• Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
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  1. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Six years of waiting, so worth it when i heard the first note of the beautiful intro Liberation. I was in awe listening to the full album. It is one of her best albums to date. She brings it by experimenting vocally and musically. She brings something for everybody out there. I am truly so proud of her as being a big fan since 1999. It is impossible to pick a favorite track as they are allSix years of waiting, so worth it when i heard the first note of the beautiful intro Liberation. I was in awe listening to the full album. It is one of her best albums to date. She brings it by experimenting vocally and musically. She brings something for everybody out there. I am truly so proud of her as being a big fan since 1999. It is impossible to pick a favorite track as they are all amazing in their own way. Expand
  2. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Álbum Incrível não esperava menos da princesa do pop ao lado de Britney Spears. Mostra a evolução da rainha.
  3. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una verdadera obra maestra, vuelve a demostrar que su musica es real y se entrega totalmente en cada nota. Expand
  4. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Christina Aguilera gave us a solid album with Liberation, definitely her best album since Back To Basics.
  5. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    liberation es increible asombroso. lo mejor la colab. with Demi Lovato !!!!
  6. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is a fine piece of art. After six years of anticipation ,The VOCAL QUEEN IS OFFICIALLY BACK .
  7. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    In case the general public needed further proof, "Liberation" shows Christina remains ahead of the game. Her new-found creativity symbolizes the end of an era. "Liberation" sets itself apart from her previous albums and leaves the door open to the legend's artistic rejuvenation.
  8. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It’s a great album, great production, great quality, powerful lyrics. Such a great come back!
  9. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Te amo y amare siempre, hay un gran cambio de voz en esta liberación. Haz hecho lo que quisiste en esta música.
  10. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I think it's a perfect album, this is a 10, I love fall in line, twice among others, the queen is back
  11. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    valió la pensa la espera, un album excelente, fresco, no plastico, entretenido, arte pura
  12. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera, pasaron 6 años esperando este disco y realmente valio la pena. Se nota mucho que es un album independiente y que lo haz hecho con mucho amor. Con letras muy inspiradoras y poderosas, Ritmos urbanos y POP. Ella volvio para quedarse.
  13. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    A piece of art, Xtina is great and this album proves she is still the voice of the generation.
  14. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    6 years not releasing an album and still comes up fresh with the current music era. Still very cohesive and out of this world vocal ability to be different in every track. It has longevity that's for sure! Maria stands up for me, alongside 10 other songs. Good job Legendtina! :D
  15. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    An amazing reintroduction to the always daring Aguilera. Always renewing herself, always trying new things. The heavily RnB and HipHop infused Liberation does just that. Heavy beats, heavy drums and heavenly vocals by Christina. A masterpiece. You dont hear this today. You dont hear a voice like this. Her instrument just moves you in a way the late Whitney, or debut Mariah did. She isAn amazing reintroduction to the always daring Aguilera. Always renewing herself, always trying new things. The heavily RnB and HipHop infused Liberation does just that. Heavy beats, heavy drums and heavenly vocals by Christina. A masterpiece. You dont hear this today. You dont hear a voice like this. Her instrument just moves you in a way the late Whitney, or debut Mariah did. She is certainly up there with the legends, and she proved herself yet again with this new album. Hats off Christina. You did it again. Expand
  16. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is amazin, i love pipe, maria and twice, I think that album is incredible
  17. Jun 15, 2018
    3
    Bad, boring, boring, nothing innovative unique music that lends itself is Fall In Line the rest disposable and completely unbearable.
  18. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I was waiting again for Christina Aguilera and her new music, I always thought that I did not want to hear those songs that are only made to be played in a club. This album has hip hop, R & b and beautiful soul. It shows that she wanted to sing, really. Liberation is easy going. Listen Maria, Deserve and fall in line. (sick of sittin is the most rare and I love it)
  19. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Es un disco con sonidos tan variados, se demuestra una vez más que la voz de Xtina sigue siendo poderosa e increíble. El disco es excelente, alejado del pop tradicional, pero sus baladas son lo mejor!!
  20. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    liberation is an incredible album, christina shows us her love, honesty and soul in every band, positive point for maria.
