Liberation
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
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  1. DemiXtina
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera is truly the greatest female singer of our time, with the ability to command total attention on stage and manipulate the emotions of listeners with her powerful and touching voice, Christina's vocal range and unique tonality of her voice easily lift her to the position of the greatest female singer of today. Move over mariah, simply trilling and belting with no feelingChristina Aguilera is truly the greatest female singer of our time, with the ability to command total attention on stage and manipulate the emotions of listeners with her powerful and touching voice, Christina's vocal range and unique tonality of her voice easily lift her to the position of the greatest female singer of today. Move over mariah, simply trilling and belting with no feeling isn't enough to win my vote. You may have an amazing voice but Christina's expression and emotional style beats you hands down. Whitney is also a beautiful artist!… Expand
  2. Gonzalo_1999
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Desde Stripped, este tal vez es su segundo álbum mas personal. tiene algo de cada disco, la libertad de Stripped, un concepto muy solido como el de Back to Basics , la experimentación de Bionic y ese renacimiento de Lotus. Sin dudar, ¡ella lo hizo otra vez !
  3. Kelsen
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album! It`s a wonderful album!
  4. Kanito2804
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Nunca terminaremos de sorprendernos del talento de xtinay de cada álbum que lanza. Este disco es demasiado bueno y la calidad vocal de xtina sigue siendo la mejor.
  5. Liberation27
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores albums de su carrera, excelente mezcla de sonidos que forman en su conjunto lo mejor de Liberation
  6. Andressat
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Once again she reinvents herself! Liberation is fresh, powerful and cozy at the same time. Christina plays with her voice in different rythms and proves, once again, how versatile she is. This was my favorite 2018 album!
  7. viterbodavey
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    A worthy album to listen every single day. I cant name a song that is not my favorite OMG. DESERVE pipe and Unless with you are masterpieces
  8. crissyfan
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Liberation album is one of the best releases in 2018. I love every single song.
  9. 1ph1l1p2
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    I really love this album and it deserves to be even more critically acclaimed. Too bad jealous and embarrassing britney and beyonce stans and xtina haters can't handle Christina succeeding and have to sabotage her. Tragic.
  10. Domenico
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Best 2018 album, Christina Aguilera is back, powerful, stronger and with a lot of new power. Thanks for this xtina
  11. Kosmiblues1990
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    La mejor voz de esta generación, no defrauda con este pedazo de disco.
    Gracias Xtina !
  12. deenoaizu
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Simply the BEST ALBUM OF 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cannot stop listening to it over and over almost everyday since its released..so heartfelt,so vulnerable,so emotional,so multilayered,so eclectic and so diverse..The Voice of our generation never dissapoint us.. There is no bad song at all on the album..Lyrically,sonically and vocally are just beyond amazing...Bravo Xtina
  13. XavyMetal
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Her best in a long time, very cohesive, the vocals: on point, great melodies and the lyrics are out awesome, I bought this cd two weeks ago and is one of the best purchases I've done this year.
  14. mikelee
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    I'm feeling liberated! Just Awesome! Xtina is Back! Solid Record! Miles ahead to her peers..
  15. mikot
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Liberation is a masterpiece like Christina Aguilera herself. She's really having the most beautiful voice. We should celebrate amazing artist before they're gone. I admire Christina Aguilera and her honesty. Xtina just cares about music.
  16. dulsemaria
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    it is a masterpiece I love the album I love all its songs an innovative album very different from what you hear today xtina is without a doubt the best singer in history thanks for this masterpiece :D
  17. chachila
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera is the greatest singer in the world. Honestly, the most beautiful voice, the soul and the heart. On the top of that she's just doesn't care about charts anymore and that one of the reason why Liberation is so amazing : we don't feel like stupid sheep buyer but like we are blessed with a golden voice. THANK YOU. Peace and love.
  18. pcaiquex
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Christina em toda sua voz e honestidade, além de uma grande produção. Um dos melhores de sua carreira, e que realmente funciona enquanto um conjunto, todas as faixas se interligam. Grande álbum!
  19. gabrielfrnde
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera did a masterpiece with this album. Congratulations, diva!
  20. XtinaAguileraB
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing! Best album of 2018! This women deserved all the best.
    Love U Xtina!!
