From the moment I heard the song, I knew this was coming. People had already been complaining about it when Circus came out, but it looks like it's becoming a bigger issue now that it's her next single. The Parents' Television Council is apparently complaining about the release of this song on the radio. If you say listen to the song or say "If you seek Amy" at the right speed and with the right inflection, you can see why.

I think it's brilliant, actually, and I've never used the word "brilliant" in reference to something that has to do with Britney Spears. Britney's generated a lot of controversy and provides constant fodder for not only tabloids, but legitimate news sources around the world. Over the last few years, these stories very rarely have actually had to do with her music. I have no idea what goes on in Britney's head. I don't think I want to know. If I were a famous artist, though, I imagine I'd be relieved that people for once were talking about my music and not the amount of Starbucks I consume.

Now that people are complaining about this "scandalous" song, people are obviously going to want to hear it. In either case, the additional attention this press coverage is going to bring the song makes me happy, actually. In my opinion, it's the best song off of Circus.

The fourteen-year-old in me hates me for liking any song off of a Britney Spears album. I have never thought she had a great voice. I still don't. Nevertheless, I've warmed up to her over the past few years. I kind of liked Toxic and a handful of other songs, but the turning point was the night that Britney shaved her hair. As I spent hours reading ONTD's coverage, I realized that I actually missed the old Britney. It doesn't help that Blackout was really good (and under appreciated). I think the moment I listened to that album was the point of no return, unfortunately.

In all honesty, though, "If You Seek Amy" is pretty tame when you compare it to a lot of the music out there. Yeah, there's a bad word hidden in the lyrics of the song, but she only spells it out. She never actually says it. The rest of the song is no racier than songs like "Slave 4 U."

In other music news, Animal Collective's new album is even better on the second run. I'm loving this album so far. Also, might be seeing Fleet Foxes in April. It depends on if we can get tickets. I'm crossing my fingers.