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The Unrecognized Genius of Britney's 'Blackout' 

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In this video, we dissect the rollercoaster of a year that was 2007 for Britney Spears, and delve deep into the creation and aftermath of her iconic album, 'Blackout.' We all remember the infamous head-shaving incident and the other intensely personal moments of Britney's life that were so publicly displayed. Yet amidst this chaotic backdrop, she birthed 'Blackout,' a pop masterpiece.
This was not a stereotypical celeb confessional or a mainstream cash-grab attempt; instead, 'Blackout' was an eclectic, gritty, and daring compilation of pop music that dared to redefine the genre. With the use of groundbreaking vocal effects and new technology, Britney changed the landscape of pop music, leaving an undeniable imprint on current pop stars from Charli XCX to Taylor Swift.
Despite the album's fleeting moment in the limelight, its influence continues to ripple through the music industry to this day. Yet Britney's narrative is often only truly seen in hindsight, with the shifts in public opinion mirroring the personal struggles she's faced.
This video is not about Britney's trials, but rather the pivotal moment she leaned into her artistry, using her music as an escape and refuge from a relentlessly scrutinizing world. 'Blackout' represents a 'Free Britney,' a figure who was unafraid to express herself through music that resonated with authenticity and strength.
Join me as we revisit this iconic era, delving into the creation, impact, and lasting legacy of Britney Spears 'Blackout.' This video is a testament to Britney's resilience and influence as a trendsetter and tastemaker in pop culture, proving that her mark on the music industry is irrefutable.
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Комментарии : 356   
@SpeakMoew
@SpeakMoew Год назад
"embarrassingly out of shape" with 6 pack abs, toned arms and legs. The misogyny was so blatant. I appreciate your explanation of it being glorified voyeurism.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
so gross & such insane beauty standards in the 2000s lol
@marykatedennis3868
@marykatedennis3868 Год назад
I am always shocked more people don’t talk about Blackout. Not only is it her best album, it’s one of the best pop albums of it’s time.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
tea
@loretta3556
@loretta3556 9 месяцев назад
That one and Glory ❤
@Li_Tobler
@Li_Tobler 5 месяцев назад
Gimme more is such a banger, I remember it like it was yesterday - first hearing it on MTV while getting ready for elementary school and being MESMERIZED and shooketh to my CORE
@yelruhasil
@yelruhasil Год назад
The Swiftologist is dominating pop culture journalism on yt and I am living for it
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@mariag.q.1187
@mariag.q.1187 Год назад
I was thinking the same thing 🎉
@uravergeswiftie3408
@uravergeswiftie3408 Год назад
​@@kristenvanhandel653Kristen...pls pls go away
@meghansullivan6812
@meghansullivan6812 Год назад
my fkn favorite yt genre fr
@cowhidesunglasses
@cowhidesunglasses Год назад
Agreed
@boetvdberg
@boetvdberg Год назад
Looking at it now, I love how she gave everyone the VMA performance they deserved. Giving them nothing instead of more. Queen behaviour! 🖤
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
literally go girl give us nothing as you should
@ihavequestions8914
@ihavequestions8914 11 месяцев назад
I got that back when it aired live. My immediate thought was "oh she's so over this shit". I loved it then and still love it now.
@silvermoonies
@silvermoonies 3 месяца назад
Yet people kept asking for more. Give us more, they said. Gimme more! 🤣
@berbearlol
@berbearlol Год назад
Blackout was ICONIC, it lives forever rent free in my brain. It SHAPED ME. 🤣
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
tea
@olivia8465
@olivia8465 Год назад
Long overdue justice for this album (particularly “Break the Ice”, a true bop)
@byron.sw__
@byron.sw__ Год назад
no fr bestie , break the ice truly is one of her best x
@edenstar196
@edenstar196 Год назад
Waking up to a Britney swiftologist moment? I’m here for it. Slay 💅🏻
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻
@epiphaniesss
@epiphaniesss Год назад
I love the fact that this video revindicates britney in a way she'd like. one of the things she criticized about the wave of documentaries about her (like framing britney) was that those would focus on her being a slave with no willpower, without emphasizing her positive highlights of the era. it's not super common to see britney referenced as the craftsman of her own work, and here you debunked a lot of people who dismiss her as an artist. i didn't know how involved she was in the blackout creative process. thank you ❤
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
my goal when talking about Britney is always to respect her
@landonmillwood180
@landonmillwood180 Год назад
Piece of Me has always been my favorite song on the album! The whole album is banger from front to back. It’s truly legendary, and my favorite album of all time. During 2021 with the Free Britney movement, I turned this album on and was hooked. She has an incredible discography!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
sooo true Landon!!