  21. theolivo
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    An album with great vocal power, with songs that discover a new voice of christina aguilera like Deserve. The album is a jewel in this modern world
  22. XtianX
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Such a great album. It's so different from anything she's ever done before. My fave tracks are Right Moves, Pipe, Like I Do those sound very experimental and different she sounds different but great in those tracks.
  23. CriticxUser
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    With 'Liberation', Christina Aguilera delivers a truly cohesive & fantastic album! The production all throughout the album is of great quality that really helps to bring the songs to life. The lyrics are everything from fun and energetic to vulnerable & deeply personal. Perhaps the greatest quality of this album, to me at least, is that it is very versatile and includes many differentWith 'Liberation', Christina Aguilera delivers a truly cohesive & fantastic album! The production all throughout the album is of great quality that really helps to bring the songs to life. The lyrics are everything from fun and energetic to vulnerable & deeply personal. Perhaps the greatest quality of this album, to me at least, is that it is very versatile and includes many different sounds and vibes while still managing to have unity & cohesiveness as a whole musical body of work! In Liberation, the listener can find a song for almost any occasion and any mood they might be in and the music will fit in greatly. It's also never really a Christina Aguilera album if it doesn't include those powerhouse vocals that the singer-songwriter is known for! This album is certainly no exception, as it contains some of her best vocal performances in years! Liberation is overall some of Aguilera's best work since Back To Basics in 2006. While it may not necessarily be her best album ever, Liberation is a worthy and quality addition to the excellent discography that Aguilera has given us over the years! Overall, this album is a solid and impressive body of work and I would recommend it to all Aguilera fans and any fan of music!
    ~ CriticxUser    … Expand
  24. worldofxtina
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    People who have so much hatred in their heart do not appreciate a masterpiece. Go pick your own kind of music. Yes, you can say you have all the rights to voice out whats on your mind, but there is always a right time and the rightEST place. Ugh. You also cannot deny the fact that Liberation did standout this year and your idols just cant simply create and exceed this album. Poor thisPeople who have so much hatred in their heart do not appreciate a masterpiece. Go pick your own kind of music. Yes, you can say you have all the rights to voice out whats on your mind, but there is always a right time and the rightEST place. Ugh. You also cannot deny the fact that Liberation did standout this year and your idols just cant simply create and exceed this album. Poor this world for too much negativity. Just learn to appreciate.… Expand
  25. mdmeta
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Christina's vocals are top notch! Fall In Line, Pipe & Unless It's With You are highlights from the album! A must listen! Just AMAZING!
  26. Remmy21
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    To me, Its one of her best record. She dropped the oversinging and brought a material more fresh. A record short but with good quality music.
  27. Gonpop
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    This is exactly what I was expecting for a Xtina album! Her tone and the rawness behind some songs is something only herself could deliver. My favourite after more than 400 spins is "Twice"
  28. muriloazvdo
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very surprised with some of the songs, but over all "Deserve" is the best track of them all!… Expand
  29. Rafings
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Perfeito e bem produzido, da pra ouvir do começo ao fim e ele se encaixa perfeitamente, faixa após faixa.
  30. MarcoDavila
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Todo el álbum es arte.
    Xtina merecía mucho reconocimiento con este álbum. She si The voice Of Generation
  31. gerardogalicia
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    This album it's a piece of art, it’s like an opera, sexy, funny, one of her best works, proud of her and her growing as an artist, what a stronger woman.
  32. felipe9
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível talento puro canções dignas de positividade esplêndido me apaixonei
  33. Nicolasaguilera
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Christina Aguilera Queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  34. Emerzonne
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    É um dos melhores álbuns que ela já lançou, os vocais estão mais poderosos que nunca, a produção foi certeira e eu diria ser o melhor álbum dela.
  35. Lament93
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    "Liberation" is Christina Aguilera going back at what she's doing back: classic r&b with soul and incredible vocals. "Like I Do", "Deserve", "Unless It's With You" and "Twice" are some of her best songs. It feels great to have her back after the disappointing "Lotus" (2012.) This is definitely a sign that the Voice of the Generation still has the creative spark and talent that made her a"Liberation" is Christina Aguilera going back at what she's doing back: classic r&b with soul and incredible vocals. "Like I Do", "Deserve", "Unless It's With You" and "Twice" are some of her best songs. It feels great to have her back after the disappointing "Lotus" (2012.) This is definitely a sign that the Voice of the Generation still has the creative spark and talent that made her a superstar!… Expand
  36. JimK
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Liberation has great lyrics. Christina knows how to delivery powerfull vocals. Liberation is an album to listening for years
  37. Panboy1995
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    A perfect album. Her voice is so mature and it shows. This is a masterpiece. This new style fits on her, she slay.