  21. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Congratulations to Xtina, you did something different than expected. Maria, Deserve and Masochist are my favorites
  22. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It's really a beautiful album. Only 30% of the songs are medium.
    Congratulations Xtina, I loved it
  23. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is such an incredible experience, especially for the ones who have been watching her growth over the years and after everything she’s been trough, Xtina finally releases one hell of a masterpiece, a work of art that could only be birthed by the artist she is today. She keeps making us all proud, beautiful work!!
  24. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This is a true masterpiece! One of the greatest combebacks of all time. Feeling Liberated!!
  25. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    That's her best álbum ever, xtina is a amazing, incredible and talented woman.
  26. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Continua encantando depois de tantos anos, a espera valeu a pena, o album está incrivel.
  27. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Powerful album... Thanks Xtina for this masterpiece... We love you, my queen..
  28. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    There is something for everyone, baroque pop on the title track, soul-sample with a trap beat on Kanye-assisted Maria, pop-rock (Sick of Sittin'), belting power pop (Fall in Line), reggae (Right Moves), ballads (Twice, Unless It's with You), electro-R&B (Accelerate) and dreamy Deserve. Definitely worth the wait, great comeback, Xtina.
  29. Jun 15, 2018
    2
    this album is good however the sounds in some songs are not nice and it becomes a bit tedious
  30. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Undoubtedly it is the most adult and cohesive career album .. the least commercial as well. For me it was PERFECTION from start to finish .. fantastic beats and vocals, amazing lyrics ... I felt true from start to finish. The interludes are fantastic ..
    My favorite? In the split between Unless It With You and Maria that by the way is #Foda! .. Minimalist well produced, well executed
    Undoubtedly it is the most adult and cohesive career album .. the least commercial as well. For me it was PERFECTION from start to finish .. fantastic beats and vocals, amazing lyrics ... I felt true from start to finish. The interludes are fantastic ..
    My favorite? In the split between Unless It With You and Maria that by the way is #Foda! .. Minimalist well produced, well executed #Liberation #Xtina
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  31. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is a beutiful work of art!

    I'm impressed by this incredible work.
    Every song, every note, every letter thought to bring the best feelings.
    Thank you Christina, it's a valuable gift!
  32. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    me encanta como juega con los estilos tanto en su voz como en la musica me encanto
  33. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns do ano, sem dúvidas. Uma mistura de um pop com R&B, nada genérico. Vemos Christina em sua essência, com sua voz potente e letras marcante. Não é a toa que foi eleita uma das vozes da geração. Xtina is Back!!!
  34. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    É simplesmente incrível. Não da vontade de pular uma música sequer. Os vocais de Aguilera estão melhores do que nunca!
  35. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. From the beginning with album concept on our face to the middle with woohoo songs to the and with the AMAZING flawless Unless It's With You. Thank you, Xtina.
  36. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    this record gave me life. although i feel she didn't fully embraced mnek's gifts.
  37. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing! I can't stop listening Maria, Like I Do and Pipe, but the whole album is perfect!
  38. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is something very special, every single part of it is a piece of the story behind it. She experiment so many styles with a mature sound. She's a true artist and this album is the prove! This album is simply perfect !
  39. Jun 15, 2018
    2
    This album sucks. It has a short tracklist but it's still full of filler and try-hard songs! She should have stayed retired. "Witness" was so much better than this.
  40. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    the album is very good, reflects this new version of Christina ... the truth surpassed my expectations.
    Maria and Deserve are my favorites. I love her
  41. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El albun me pareció un trabajo perfecto desde la intro hasta la ultima canción es como pasar por distintas emociones en la duración del albun, musicalmente es tan diferente lo que lo hace maravilloso, a mi en lo personal me encanto y al escuchar el disco completo me dio el sentimiento de liberación Expand
  42. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    this album is surreal! thank you xtina for another great work in your discography. I'M LIBERATED! YOU'RE MY QUEEEEEEEEEEEEEN
  43. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    She's a legend! I absolutley love this album, from start to finish.
    Wooow... it's soooo goood! Grammy worthy. LOVE HER!!
  44. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing!!! Xtina's back.. the lyrics, the sound, the voice!! 10/10 . Liberation is EVERYTHING
  45. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Such a beautiful album, diving into the soul of music and exploring with different sounds to create an interesting narrative and tell a story.