@Foxsuper1
@Foxsuper1 Год назад
all her albums especially after the first two, and not Britney Jean, but the other 6.
@kitchensinkchronicles3272
@kitchensinkchronicles3272 Год назад
ok but i would LOVE more videos about Britney. this was so good!! pop music journalism from someone who actually understands what they’re talking about is something i need more of in my life
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
noted and thank you!!
@loganr7108
@loganr7108 Год назад
i’m gonna be honest, before this video i knew essentially nothing about britney spears. i will definitely listen to blackout and dive into her discography soon. edit: i’ve listened through the album about twice, and i’ve come back to a few songs multiple times. if i was to describe blackout in three words, they would be iconic, sensual, and fun. it is a very good album, and i think it is very well produced, which i wasn’t really expecting. also, i can definitely see how pop stars like taylor swift and ariana grande were influenced by britney.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
ah im so glad!
@Foxsuper1
@Foxsuper1 Год назад
in the zone is more cohesive and britney wrote more on it... my personal fave
@loganr7108
@loganr7108 Год назад
@@Foxsuper1 i’ll listen to it when i get a chance!
@BreakerOfChains219
@BreakerOfChains219 Год назад
Britney doesn’t compare to Taylor or Ariana. Did she even write her own music?
@loganr7108
@loganr7108 Год назад
@@BreakerOfChains219 did i say she did? taylor and ariana are my favorites. there were just some songs that reminded me of them. it’s not that deep.
@Cookiefarrer
@Cookiefarrer Год назад
I hope you know you are just as iconic as the pop stars you cover. My jaw hit the floor when I saw that you were covering this album. The video did not disappoint 💜
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
the nicest compliment ever!!
@sheeatsfood27
@sheeatsfood27 Год назад
This is the analysis I’ve been waiting for! Blackout truly is one of the best pop albums of all time, and I am so excited that the Swiftologist is diving into it. 🤩
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
hope you loved it!!
@emptyaisles
@emptyaisles Год назад
I always admired Britney as she was omnipresent in my childhood, but seeing her being treated so unfairly made me so invested in her in 2006. I became a stan with Blackout and its a pop masterpiece. This is the first video I've seen of yours and truly appreciate everything you covered. My favorite song has always been Get Naked (I Got A Plan). Others include Hot As Ice and Perfect Lover (surprised its not one of your faves), but the album as a whole is so cohesive and a non-skip album for sure. Thanks for your video essay.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
so glad I have other viewers who are as invested in her as I am!!
@Foxsuper1
@Foxsuper1 Год назад
same
@one_more_chance4694
@one_more_chance4694 20 дней назад
She was literally me on any Friday night out with my friends. 😢 Just having fun in our early 20s. I really think she had kids in the hope that someone would let her retire.
@heatherlxnn
@heatherlxnn Год назад
I cannot wait for the day Zach drops a book - whatever the genre. His use of language and prose is so pleasing and the attention to detail in these essays is *chef's kiss*.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@Red-kn9ch
@Red-kn9ch Год назад
Would love more on Britney! Some ideas: the media treatment(more in depth), her lost album(Mona Lisa), her influences on todays pop star.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
so true this is a deep well of content
@joncapistrano5583
@joncapistrano5583 6 месяцев назад
Blackout was way ahead of its time. The album is something that could be released today by someone like Charli XCX, and that's a testament to how timeless it feels despite the album being 17 years old.
