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BRITNEY'S CIRCUS IS A RING MASTERPIECE

PLAYLIST has had a world exclusive listen to Britney Spears’ new album Circus.

I am the first journalist to hear the record, out on December 1, in full and I am thrilled to report the pop princess is on startling good form.

The 26-year-old explained the title, saying: “It’s me as an entertainer, and what I do, and what I bring to a show is basically like a circus.

“I bring costumes and fun theatrical things that make people just look in awe and everything tells a story on stage and makes people want to watch it more.”

Here is my track-by-track rundown. Watch out for Brit’s performance on The X Factor on November 29.

WOMANIZER VERDICT: 9/10

Ace synth-tastic slice of electro-pop. The lead single follows on nicely from Britney’s Blackout album.

CIRCUS VERDICT: 9/10

Britney’s next single observes that: “There are two types of people in this world, those that entertain and those that observe.” With a wall-of-sound chorus being as glam as a Kylie corset it’s easy to see which box she ticks. A true funfair.

OUT FROM UNDER VERDICT: 7/10

The more up-tempo of two ballads, but still stock-pile the tissues as its Brit’s answer to Daniel Bedingfield’s If You’re Not The One. A pain-driven ditty about an unsalvageable relationship.

KILL THE LIGHTS VERDICT: 10/10

An introduction announces Britters as the “Queen Of Pop”. This is a follow-on from previous single Piece Of Me, where she gets revenge on paps. Brit teases: “Make sure you catch me on my good side – pick one.” This attitude-infused floor-twirler has serious single potential.

SHATTERED GLASS VERDICT: 8/10

Another cheating fella, another track that sees more questions being asked than Mastermind. Brit does her best bunny-boiler impressions declaring: “My face is going to haunt you all the time.” Featuring an *NSYNC Pop undercurrent, the vocals break up towards the end thanks to a knob-twiddling wizard.

IF YOU SEEK AMY VERDICT: 10/10

This is a Brit naughty. Prepare for a cold shower as this is her raunchiest tune yet. Featuring big “la la” hooks as an intro, it’s reminiscent of Pink’s So What. A carnival-esque chorus features cheeky giggles and naughty wordplay.

UNUSUAL YOU VERDICT: 6/10

A mid-tempo disco track about angels.

BLUR VERDICT: 7/10

A saucy tale of trying to remember a night of passion.

MMM PAPI VERDICT: 10/10

A retro feel and Gwen Stefani-like rap segments equals yet another killer tune. Brit squeals her love for a sugar daddy while slowing the rhythm down to bizarrely declare: “I’m mammi/And that makes you Papi/And that makes us luvvi.”

MANNEQUIN VERDICT 7/10

Every male fantasy is fulfiled when Britney transforms into a real-life Barbie to demand you wash and dress her. Drops down to an instrumental section midway.

LACE AND LEATHER VERDICT: 8/10

This is vintage Madonna and name-checking red lips and cotton candy kisses ensures it’s hotter than Brit’s Oops I Did It Again catsuit.

MY BABY VERDICT 8/10

The ode to sons Jayden and Sean is an eye-watering morsel. Sweet vocals trill over ivory-tinkling and acoustic guitar as Britney sings about: “Precious love”. Sob.

RADAR VERDICT 9/10

Electro number featured on Blackout and, like chocolate pud, is a delicious second helping.

Source: Daily Star