Britney Spears: 'Break The Ice'

Released on Monday, Apr 14 2008

Published Monday, Mar 31 2008, 15:02 BST | By Nick Levine | 9 comments

Having declined to make a single promotional appearance since the VMAs debacle back in September - and wisely so, we might add - Britney hasn't even bothered to shoot a video for 'Break The Ice', the third single from her Blackout album. Surely it's time to ask the question: does she even know she's got a single out?

However, thanks to someone - her label? her (ex) manager? Britney herself? - the music continues to enthrall. Following on from 'Gimme More' and 'Piece of Me', 'Break The Ice' is her third cutting edge pop gem in a row. Over a steely, spookily atmospheric electro-R&B groove, crafted by Timbaland's right hand man Danja, she implores some hapless lad to drop his romantic guard. "I'm-a hit defrost on ya," RoboBritney coos, "Let's get it blazin'". Given all she's been through over the last 18 months, it's pretty comforting to know that some things never change.

> Click here for our review of Britney's Blackout album

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rosemary, on December 8th, 2010
Love this track ...the hooks and build ups are unbelievable and very new...I haven't heard any tarack as exciting as this track in years......maybe in her top three tracks ever.......

Lily, on September 7th, 2008
lovin this track..... her best music in ages. now finally brit is doing what we alll want her to do and get her life together. and what has kate nash got to do with anything?????

JP, London, on April 18th, 2008
I have to take a star off, sorry, I know, because no one's really sure she knows she's releasing this song. I more than hope she isn't because I reckon it would be a right laugh to see her stare blankly and go "wha..?". Rumours aside of her inability to sing anymore this is an amazing dance song. Progressive in all the right ways for commercial pop music, Britney simply dazzles. I'm quite happy to forget she had a career pre-Blackout because this is one storming mother-of-a club track.

Julie, Philippines, on April 18th, 2008
i always love britney's song..... i dont know why..... i just love her

Holly, Cambridge, on April 11th, 2008
i love this song i think its her best 1 yet

Lisa, on April 10th, 2008
its a very catchy song and i really like it keep it up britney

Tom, Durham, on April 5th, 2008
"Hasn't bothered to shoot a video"?! Bit harsh - she'd have had to shoot it January-ish when she was in and out of hospital!! As for the song, absolutely amazing piece of cool pop, innovative, and deserving of a top 5 spot!

Michael, Newcastle, on April 3rd, 2008
Kate Nash didn't do a video for 'Merry Happy' but you don't go on at her do you! Anyway the track is brilliant and the animated video is great.

Chris, Hampshire, on April 1st, 2008
Absolutely LOVE this track! Its definitely a grower, not my favourite on the album at first but can't stop listening to it now!