  38. RestuSandika
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    For those of you who wants a blonde haired, blue-eyed woman to sing pretty, this is not an album for you. But if you want to sing how a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman with soulful kick-ass vocals break it down to you that she's not gonna fall in line, this is IT. Christina Aguilera's Liberation really lives up to its name: an album to liberate yourself from any restraints that's beenFor those of you who wants a blonde haired, blue-eyed woman to sing pretty, this is not an album for you. But if you want to sing how a blonde-haired, blue-eyed woman with soulful kick-ass vocals break it down to you that she's not gonna fall in line, this is IT. Christina Aguilera's Liberation really lives up to its name: an album to liberate yourself from any restraints that's been holding you back… Expand
  39. mariamedia
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    What a comeback! Great production and vocals. Lovely theme of inner rediscovery.
  40. Glai
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    There is a reason why this album remains as my fave from Christina Aguilera's amazing catalogue.
  41. rafaelffraposo
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Um albúm muito versátil, com um conceito, músicas muito poderosas a nível vocal e composição!
  42. Erickx_
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Deusa rainha perfeita muito linda pisa em todos. Muito linda, diva e nunca errou e se errou foi tentando acertar
  43. Infalandy
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Amé este álbum, lo considero uno de mis favoritos. Me agradó la producción, letras fuertes, literalmente Xtina siempre trae lo mejor de lo mejor.
  44. raneto
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Amazing, album of the year so far, Aguilera never plays safe, so exciting, love you girl!
  45. danfiscina
    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.
  46. Jms161230
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Christina is finally back! By far the best album she's released since either “Stripped” or “Back to Basics.” This new album helped cement her iconic status in the pop music industry, and illustrated there will always be room for someone with her tremendous talent. My friends and I cannot wait to go see her live at the Liberation Tour this coming fall of 2018. Welcome back, Xtina!Christina is finally back! By far the best album she's released since either “Stripped” or “Back to Basics.” This new album helped cement her iconic status in the pop music industry, and illustrated there will always be room for someone with her tremendous talent. My friends and I cannot wait to go see her live at the Liberation Tour this coming fall of 2018. Welcome back, Xtina!

    Standout tracks:

    "Searching for Maria"/"Maria" (the falsetto in the former, an interlude, is stunning)
    "Deserve"
    "Twice"
    "Unless It's With You"
    “Fall In Line" (Although it admittedly suffers somewhat from an entirely superfluous collaboration with Demi Lovato, who is unable to bring anything novel, be it vocally or emotionally, to an otherwise powerful and classically empowering Christina track).    … Expand
  47. gonzilo
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    'Liberation' stands up as Xtina's most cohesive, empowered and experimental album until date. Her voice glows through breakable ballads full of ear-catchy samples and delicate R&B mid-tempos, in which her sophomore capacity of self-reinvention is again remarkable.
  48. SoloChriz
    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.
  49. Upheps
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    After six years, Xtina delivered a fantastic, well thought-out and solid album. It's not perfection, but one should be pretty happy with hit. Hearing her voice again made me love every second of it!
  50. Frozen99
    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.
  51. Sebastian2018
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    Aguilera has gone through several stages of her life, where she has learned to free herself and have control of herself, this album simply reflects that, I love that she changes a bit and leaves her comfort zone, because he felt she was in another time with previous albums
  52. J_B16
    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.
  53. Kenx3a
    Jun 15, 2018
    9
    Christina Aguilera gave us a solid album with Liberation, definitely her best album since Back To Basics.
  54. EddPJ
    Jun 16, 2018
    9
    Most cohesive album of Christina Aguilera in a long time. It's dramatic, it's wild, it's flirty and it's romantic. Great production, lyrics and sounds. The minimalism on the arrangements really worked with her voice and the concept of the album.
  55. thisev777
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    Great album, one of the best albums I've heard this year.
    Best tracks Maria, Sick of Sittin, Right Moves, Fall in Line, Accelerate, Pipe, Twice, Masochist.
    Loved the voice and the style of production!
