Britney Spears’ highly anticipated new album “Glory” is interesting to say the least. Maybe it’s because I’ve been rooting for Britney ever since her public meltdown in 2007, but I actually really, really love this album.

“Glory” starts up with “Invitation,” featuring Britney’s sensual, seductive voice. With lines such as “here’s my invitation baby, hope it sets us free,” and “put your love all over me,” we get a glimpse of what Britney is thinking. This song tells a story — Britney is inviting someone to experience her love. “Invitation” sets the sensual stage for the rest of the album.

The album’s lead single “Make Me…” (feat. G-Eazy) follows “Invitation” with its slow synth beats and lustful lyrics: “from the bar to the car, let’s take it back to my room,” Spears sings. This song definitely takes a few plays for it to grow on you, but it’s a major step up from her single with Iggy Azalea, “Pretty Girls,” released in May 2015.

Other notable songs on “Glory” include “Clumsy” and “Do You Wanna Come Over?” both of which showcase foot-tapping beats. “Clumsy” is a fast-paced song featuring Britney’s favorite word, “oops.” It is similar to Beyonce’s “Daddy Issues” with its quick beat.

“Do You Wanna Come Over?” features a slower, clubby beat. The flirty song says exactly what the title entails. Billboard called it a “booty call song,” which is exactly what it is, with lyrics such as, “nobody should be alone if they don’t have to be,” and “all I want is you.”

“Just Like Me” is one of the slowest songs on the album, and it’s not even that slow. Britney has several different kinds of voices, but this track features her vulnerable vocals.

Moving towards the end of the album, “What You Need” brings the theme back to Britney, with the repeated lines: “I got what you want, I got what you need.” This track has a similar quick beat to “Clumsy.”

Finally, “Coupure Electrique” closes the album. The title translates to “Power Outage” and she sings the rest of the song in French. Honestly, I have no idea what she is saying, but the slow beat and nasally, sensual vocals, ends the album with the Britney we know and love.

The album focuses on lust and sexual desires, while giving us a taste of the classic Britney sound. “Glory” has gotten mixed reviews, but all I can say is that I love it — groans, moans and all.

Phoebe Smith is a junior public relations major. Her column appears weekly in Pulp. You can email her at phsmith@syr.edu or follow her on Twitter @phoebesmithh5.

Published on September 11, 2016 at 9:15 pm