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Circus de Britney Spears

Álbum de Britney Spears

2008
★★★★★
Basado en 118 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 28 de Noviembre de 2008
  • Sello Discográfico: Jive
  • Compositores: Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Claude Kelly, Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Guy Sigsworth
  • Productores: Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Danja, Bloodshy & Avant, Benny Blanco, Guy Sigsworth

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Circus es un álbum de Britney Spears, publicado en 2008 por Jive. El disco incluye 13 canciones, entre ellas «Womanizer», «Circus», «Out From Under» y «Kill The Lights».

Introducción: el regreso de la reina

Lanzado en 2008, coincidiendo con su 27º cumpleaños, "Circus" es el álbum del gran regreso de Britney Spears. Después del tumultuoso período que rodeó a "Blackout", este disco fue concebido como un retorno triunfal al centro de la arena del pop. El título es una metáfora perfecta de su vida en ese momento, un espectáculo constante bajo la carpa de los medios de comunicación. Musicalmente, el álbum es una colección de pop, dance-pop y electropop más brillante y accesible que su predecesor, diseñado para dominar las radios y las pistas de baile.

"Circus" no abandona por completo la innovación sónica de "Blackout", pero la combina con los ganchos melódicos y los estribillos masivos que la convirtieron en una estrella. Es un álbum que proyecta confianza, fuerza y resiliencia, y que cumplió su objetivo con creces: devolvió a Britney a la cima de las listas de éxitos, reafirmó su estatus de icono del pop y demostró que, pese a todo, el espectáculo debía continuar.

Proceso de grabación y colaboraciones

Para "Circus", Jive Records reunió a un equipo de productores de primer nivel, muchos de los cuales ya habían contribuido a los mayores éxitos de Spears. El álbum marca su reencuentro con Max Martin y su nuevo protegido, Dr. Luke, quienes se convertirían en los arquitectos dominantes del sonido pop de la siguiente década. Juntos, crearon temas como "Circus" y el polémico "If U Seek Amy".

La banda también continuó su fructífera colaboración con Danja y Bloodshy & Avant, asegurando una continuidad con el sonido de "Blackout". El resultado es un álbum que equilibra hábilmente las tendencias de la música de baile de la época con el pop clásico que la hizo famosa. A diferencia de sus álbumes anteriores, Britney no tiene créditos de composición en "Circus", lo que refleja el hecho de que el proyecto fue cuidadosamente orquestado por el sello para garantizar un regreso exitoso y sin contratiempos.

El sonido del álbum

El sonido de "Circus" es una mezcla de pop optimista y electropop con influencias de R&B y hip hop. La producción es grandiosa y pulida, diseñada para un impacto máximo. El álbum se divide entre himnos de baile de alta energía, baladas emotivas y temas de pop de medio tiempo. A diferencia de la atmósfera oscura y cohesiva de "Blackout", "Circus" es más variado en su tono, reflejando las diferentes "pistas" de un circo.

Líricamente, el álbum explora la dualidad de la vida de Britney como artista y figura pública. El tema del "circo" se utiliza para describir tanto el espectáculo de sus actuaciones como el caos de su vida bajo los focos. Hay canciones sobre el poder y el control ("Womanizer"), la emoción del escenario ("Circus") y reflexiones más tranquilas e íntimas sobre el amor y la vulnerabilidad ("Out from Under").

Temas y su faceta audiovisual

"Womanizer": El single principal fue un regreso explosivo. Un tema de electropop con un ritmo insistente y una sirena de sintetizador inolvidable. La canción le valió a Britney su primer número 1 en el Billboard Hot 100 desde ".Baby One More Time". El videoclip, dirigido por Joseph Kahn, la muestra adoptando diferentes disfraces para vengarse de un hombre infiel, mostrando su lado más fuerte y empoderado.

"Circus": La canción que da título al álbum es un himno de dance-pop que celebra su papel como "la que monta el espectáculo". El vídeo, de gran presupuesto, la sitúa en el centro de un circo, rodeada de acróbatas y bailarines, reafirmando su control como maestra de ceremonias de su propio universo.

