Britney Spears releasing new album 11/22

musicradio77 · Post by **musicradio77** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:43 pm

Britney Spears is releasing a new album in two weeks, but you probably haven't heard anything about it ... and that, perhaps, is the idea.

One of the music world's most famous pop princesses is about to roll out a remix LP without the crush of press, publicity and advertising that usually accompanies all things Britney (from music to films to fragrances). But while the new album's been mostly kept under wraps by her label, word is slowly trickling out, and so are some of the tracks, including the album's one new song, "And Then We Kiss."

Think of B in the Mix: The Remixes as Britney's maternity-leave placeholder — she may not be putting out a new studio album until next year, but at least her older songs get some new life breathed into them by DJs such as Stuart Price and Peter Rauhofer (known for their work remixing Britney's mentor Madonna, who's got a dance album of her own due this month; see "Madonna Making 'Spontaneous' And 'Unapologetic' Dance Music").

Price had previously remixed "Breathe on Me" for a limited-edition bonus disc accompanying Spears' My Prerogative: Greatest Hits, but that "Jacques Lu Cont" version was faster and brighter, with a looped Giorgio Moroder-style beat. This one, his "Thin White Duke" remix, is half as long even though it slows the beat down to something slinky and lounge-y, even slightly off-key, making the song darker and dirtier. It also subtly repeats the word "blow" from her "Put your lips together and ..." lyric over and over, instead of just employing breathing sounds (which are still there).

Bill Hamel's nearly eight-minute trance remix of "Touch of My Hand" is sprightlier at the top, then shifts into something more ambient, where lyrics like "Control" and "Touch of my hand" are on repeat. Spears' voice gets chopped up into skittering syllables and sounds that don't form words but become part of the beat instead.

Other tracks include "Me Against the Music" featuring Madonna (Justice remix), "Toxic" (Peter Rauhofer Reconstruction mix), "I'm a Slave 4 U" (Dave Aude Slave Driver mix), "Everytime" (Valentin remix), "Early Mornin' " (Jason Nevins remix), "Someday (I Will Understand)" (Hi-Bias Signature radio remix), "... Baby One More Time" (Davidson Ospina 2005 remix) and "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know" (Hex Hector club mix).

The new song, the yearning Euro-trance of "And Then We Kiss," remixed by Junkie XL, describes a magical make-out session that makes her tremble, cry and moan, "Take me/ Touch me/ Won't you hold me close?" But since she sings at the beginning of the song that she's alone, that makes the scenario more of a fantasy than a reality: "Your love comes alive on my lips/ I feel a rush coming over and over me/ And when we touch/ This moment when everything's still/ I close my eyes/ And then we kiss." The techno effects are sweet, sunny synth lines, with orchestral overtones closing the song out.

"And Then We Kiss" has the potential to be a radio or club hit — if Jive were actively promoting the album. But this one is being marketed in a more underground way than usually associated with a superstar act. Spears doesn't appear on the cover art (save for the Japanese version); it's a butterfly instead. A promotional 12-inch with four select cuts was leaked, leading to its sale on eBay and at a few record stores, pretty much ensuring those tracks would wind up on the Internet.

One fan site, WorldOfBritney.com, has been working with the singer's management team to host a party in Los Angeles on November 22, the day of the album's release. "Britney and her new management are working their butt off to show that they're interested in achieving a closer relationship as well as a connection with the fans," WorldofBritney webmaster Ruben Garay said of the approach. "I think that's something that will be reflected on the release of this remix album in all fronts."

— Jennifer Vineyard

Zoltack · Post by **Zoltack** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:38 am

Yaaaaaay!!!

I'm totally going to get that...

Why is she still making albums? She can not sing at all that's why she uses a machine. Well atleast she hasn't started acting yet. Ewwwwww, I can't even imagine that.

dvdjunkie · Post by **dvdjunkie** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 12:52 am

Another attempt to get our hard-earned money. Blah..........I will not spend any coins on anything having to do with this no talented............==tch!!!

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 1:10 am

Oops...I did it again....

If Britney Spears should start acting she should come out in a remake of Three's Company as Britney Spears also make guest star roles in Stacked.

Oh....her best role will be Vicki from Small Wonder!!!!

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:04 pm

Guys, you could be a bit less harsh, speak your opinion but dont talk trash ie. calling her a bitch. Theres no need.

Im a big Britney fan so yes i will be buying the album, even though its nothing exciting, just some remixes.

Kenai · Post by **Kenai** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:41 pm

Yeah, I can't stand Britney's prescene anymore. I'm surprised she's still so famous after so many years on the scene.

memnv · Post by **memnv** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:23 pm

I would not buy a Britney cd even if she was naked on the cover, I think she is a wanna be

Zoltack · Post by **Zoltack** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:25 pm

*Andy* wrote:Guys, you could be a bit less harsh, speak your opinion but dont talk trash ie. calling her a bitch. Theres no need.
Im a big Britney fan so yes i will be buying the album, even though its nothing exciting, just some remixes.

Well that's cool. I'm not a Britney fan what so ever and that's cool to. But she did trash that half-time show with Areosmith. Shame on whoever thought that up.

