In the Zone

Tracklist

• CD 1
• 1
  Me Against the Music
  3:44
  3.8 ★
• 2
  (I Got That) Boom Boom
  4:51
  3.0 ★
• 3
  Showdown
  3:18
  3.5 ★
• 4
  Breathe on Me
  3:44
  4.1 ★
• 5
  Early Mornin'
  3:46
  3.8 ★
• 6
  Toxic
  3:22
  4.2 ★
• 7
  Outrageous
  3:22
  4.0 ★
• 8
  Touch of My Hand
  4:19
  4.0 ★
• 9
  The Hook Up
  3:54
  4.4 ★
• 10
  Shadow
  3:46
  4.1 ★
• 11
  Brave New Girl
  3:31
  3.7 ★
• 12
  Everytime
  3:53
  4.3 ★
• 13
  Baby One More Time (David Ospina Radio Mix)
  5:45
• 14
  Walk On By
  3:34
  1.0 ★
• 15
  Where Are You Now
  4:39
  2.5 ★
• 16
  Lucky
  3:27
  3.1 ★
• 17
  Oops! I Did It Again
  3:32
  4.0 ★
• 18
  Stronger
  3:24
• 19
  Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know
  3:51
  2.4 ★
• 20
  (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
  4:26
  3.3 ★
• CD 2
• 1
  I'm A Slave 4 U
  3:24
  3.8 ★
• 2
  Overprotected
  3:20
  5.0 ★
• 3
  I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman
  3:51
  2.7 ★
• 4
  Boys
  3:28
  4.0 ★
• 5
  Anticipating
  3:16
  3.3 ★
• 6
  I Love Rock'n'Roll
  3:06
  2.7 ★
• 7
  Lonely
  3:20
  4.7 ★
• 8
  Cinderella
  3:39
  4.7 ★
• 9
  Let Me Be
  2:51
  3.7 ★
• 10
  Bombastic Love
  3:05
  4.2 ★
• 11
  That's Where You Take Me
  3:32
  3.5 ★
• 12
  When I Found You
  3:36
  3.5 ★
• 13
  I Run Away
  3:31
  4.0 ★
• 14
  What's It Like To Be Me
  2:50
  4.4 ★
• 15
  Baby One More Time
  3:33
  4.0 ★
• 16
  (You Drive Me) Crazy
  3:19
  3.5 ★
• 17
  Some Times
  3:55
  5.0 ★
• 18
  From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart
  5:12
  2.9 ★
• 19
  I'll Never Stop Loving You
  3:43
  2.8 ★
• 20
  Thinking About You
  3:36
  2.7 ★

Recent reviews

iamthepinkprince18 Jan 2026

★★★★★♥︎

In the Zone is Britney Spears stepping fully into adulthood: curious, sensual, experimental, and self-directed. It marks a pivotal shift from pop princess to pop auteur, blending mainstream appeal with surprising sonic ambition. Sonically, the album is eclectic and exploratory. Electronic pop, R&B, Eastern influences, downtempo, and minimalist beats coexist fluidly. In the Zone feels restless in the best way, an artist testing boundaries and refusing to settle into a single identity. Lyrically, the album centers on intimacy, desire, and self-discovery. Britney’s vulnerability feels intentional, not imposed, curiosity rather than confession. What earns In the Zone five stars is its balance between experimentation and accessibility. It contains some of Britney’s most iconic moments, but more importantly, it captures a turning point: an artist beginning to define herself on her own terms. In the Zone is sensual, exploratory, and quietly revolutionary. Favorite Track: Breathe On Me Skip Track: - Disclaimer: This Is my opinion based on personal taste and emotions. The skip tracks are not bad songs but just songs that are less memorable.

