Britney Spears’ ‘Blackout’ Turns Five: Stan & Deliver

Idolator Staff | October 26, 2012 6:00 am

Name: David R. | Location: Los Angeles, CA | Twitter: @17days

12. Why Should I Be Sad: Not only are the lyrics some of the most revealing and regretful of her entire career (thanks, Pharrell!), but her “Sadney” vocals (the muted coos, the breathless “Heaven knows…”) are probably her most knowing and vulnerable.

Not enough positive attention is paid to the instrument that is Britney’s singing voice, but on “Why Should I Be Sad” she proves herself a deft interpreter of song by bringing to life the real-life drama of her personal life in ’06-’07 without ever sounding like she’s trying too hard.  The perfect comedown to the never ending after-party that are Blackout‘s preceding 10 tracks.

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