Is Crazy back “In the Zone?”

First of all it should be stressed that one can never underestimate Britney Spears’ uncanny ability to sabotage her career.

Having said that, save major meltdown #574 the artist formerly known as Crazy is poised to have an excellent autumn. After repeated listening, “Gimme More,” is wildly contagious. I love it! It’s “In the Zone” – “Toxic” Britney reinvented. Though this is just the beginning, I have a feeling Danja and B could be the new Timbo and JT….. Ok, that’s impossible, but they could come close.

“Cold As Fire” also leaked last week, and though the chorus is a little irritating, ten points for innovation. What it lacks in lyrics it makes up for in style. (Sort of like Hilary Duff’s “Gypsy Woman“) Britney seems to have somehow developed a new dance-tastic sound in between serving her mother with papers and peeing with the door open at the OK Magazine shoot.  Anyone else assume her comeback would consist of recycled PCD material and scores of stripper poles???

One thing’s for sure, the public is hungry for the former queen of pop to regain her throne. By Friday “Gimme More” had already jumped to #80 on radio airplay. The Hot 100 will be a steeper climb, but I can see this hit-in-the-making breaking into the top ten in September.

I’m watching two key indicators on the Brit comeback. 1) She performs the single on next Sundays VMAs and doesn’t collapse on stage in her own craziness. She doesn’t even have to kill, just finish. 2) She makes some kind of amends with her family. Not Kev, I’m talking about Lynn. I feel like she needs her mama to remind her that she’s fit to perform at madison square garden, not the trailer park social.

“It’s Britney bitch.” Welcome back.

MUSICmakers

Jordin Sparks: “Tattoo” is terrific! Blake Lewis has the pizzaz but the American Idol winner has sure got pipes. The 17 year old released her debut single to radio stations yesterday and it’s simplistically catchy. Reminiscent of “Walk Away,” by Kelly Clarkson Paula Deanda, this harmless debut will likely walk-its-way to the mid-teens of the Hot 100 and stall like its musical predecessor. Love the single, but I think Jordin should go a little more country, and a little less Disney. Although God bless Disney.

Britney Spears: Mousketeer turns comeback kid??? The former queen of pop is slated to release her first single next week since 2005’s “Do Something.” “Gimme More” is up-beat and produced by Timbaland’s right hand man, Nate (Danjahandz) Hills. No word on the quality, but its unlikely even Timbo himself could help this mess. Word is she’ll be singing at the VMAs… And I use the word “sing” loosely. Lets hope she’s at least lucid. (UPDATE! I LOVE THE NEW SONG)

Amy Winehouse: She was seen walking out of a hotel with the hubby displaying bloody wrists, forehead, and ankles last Friday. Still no rehab… Call me Britney crazy but going on “vacation” isn’t going to do the job. The Caribbean may be better than rehab… But so is staying ALIVE. All American performances have been cancelled so she can “heal” on the beach.

Lance Bass: The question is, do we actually care if Lance likes/hates New York? Does it matter if he thinks the Gotham City has no style? YES. New Yorkers to Lance: YOU have no style. New York magazine adds that Lance, “was indeed the worst dancer in ‘Nsync.” Word.

Rihanna: Congratulations! If it’s true you bagged Shia LaBeouf I admit you do have excellent taste in at least one thing. Love Shia, hate Rihanna, BUT, I love Shia more than I hate Rihanna. Wasn’t “Even Stevens” the GREATEST?

Pete Doherty: Is he in jail or rehab? I can’t keep track. Either way, in a month he’ll still be on drugs, will make up/break up with Kate at least twice, and I’ll remain unable to name a single Babyshambles song.