"If U Seek Amy": Una de las canciones más controvertidas y astutas de su carrera. Es un tema de electropop con un estribillo de doble sentido que, al deletrearse, suena como "F-U-C-K me". La canción generó una gran polémica en las radios, pero demostró el ingenio y el sentido del humor del equipo de Max Martin. El vídeo satiriza la percepción pública de Britney, mostrando su doble vida como una perfecta ama de casa americana y una estrella del pop sexualizada.

Rendimiento comercial y gira

"Circus" fue un éxito comercial rotundo. Debutó en el número 1 del Billboard 200, convirtiéndose en su quinto álbum en alcanzar la cima. También fue número 1 en Canadá y Suiza, y entró en el top 10 en la mayoría de los mercados principales, incluyendo el número 4 en el Reino Unido y el número 10 en España. El álbum vendió más de 4 millones de copias en todo el mundo.

La gira de promoción, The Circus Starring Britney Spears, fue una de las más exitosas de su carrera y una de las giras más taquilleras de 2009. El espectáculo, con una elaborada temática circense y un escenario central, fue aclamado por su valor de producción y consolidó su regreso triunfal a los escenarios de todo el mundo.

Cómo lo recibió la crítica

La crítica recibió "Circus" de forma muy positiva, viéndolo como un regreso sólido y bien ejecutado. Rolling Stone lo calificó de "pop enérgico y seguro". Fue elogiado por su consistencia y por la calidad de sus sencillos, aunque algunos críticos señalaron que era sónicamente menos arriesgado que "Blackout". En general, fue visto como el álbum perfecto para ese momento de su carrera: un disco triunfante que celebraba su resiliencia y la devolvía al lugar que le correspondía en el trono del pop.

Listado de Canciones

  1. Womanizer3:44

    Vídeo

    vídeo del tema Womanizer
  2. Circus3:12
    vídeo del tema Circus
    There's only two types of people in the world The ones that entertain, and the ones that observe Well baby I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girl Don't like the backseat, gotta be first I'm like the ringleader I call the shots (call the shots) I'm like a firecracker I make it hot When I put on a show I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage Better be ready, hope ya feel the same [Chorus] All the eyes on me in the center of the ring Just like a circus When I crack that whip, everybody goin' trip Just like a circus Don't stand there watching me, follow me Show me what you can do Everybody let go, we can make a dance floor Just like a circus There's only two types of guys out there, Ones that can hang with me, and ones that are scared So baby I hope that you came prepared I run a tight ship so, beware I'm like the ringleader I call the shots I'm like a firecracker I make it hot When I put on a show I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins Spotlight on me and I'm ready to break I'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stage Better be ready, hope that ya feel the same [Chorus] Let's go Let me see what you can do I'm runnin' this (like, like, like, like a circus) Yeah Like a what? (like, like, like, like a circus) [Chorus: x2]
  3. Out From Under3:53

    Letra

    Breathe you out Breathe you in You keep coming back to tell me You're the one who could have been And my eyes see it all so clear It was long ago and far away but it never disappears I try to put it in the past Hold on to myself and don't look back [Chorus] I don't wanna dream about All the things that never were Maybe I can live without When I'm out from under I don't wanna feel the pain What good would it do me now I'll get it all figured out When I'm out from under (From under, from under, from under, from under) So let me go Just let me fly away Let me feel the space between us growing deeper And much darker every day Watch me now and I'll be someone new My heart will be unbroken It will open up for everyone but you Even when I cross the line It's like a lie I've told a thousand times [Chorus] And part of me still believes When you say you're gonna stick around And part of me still believes We can find a way to work it out But I know that we tried everything we could try So let's just say goodbye Forever [Chorus: x2] From under, from under, from under, from under.
  4. Kill The Lights3:59

