She's bringing Britney back

Is the voice on this powerful and frankly AMAZING CD really from the same girl who has goes out in the Hollywood Hills without underwear, smashes umbrellas at the paparazzi, or who once sang "Baby One More Time"?

Yes, indeed it is the same girl who wore pigtales and made the belly button ring popular who sings on

"Blackout."

Britney Spears has finally made some progress in her life.

The first track on the album is "Gimme More," which in a previous article I bashed. I take everything back, including that I didn't want to hear Spears sing "gimme, gimme more."

Honestly, this tune is currently my ring tone. While it maybe a great track, its counterparts on the albums also shine.

"Piece of Me" tells the story of Spears. "I'm Miss American Dream since I was 17" is one lyric out of the song.

This song is more tame than the rest of the album, with a milder tone and beat. It's not the best track, but it works.

The vocals on "Radar" will shock you — because they are so good on this poppy, creative song. The beat instantly drags you in, and you can't help but sing along. It sounds similar to a previous Spears' song, "What It's Like to be Me," a duet with Justin Timberlake. Alas, you won't find any JT on this album.

Britney fans looking for an apology for the long delay between albums have it in a song titled "Break the Ice." With its techno-vibe, it is sure to be played in the clubs.

One of the racier songs is "Get Naked (I've got a Plan)." It has an intense rhythm, although the lyrics may surprise some: "My body is calling out for you bad boy. I get the feeling that I just want to be with ya. Baby, I'm a freak and I don't really give a damn."

My favorite song is "Toy Soldier." But instead of all the other songs, this song has military theme. At first it sounds a little like Missy Elliot, but then Britney pulls through with her own vocals. The chorus — "This time I need a soldier, a really bad (expletive) soldier. That know how to take, take care of me . . . " — is supported by lots of studio effects. This would have been the better single to showcase the album — it's definitely the next "Slave 4 U."

Overall, I am truly impressed with Britney. She has finally made an album in which there is not one weak song.

I can't believe I am saying this, but I am officially back to being Britney Spears' biggest fan.

Elizabeth Brennan, 16, is a junior.