This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.new album is amazing, a work of art Christina Aguilera has the gift to reinvent herself in music whenever she takes the initiative of her albums, she continues being the greatest inspiration of generations for music, for her talent, love of music and of course her voice that is the best in the industry musical, simply deserves Grammy of the album of the year. The song 'maria', 'pipe' and 'fall in line' are the great highlights of the album and that no matter what musical style she sings, she simply does with love, so it is wonderful. Bionic is exactly what Christina Aguilera promised-Fun and light-heartedness. I enjoyed Bionic from the Title Track all the way through I Am Bionic is exactly what Christina Aguilera promised-Fun and light-heartedness. I enjoyed Bionic from the Title Track all the way through I Am (Stripped).

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What I like most about the album is that there's a little something for everyone. You can make your own tracklisting as you may not like all 20 tracks and 3 intros. My favorites are Bionic, WooHoo, Desnudate, Primma Donna, I Am, You Lost Me, Vanity, Monday Morning, Bobblehead, Birds of Prey, and Stronger Than Ever.

. 'Released: May 3, 2018. 'Released: May 16, 2018. 'Released: June 7, 2018Liberation is the eighth by American singer-songwriter. It was released on June 15, 2018, through. It is Aguilera's first album in six years, following (2012).

The singer started recording the album in late 2014, and throughout 2015 and 2017, Aguilera collaborated with a handful of producers and songwriters to reach her desired sound; and were in the studio in early stages and ended up not being on the album, while new collaborators such as, and were confirmed to be on the album. It features collaborations with, Keida, and XNDA.Liberation was preceded by the singles ', ' and ' and the promotional single, '. Critical reception towards the album was generally positive, with music critics complimenting Aguilera's vocals, the album's experimental styles and the cohesive sound. Commercially, it positioned within the top ten in eight countries, including the United States, peaking at number six on the chart. The album's second single 'Fall in Line' and third single 'Like I Do' featuring, earned nominations for and at the, respectively. To promote the album, Aguilera embarked on her fifth concert tour, the, beginning in September 2018. It is her first tour in nearly ten years after the.

Contents.Background and development Following the release of her seventh album (2012), Aguilera took a career hiatus to focus on music and her family. Later in April 2014, Aguilera confirmed that she was recording two albums: one in English and one in Spanish (which was slated to be her second after 2000's ). During the interview, she also elaborated on the album's working process, saying: 'I've been loosely working and sort of accumulating ideas for what my next album will be over the last couple of years. I'm excited for my fans to finally be getting something from me — it's been a while!'

In 2016, she returned to, winning the series with her contestant, making Aguilera the first female coach to win the series at that time. During a promotional interview for the TV show, Aguilera stated about the album: 'It will be an album of freedom.'

On June 16, 2016, Aguilera released the song ', dedicated to the victims of the, while on August 23, 2016, she released ' for the TV series soundtrack, which topped the chart. In February 2018, media reported that Aguilera was collaborating with who confirmed a collaboration. In March 2018, a low-quality snippet of a song called 'Masochist' leaked online, as well as the full-length of the song 'Fall in Line', which prompted rumours that the tracks were supposed to be on the album. On May 3, 2018, Aguilera released the first single ' featuring American singer and rapper, as well as its music video, while also confirming the album's title, Liberation, and its art, track listing and announced the album was available for pre-order online.

Recording and production. ( left) and ( right) produced two tracks each.Recording for the album initially took place in early 2014.

At early stages, the first producer that was confirmed to be working with Aguilera was, which according to the singer, had one song that she loved. In 2015, Aguilera confirmed that she was still writing and gathering songs for the album to eventually record them. In late November 2015, Aguilera confirmed she was working again with long time collaborator.

In February 2017, Aguilera claimed she was adding the final touches to the album, however in the same month, confirmed she had worked with Aguilera, as well as,. Would later revealed that Aguilera met West in 's Shangri La studio in, a few months before West released in 2016. About West, she commented: 'I've always been a huge fan of Kanye. Outside of, you know, his controversial aspects, I just think he's a great artist and musicmaker and beatmaker.

The artists that he chooses to pluck from different walks of life are so interesting.' He produced 'Accelerate' as well as 'Maria', which is Aguilera's personal favorite.Later in September 2017, Aguilera entered the studio again to work with. Aguilera also mentioned about working with Paak, which produced two tracks, by saying: 'He and I connected big-time. He was like, 'I used to watch you on!'