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Release credits

• Aaron Kaplan
  assistant [5, 7, 9]
• Abel Garibaldi
  programming [7], recording [7]
• Albert D. Hall
  background vocals [6]
• Aleese Simmons
  background vocals [18]
• Alfred Bosco
  assistant [20]
• Anders von Hofsten
  background vocals [2.17, 1.14]
• Andreas Carlsson
  background vocals [19]
• Andrew Coleman
  recording [1, 4]
• Andrew Fromm
  background vocals [18]
• Andrew Nast
  assistant [10]
• Andy Gallas
  recording [7]
• Andy Hess
  bass [18]
• Ann Marie Bush
  background vocals [6]
• Annika Törnkvist
  background vocals [10]
• Bernard Löhr
  mix [14]
• Blackcell
  background vocals [3, 6]
• Bloodshy and Avant
  arranger [3, 6], editor [3, 6], other instruments [3, 6], producer [3, 6], programming [3, 6], recording [3, 6]
• BossLady
  background vocals [2, 10]
• Brad Gilderman
  recording [2.6, 1.8]
• Brian Garten
  recording [1, 4]
• Brian Kierulf
  additional [5], bass guitar [5, 9], drum machine [7], editor [11], guitar [5, 7], guitar family [11], instrument [11], keyboard [2.7, 2.9, 1.11], lead vocals [7], membranophone [9], producer [2.5, 2.9, 2.11, 1.11], programming [1.11, 2.5, 2.11], recording [2.5, 2.9, 2.11, 1.11], task [7], vocal arranger [7, 9]
• Brian “B‐Luv” Thomas
  editor [1, 5, 7, 9], recording [1, 5, 7, 9]
• Britney Spears
  arranger [1, 9], background vocals [1.1-7, 1.9-11, 1.15-17, 2.2, 2.5, 2.7-9, 2.11, 2.15, 2.18, 2.20], lead vocals [1.1-12, 1.15-17, 1.17, 1.19-20, 2.1, 2.3-16, 2.18-20], spoken vocals [17]
• Bud
  other vocals [9]
• Cathy Dennis
  background vocals [3, 6]
• Chad Hugo
  instrument [1, 4]
• Charles McCrorey
  additional [15], assistant [2.2-3, 2.5, 2.9, 2.14, 1.1], lead vocals [3]
• Chris Fudurich
  recording [8]
• Chris Haggerty
  editor [3]
• Chris Thompson
  background vocals [6]
• Chris Trevett
  mix [18, 20], recording [2.18, 2.20, 1.19]
• Christopher Stewart
  arranger [1, 9], background vocals [5], other instruments [1, 9], programming [1, 9]
• Chyna Royal
  background vocals [2]
• Clayton Wood
  assistant [20]
• Corey Chase
  turntable [6]
• Courtney Copeland
  background vocals [1]
• C²
  programming [19], task [19]
• DUG
  additional [5], task [5]
• Damien Hall
  background vocals [6]
• Dan Milazzo
  assistant [4]
• Dan Petty
  acoustic guitar [18, 20], electric guitar [18, 20]
• Dan Yashiv
  editor [8]
• Daniel Savio
  turntable [2]
• Darryl Anthony
  background vocals [20]
• David Kreuger
  keyboard [16], producer [2.16, 2.19, 1.14], programming [2.16, 2.19, 1.14]
• David Treahearn
  assistant [1, 8]
• Davidson Ospina
  additional [13], remixer [13]
• Deann Dover
  background vocals [6]
• Dexter Simmons
  mix [20]
• Don Philip
  background vocals [18]
• Donald Lyle
  guitar family [7]
• Doug Petty
  keyboard [20]
• Ed Alton
  strings [8]
• Emma Holmgren
  background vocals [3, 6]
• Emma Roads
  background vocals [1]
• Eric Foster White
  arranger [18, 20], bass [20], drum machine [18, 20], keyboard [18, 20], mix [18, 20], producer [18, 20], recording [18, 20]
• Esbjörn Öhrwall
  acoustic guitar [17], electric guitar [16], guitar [1.15-17, 2.3], guitar family [14]
• Fabian Marasciullo
  lead vocals [7], recording [6, 9]
• Flip Osman
  assistant [20]
• Gary O'Brien
  guitar [1, 9]
• Gustave Lund
  percussion [14]
• Guy Sigsworth
  performer [12], producer [12]
• Harvey Mason Jr.
  editor [20], recording [20]
• Henrik Jonback
  guitar [3, 6]
• Hoffe Stannow
  additional [12]
• Ian Mereness
  programming [7], recording [7]
• Isaac Phillips
  guitar [7, 9]
• J. D. Andrew
  assistant [3, 6]
• James Biondolillo
  strings [5]
• Jamie Duncan
  assistant [14]
• Janson+Janson
  conductor [6], strings [6]
• Jason Mlodzinski
  assistant [7]
• Jason Rankins
  assistant [2]
• Jason Scheff
  background vocals [6]
• Javier Valverde
  assistant [6-7, 9]
• Jeanette Olsson
  background vocals [1.14, 2.3, 2.8, 2.19]
• Jeanette von der Burg
  background vocals [1.15, 2.16]
• Jean‐Marie Horvat
  mix [6-7, 9]
• Jeff Pescetto
  background vocals [6]
• Jennifer Karr
  background vocals [1.11, 2.5, 2.7, 2.9, 2.11]
• Jill Tengan
  assistant [5, 7, 9]
• Jimmy Harry
  arranger [8], guitar family [8], keyboard [8], producer [8], programming [8]
• Johan Carlberg
  guitar [2.15, 1.17]
• John Amatiello
  assistant [8, 10], engineer [1.16-17, 2.2-3]
• John Hanes
  additional [2, 5], editor [1, 7, 9], task [2, 5]
• Jonas Östman
  assistant [3, 6]
• Jong Uk Yoon
  assistant [4]
• Josh Copp
  assistant [2]
• Josh Schwartz
