Blackout
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Blackout is the fifth studio album by the controversial pop singer Britney Spears. This is the first album of Britney Spears that doesnt have any promotion prior to its release. But the album ranked no.50 by Rolling Stone in its annual publication of top 50 albums of 2007.
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About
Blackout was released on October 30, 2007 under Jive Records. The album became no.1 in several countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Ireland, Japan, and in Mexico. The first single in the album "Gimme More" reached no.3 on the U.S. Chart and the single became popular on the radio stations. The second single "Pieces of Me" hit no.22 on the U.K. Chart. The song was written by Swedish songwriters Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg. The song became an instant favorite by the reviewers. Britney Spears won several awards for her album and got positive reviews by her fans.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gimme More | 4:08 |
| 2 | Piece Of Me | 3:30 |
| 3 | Radar | 3:49 |
| 4 | Break The Ice | 3:13 |
| 5 | Heaven On Earth | 4:50 |
| 6 | Get Naked (I Got A Plan) | 4:44 |
| 7 | Freakshow | 2:55 |
| 8 | Toy Soldier | 3:21 |
| 9 | Hot As Ice | 3:15 |
| 10 | Ooh Ooh Baby | 3:25 |
| 11 | Perfect Lover | 3:01 |
| 12 | Why Should I Be Sad | 3:10 |
Bonus Tracks, B-sides and Demos
- Your Love Is..(Outta This World) 3:24
- Sugarfall (Hook'd On You) 3:44
- Untitled Lullabye (Baby Boy) 2:58
- (To Love) Let Go 3:21
- Everybody 3:14
- Get Back 3:36
- Love Is...(A State Of Grace) 3:56
- Your...Heaven On Earth [Demo] 4:50
- Fillin' Me Up (Ooh Ooh Baby) [Demo] 3:43
- Cold As Fire (Hot As Ice) [Demo] 3:21
- On My Radar [Demo] 3:47
- You Got Me High [Demo] 2:59
- Get Naked [Demo] 4:35
- Been A While [Demo] 3:00
- Stupid Freakin' Things [Demo] 3:12
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Billboard Readers' Choice | Album of The Year |
| Virgin Media Music Awards 2007 | Nominated for Album of the Year | |
| 2008 | NRJ Music Award | Nominated for International Album of the Year for "Blackout" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Blackout | Certified Gold in Australia | |
| Certified Gold in Belgium | |||
| Certified Gold in Brazil | |||
| Certified Platinum in Canada | |||
| Certified Gold in U.K. | |||
| Certified Gold in U.S.A | |||
| Certified Gold in NZ |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.S. Chart | U.K. Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Gimme More" | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 | "Piece of Me" | 21 | 22 |
| 2008 | "Break the Ice" | 107 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Britney Spears Primary Artist
Eric Coomes Bass, Guitar
Kara Dioguardi Background Vocals
Pharrell Williams Background Vocals
Klas Åhlund Bass
Nicole Morier Background Vocals
Henrik Jonback Bass, Guitar
Windy Wagner Background Vocals
Keri Hilson Background Vocals
Ezekiel Lewis Background Vocals
Sean Garrett Background Vocals
Candice Nelson Background Vocals
Jim Beanz Vocals, Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Kara Dioguardi Producer, Vocal Producer
Jeri Heiden Art Direction
Tom Coyne Mastering
Jackie Murphy Art Direction
Britney Spears Executive Producer
Brian Garten Engineer
Glen Nakasako Art Direction
Brian Paturalski Engineer
Keri Hilson Vocal Producer
Marcella "Ms. Lago" Araica Programming, Engineer
Jim Beanz Vocal Producer
Jordan Young "DJ Swivel" Engineer
Trivia
- The single "Gimme More" is the first single from the album Blackout. Britney Spears performed the song at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards on September 9, 2007.
- The tune of "Gimme More" was recorded by Spears when she was seven months pregnant with her second child.
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