10: (Nina West, spiceboy, Slayer, Nick F1, TimConArtist, Tafty), Lowest Scores: 0: (Anita Hanjaab)


#23 is Hold It Against Me, released in January 2011 as the lead single from Britney's 7th studio album Femme Fatale. Written and produced by Max Martin, Dr. Luke and Billboard, with additional writing by Bonnie McKee. The song was originally offered to Katy Perry, but Luke and Martin felt that it did not suit her. The song was inspired by a moment when Bonnie McKee saw Katy Perry wearing a tight dress & after it was written Luke wanted it sound unlike his previous productions. Upon release it was a huge success by topping the charts in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, as well as on the US Billboard charts where it became her 4th #1 & made Britney the 2nd artist in Billboard's history to debut at the top more than once, behind Mariah Carey. Elsewhere it managed top 5 peaks in Australia, Ireland, Italy & Poland, as well as top 10 peaks in Spain, UK, Switzerland & Sweden. After the song was released, the Bellamy Brothers criticized it for being similar to their 1979 hit "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me". They were sued by Martin, Luke, McKee and Billboard for defamation and libel, but the case was dismissed after the Bellamy Brothers apologized.

From its thumping basslines, industrial EDM dance beats and pulsating synths certainly makes this one of Britney's most daring & adventurous moments in her career. But there's a somewhat lacking aspect to this club banging tune & that is its lack of that usual Britney personality, she does try to infuse the track with her husky vocal delivery & despite the soaring pop chorus & catchy melodies the song gets way too cluttered especially with its harsh dub-step breakdown full of scattered beats that somehow holds together, for lack of a better word she gets a little lost amongst the cluttered production. However, it's still a cracking tune if perhaps hasn't quite aged the best.

Honestly I am wondering what I was thinking with some of my votes, like If u seek Amy and criminal and I wanna go are all 10s on reflection!?!? I had not seen that IUSA video before it was great made me laugh at the end.

Honestly I am wondering what I was thinking with some of my votes, like If u seek Amy and criminal and I wanna go are all 10s on reflection!?!? I had not seen that IUSA video before it was great made me laugh at the end.

 

They're not :lol:

 

HIAM is an absolute mess. It was obvious she had given up and that something was SERIOUSLY wrong when she released that. From that moment, I shouted hat the record label were forcing her to continue plopping her back on stage after dragging her back up, over and over again. No one listened ... till the #FreeBritney movement. HIAM isn't a Britney song; it's a whatever her dad's name is Spears song.

I enjoy HIAM but it is kind of missing something. It also feels like it's based around a "funny" one-liner.

Here comes the smasher, here comes the master

22. Work Bitch | 7.666 Highest Scores: 11: (Slayer), 10: (Nina West, spiceboy, Jessie Where, Nick F1, TimConArtist, Nick Jonas, Mack), Lowest Scores: 1: (JLJ)


#22 is Work Bitch, released in September 2013 as the lead single from Britney's 8th studio album Britney Jean. Written by Britney, will.i.am, Otto Knows, Sebastian Ingrosso, Anthony Preston and Ruth-Anne Cunningham. The song's production was handled by Ingrosso, Jettman and Adams, while vocal production was done by Adams and Preston. In preparation for the single and album, Britney began working with a vocal coach and choreography collaboratively. Upon release the song garnered critical acclaim, with praise drawn towards its production and female empowerment lyrics. Worldwide it became a success with top 10 peaks in 14 countries including Canada, France, Spain, Italy & UK. In the USA it debuted & peaked at #12 on the Top 100, making this her 31st chart entry. Planet Hollywood reported that the music video's total production and editing costs amounted to $6.5 million, which makes it the 2nd most expensive music video of all-time. Upon the reporting, director Ben Mor claimed that the costs were nowhere near that amount.

Quite shocked that this didn't rank in the top 20 here especially given the decent amount of high scores it got, however, there were quite a few lower & middling rates also which caused it drop considerably & if it wasn't for the 2 newer songs taking part, then this would have secured a top 20 ranking. This relentless EDM pop banger is probably Britney's last iconic hit to date, which is unfortunate & it doesn't help that her output since this hasn't been quite as consistant as it once was. This song makes a very bold statement that commands your attention in some of the best ways possible with its aggressive production, harsh synths & catchy hooks that helps makes this instantly memorable. Even Britney's almost spoken word vocal delivery makes for an interesting yet risky move & despite the song being very repetitive at times, it totally works. Shame that the rest of the album couldn't quite live up to this cracking club banging tune.

I think it's awful, but in a so bad, it's good sort og way. The South Park parody hit the nail on the head with it

The next entry will be a 2nd single, but which one?

Work Bitch & HIAM are such incredible songs.

 

WB has become a 'classic' over time.

 

I can't believe Britney pays HIAM dust and hasn't performed it since 2011.

 

I also can't believe Britney went fishing on the release date of HIAM :lol:

The next entry will be a 2nd single, but which one?

 

 

I am guessing it is Lucky

Work Bitch & HIAM are such incredible songs.

 

WB has become a 'classic' over time.

 

I can't believe Britney pays HIAM dust and hasn't performed it since 2011.

 

I also can't believe Britney went fishing on the release date of HIAM :lol:

 

Like I said, it's a horrendous song and she was forced to sing it. She has nothing to do with it.