  56. EmanueleX
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Definitely a Christina Aguilera record. It has soul, rock, pop and overall great production in both instruments and vocals. The lyrical content is great and the concept the album brings with its name is coherent with the artist and with the intention of the record. Emotionally speaking, Aguilera Delivers a wide range of different emotions; anger, hope, Love with some sexy moments in tracksDefinitely a Christina Aguilera record. It has soul, rock, pop and overall great production in both instruments and vocals. The lyrical content is great and the concept the album brings with its name is coherent with the artist and with the intention of the record. Emotionally speaking, Aguilera Delivers a wide range of different emotions; anger, hope, Love with some sexy moments in tracks like Sick of sittin (anger), Maria/Liberation (hope), Unless it’s with you/Deserve (Love), the singles Accelerate/Like I Do (Sexy), all mixed up with empowerment songs (Like the Lead single, Fall in Line).

    If Bionic was a brilliant Experiment in Aguilera’s career and Lotus was a regular “chart-friendly” pop record, Liberation is another story, as the artists strips back to her true self and to her true way to make music and art.    … Expand
  57. indi3dude
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    the album definitely has a purpose, flow, and delivers all the different ways in which someone can be "liberated" - creatively, physically, socially and spiritually. She covers the genres she tackles with grace, and you can tell each track _means_ something. Love hearing her go all out.
  58. beatboxer15
    Jun 22, 2018
    9
    The great thing about Christina is that she doesn't follow trends. The album screams Xtina. These days, it's always Electronic Music and Rap Music but I am glad Christina was able to bring her sound just as it is and isn't afraid to experiment as well. I also loved the storytelling concept of the album. It feels much more relatable and much more engaging to listen. I rated it 9 basicallyThe great thing about Christina is that she doesn't follow trends. The album screams Xtina. These days, it's always Electronic Music and Rap Music but I am glad Christina was able to bring her sound just as it is and isn't afraid to experiment as well. I also loved the storytelling concept of the album. It feels much more relatable and much more engaging to listen. I rated it 9 basically because there are other albums that were much more amazing but other than that, Great job Christina!… Expand
  59. perryprismm
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    Poético e poderoso, Christina Aguilera nos presenteou com uma verdadeira obra prima.
  60. JeremySpears
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    What a masterpiece! "Liberation" was an amazing return to form after Christina‘s previous album "Lotus" (2012). I don’t hate "Lotus" but it didn’t feel like an Xtina album at all. For the first time ever she was chasing trends (dance pop), wasn’t involved in the songwriting on many songs and didn’t evolve as an artist. It felt rushed. "Liberation" picks up where the experimental andWhat a masterpiece! "Liberation" was an amazing return to form after Christina‘s previous album "Lotus" (2012). I don’t hate "Lotus" but it didn’t feel like an Xtina album at all. For the first time ever she was chasing trends (dance pop), wasn’t involved in the songwriting on many songs and didn’t evolve as an artist. It felt rushed. "Liberation" picks up where the experimental and misunderstood "Bionic" (2010) left off. Christina experiments again and and sings from her heart. The lyrics talk about self empowerment, feminism ("Fall in Line", self esteem ("Sick of Sittin"), her fiancé ("Unless It’s With You"), self reflection ("Maria") and sex of course ("Pipe" & "Right Moves"). The album has so many gems. "Accelerate" might‘ve been a terrible comeback single choice but it is definitely the best song on the album. It’s experimental, it’s different and fresh. Very urban. It had to grow on me but now I‘m obsessed with it. "Deserve" and "Twice" are two of the best and most beautiful ballads of her entire career. "Fall in Line" is an amazing, powerful feminist anthem and Demi Lovato was a great choice for a collaboration. "Pipe" and "Right Moves" are two EXTREMELY sensual and sexy songs. She has never sounded sexier. The reggae influenced "Right Moves" had to grow on me but now I love it. "Maria" is a great self-reflective album opener which uses a Michael Jackson sample. Xtina experiments with so many sounds on this album. Overall it has a very urban feel to it. There’s R&B, Hip-Hop, pop-rock, reggae, 80s music sounds, electro-pop and pop of course. It’s incredibly diverse but it still sounds so cohesive. What I also like about "Liberation" is the way she uses her amazing voice on this album. All her albums after "Stripped" (2002) were kind of hard to listen to as she was trying way too hard to show off what a great voice she has. Especially on "Lotus". But on this album we hear her voice in a very soft way ("Pipe" & "Right Moves") and she’s belting without oversinging or screaming. The album sounds current without trying too hard. It was definitely worth the looong wait. The only reason why I don’t give 10 points are the interludes. She could’ve kept all of them except for "Liberation". They are not terrible but unnecessary. Favorites: Accelerate, Deserve, Fall in Line, Twice & Maria… Expand
  61. Itsbigboifreddy
    Jan 28, 2021
    9
    Liberation is a grower. Some of its experimental aspects may not seem appealing at first listen, but becomes much better over time.