@tzui4998
@tzui4998 Месяц назад
Young people doesn’t know that it was not ahead of its time… it was the music from this time. This whole ahead of its time makes no sense
@Rolafairy
@Rolafairy Год назад
This is the video I’ve been waiting all my life! This album is just dance pop perfection! Literally walked so late 2000s early 2010s edm pop could run
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@honeymoonfaded
@honeymoonfaded Год назад
Zach, there are very few chance you’ll see this comment but before I even start watching the video I want to thank you for making being a fan and a Wikipedia of pop culture cool all around the world, I’ve always felt very stupid that my main interest had always been pop colture but your content flipped my mindset like a coin and it has been life changing. Cheers Zach, you incredible human being😭🫶
@antoniaruth3781
@antoniaruth3781 Год назад
Your videos are SO compelling and for me, as non native-speaker, better than any lesson I could take, cause your choice of vocabulary is so broad 😄 I usually watch you for your analytical Taylor videos, but I found myself equally engaged with this take on Blackout because of the depth of your information and your speaking. I’m honestly impressed that you manage to talk so eloquently without any obvious breaks, how do you do that? 😅
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
I love hearing that people are learning English with my videos!! Makes me so happy
@robertabolliger7841
@robertabolliger7841 Год назад
So true! Been practicing my English with this channel too lol he’s great
@Li_Tobler
@Li_Tobler 5 месяцев назад
@@robertabolliger7841 really, he's so articulate and well-spoken! Icon
@lonnie6088
@lonnie6088 Год назад
Radar has always been my favorite, so so good
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
great choice
@wplants9793
@wplants9793 2 месяца назад
Radar is such an earworm! Rare that it was also on Circus
@danichiong6727
@danichiong6727 Год назад
Blackout is a nostalgic album for me, but I haven’t listened to it in a while! now I MUST revisit
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
you must
@BgcBad
@BgcBad 11 месяцев назад
This was such a thought provoking video and I was all the way here for it. Britney Spears as a performer is always going to be young with the perfect looks and body. We as a society cannot seem to distinguish the difference between Britney the person and Britney the performer. You can’t expect the two to be the same.
@tonyivanova7795
@tonyivanova7795 Год назад
YES JUSTICE FOR BREAK THE ICE! i gasped when i heard you say this was your fav track. Thank you for this video you are a breath of fresh air
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
SUCH A GOOD SONG
@zacharyrivas8074
@zacharyrivas8074 7 месяцев назад
Blackout is not only my favorite Britney Spears album, but it's also in my top 100 favorite albums of all time!
@alienlove2182
@alienlove2182 Год назад
So excited to see you dive into the other pop holy texts. You have a care and craft to commentary a lot of creators who cover Britney don’t, so I’m really excited to see you dive into this!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@ChelseaHansen
@ChelseaHansen Год назад
Amen! Thank you for this! I loved this album so much and felt like this was one of her best works but it was so clouded by her personal life after it was released. Radar and Oo Oo Baby were my JAMS for years! I love looking back on this time and recognizing what a bad ass she was. So punk!!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
truly a punk ahead of her time
@BrunetteGiant
@BrunetteGiant Год назад
Listennnnn Blackout is Britney’s best album. I’d say people don’t talk about it enough, but people don’t talk about it at ALL. I’m so glad you’ve done a deep dive on this album, specifically
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
justice for blackout!!!
@byron.sw__
@byron.sw__ Год назад
EEEEEEEEK I KNEW IT 😭😭 I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR SO LONG EEEEK . IVE BEEN A LIFELONG BRITNEY STAN OMG I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND BLACKOUT IS THEEE POP BIBLE 😭😭🩷 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COVERING THIS XX
@tvil8
@tvil8 Год назад
I had a boss working retail that played blackout for like 2 years straight in the store and all the rap heads would comment how they couldn't believe how sick the production was on her songs. People knew.... they knew....
@wplants9793
@wplants9793 2 месяца назад
Lol that sounds like something I’d do ~ play the same album for 2 years
@kattaslash4474
@kattaslash4474 Год назад
YES IVE ALWAYS BEEN A BREAK THE ICE FAN + the music video 😫😫
@samanthalacerda5362
@samanthalacerda5362 Год назад
get naked is absolutely one of my favorite songs ever! the production there is INSANEher voice...the duet....I JUST CAN'T!
