At 17 tracks in the deluxe edition, this ninth album by the pop diva gives a Christian connotation in her album title. But that is only so much Spears offers as her album is totally devoid of any such religious surprises and dabbles mostly on R & B standards, hip hop and pop influences. Aside from G-Eazy, there are no guest artists, no attempts to malign anyone, no talk of boyfriends…

Known for her sleazy lyrics since the time she came on the scene, you have a load of them here. Her lyrics have a lot to say on what she feels, which makes her definitely not a role model for anyone who wants to look up to her.

Tuning into the opener we have Invitation on which she states, “I know it might seem crazy, but I gona put you in this blindfold, I just need you to trust me…..” That trend continues on tracks like Make Me Feat G – Eazy with a catchy chorus line, and the hard hitting beat of Private Show. More bedroom songs would come in songs like Just Luv Me, the slightly reggae infused and very infectious Slumber Party, Love Me Down, the latter that says it all with Britney pulling some rap on a few verses. What you Need is another out and out blast from the past of the once reigning pop goddess of the 90s. As we can see from the songs, Spears only goal is to get down and have fun. And we are all invited.

If you want to take a break and know the real artist she is, press play on Man on the Moon, a song that takes away all the bedroom drama and brings a taste of her earlier albums like “Toxic”. Do you wanna come over with its dubious lyrics (“All I want is what you want/And all you want is me”), is an irresistible slice of dance-pop, with a great bassline and staccato acoustic guitar. You get the feeling that this is a bit of Justin Timberlake thrown in for good measure.

The Latin-infused Change Your Mind (No Seas Cortés) is an out an out blaster which is part of the bonus tracks playlist.Spears gets a bit hard on Liar a track that is somewhat out of place, but enjoyable. The bubbly If I'm Dancing finds the former teen-pop queen bring on a Brit accent with a song that makes you feel like dancing, though you might think of stopping midway. Spears vocals are still locked in the same prime condition we know her. She ends the album in the all-French Coupure Électrique (Blackout).

Glory breezes through under an hour, and by the sound of it this is Spears most daring, mature album in years. But she has done daring things in her life that we know about. The album comes as no surprise then. Here she croons, talks, and sings, just like she once did. But in a naughtier way unlike before.

Rating: ***

Reviewed by Verus Ferreira