    Letra

    "Ladies and Gentlemen, we interrupt our program of Dance Music, To bring you a special bulletin from the intercontinental radio news. Our very own pop princess, now Queen of Pop, Has a special announcement she will like to make" You're on, I think I'm ready for my close up, Yeah You don't like me I don't like you, it don't matter (who?) Only difference You still listen, I don't have to (who?) In one ear and Out the other, I don't need you (who?) Your words don't stick I ain't perfect, but you ain't either (who?) If your feeling froggy leap (oh) I ain't even losin' sleep (oh) There's more to me than what you see (oh) You wouldn't like me when I'm angry Mr. Photographer I think I'm ready for my close-up (tonight) Make sure you catch me from my good side (pick one) These other (ha) just wanna be me Is that money in your pocket? Or you happy to see me? [Chorus] Kill the Lights! (Take 'em out, turn 'em off, break 'em down) Kill the Lights! (Don't be scared, make a move, see me now?) Kill the Lights! (I feel you, watching me, watching you) Kill the Lights! You can't handle the truth What happened to you? I kill The lights pure The lights satis The lights faction I kill The lights lights The lights camera The lights action I kill The lights pure The lights satis The lights faction I kill The lights lights The lights camera The lights action All the flashin', tryin' to cash-in Hurts my eyes All the poses, out of focus I despise Eff me over, your exposure Not the best You want me bad, I want you out Release this stress. Mr. Photographer I think I'm ready for my close-up (tonight) Make sure you catch me from my good side (pick one) These other just wanna be me Is that money in your pocket? Or you happy to see me? [Chorus] You're the star now, welcome to the big league They all want a pic, they all wanna see, see, see What you're made of, what you're gonna do Is life gonna get the best of you? [Chorus] Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
  5. Shattered Glass2:52
  6. If U Seek Amy3:36
    vídeo del tema If U Seek Amy
    La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la Oh baby, baby, have you seen Amy tonight? Is she in the bathroom, is she smokin' up outside? (Oh!) Oh baby, baby, does she take a piece of lime For the drink that I'mma buy her, do you know just what she likes? (Oh!) Oh (Oh) Tell me have you seen her, cause I'm so (Oh) I can't get her off of my brain I just wanna go, to the party she gon' go Can't somebody take me home? Haha, hehe, haha, ho Love me, hate me Say what you want about me But all of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy Love me, hate me But can't you see what I see? All of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy (Love me, hate me) La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la Amy told me that she's gonna meet me up I don't know where or when and now they're closin' up the club (Oh!) I've seen her once or twice before she knows my face But it's hard to see with all the people standin' in the way (Oh!) Oh (Oh) Tell me have you seen her, cause I'm so (Oh) I can't get her off of my brain I just wanna go, to the party she gon' go Can't somebody take me home? Haha, hehe, haha, ho Love me, hate me Say what you want about me But all of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy Love me, hate me But can't you see what I see? All of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy (Love me, hate me) Ohhhh, say what you want about me Ohhhh, but can't you see what I see? (Love me, hate me) Yeahh, say what you want about me (La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la) So tell me if you see her (Let me know what she was wearing and what she was like) Cause I've been waiting here forever (Let me know where she was going I don't mind) Oh baby, baby, if you seek Amy tonight (Oh!) Oh baby, baby, we'll do whatever you'll like Oh baby, baby, baby Oh baby, baby, baby... La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la Love me, hate me Say what you want about me But all of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy Love me, hate me But can't you see what I see? All of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy Love me, hate me Say what you want about me (Yeaaaah) (La, la, la, la-la, la, la, la) (Yeah) Love me, hate me But can't you see what I see? All of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy (Love me, hate me) Ohhhh, say what you want about me Ohhhh, but can't you see what I see? (Love me, hate me) Yeahh, say what you want about me All of the boys and all of the girls Are begging to if you seek Amy
  7. Unusual You4:21
  8. Blur3:08

    Letra

    Turn the lights out This shit is way too fucking bright Wanna poke my eyes out If you wanna mess with my eyesight Just let me get my head right Where the hell am I? Who are you? What'd we do Last night? Hey yeah yeah Who are you? What'd we do Last night? Hey yeah yeah [Chorus] Can't remember what I did last night Maybe I shouldn't have given in But I just couldn't fight Hope I didn't but I think I might've Everything, everything is still a blur Can't remember what I did last night Everything, everything is still a blur (did last night) Can't remember what I did last night Everything, everything is still a blur What's your name, man? Can you calmly hand me all my things? I think I need an aspirin Better yet, I need to get up outta here I gotta get my head right Where the hell am I? Who are you? What'd we do Last night? Yeah yeah yeah [Chorus] What happened last night? 'Cause I don't, 'cause I don't remember What happened? [Chorus]
  9. Mmm Papi3:22