@danielle.jarli_22
@danielle.jarli_22 Год назад
I have waited for this pop culture moment. Legend!! 🤩
@barbaraniven5773
@barbaraniven5773 Год назад
i always look forward to when you post! there are so few youtubers who will go further than saying they like/dislike someone and i always come away from your videos with a new set of questions or things to think about. you are genuinely such an intelligent and articulate thinker and it truly inspires me to push myself further!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
really appreciated this comment :')
@ChelseaHansen
@ChelseaHansen Год назад
Same same! I find myself naturally more curious and analytical in my day to day since I’ve starting taking classes from The Swiftologist. 🙌🏼
@marcorubboli9415
@marcorubboli9415 Год назад
YES Zack I am very happy to see you branch out once again. A delightful listen, as always
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thanks for listening!!
@abigailmccartnie
@abigailmccartnie Год назад
Britney’s cd was the first i ever owned I got one for my 6th birthday in 2004 and I remember when blackout came out I loved it! And I haven’t listened to it in forever but Britney is one of the artists my moms loves listing to the most and I grew up listening to so much of her music. Loved this video! Can’t wait to see what other topics you’ll be talking about (aside from Taylor ofc lol.) ☺️
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@rahichakraborty6941
@rahichakraborty6941 Год назад
Firstly, thank you Zack for such an informative and deep dive video.. and other things are that, about this album, it is my favourite Britney album and being a swiftie there’s just so many relations i have found with this album and my personal favourite Taylor album, Reputation, over the course of time.. Blackout came out in 2007, after media backlash and also personal issues of Britney Spears.. 10 years later, Reputation came out in 2017, also an album that came out of very dramatic events in Taylor’s life.. Both the albums have 15 songs, and the album’s duration is 55:45 minutes.. another thing is that both Blackout and Reputation came out kinda similar time, one in late October and other one in early November… i might be stretching a LOT but these two albums are my personal favourites coming from my very favourite artists so i had to say it..
@quinnfamilyfun5707
@quinnfamilyfun5707 Год назад
Love all your videos! I come here as a Swiftie but I wouldn’t mind learning bits about Britney here and there. I listened to this album and I feel the same way about it as you do with Reputation.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
aw thank you!!
@quinnfamilyfun5707
@quinnfamilyfun5707 Год назад
I also just wanna say you are the first RU-vidr I have ever been noticed by
@user-kq5mq2qu5p
@user-kq5mq2qu5p Год назад
This is by far one of my favorite albums by Britney with Circus coming in second. Honestly I would jump up and down with the joy of a child about to go to Disney if Britney would bless us with a Blackout 2.0 lol
@kyleek.cosmos3371
@kyleek.cosmos3371 Год назад
I just had to pause this for a Gimme More interlude…absolute perfection.
@matthewparkermusic
@matthewparkermusic 4 месяца назад
THANK~YOU THANK~YOU THANK~YOU FOR THIS !!!! Your sweet, kind soul shines thru on this apropos review of one of the GREATEST pop albums of all time with our POP PRINCESS & America’s SWEETHEART Miss Britney Spears. She’s a wonder & with all the hit pieces put out on her, it’s refreshing to come across your beautiful expose on our girl !!!! You’re awesome & a WONDERFUL human being JUST FOR THIS ALONE ❤✨‼️‼️
@liaboyd8464
@liaboyd8464 Год назад
Oh, I'm so happy about this video essay. I was led here initially for the TS content, but I love your pop obsession. BS is one of the GOATS of pop. Thanks, Zach.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thanks love
@amandawebster7244
@amandawebster7244 20 дней назад
Black Out was her best album. I loved her book but I loved this in 2007. I bought it in the shadows bc everyone was on my case. Everyone forgot about this but not you. You absolutely nailed this. Keep doing what you’re doing.
@rueroxanne972
@rueroxanne972 Год назад
I was too young at the time to keep up with the news, but I lovedddd all the bops she was releasing. This is a great video essay, with really nice editing!
@jakekelly3110
@jakekelly3110 Год назад
i've recently gotten into your podcast Evolution of A Snake, which is so amazing, and it makes me so happy to see your insight into Britney's artistry. Especially at a time, once again, when her personal life is all anyone wants to talk about. she isn't called the Princess of Pop for no reason and I'm beyond proud of how much she's contributed to the evolution of modern pop music.