Ritoru Maameido · Post by **Ritoru Maameido** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 8:00 pm

I'm more of a fan of Christina Aguilera, but we all know what society likes to call her since late '02.

Enchantress · Post by **Enchantress** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:59 am

Ritoru Maameido wrote:I'm more of a fan of Christina Aguilera, but we all know what society likes to call her since late '02.

I prefer Christina Aguilera as well, but i dont hate Britney. Shes done some good songs, plus, the media in UK shows hardly anyone in a good light so i don't know what Britney is like as a person, so I can't make judgment.

I won't be getting this album though, i'm not into remixes at all

PatrickvD · Post by **PatrickvD** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 11:30 am

Are you saying she's still popular? Why didn't I get the memo?

Ritoru Maameido · Post by **Ritoru Maameido** » Sun Nov 20, 2005 6:32 pm

Brintey Spears has always irked some people in some way, but I never understood why some literally hate her. I mean, understandable if you dislike her music, but must we go so low to brand her a ''slut'' as well? The things people say on the internet are down right terrible. Some even wishing death to her baby!

Enchantress, I've noticed you had a avatar from the FFX-2 video game not too long ago. Is there a good chance you have FFX? I'm having such hard time trying to beat the Dark Aeons, which only appear in the International and PAL verisons of this game. But to prevent from going off-topic, can you PM me about it instead?

Alice · Post by **Alice** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:47 pm

I like Brit, always will, she holds a special place in my history.
But that doesn't mean I absolutely worship her either.

Now as for the Remix album, half of the tracks don't really stand out for me and the ones that did I downloaded off of iTunes, it seems as though that Brit's "Second Age" after "GH:MP" doesn't really interest me, I mean have all (well released in the US) of her albums and the Limited Edition of "GH:MP" with the AWESOME bonus Remix EP as well as the "GH:MP" DVD with all of her videos, BUT after that I haven't wasted my time getting excited and going to stores for her stuff, I downloaded her 3 tracks from the "Chaotic" DVD from iTunes and then 6 tracks from this and I have no real interest in getting this + the "Chaotic" DVD physically.

well anyways the really good tracks off of "B In the Mix - The Remixes" are (in no particular order):
And Then We Kiss (Junkie XL Remix)
Everytime (Valentin Remix)
Me Against the Music (Justice Extended Mix)
I'm a Slave 4 U (Dave Aude Slave Driver Mix)
Touch of My Hand (Bill Hamel Club Mix)
Early Mornin' (Jason Nevins Remix)
[6 out of 11]

not bad....oh and the UK version is much better with the inclusion of the "Stronger" remix + the cover is better

singerguy04 · Post by **singerguy04** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:39 pm

i heart britney! i will get this!

i don't see why people hate her so much. she's just fun in the nasty way, lol. i think her music is a fun get up on your feet and dance kind of music. yes it doesn't have a point but that in itself is the point. and that's why i like it.

Lucylover1986 · Post by **Lucylover1986** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:17 pm

Zoltack wrote:Well atleast she hasn't started acting yet. Ewwwwww, I can't even imagine that.

She was in a movie. Crossroads:

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=info&id=1807634180

Alice · Post by **Alice** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:00 pm

Lucylover1986 wrote:
Zoltack wrote:Well atleast she hasn't started acting yet. Ewwwwww, I can't even imagine that.
She was in a movie. Crossroads:

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=info&id=1807634180

LOL

I completely missed that Zoltack said that!! Where has s/he been?? She won Razzie for it.

Zoltack · Post by **Zoltack** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 2:34 pm

Alice wrote:
Lucylover1986 wrote: She was in a movie. Crossroads:

http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=info&id=1807634180
LOL I completely missed that Zoltack said that!! Where has s/he been?? She won Razzie for it.

Well seeing how I don't like Britney Spears I wouldn't know that and I don't really care because I never watched that movie. What I really ment is that it's good that she doesn't have an acting career. Being in one movie doesn't necessary mean your an actor or a good one at that. That's probably going to be her first and last movie.

BTY - Of corse I'm a he. Apparently everybody but you knows that.

Alice · Post by **Alice** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:53 pm

On another note HOW WAS THIS A SURPRISE RELEASE??

I knew about the release of this remix compilation since September.

Everywhere I look they are like Brit's new "surprise"....how is that exactly??

Ive read news about it since Sept. and the tracklist in late Oct.

well w/e

and Zoltack, we don't talk hon, so how would I know that?

Lazario · Post by **Lazario** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:49 am

Well... I am just shocked. Actually, not really. It's probably the pregnancy hormones that made Brit feel so ambitious. Last thing I heard was that she was intent on retiring from the music business after the Greatest Hits CD/DVD business was over. If there are further developments- I couldn't care less.

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 2:01 pm

No chance of me actually buying this, but I'd be interested to hear it. I don't really get why anyone would be upset by this release. It's not even a new album (there's just one new song), and if there's a market for a greatest hits compilation and DVD too, then I'm sure there's a market for a remixes album too.

-Aaron

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