He's a great lyricist, soul singer and rapper. And he murders the drums.' Billboard also revealed that Liberation would have a collaboration with, which was in the same song co-written by singer and songwriter. Commenting about choosing Lovato, Aguilera claimed: 'We went through a few names of women.

I needed a belty singer, and she took it to the next level. I almost cried when I first heard her on the record.' American singer and songwriter confirmed in a now-deleted tweet that he is the producer behind '. The singer revealed that during the album's working process she regretted not having and on the album; the first 'got lost in the shuffle', after being discouraged by a producer to work with her, while the latter was working on the TV series and the two never had the time to materialize the collaboration. It was reported in the media in June 2018 that driver had performed on the track 'Pipe', under the name XNDA, though Hamilton has not confirmed this is true.

Music and lyrics Liberation was described as a ' and inspired' album. Aguilera commented: 'To me, there's nothing like an amazing hip-hop beat,' while also claiming: 'At the end of the day, I am a soul singer.

When you strip back the words 'pop star' and the many things that I've done, singing soulfully is where my core, my root and my heart really is. And as you can see, it's what I'm inspired by.' Billboard described the third track, 'Maria', as 'a pulsing, intricately orchestrated piece that includes a sample and an extended introduction in which Aguilera sings from.' Aguilera commented that the influence behind the title was ' character in the film as well as her middle name, adding: 'Within my house a form of escape for me was opening my bedroom's window and singing out to the world pretending that I was her. It's about getting back to that little girl who just wants to sing for all the right reasons, not necessarily for charting and all the things that this business kind of does to you over the years and shaping how you look at making music.' The introduction to 'Fall in Line', the duet with Lovato, is the track 'Dreamers', which 'features a group of young girls declaring goals like 'I want to be a journalist,' 'I want to be heard,' 'I want to be president.'

' 'Fall in Line' has been described as a feminist anthem. Aguilera stated that the track was recorded a few years ago and before movements such as and the came out. She added: 'It was the song that needed to be heard. Because of what I witnessed when I was growing up I always felt really driven to have a voice that my mom kind of never had in my childhood. So I've always wanted to be that advocate for women and anybody that was struggling to have their own voice.' She also explained that the song 'Sick of Sittin' 'was born out of feeling stagnant in one place for too long, feeling a little asleep at the wheel.

Anytime that you get just too comfortable in a place where you just feel that you're not living up to your full potential it's time to flip the script and move.' Title and artwork About the title of the album Aguilera explained, 'I wanted to have a title that meant freeing myself from anything that wasn't my truth. That's a constant I think in everyone's life: every time you feel stifled in a current situation where you feel you're not quite yourself or being bogged down by other people's opinions. Or when you feel like you're stuck in a stagnant place.' On the May 2018 cover of magazine, Aguilera appeared bare-faced without makeup and, saying 'I'm at the place, even musically, where it's a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty.'

The similar photography style was chosen for the Liberation artwork—posing with a natural look, Aguilera is seen in closeup. The cover of the standard edition was revealed on Aguilera's website on May 3, 2018. Release and promotion.

See also:On April 28, 2018, Aguilera had a concert at where she unveiled a promo video as an intro for the upcoming album. On May 3, 2018, Liberation 's release date in the was confirmed on to be June 15 and a teaser trailer titled 'Liberation: Where's Maria?' Was released on May 4 which she spoke the inspiration and concept of the album.

On May 9, 2018, Aguilera announced she will embark on the to support the album, which is her first tour since 2006's. Aguilera performed ' with Lovato at the on May 20, 2018. The singer partnered with and held an album listening session on May 31, 2018, at The Peppermint Club. On June 14, 2018, Aguilera performed ', ' and 'Fall in Line' on. The next day, she performed on and was interviewed on. On 12 September, Aguilera was interviewed on. Singles ' featuring singer and rapper was released on May 3, 2018, as the from the album.

The music video premiered on Aguilera's Vevo channel on the same day. It reached number-one on the chart for the issue dated September 1, 2018, becoming Aguilera's tenth song to do so, as well as and 's first number-one song. On May 11, 2018, ' was released as a promotional single from the album.