@berrygirl111
@berrygirl111 Год назад
i recently relistened to the whole album and now ur posting a video essay about it?? love the video as always
@ncallaway9731
@ncallaway9731 Год назад
It’s so funny hearing ppl say u don’t hear many ppl talk about this album or regard it as one of the best pop albums - because I was there & am old enough since I’m 33 to remember everything clearly and yes while it didn’t perform anywhere near “as well” as her previous albums - it still was well received, it just didn’t get a lot of promo. And I would say by the time 2014-2015 rolled around ppl were regarding it as a classic & I see it getting talked about daily on Twitter for the last 3 years at least
@claramartinez7242
@claramartinez7242 Год назад
You are so incredibly thoughtful and I enjoy your reflections so much! This is video 4 or 5 of yours I have listened to, and as a Swiftie and pop diva fan, I would love to hear your thoughts on so many other divas, be it on an album or era specific basis. T Swift, Ariana, Lizzo, and Britney- you have been so well researched and contemplative about each of them. I can’t wait to hear who you muse about next! From Cher to Madonna to Mariah to Alanis or Olivia… I feel like you would have many interesting insights to share! Can’t wait!
@nyxs1102
@nyxs1102 Год назад
Just found your channel recently and the amount I’ve been binging is crazy!! Absolutely love all your takes and how you articulate them!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thank you
@fictionesque1992
@fictionesque1992 Год назад
I would looove to see some videos on Kesha by you. She's somewhat contentious topic matter but I find the progression of her career so interesting especially since she's said she was kind of faking positivity/recovery for High Road.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
I love Kesha :)
@byron.sw__
@byron.sw__ Год назад
might i just say , i love you and your content so much 😭🩷 britney , taylor and lana are my holy trinity and you covering them means so much !!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
so glad!!
@omarherasme6699
@omarherasme6699 Год назад
Great video!! I don't know if anyone agrees but I think Aaliyah's 2001 was also influential for the rnb/pop landscape that occurred in the 2000's. Timbaland's work on that album is amazing, aside from Eric Seats and Rapture Stuart. Timbaland also kept on working with Justin and Nelly, bringing commercial success for all parties involved. And it also brought Danja into working with Britney as you said. But I think that also Aaliyah was ahead of the curve when it came to perfectly mix pop music and rnb.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
I TOTALLY AGREE! Aaliyah was incredibly futuristic
@lemonbalm3781
@lemonbalm3781 Год назад
love this video but i can't believe you didn't catch/comment on the connection between Piece of Me and Look What You Made Me Do!! i'm convinced that taylor including both "karma" and "another day another drama" in a rhymed couplet was a reference and tribute to britney in her blackout era. tbh even though you didn't directly address it this video is making me realize how inspired the reputation era was by it!
@isaacroot5459
@isaacroot5459 Год назад
The intro is so good, he should let it run for longer!
@dramaminedream22
@dramaminedream22 Год назад
Blackout is one of my favorite Britney albums. She has so many bangers. I could never figure out why so many people trashed the album when it came out.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
haters...
@koil9073
@koil9073 Год назад
The amount of information I gathered from this, I’ve never knew much about Britney, this is the content I love, thanks for giving us soo muchhh!!!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thanks for watching!
@carrandia
@carrandia 10 месяцев назад
The beginning WOWOWOWW lol loved it
@jacksonmcnuggets7488
@jacksonmcnuggets7488 9 месяцев назад
Maaaan u is a storyteller truly amazing how you narrated events and your thoughts throughout the video 😮
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist 9 месяцев назад
Tysm!
@thetorturedpoetsdepartment.
omg. i actually loved this video a lot. ive never been very interested in britney but i knew about the free britney movement. after watching this im very intrigued with her. i would LOVE to see another video like this that could maybe cover her circus album! :)
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
ah thank you for giving her/this video a chance!
@jurajvivana5827
@jurajvivana5827 Год назад
Omg I love Britney, thank you for this video😭❤
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@Jess-ky4my
@Jess-ky4my Год назад
This was so unbelievable to listen to. You are beyond talented! The way you put this video together and spoke so elegantly is admirable.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
Wow, thank you!