  46. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    sin duda es increíble, una voz incomparable y lo mejor de todo nuevo estilo, nuevos sonidos , me encanto
  47. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Me encanta el nuevo album, es tan hermoso escuchar esas letras con esa voz tan hermosa. Tan versatil, tan puro, es increible, mas de lo que estaba esperando.
  48. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Amazing, album of the year so far, Aguilera never plays safe, so exciting, love you girl!
  49. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The long wait sure was worth it for the fans. Liberation is easily Christina Aguilera's best work since Stripped. Favorite tracks: Maria, Sick of Sittin', Right Moves, Like I Do, Pipe.
  50. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I think in this album Christina showed one more time that she knows what she is doing in this world. She sounded so authentic, mature, and true to her own feelings, Its not just a set of songs grouped together to please de radio listeners or to make a lot of money. It's true and pure art, with personal and universal messages, that should be listened by everyone with open heart and mind. AI think in this album Christina showed one more time that she knows what she is doing in this world. She sounded so authentic, mature, and true to her own feelings, Its not just a set of songs grouped together to please de radio listeners or to make a lot of money. It's true and pure art, with personal and universal messages, that should be listened by everyone with open heart and mind. A part of this,its also so good to listen to her exploring different genres of music one more time, its brave. The artists that she was inspired by and all the care and finalization of the album, is a prove that she is in a different and high level of music industry, even when criticism obviously influeced by nonprofessional factors, doens't gives her the true value she deseves. She remains supremme to all generic and artistically poor material they use to acclaim as "excellent". Expand
  51. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Vale la pena , no se porque a todos no les gusta? no es perfecto pero cumplen con las expectativas de los fighters , un album tan honesto desde Stripped y bionic.
  52. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    So different from the rest, as always, , best songs are Maria and Deserve, but all the other songs are different, good, modern, and classics, Fall in line the best single of any album of Christina Aguilera, this album really good and interesting, you have to hear it more than once.
  53. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Love the new album!! completely different with a mix of amazing styles of music!!
  54. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    together with bionic, B2B and stripped; liberation is undoubtedly one of the best works of christina aguilera and I hope that in the deluxe version there are more songs
  55. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum equilibrado que foge da receita comercial que é imposto, mostrou uma sonoridade muito eclética, mas bem harmonizado com uma boa ligação, superou as expectativas! Expand
  56. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is such an interesting experience. The blending of sounds is interesting, and the lyrics go beyond any bubblegum pop CD out there. We all know Xtina is a risk taker, and she doesn't want to be labeled as a Pop singer. Here she sings her heart out, experiments and plays with soul, RnB and Hip hop. An interesting approach.
  57. Jun 15, 2018
    0
    No thank you. Uninspired. Annoying. Unoriginal and most of all, unnecessary.
  58. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Undoubtedly it is one of his best works so far with rhythms set at the time, danceable, with tremendous ballads and his unique voice that accompanies all the well-achieved musical genres of Aguilera.
  59. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    depois de quase uma década sem lançar nada , xtina volta com um dos melhores álbuns do ano e o mais coeso da carreira .
  60. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album defines liberation. Favorites: Deserve, Accelerate, Unless It's With You, Maria, Twice.
  61. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    this album is fantastic, the mixture of several styles makes it different and that is not monotonous for me is a 10/10 Maria and Deserve are fantastic.
  62. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Excellent new album with a different vibe and focus. Love her voice here and the message she is trying to give us with these new songs. Love it!!!
  63. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Ame cada uno de los tracks de Liberation , los fts, el tener a Demi Lovato y todos esos sonidos , Xtina busca siempre experimentar y el hacer algo distinto en cada album, salir de la casilla no es facil pero Xtina siempre lo hace y el resultado es fantástico.
  64. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    É 10 porque não posso dar mais né amores? Xtina é uma excelente artista, entregou um album visionário. Cheio de vida, emoção e arte.
    Não há um erro em Liberation, a não ser, acabar após 15 músicas.
    Obrigado Xtina por nos presentar com sua arte. Maria e Deserve patroas do álbum, apenas.
