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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Jive
Salesrank: 208540
Released: April 26, 2005 |
| Our Price: $5.00 |
| Used Price: $3.09 |
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| Media: Audio CD |
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In the Zone Track Listing:
1. Me Against the Music- featuring Madonna
2. (I Got That) Boom Boom- featuring Ying Yang Twins
3. Showdown
4. Breathe On Me- featuring Ying Yang Twins
5. Early Mornin'
6. Toxic
7. Outrageous
8. Touch of My Hand
9. The Hook Up
10. Shadow
11. Brave New Girl
12. Everytime
13. Me Against the Music- featuring Madonna
Editorial Review:
CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire album
DVD VIDEO SIDE: * "Toxic" video * "Everytime" video * "Megamix" video * Entire album in PCM high resolution stereo (48k/16 bit)
In the Zone Reviews:
*Showdown* To Super Sexy Stardom! 
2009-09-27 - This is the album that increased my interest in Britney Spears the most. Why? Because she added some R&B, more dance, less bubble-gum pop, and a more mature sound! This is Britney Spears signature release of being in the zone, ready to take on the music, and pave the way for much more!!!
This album features Britney's most notable hits like "Toxic", beautiful ballads like "Everytime", and raunchy tracks like "Breathe On Me" and "Touch Of My Hand." Madonna fans and dance fanatics will enjoy "Me Against The Music" regular version and Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix. Hip-hop junkies can get their rap ready with "(I Got That) Boom Boom" featuring the Ying Yang Twins. If anything, this album became Britney Spears stepping-stone to bigger and deeper waters making her the Next Madonna!
The DVD features the entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound & Stereo plus the videos Toxic, Everytime, and MegaMix. It is NTSC and viewable in the United States. The release date is 2003 and to this day I still view it. While her DVDs titled, In the Zone (+ Bonus CD) and Britney Spears - Greatest Hits - My Prerogative have Toxic and Everytime they do not have the MegaMix. The sound and quality is excellent with distinct clarity and fabulous picture viewing.
On this edition, the lyrics are not included nor is the bonus tracks "The Answer" and "Don't Hang Up" found on the Japan album. The advantage of this particular release is the fact you can listen to the entire album with much better sound, and also view the videos with the exclusive MegaMix not found anywhere unless you have the picture sleeve promo available in some exclusive websites. Britney Spears may have critics ranting and raving on this album for revealing more but the truth is that "In The Zone" is about Britney's vibe which was at that time feeling in the zone. She was focused, in the mood to do her thing, and most importantly very much inspired! This album is definitely on the *spotlight* of Britney's Best for dance, pop, and R&B freaks!!!
Even if you hate Britney, you might like this!!
2007-01-31 - Take it from someone who's really not a huge Britney fan. In fact, I've bashed her many times, lol. But this CD is actually REALLY good. She experiments with electronica, synth and dance, and it actually fits her like a glove. It's different than the pop fluff that she usually does.
STAND-OUT TRACKS:
TOXIC - I have to admit this is one of the best pop sngs ever recorded. The beat is so cathy and it sounded different than anything else on the radio. Like her or not, you have to admit that "Toxic" is fantastic.
EVERYTIME - Yes, Britney actually has a ncie sounding ballad. Her voice isn't spectacular, but the synth piano, strigs and subtle percussion create a haunting masterpiece. This song actually gives me goosebumps. One of the best ballads I've ever heard (seriously).
BRAVE NEW GIRL - This song sounds very similar to Imani Capolla's "Legend of a Cowgirl". It alsohas elements of Madonna's "Material Girl", and Talk Talk/no Doubt's "It's my Life". Nevertheless, her voice sounds kind of cool because the engineer made it sound electronic (a la Cher) at some parts. Overall, a gret an fundance song.
SHADOW - Another great ballad. I was produced by the atirx, so it does sound a little Avril-ish. But there are a lot of synth sound effects which give it a futuristic feel. Definetely a good listen.
SHOWDOWN - This iskind of a mid-tempo pop song that sounds very unique. It's very catchy, and it has a lot of dance/analog elements in it. THe guitars make the song what it is in my opinion.
Other good songs include "Me Against the Music" [Rishi Rich's Desi Kulcha Remix] featuring Madonna (Better than the original IMO), "(I Got that) Boom Boom" featuring the Ying Yang Twins, and "Breath On Me".
Honestly, I'm tellnig the truth about this CD. Britney caught me off guard because this album is actually great. She is defientely "in her zon", because this type of music suits her and her voice. I really recommend you check this CD out, even if you don't like Britney.
Buyer Beware... 
2006-11-01 - Warning this dual disc does not have a MLP / DVD-Audio 5.1 track. It only has a Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2 channel PCM stereo audio track. Buy as an educated consumer.
Excellent!
2006-01-12 - "Everytime" is the saddest breakup song in the world and is worth the price of this CD. Get "in the zone" or shut up!
Britney Spears - In The Zone (Dual Disc)
2005-11-16 - Ok, I got this dual disc about a week ago and I find it sortof ok! The dvd audio 5.1 is much better sound quality so, I would advice you to get that but for a collectors item like myself then its well worth it. The menus are pretty hip and stylish which is a good postive thing. You get 2 music videos on the dual disc. Which is good to look back over but the greatest hits dvd/cd is out so all the hits are on it.
Buy it if you can't find the dvd-audio or buy it if you want/need it as a collectors item but don't buy it if you just want a dual disc ;)!
