Britney Spears' new Max Martin-produced single "3" popped up all over the place today after it debuted on New York Top 40 station Z100. And—what's this?—she's singing about getting nailed by three or four people or some shit. I can't tell, I kinda tuned out after half a listen.Don't get me wrong! In the pantheon of Britney Spears singles, this is up there with the works of Tchaikovsky. I mean, lest we glance back in horror—"Do Something," anyone?
But, as a Max Martin jam? Sounds like someone's on $autopilot$!
In fact, "3" is on par with "Womanizer," possibly the most minimal, lazy hunk of scrap to land at #1 in this country. (And no, I haven't forgotten Snow's "Informer" or Usher's entire back catalog!)
Anyway, this is the new single from Britney's upcoming hits set The Singles Collection. Ironic title, since, according to some reported track listings, it manages to leave off "Sometimes," "Overprotected" and "Break The Ice"—you know, singles.
Oh, well. One, two, three—here comes more cash for Britney!