  65. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing the best album released this year love you xTina ❤️
  66. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Um álbum muito diferente do que os artistas atuais estão entregando. Autêntico, inovador, revigorante, empoderador, glorioso. O álbum é a definição de uma artista de verdade !
  67. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is one of the best albums of the decade and the best album of the year, its so different but its soo good, i can't.
  68. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    No diré mucho: Es el álbum perfecto. Arte puro en cada una de las canciones. Xtina la mejor. #Liberation
  69. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Creo que es un disco lleno de emociones que necesitaban ser expresadas y escuchadas. Estamos ante uno de los mejores discos de Christina Aguilera, junto a Stripped y B2b. Se podría decir que este álbum recoge lo mejor de ambos y le da un toque más urbano pero también más íntimo y emocional. Es perfecto
  70. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing album, it was definitely worth waiting! Christina is back with one of the best albums of her career!
    Highlights: "Maria", "Deserve" and "Unless Is With You".
  71. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    one of her best albuns and hands down the best of the year so far!!can't stop listening!!!love her
  72. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of Christina's for many years now and can say she's not perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of Lotus and was anxiously awaiting new music. Liberation starts off with a gorgeous (almost cinematic!) piece by Moonlight composer Nicholas Britell. The intro leads into delicate vocals from the Sound of Music which then leads into the phenomenally produced "Maria". From then on sheI've been a fan of Christina's for many years now and can say she's not perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of Lotus and was anxiously awaiting new music. Liberation starts off with a gorgeous (almost cinematic!) piece by Moonlight composer Nicholas Britell. The intro leads into delicate vocals from the Sound of Music which then leads into the phenomenally produced "Maria". From then on she really succeeds in what she does best- giving empowering lyrics paired with gorgeous vocals. Her collaborators (both in lyrics and production) were expertly chosen and should be praised for the work they've done. Standout tracks for me include "Maria", "Pipe", "Deserve", "Twice", and the closing track "Unless It's With You". Christina really experiments with new sounds and really took it to the next level with this album. I highly recommend giving this a listen (in order!). Happy listening! Expand
  73. Jun 15, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Liberation" is an album that lavishes immense creativity and power of one of the biggest voices of pop music. The sound of the album sounds like something simple, and at the same time with music of power that marries very well with the voice of Christina Aguillera and its unmistakable vocals. "Sick Of Sittin '" was the only song that did not marry the whole work. The ingenuity of the songs "Maria" and "Masochist" that rescue memories of sounds of the 90s was one of the most brilliant balconies for the originality and perfection of the album. Expand
  74. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The album is art, it's the best of Christina Aguilera, she knows how to reinvent the music
  75. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Una joya de álbum, es sorprendente la manera en como Christina se reinventa y creo que esta vez, se reinventó al máximo, con sonidos nuevos y calidad de musica.
  76. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! It has some meaningful, beautiful and powerful ballads and NEAT modern/90s vibes R&B songs. A quality album. Expand
  77. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Her album is amazing. I don't want her to release Accelerate as her lead single and in this album. Liberation has more interesting songs like Twice, Deserve,
  78. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing. I love it. It's really good! The sound quality, the lyrics and the voice is just pure genius
  79. Jun 15, 2018
    5
    Too much trap-style production that doesn't work with her voice. Nothing in the middle works much, except the restrained "Right Moves." Then there's "Unless It's With You," which is a helluva kicker. Too bad the rest of the album isn't on its level.
  80. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Acabo de escuchar el LIBERATION y es ESPECTACULAR, calidad y variedad de sonidos, Xtina vocalmente perfecta, es un disco muy fresco, que abarca diversos generos musicales como el Pop, la balada, el Pop rock y el Hip hop.
    En conclusión Christina Aguilera siemre reinventandose para sorprender a sus fanaticos y al mercado musical. Felicitaciones Xtina!!!
  81. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is amazing! Her voice, the lyrics, everything is awsome. I LOVE THIS ALBUM
  82. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Nos encontramos, seguramente, ante el mejor disco de la carrera musical de Christina Aguilera.
    Una oda al feminismo.
    Un viaje a la libertad.
    Una carta al amor.
    Un abrazo al dolor.
    Un mensaje al desamor.
    Una caricia al autorechazo que sentimos a veces.