' featuring singer-songwriter was released on May 16, 2018, as the second official single from Liberation. A lyric video was uploaded on Aguilera's Vevo channel on the same day, while the music video premiered on May 23, 2018. A week prior the album release, on June 7, 2018, ' featuring rapper was released as the third single.

The lyric video for the song was released on June 21, 2018. Critical reception Professional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRating6.6/1071/100Review scoresSourceRating3.7/56.7/10Liberation has received positive reviews from critics. At, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, Liberation has an average score of 71 based on 17 reviews, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'. Alim Kheraj from lauded the album for being 'at her most artistically emancipated'. Brittany Spanos of labelled the album 'Xtina at her peak' and claimed that Aguilera's 'greatest attributes is that she has rarely played it safe'.

Mesfin Fekadu found the album 'masterfully cohesive' in, while comparing it to 's, 'her 2005 comeback album that reminded the world to never count out the diva'. Critic complimented the album's experimental styles incorporating various genres and wrote that 'Aguilera's extravagant vocal flourishes connect with sweeping emotion'. Writer Trent Clark opined that despite 'occasional cheese-smothered lyric', the album featured Aguilera's 'heavenly' vocals that was 'a well-calculated offering from a whose abilities are still very much intact'. From discussed that while Liberation appeared to be personal, it still 'resonate emotionally' despite not being 'an easy route'. Claire Lobenfeld from, while unimpressed towards the album's 'progressive moments' like 'Pipe' or 'Accelerate', claimed that the album's 'sturdy moments' as on 'Fall in Line' created 'a promising first step toward a genuine pop rebirth—moments' that were comparable to 's or 's.Nick Levine from commented that while Liberation 'may lack the grand ambition and massive pop bangers of her glory days', the album was 'cohesive and surprisingly low-key' that may revitalize Aguilera's career. 's Neil McCormick, by contrast, disapproved of the album's music styles incorporating 'rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, reggaeton and anthemic balladry' that 'never settles into a coherent listening experience'.

Sal Cinquemani from shared a similar viewpoint, commenting that the album lacked cohesion by being both 'forward-minded' and 'frustratingly safe'. Year-end lists Liberation is included on several publications' year-end, and mid-year lists., The Best Albums of 2018., 16 Best Albums of 2018., Best of 2018’s music releases (mid-year)., Top 15 Albums of 2018. PopCrush, 20 Best Albums of 2018., The 25 Best Pop Albums of 2018., 20 Best Pop Albums of 2018., The 25 Best Albums Of 2018'Unless It's With You' has been ranked 23rd best song of 2018 by Rolling Stone.

Commercial performance In the United States, Liberation debuted at number six on the chart, selling 68,000. It became Aguilera's seventh top 10 album in the nation, and was the highest ranked solo female album on the week ending June 30. Liberation was also the third best-selling album of the week. It debuted at number three on Billboard 's Top Album Sales chart, becoming her first album since to land in top-three. Furthermore, the release saw Aguilera re-enter and peak at number eight on the chart. The album spent two weeks on the chart, falling ninety-two spots to number ninety-eight in its second week before leaving the chart in its third week. On the compiled by Billboard, the record debuted and peaked at number five, becoming her highest charting album since Bionic and overall, her fifth album that peaks inside the top-five.Liberation debuted and peaked at number 17 on the with sales of 4,834 copies, the week's fifth highest debut, and second highest debut outside the top 10.

In Australia, the album debuted at number nine on the, becoming her fourth top 10 album and earning her highest charting studio effort since Bionic. Elsewhere, it became Aguilera's highest-charting album in Spain, entering the at number one. It also became her third top 10 album, following and Bionic. In Switzerland, Liberation debuted and peaked at number three on the, becoming her fifth consecutive top 10 album and also spending a total of seven weeks on the chart. In Austria, it entered the at number nine, her highest charting album since Bionic. Subsequently, Liberation stayed on the chart for a total of three weeks.

Track listing LiberationNo.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length1.' . Oscar Ramirez – vocals engineering (tracks 2-4, 7-11, 13-15), vocals engineering (tracks 6, 12). Noah Goldstein – engineering (tracks 3, 12). Jonathan Simpson – recording (track 6). Scott Robinson – additional vocal engineering (track 6). Bryan 'Composer' Nelson – programming (track 7).

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