@all_too_ruby
@all_too_ruby Год назад
LOVE THIS VIDEO. the blackout album is my favorite Britney album of all time.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thank you - you have excellent taste !!
@butterfly22432
@butterfly22432 4 месяца назад
this showing up on my recommended page and i’m so glad for it! blackout is such an underrated gem and i wish more people talked about how amazing the artistry is in there. why should i be sad, hot as ice, gimme more, break the ice… hit after hit from that album
@reverendB
@reverendB Год назад
This is my first time watching your channel. The depth of research you do is incredible. I'm a fairly new Britney stan. I learned a LOT from this.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thank you for noticing :) I hope you'll subscribe!
@reverendB
@reverendB Год назад
@@theswiftologist Already done!
@alimcgarel247
@alimcgarel247 Год назад
As both a Swiftie and a member of the Britney Army, I am SO HAPPY about this.
@ascendednightingale2456
@ascendednightingale2456 8 месяцев назад
Just got into listening to Britney after your video about her book. Awesome job! Also, in this video, at 23:13, a picture falls down on your shelf behind you randomly, and it cracked me up so bad. 😂
@Remolizzo
@Remolizzo Год назад
Get Naked (I got a plan) is criminally underrated. My favorite song of hers
@hopethatuareok
@hopethatuareok Год назад
OMG I WASN'T EXPECTING THE VIDEO TO BE ABOUT BRITNEY I LIVE ITTTTTTTTT
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
and here it isssssss
@ktp1699
@ktp1699 Месяц назад
I LOVE these videos! your journalistic talents really shine when you do these deeper dives and talk about these larger societal issues. And we need to keep talking about the treatment and expectations of women, esp young women, in the entertainment industry. As someone who was around during this time period- Britney’s treatment was both distributing but also normal. People actively celebrated the down falls of young female celebrities. And people were so invested in her virginity while also sexualizing her. It truly was a disturbing time.
@katlavender2806
@katlavender2806 Год назад
break the ice is awesome, and the video! i could be wrong, but i dont think too many artists used animation at that time... linkin park's breaking the habit comes to mind. great video, would really love to see more brittney content!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
very true :)
@TheAngelOfDecember
@TheAngelOfDecember Год назад
Thank you so much for this analysis! So interesting😊 blackout is the most iconic pop album of all time. And piece of me has been my favorite "you don't even know me" - song, it is truely a piece of britney.
@robertabolliger7841
@robertabolliger7841 Год назад
Loved it! I used to be obsessed with Britney so really nice to hear your perspective. Your videos are not only my comfort moment but also a lot of thoughtful information about one of my favorite topics to talk about ❤ looking forward to the next one
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
ah thank you for this comment!
@vivianklein731
@vivianklein731 Год назад
We may need one of these for her other big eras…
@gurolukyasmine
@gurolukyasmine Год назад
Love love this video!! You’re always so well spoken 🫶🏼
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
tysm
@brandonjensen9603
@brandonjensen9603 Год назад
I love the jacket! Btw did you see your picture fall in the background?! 😂
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
omg no I didn't thanks for telling me im gonna hang it back up now kldnfsjdfs
@danybussieres3660
@danybussieres3660 Месяц назад
Fine, i’ll keep blackout on repeat for the next 6 months
@bevngai3919
@bevngai3919 Год назад
I’ve been obsessed with your videos (and podcast) lately!❤ You are so incredibly well spoken and never fail to provide a fresh perspective!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
Thank you so much!!
@isobel723
@isobel723 Год назад
I just want a swiftologist video on Haylor. I don't care about Harry Styles, I'm just obsessed with the fact that she keeps bringing him up in songs!!! 😅
@rightwhereyouleftme__
@rightwhereyouleftme__ Год назад
I was in Grade 9 when this dropped and this album was huge. Piece of Me was my absolute fave and I played the fuck out of it on my ipod nano. Break The Ice is still a song I will listen to today, it is so good. Gimme More was played at every single house party at least 5 times. Great times, I remember them fondly.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
gimme more at a house party, immaculate vibes
@freakofbooks
@freakofbooks 6 месяцев назад
Been listening to her music a lot lately and I’m five chapters in on her book! This helps a lot as I was very young during this era and didn’t really know much about her!
