
(Martin, Yacoub)
Album: Britney
What exactly is “Bombastic Love?” Well, if the lyrics are to be believed, it’s “so fantastic.” Another Max Martin and Rami track, the song starts with a couple bells, a simple and subdued repeating guitar riff. Then cue the synth violins, and the rest of the production hits like a freight train. Spears incorporates all of her trademark inflections and pronunciations, and we’re just along for the ride. The chorus includes a choral backing reminiscent of “The Call” by the Backstreet Boys, which serves to heighten the drama. For all of the bombast, it would be hard to peg this as a standout track on Britney (it has some stiff competition!) but it is a fun ride and we enjoy its brief cameo in the opening scene from the original “Overprotected” music video.
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