Talk:Criminal (Britney Spears song)

Genre
Unfortunately, there aren't any sources for an specific genre. But Carl Wilson of the LA Times wrote that it is "awkwardly pitched between rock and ballad" here, so I thought soft rock would be appropiate based on the page's lead section: Soft rock is a style of music which uses the techniques of rock music (often combined with elements from folk rock and singer-songwriter pop) to compose a softer, more toned-down sound. Soft rock songs generally tend to focus on themes like love, everyday life and relationships. The flute is described by reviewers as folk-like so I think it's even more appropiate. --Xwomanizerx (talk) 21:12, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I think that's as accurate as we can get it. Good find! :)-- CallMe Nathan  &bull;  Talk2Me   21:38, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I think that's a bit of WP:SYNTH. The source doesn't explicitly state "soft rock". I think you're better off saying it's a ballad influenced by rock music. Just an opinion though. -- ipodnano05 * leave@message 21:40, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree with that but "ballad" is not a genre. Xwomanizerx (talk) 21:44, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I think soft rock would fit better, just as it does in Everytime and Not Like the Movies. - Sauloviegas (talk) 21:48, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Not Like the Movies has "pop, teen pop" as genres though, lol. Xwomanizerx (talk) 21:55, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh, didn't realized that, sorry. :) - Sauloviegas (talk) 22:39, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

I support adding "soft rock", but I think others might take it as SYNTH as Ipodnano said. Maybe, just "rock" as the genre? We can describe the song is a rock ballad in the composition section? Novice7 (talk) 07:08, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree. Seems like the most appropriate genre. Of course if we get a better source stating the genre specifically later on, it can certainly be changed. Per the definition of soft rock: "Soft rock is a style of music which uses the techniques of rock music to compose a softer, more toned-down sound", it seems like an accurate assumption. — Status  &#x7B;talkcontribs  07:23, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I don't agree, it's a pop, not a Soft Rock song. I've been listening to Soft Rock songs for the last years, and this is not Soft Rock. It could be a dance-pop, but with a slower tempo.Lucas0707 ( talk )

Neither citation says pop or soft rock, and folk-style flute which is not same as genre. Genre remains unknown but need reliable source for genre.

Lead Vocalist
The WP article Lead vocalist says "the lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song," as Britney Spears isn't a band then the term "lead vocals" would be incorrect. Cheers, --Richhoncho (talk) 07:16, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
 * I agree. - Sauloviegas (talk) 18:45, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
 * "Vocals, background vocals" makes no sense either. Xwomanizerx (talk) 22:56, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
 * It makes sense to me, but the wording should be agreed, not just reverted with the edit summary of "what is the problem with you people?" --Richhoncho (talk) 08:06, 4 September 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from 186.4.45.190, 29 September 2011
The release date was pushed up from October 11 to October 4.

186.4.45.190 (talk) 16:07, 29 September 2011 (UTC)


 * ✅ Xwomanizerx (talk) 16:19, 29 September 2011 (UTC)

Label
Itunes clearly says RCA is releasing the single, but shouldn't we list Jive too since Jive was the label that originally released the song via the whole album? Actually, isn't Jive just part of RCA now...so wouldn't Jive still apply? --Shadow (talk) 19:25, 4 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Adding RCA. Xwomanizerx (talk) 17:40, 6 October 2011 (UTC)

Release history
User Prettybeautifulnailsalon keeps removing several sources from the section and replacing them with unformatted references. Although both Amazon and iTunes list the single's release date in the US as September 30th,  the user has replaced it several times with a source from 7digital that lists it as October 4th. It's common knowledge in music articles that the first release date for a format is used, regardless of the store. The user has done the same with the release dates for Canada. A minor issue is the add date for American mainstream radios: FMQB lists it as October 4th, and AllAccess as October 11th. Both are reliable, but I think the earlier date should be used. Xwomanizerx (talk) 23:54, 17 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I definitely agree that September 30th is the best choice. I think the sites that provide the download are far more reliable then sites reporting on those sites. --Shadow (talk) 05:03, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Agree with you both. - Saulo  Talk to Me 08:57, 18 October 2011 (UTC)

Criminal, single from Femme Fatale and B In The Mix Vol.2?
The lead of the article says Criminal is a single from Femme Fatale but iTunes lists Criminal (Radio Mix) as a single from B In The Mix: The Remixes Vol.2. Most editions of the remix album contain the radio mix (first track on the record) of Criminal.

Should this article also lists Criminal as a single off the B In The Mix Vol.2? I believe so. Israell (talk) 12:11, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I was going to open a thread asking if it should be a single just from BITM and not from FF, but the FF version was used for the video so now I have no idea. Xwomanizerx (talk) 16:18, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I believe it is just intended to be a FF single. It is the parent album and the album version was used for the video. Also, the radio mix of Criminal was a last minute addition of the remix album. Prior to the radio mix just a plan old remix of Criminal was planned for the album. --Shadow (talk) 19:43, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Actually, VEVO used the Radio Mix, while iTunes used the album version. It is a single from FF only, however. - Saulo  Talk to Me 20:16, 19 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I think we should revisit this again if there are no more singles from FF after this one. Then it would totally mean that it was a single from BITM. Xwomanizerx (talk) 06:16, 20 October 2011 (UTC)
 * How exactly does that make sense? Britney and her label usually only release 4 or 5 singles off a studio album. So no fifth Femme Fatale single doesn't automatically make this a BITM single. --Shadow (talk) 15:08, 20 October 2011 (UTC)
 * I know this isn't exactly a good source for Wikipedia, but I am signed up for updates from Britney's website and the e-mail announcing the release of the Criminal says "The brand new music video for Britney's 4th Femme Fatale single". --Shadow (talk) 15:53, 20 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Again, this is not from BITM2. - Saulo  Talk to Me 20:29, 20 October 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from, 22 October 2011
the car in the video is a Citroën DS3. Source:http://www.landingpage.citroen.com/

Artkennyb (talk) 17:59, 22 October 2011 (UTC) artkennyb


 * Thanks. mabdul 18:21, 22 October 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from, 30 October 2011
Is #14 in France Chart

Philipe.bs (talk) 20:54, 30 October 2011 (UTC)
 * Do you have a source for this edit? --Jnorton7558 (talk) 16:45, 31 October 2011 (UTC)

New info I just got
"Remove the October 25th Rhythmic radio date from the Release history section, cause the October 25th date has been scrapped, the source in the article is outdated,..as seen in this screen capture of All Access dated October 19, it's been removed from the Oct 25 list Source 1, Also its been removed from Radio and Records Source 2, and from FMQB Source 3" Israell (talk) 23:05, 13 November 2011 (UTC)

Edit request on 28 January 2012
Can I request to edit Britney Spears's Criminal song page? Thanks!

HarryjSunderland (talk) 05:08, 28 January 2012 (UTC)
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Rihanna photo
Does there really need to be a picture of Rihanna in this article just because the video for the song was compared to "We Found Love"? --Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (talk) 00:55, 16 February 2012 (UTC)

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