    Letra

    Baby I can be your sweet baby When things get crazy Make sure you come and save me (save me) Lil' miss fast car I can really get far And don't break my heart Let's make out (Let's make out! Let's make out!) [Chorus] You can come take me away There's no pressure play all day Hold me tight and don't let go! Mmm Papa love you Mmm Papa love you You love it when I'm freakin' out Things get rough and there's no doubt You will always be there for me Mmm Papa love you Mmm Papa love you Stuck in The middle of it all To many people around me Can you hear me call? I look this way And you're not there If you dont mind My soul out there Mmm Papa, Mmm Papa, Mmm Papa [Chorus] Mmm Papa, Mmm Papa, Mmm Papi Mmm Papi, Mmm Papi, Mmm Papi Mmm Luvi, Mmm Luvi, Mmm Papi (You will always be there for me) (You will always be there for me) You love it when I'm freakin' out Things get rough and there's no doubt You love it when I'm freakin' out Things get rough and there's no doubt [Chorus] Now see! I'm mommy! And that make you Papi! And that makes us Luvi! Mmm Papa, Mmm Papa, Mmm Papa [Repeat: x3]
  10. Mannequin4:06

    Letra

    Always talking around this, He wants me, I get things, everything I wanted, My own way, your time, goldmines, Loose guys, on my backless, dresses, exes. I cannot help myself, I'm just doing what I do, Got my heart set, do anything that I want so thank you, I like it and I do what I like, And if you do what I like, then you'll like it, If you wanna just Scream, Scream your lungs out, If you wanna just Cry, Cry your eyes out, I'm not doing that That's what I'm about. [Chorus] You can cry your eyes out of your head, Baby, baby, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain, My face like a mannequin, (Scream) Mannequin, yea I did, It again and again, You can cry-cry-cry again-gain-gain, My face like a mannequin. You told me more than he did, And then you were frozen, imposin', There's no way you want me, Watch me, trust me, Can't impress me, I'm not changing, I'm just I cannot help myself, I'm just doing what I do, Got my heart set, do anything that I want so thank you, I like it and I do what I like, And if you do what I like, then you'll like it, If you wanna just Scream, Scream your lungs out, If you wanna just Cry, Cry your eyes out, I'm not doing that That's what I'm about. [Chorus] My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. Watch me, (Watch me, watch me, watch me, Watch me, watch me, watch me, Watch me, watch me, watch me, Watch me, watch me, watch me, Watch me, watch me) If you wanna just Scream, Scream your lungs out, If you wanna just Cry, Cry your eyes out, (I'm not doing that) That's what I'm about. [Chorus] My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin. My face like a mannequin.
  11. Lace And Leather2:50

    Letra

    French fingertips, Red lips Bitch is dangerous Cotton candy kiss Can't wait for my sugar rush Can't take it no more I got to have more tonight This feeling's so strong I'm putting you on tonight Alright, let's go! [Chorus] Baby take a seat Eyes on me this is my show Your one and only pleasure All decked in lace and leather Fantasy, courtesy of me Baby let's go Watch me apply the pressure All decked in lace and leather Heels 6 inch Makes a boy wanna bite his lip Look but don't touch Unless you want to lose your innocence Can't take it no more I got to have more tonight This feelings so strong I'm putting you on tonight [Chorus: x2]
  12. My Baby3:21

    Letra

    Tiny hands Yes that's you And all you show It's simply true I smell your breath It makes me cry I wonder how I've lived my life [Chorus] 'Cause without you How did I get through All of my days Without you Now living with you See everything true My baby it's you My baby, my baby, my baby With no words at all So tiny and small In love I fall so deep, so deep My precious love Sent from above My baby boo Gotta thank you, gotta thank you [Chorus: x2]
  13. Radar (Bonus Track)