Oh I hope it's not Donatella. Good thing it grew on me just before I sent my rate, otherwise I would have been too harsh and given it a 3 or something.
The lowdown: Those first 30 seconds are something special—acoustic guitar, Ennio Morricone whistle and the mysterious allure of what’s to come. But the deftly crafted tension is lost somewhat on a chorus that goes for more emotional release than this otherwise effectively reserved breakup ballad demands. It would have been a nice change of pace to let Britney play the heartbreaker, deftly dispatching her lover with the same cold purpose suggested by the Spaghetti Western introduction.
ATRL says...: "Even the opening whistles sound off, she seriously cannot get ANYTHING right with this album," August wrote. "I think this song's purpose is to advise us 'don't cry, the album's over,' but I'm listening to the deluxe edition here."
Best bit: That haunting whistle hook is really one of the Britney Jean's standout moments. It's the best use of whistling in a pop song since, well, Britney's own "I Wanna Go."
This one's really boring. I won't miss it.
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Overall score: 5.54 High score: 10 (supaspaz, Ace Reject, Regina George, conseeded, Toysoldier99, Great Username, Lust for Love, PeopleLikeUs, KLatz, Giselle)
Low score: 1 (Starmie, Heroine, Marq, Subomie, Pop, 4Real, Bad Influence, Konichiwa, M!X, I'mRihannaFan, Icing, dairyman2000, Nonchalant, Sparky Polastri, superben, bluth)
The lowdown: There’s only two kinds of people in the world: the ones that get “Chillin’ With You” in all its magnificent glory and the ones that shouldn’t have voted in this rate. Unfortunately, the latter group won out, dumping this heavenly bop well before its time. “But how could anyone listen to the Spears sisters celebrating fine beverages, feeling good and the people who make life worthwhile and not want to join what is surely the chillest chill session ever to be had by a pop girl?” you might ask. Indeed, it seems nigh impossible. Alas, not all of are lucky enough to be so enlightened.
ATRL says...: "Chillin' With You" was, unsurprisingly, a divisive track with voters. "Oh my god this song is so cringeworthy, I cannot deal with it," J. YONCÉ wrote. stereo.love ranted that "Britney ruined her own song. Should have been only Jamie Lynn, with a new chorus because this one ****ing sucks." August taunted, "Hee! The Zoey 101 theme song remains Jamie's magnum opus!!!"
But others were won over, especially by the sisterly affection. "The guitar at the beginning and the general sweetness of the song is too much to handle," lovesong said. "I can't NOT give this a good score." adrianbeane called it "A song of (unintented?) camp genius of the kind we haven't seen from Britney since... Britney?" Edge of Glory admitted that while "most of it's appeal comes from it's "so good it's bad" factor, it's also lovable because it's absolutely heartwarming. Slay us, sistas."
Best bit: Depends on whether you're Team Red Wine or Team White Wine.
NAH. Y'all did not just eliminate this. This song actually does camp right, unlike another song which I hope leaves soon.
The lowdown: Gaga’s piano ballads have never gone over particularly well with her fans, which is rather baffling, since they are moments when she not only lays bare her soul, but her talent as well. This showstopper finds Gaga channeling the pain of her post-surgery drug addiction into the universally relatable agony of loving someone you know is wrong for you. Thoughtfully written and performed with devastating rawness, it deserves to be remembered among the best of her discography.
ATRL says...: "One of Gaga’s best songs lyrically, an amazing production, and a great melody," wrote helloDer. "Gaga’s a bitch for ruining it with her vocals." Others were not nearly so kind. "I'm not sure if the vocals, lyrics, or production is the worst part of this song," JakeKills said. lovesong suggested she hire a co-write for her next album.
Best bit: "Been hurting low, from living high for so long"
I love this song. Definitely shouldn't have been out this early. "I'll keep on searching for an answer cause I need you more than dope" is one of the best lyrics in this whole rate.
This song actually does camp right, unlike another song which I hope leaves soon.