Circus

Britney Spears is back (not that she ever really left)! The pop star's new CD dropped this week, and it does not disappoint. Spears is known for her contagious beats, and Circus carries on this legacy with songs that basically force the listener to sing along. It is literally impossible to sit still while listening to these songs. The dance songs are fun, lively, and dynamic, while the slow songs are soulful, heartfelt, and honest; just the way a CD should be.

Whereas Blackout was dark and filled with frenzied energy, perhaps an homage to the personal crisis Spears was going through at the time, Circus manages to further evolve the new, edgy sound and mix it with the fresh honesty from Spears's earlier songs. "Womanizer" is a flashback to "Toxic," with a similar style and format. "If U Seek Amy" is a vibrant song that offers Spears's perspective on people's feelings towards her. "Unusual You" is a sentimental song about love and relationships. "Radar" is a repeat from the Blackout album. Apparently, Spears is trying to get it released as a single. This regift can be overlooked, though, because the rest of the CD is so good, and "Radar" could quite possibly be the best song from Blackout.

The Deluxe CD includes two extra songs, "Rock Me In" and "Phonography," along with the Director's Cut of the "Womanizer" video, and "The Making of the Circus Album," which features interviews with a refreshingly lucid Britney Spears. "Rock Me In" is upbeat and light, while "Phonography" is more sexual,