  additional [11], bass guitar [7], guitar [7], guitar family [11], lead vocals [7], producer [1.11, 2.5, 2.9, 2.11], recording [2.5, 2.9, 2.11, 1.11], task [7], vocal arranger [7, 9]
• Justin Timberlake
  background vocals [14], guest [14], producer [14], vocal arranger [14]
• Kara DioGuardi
  background vocals [11]
• Kendall Nesbitt
  additional [7], keyboard [7]
• Kyron Leslie
  background vocals [5]
• Larry Rudolph
  artists and repertoire
• LeDon Bishop
  background vocals [20]
• Lisa Greene
  background vocals [4]
• Madonna
  guest [1], lead vocals [1]
• Marc Lee
  assistant [6]
• Mark Suozzo
  strings [5]
• Mark Taylor
  mix [4], producer [4], recording [4]
• Mark “Spike” Stent
  mix [1, 8], recording [1]
• Mathias Venge
  engineer [12]
• Matt Furmidge
  assistant [4]
• Max Martin
  background vocals [1.16-17, 2.3, 2.15-16], guitar [2], keyboard [2.16, 1.16-17], mix [2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15, 1.15-17], producer [2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15-16, 1.15-17], programming [2.16, 1.16-17], recording [2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15, 1.17], spoken vocals [17]
• Maxayan Morguchi
  background vocals [6]
• Michael Thompson
  guitar [20]
• Michael Tucker
  editor [11], engineer [2], lead vocals [3], mix [11], recording [1.11, 2.14]
• Michel Gallone
  assistant [19]
• Mick Guzauski
  mix [10]
• Moby
  engineer [5], other instruments [5], producer [5], programming [5]
• Nana Hedin
  background vocals [1.16-17, 2.10, 2.15]
• Nathan Wheeler
  assistant [7]
• Nigel Green
  mix [19]
• Niklas Flyckt
  mix [3, 6]
• Nile Rodgers
  guitar [5]
• Nora Payne
  background vocals [20]
• Pablo Munguia
  recording [1.2, 1.4, 2.14]
• Paul Oliveira
  assistant [19]
• Paul Umbach
  guitar [6]
• Paul ‘P Dub’ Walton
  editor [1, 8]
• Penelope Magnet
  arranger [1, 5, 7, 9], background vocals [1, 5, 7, 9], co [1, 9], producer [5, 7]
• Per Magnusson
  keyboard [1.14, 2.16], producer [1.14, 2.16, 2.19], programming [16, 19]
• Peter Kvint
  producer [12], recording [12]
• Pharrell Williams
  instrument [1, 4]
• R. Kelly
  background vocals [7], co [7], producer [7]
• Rami
  keyboard [16-17], mix [1.15-17, 2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15], producer [2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15, 1.15-17], programming [16-17], recording [2.2-3, 2.8, 2.10, 2.15, 1.17]
• Rich Johnson
  assistant [14]
• Rich Tapper
  assistant [1.4-5, 1.7, 1.9, 2.5, 2.9, 2.11], recording [2]
• Rich Travali
  mix [14]
• Richard Meyer
  programming [19], task [19]
• Rob Haggert
  assistant [1]
• Rob Haggett
  assistant [8]
• Robert John “Mutt” Lange
  producer [19]
• Rodney Jerkins
  arranger [20], drum machine [7], keyboard [7, 9], membranophone [9], mix [20], producer [1.20, 2.6-7, 2.9], recording [20], vocal arranger [20]
• Roxanne Estrada
  background vocals [1, 7, 9]
• Roy Gartrell
  banjo [2], guitar [2]
• Roy Hamilton III
  arranger [2], background vocals [2], other instruments [2], producer [2]
• Ryan Smith
  assistant [1]
• Sean McGhee
  editor [12], engineer [12], mix [12]
• Serban Ghenea
  mix [2.1, 2.4, 1.1-2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9]
• Seth Waldmann
  assistant [12]
• Sheppard Solomon
  producer [8]
• Simon Nordberg
  mix [12]
• Stephen George
  mix [5]
• Steve Anderson
  keyboard [4], programming [4]
• Steve Bearsley
  assistant [7]
• Steve Lunt
  artists and repertoire, arranger [1-3, 6, 9]
• Stockholm Session Strings
  strings [6]
• Sue Ann Carwell
  background vocals [6], guest [6]
• The Corner Boys
  additional [9], keyboard [9]
• The Matrix
  arranger [10], background vocals [10], producer [10], recording [10]
• The Neptunes
  producer [1, 4]
• The Wizardz of Oz
  background vocals [10]
• Tim Donovan
  additional [15]
• Tim Roberts
  assistant [1.1-2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, 2.4]
• Tom Bender
  assistant [10]
• Tomas Lindberg
  bass [3, 6], bass guitar [1.14, 2.3, 2.15], electric bass guitar [17]
• Tony Zeller
  assistant [11]
• Trixster
  arranger [5, 7], producer [1, 5, 7, 9]
• Tyler Collins
  background vocals [6], guest [6]
• Vance Hornbuckle
  assistant [5]
• Vanessa Letocq
  task [4]
• Wade Robson
  instrument [14], producer [14]
• Will Wheaton, Jr.
  background vocals [6]
• Yasu
  strings [5]
• Ying Yang Twins
  background vocals [2], guest [2], lead vocals [2], performer [2]
• “The Fan Choir 2”
  other vocals [16]
• “The Fanchoir”
  other vocals [17]
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