Song of the Day: “Piece of Me,” Britney Spears
“I’m Ms. Bad Media Karma/Another day, another drama,” electro-purrs the tabloids’ favorite target. It’s the closest to actual introspection Britney Spears gets on this muddy-synthed salvo at the world of haters. Add in a metallic reverb, an airy breakdown near the climax, impeccably Pro Tooled vocals, and lyrics that imagine Britney’s diary if she were literate and vindictive, and you’ve got a sneering, sarcastic kiss-off and come-on that still gets toes tapping.
Here’s a perfect reponse to this song: Prayers for Britney/A social movement. http://prayerforbritney.com