    Best tracks: Accelerate, Like I Do, Fall in Line, Sick of Sittin', Deserve
    Worst track: Pipe
  62. Julia1d
    Jun 15, 2018
    8
    Um álbum incrível! Um trabalho muito bem feito, coeso. Muito difícil explicar a sensação de paz que as faixas presentes neste álbum trazem aos ouvintes. Christina trouxe um álbum muito bom, com toda a certeza valeu a pena a espera.
  63. Lopesito27
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    Liberation sees Christina Aguilera triumphantly jump right back to her prime, reclaiming her status as an inspirational, empowered woman who's willing to use her voice to help her congeners while portraying herself as, not only a sexual woman, but also a vulnerable one and a mother.
  64. renatomrrocha
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    Her best album since B2B. I am in love with Maria, Right Moves, Deserve, Pipe, Masochist and Unless it's with you. It was worth waiting six years for this.
  65. larissafm10
    Jul 18, 2018
    8
    Álbum realmente bom, as introduções são de fato necessárias e complementam bem as musicas.
    Tem feats desnecessários. Accelerate é bem esquisita, a cara estampada de Kanye, o rapper do refrão destoa absurdamente da voz da Christina, sendo o ponto negativo do álbum.
    Os combos Liberation, Searching for Maria e Maria junto a Dreamers e Fall in Line são os pontos positivos, sendo Maria a    Álbum realmente bom, as introduções são de fato necessárias e complementam bem as musicas.
    Tem feats desnecessários. Accelerate é bem esquisita, a cara estampada de Kanye, o rapper do refrão destoa absurdamente da voz da Christina, sendo o ponto negativo do álbum.
    Os combos Liberation, Searching for Maria e Maria junto a Dreamers e Fall in Line são os pontos positivos, sendo Maria a melhor do cd. Deserve e Twice também se juntam as melhores faixas do álbum.
    Um belo trabalho depois de 6 longos anos.    … Expand
  66. iamlucasbasilio
    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
  67. AlejoMTZ
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    This Is a Masterpiece, but I feel something is missing in this album, I Can't feel completely the scent of Aguilera like in her album debut
  68. StavoSwift13
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    Liberation cumple la premisa de su título. Liberar a Christina Aguilera mostrando uno de sus trabajos más personales, con una producción bastante majestuosa y con mensajes de empoderamiento magistrales. Ritmos actuales y una construcción lírica bastante buena. Sin embargo nos encontramos en puntos qué parece que quiso "sobre" esforzarse y arruinar 2/3 canciones que no van a ningún lado, yLiberation cumple la premisa de su título. Liberar a Christina Aguilera mostrando uno de sus trabajos más personales, con una producción bastante majestuosa y con mensajes de empoderamiento magistrales. Ritmos actuales y una construcción lírica bastante buena. Sin embargo nos encontramos en puntos qué parece que quiso "sobre" esforzarse y arruinar 2/3 canciones que no van a ningún lado, y no recuerdan que en esta industria, ni demasiado ni muy poco, obviando eso es un gran regreso de parte de ella. Un 8.5 para Liberation… Expand
  69. Michael1814
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    Moments of brilliance but there are a few duds, what was she thinking when Accelerate was chosen as the first single!!!!
  70. aktisaeliou
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed this album, It is a pity that younger generations don't appreciate these iconic voices anymore. The production and the vocals on this album are sublime.
  71. Cesarcdx
    Feb 15, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastico disco para futuras generaciones de la industria musical en todo sentido… Expand
  72. thedaywalker
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    This is without a doubt, the most ambitious album i've heard, unfortunately her ambitions don't really work in her favor. I have to give her credit for trying different things, but it is her more common efforts that make this album, good.

