Circus is the sixth studio album by American pop icon Britney Spears, released on December 2, 2008—coinciding with her 27th birthday—through Jive Records. Following the dark, electronic tones of Blackout (2007), Circus marked Spears’ return to a more polished, radio-friendly pop and dance-pop sound while maintaining the edginess that had become a signature of her music. The album was a commercial triumph, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and solidifying her comeback after a turbulent period in the public eye. Background and Creation After the critical acclaim of Blackout, Spears quickly returned to the studio to craft Circus, Read more on Last.fm.
