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Produced by Max Martin and Shellback , the track is a mid-tempo folk-pop song featuring a "Renaissance fair" style flute and acoustic guitar.

Critics praised it as one of the most "organic" and refreshing tracks on the album, though some found the lyrics slightly clunky. 🎥 The Music Video: A "Badass Fairy Tale" Britney SpearsВ Criminal AlbГјm

Britney allowed her fans to choose the final single via a Facebook poll , where "Criminal" beat out "(Drop Dead) Beautiful" and "Inside Out". Produced by Max Martin and Shellback , the