No album/era within the last decade has been more iconic or legendary to pop-culture as a whole than the Blackout era.
The King Beyoncé, the "Queen" of Pop Rihanna, Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson all stan for the legendary album.
If your favs are stanning for this iconic masterpiece, why aren't you?
The Rolling Stones knows the tea....do you??
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Blackout may be the most influential pop album of the past five years.
Pitchfork knows the tea....do you??
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Originally posted by Pitchfork
Meanwhile I was genuinely surprised, even shocked, by Blackout. Not because it's Britney, or because of its innovation, but because of its creepiness, its black hole heart.
The Blackout era kicked off on September 9, 2007 - with the debut of lead single "Gimme More" on the MTV Music Awards. It would be Britney's first performance since the 04' Onyx Hotel Tour, and her return to the spotlight since her breakdown.
Despite the hot mess of a performance, the hype and promotion shot Gimme More to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, Britney's highest peaking song (at the time) since ...Baby One More Time in 1999.
The Blackout era is shrouded in mystery.
Was Criss Angel really going to perform with Britney on the MTV Music Awards?
Is the original Gimme More video out there?
Could your favorite make headlines off a leaked video from a single that was released four years ago? Could your favorite have a 4 year old song trend Worldwide on Twitter?
No need to get into sales....the album went platinum, and based off last second ****ery - Blackout is her only album to debut at #2, but the proof is in the puddling ya'll.
As the Rihanna stans say, you don't need a #1 album to re-shape the music industry....and that's what Blackout did. It changed the face of the music industry and pop culture.
Turn on any song on the radio today, and you still hear Blackout's influences.
Songs on Blackout could still be released today and smash. The songs are timeless, the album is flawless.
Like a fine wine, it only gets better with time....and even in the midst of personal tragedy - Britney delivered a gem.
Yes, Miss Keri Baby, you finally did something right along side Danja.