    Vuelve por la puerta grande, e idiotas serán los que no sepan valorar este gran trabajo
  83. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    IS her best ALBUM. The most cohesive. The most musical.
    Pipe, María, Deserve and Twice are the songs of the year.
    This is the CHRISTINA we missed.
    She's back and we are ready.
    The voice of a generation.
    She's better than ever.
  84. Jun 15, 2018
    5
    I liked some songs from the album. Fall In Line, Accelerate,Maria and Pipe are the best songs of the album. 5/10
  85. Jun 15, 2018
    3
    This album is horrible. The sounds of desperation. Quite possibly the worst thing I've heard all year. Paris by Paris Hilton was better than this
  86. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Whether you like her or not you have to see the facts. The album is a gem and her least favorites are growing to be liked as much as the others. Maria, Deserve, Pipe, Unless Is With You are currently my faves but all the album is unique and beautiful in its own facets. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT.
  87. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The sound quality, the lyrics and the voice is just pure genius. You can tell it wasn't made to please the top 40 chart but meant to keep it real about the music - which is what makes it so good. Few singers can do it like Aguilera does.
  88. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    HINÁRIO. MELHOS ALBUM DE 2018. DIGNO DE GRAMMY, E COM CERTEZA VAI GANHAR O AOTY. SÓ VEM RAINHA VOZ DE TODAS AS GERAÇÕES.,
  89. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is great. It kicks off with the incredible "Maria", using sample of early 70 's Michael Jackson song. Another highlight is the goose bump giving "Deserve". Hearing the passion in Christina's voice makes listening to Liberation a heartwarming experience.
    I can sincerely say that this album does not have a bad song, therefore I feel it deserves to be called a masterpiece.
    This album is great. It kicks off with the incredible "Maria", using sample of early 70 's Michael Jackson song. Another highlight is the goose bump giving "Deserve". Hearing the passion in Christina's voice makes listening to Liberation a heartwarming experience.
    I can sincerely say that this album does not have a bad song, therefore I feel it deserves to be called a masterpiece. Christina has been serving great work throughout her career and Liberation is nothing less than that.
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  90. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    HINÁRIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  91. Jun 15, 2018
    9
    The album is absolutely what we should hear from the one and only Mrs Aguilera after 6 long years. It's fresh, new, R&B, powefull, yet the voice is still there, with all its glory and glow.
  92. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Best album of the year!! Love it so much. Yass Xtina, you made it!
  93. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Xtina is back, is her best album since Bionic, Maria, Pipe, Unless It's With You. AMAZING SONGS.
  94. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    É o melhor album da carreira como se fosse um stripped parte 2 Aguilera sempre mostrando por que foi eleita a voz da Geração Right Moves, Deserve e Maria melhores faixas
  95. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is beautiful. Its sound is incredible, you have to listen to Liberation, Searching for Maria and Maria in this order. Deserve is a very good and beautiful song. Unless it`s with you is in my opinion a masterpiece.
  96. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing, powerful. A Masterpiece!!! Im realy in love with "Unless Its With You".
  97. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    A cohesive, artistic and very well produced album, like most albums in Christina's catalog. Vocals are simply AMAZING! By far one of the best albums of the year.
  98. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    OMG! Really this is one os her best albums! And one of the best albums of the year! The sounds, her voice! everything is so PERFECT! It deserves a Grammy!
  99. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It's powerful inside.
    Fav songs: Pipe, Accelerate, Maria, Like I Do, Right Moves
    Sick of sittin', so I stand up for Xtina.
  100. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    When Xtina announced Liberation, everyone thought that it would be Stripped 2.0. But in actuality it's what completes Stripped, just like Yin and Yang.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Jul 3, 2018
    70
    An album that keeps pace with modern pop trends while remaining true to Aguilera’s past.
  2. 58
    Liberation never reaches the heights fans likely wanted from Xtina, it serves as a pleasant refresher for a voice that has earned its place in the annals of pop history. That said, it’s a bit sad to feel like her finest moments are, at least for now, also in her past.
  3. Jun 25, 2018
    80
    Aguilera lets her talent fly as high as her freak flag, solving pop’s current obsession with box-ticking by nudging their lines into shapes more her liking.