@juliagarrison1305
@juliagarrison1305 Год назад
I look forward to your review of Britney’s upcoming memoir.
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
me too
@cassandral.5840
@cassandral.5840 Год назад
THE PREDICTIONS WERE TRUE! GAGGED! 🖤
@pamelam4
@pamelam4 3 месяца назад
I forgot how much I love this album, it’s definitely one of my favorite Britney albums.
@samanthalacerda5362
@samanthalacerda5362 Год назад
blackout is truly timeless!
@Boog-Burley
@Boog-Burley 2 месяца назад
First time seeing your channel. You have an undeniable presence and delivery.
@claralin2746
@claralin2746 3 месяца назад
Thanks for making me deep dive into Britneys discography and loving it!!❤ Watching the Radar music video just made me realise where Taylor Swift's Blank Space came from
@sarahs7058
@sarahs7058 Год назад
Wow Zach! I have never seen a content creator respond to so many comments like you. You seem so committed to creating a community…I appreciate that. This video was excellent. I found you through your Taylor content, but will probably watch anything. You are just mesmerizing, and I am always so engaged in your content…thank you!
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
thanks for noticing that Sarah
@GotUOnMyRadar
@GotUOnMyRadar 10 месяцев назад
I was skeptical going into this video but you NAILED IT!!!! 10/10
@strawberrypancake06
@strawberrypancake06 Год назад
hey, just wanted to say i love your content. i hav finally found someone who feels the same way about t swift as me and thats relief lol. anyways have a good day 💜
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
@BeckywiseTheDancingClown
@BeckywiseTheDancingClown Год назад
Seeing Britney at Planet Hollywood is still one of the best moments of my life 💘
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
me too
@ChelseaHansen
@ChelseaHansen Год назад
@@theswiftologist Same. Saw her there twice. The first time she seemed so off and sad, but the 2nd time was awesome.
@diaz9rox
@diaz9rox Год назад
just so excited!
@user-mn3bu8wq9v
@user-mn3bu8wq9v Год назад
I RARELY comment, but as a fan of Britney for decades, I loved this video! As a 14 year old then, I didn’t grasp the intensity of scrutiny surrounding her, nor the challenges she seemed to be grappling with. I remember there was a movement to boycott Blackout, too. On a positive note, I’m happy Britney’s free, and Blackout’s still receiving attention. Not only you're an articulate speaker, but your analyses are clearly profound. All the best!
@Itsairbitch
@Itsairbitch 3 месяца назад
Do more videos on Britney you should do the circus album next that was an amazing album too and to think of what she was going through while creating such a masterpiece…. Loved this video blackout will forever be my favorite album!!
@dannizinn6477
@dannizinn6477 8 месяцев назад
My fav unreleased demo is kiss you all over as well as pull out. As well as the song 911 you mentioned. Thank you for doing this video
@maryalicefike4704
@maryalicefike4704 Год назад
i’ve been loving your content, thanks for all your hard work!
@yuoooouy
@yuoooouy 4 месяца назад
The mention of mariah carey reminded that u SHOULDDDD talk on the gliiter debacle
@brieannaolder992
@brieannaolder992 Год назад
I was 14 in 2007 and remember the shaming that went down on Britney. I feel like maybe I need to go back and try listening to her albums, because at the time I just felt like she wasn't cool anymore and didn't bother. I watched the doc Hulu did on her a few years ago and felt so sad. Misogny was really running rampant in 2007. And the obsession with her virginity is so cringe.
@LilacWine66
@LilacWine66 6 месяцев назад
This is amazing! Thank you so much for this intellectual deep dive. You articulated so much that I've been thinking about Britney and this moment in pop culture and offered some insights that hadn't occurred to me, too.
@dayah2621
@dayah2621 Год назад
So love this video. I love Britney Spears!!! She is such an angel and a pop legend of the early 2000's ERA. But sadly, she was exploited and destroyed by the industry and people around her, causing her mental breakdown. I hope Britney is in a much better place now.
@im_megeloo
@im_megeloo Год назад
so glad you made this
@theswiftologist
@theswiftologist Год назад
anytime king
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