That same note applies to “It Should Be Easy,” which turns BritBrit into a robot and features an EDM breakdown that sounds dated upon delivery.
4. “Pretty Girls” (with Iggy Azalea)
“Pretty Girls” is, sadly, just a lukewarm attempt at recreating Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea’s song “Problem.” Everything from the chanty, bratty chorus to Azalea’s sleepy rap just feels off—and like a regression for Spears.
3. “Tik Tik Boom” (feat. T.I.)
“Tik Tik Boom” is catchy, sure, but Spears’s voice is practically indiscernible in it, and the lyrics in T.I.’s verse are inexcusable. (“She like the way I eat her, beat her, beat her
Treat her like an animal somebody call PETA.” Um, excuse me?)
2. “Chillin’ With You” (feat. Jamie Lynn)
It’s nice that Spears featured her sister Jamie Lynn on “Chillin’ With You,” but the song itself is a bit underwhelming. Matchy-matchy lyrics and a head-scratching chorus are ultimately the cause of its downfall.
1. “Private Show”
Spears really stretched and played with her voice on her 2016 album, Glory. In some cases, like the song “What You Need,” she triumphs, and on others, well…I’ll let this track speak for itself. “Private Show,” unfortunately, is an unlistenable song—and I say that with the upmost love and respect for Britney Jean Spears. This one should’ve been left on the cutting room floor.
Christopher Rosa is the staff entertainment writer at Glamour. Follow him on Twitter @chrisrosa92.