    Her vocals are always a blessing to listen to, but in some tracks, that incorporate a more trap beat, her voice doesn't work very well, and it sounds    This is without a doubt, the most ambitious album i've heard, unfortunately her ambitions don't really work in her favor. I have to give her credit for trying different things, but it is her more common efforts that make this album, good.

    Her vocals are always a blessing to listen to, but in some tracks, that incorporate a more trap beat, her voice doesn't work very well, and it sounds kind of awkward at times.

    The features are overall weak, with the exception of Demi Lovato and Lauren Evans, Demi surprised me in Fall in line, her vocals and Christina's match almost perfectly.

    So overall, it is a good album, but her experimental efforts don't really pay off the way she was expecting.

    Favorite Songs: Maria, Fall in line, Twice, Pipe, Unless i'm with you
    Least Favorite Songs: Right Moves, Like i do, Accelerate    … Expand
  73. Mathzin
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    Com interludes significativos e linha temporal seguida pelo álbum, Christina vem com o duvidoso Liberation (Em relação aos Singles lançados, com exceção de "Fall in Line"). Composições interessantes e ótimos vocais (como de costume).
    Destaque pra: "Pipe" que valeu o repeat, "Maria" que teve uma interlude pra chamar atenção pra música e claro, "Fall in line" música poderosíssima e de bela    Com interludes significativos e linha temporal seguida pelo álbum, Christina vem com o duvidoso Liberation (Em relação aos Singles lançados, com exceção de "Fall in Line"). Composições interessantes e ótimos vocais (como de costume).
    Destaque pra: "Pipe" que valeu o repeat, "Maria" que teve uma interlude pra chamar atenção pra música e claro, "Fall in line" música poderosíssima e de bela mensagem. E "Unless It's with you" que deu uma pegada diferente ao álbum, nos últimos segundos do segundo tempo.    … Expand
  74. Enterka
    Nov 20, 2019
    7
    Good album, this is bop! Goddess Christina Aguilera comeback! Thanks, love from Russia
  75. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    7
    Not very attractive or great compared to back to basics, stripped, or bionic, nothing different but a good album.
  76. Wallissonf
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Álbum bom algumas músicas são meios chatas mas no geral entrega a proposta Destaque oara Maria
  77. DevilPray
    Dec 2, 2018
    6
    I don't know what everyone says, I really like this album. Maria and Right Moves >>>>
  78. JhosepKingsley
    Jun 20, 2018
    6
    A good album with excellent lyrics. What should be highlighted and urgently is the voice of Christina that as always reaches our hearts.
  79. j1train
    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. Lioen
    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
  81. JaggedLittlePil
    Jun 16, 2018
    4
    Just... meh. The first part is really good, even with those useless interlude. The intro is really good, Maria is a masterpiece, I also really like Right Moves and Fall In Line is a very good pop track. But the last part... from track 9 to 15 we have 5 ballads, 1 interlude and 1 uptempo and that makes the album sooo boring! I wasn't expecting a lot, but neither a so bad, monotonous andJust... meh. The first part is really good, even with those useless interlude. The intro is really good, Maria is a masterpiece, I also really like Right Moves and Fall In Line is a very good pop track. But the last part... from track 9 to 15 we have 5 ballads, 1 interlude and 1 uptempo and that makes the album sooo boring! I wasn't expecting a lot, but neither a so bad, monotonous and boring album of which I only like a few song.… Expand
  82. Gaelraposo
    Jun 20, 2018
    4
    As 6 ultimas musicas do album sao as melhores desse album misto. Xtina misturou bastantes ritimos e organizou de forma bagunçada o album. As musicas ela expressa sua potencia vocal em algumas musicas, mostrando sua origem em outras passa um pouco do ponto e outras que não precisa se sai um pouco melhor.
  83. mangopulpy
    Jun 25, 2018
    4
    All over the place and trying so hard to sound genuine only to end up as generic and mostly unlistenable (the usual oversinging and straining mess). Disappointing from xtina
  84. ewhite
    Sep 2, 2018
    4
    Very forgettable record. It is much better than "Lotus" though. Highlights include "Maria", "Fall In Line" and "Unless It's With You".
  85. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    4
    I had a huge hype for this album but at the end this is a let down. It has good songs but most of them feel the same. The ballads are amazing though.
  86. someonewhocares
    Jul 3, 2022
    4
    LIBERATION is neither an improvement to 2012's Lotus, or makes any memorable, new statement that'll save her falling career. