Casual Brit fan here. I only have a handful of her CDs that I have received as free promos. I’ve actually never listened to a full Britney CD, with the exception of “The Singles” that came out last year I think it was. I like Brit and I’m rooting for her but there is no denying the fact that Brit’s heart is not in this right now and hasn’t really been since about 2004/05. I read a recent AOL article about Brit and her recent GMA performance and they pointed out that she has not danced with any conviction since the “Do Something” video and they are right. Brit seems lifeless on stage, as if she is just going thru the motions. I feel for her because I know she is a mega talent but it’s just not happening for her at this time. The music is ok, I enjoy “Trip To Your Heart” and one of the bonus songs on the deluxe version which is “Up N’ Down” but overall, I’m not feeling a lot of growth. I think she is actually just plain tired of doing what she’s been doing. Look at this, Brit had her first greatest hits CD at the age of 25, which is how old Stevie was when Buckingham/Nicks was released. At the age of 27, Brit’s life was in shambles, Stevie was just becoming well known with the first FM album. Much like young athletes that start out very young to hopefully earn that gold medal at the Olympics and then retire at the old age of “20”, this is what Brit’s life has been like. She’s done so much before most musicians even get started. I feel like she’s never had a life of her own really. My heart goes out to her. I think she is simply tired but she has to go on because there are people counting on her. I wish she could be allowed to grow as an artist instead of having the pressure she is now dealing with, which is to compete with the RiRi’s and the Gaga’s (UGH). Anyway, I’m rambling, I just feel for Brit and I hope she can come out of this haze she is in and really find herself.
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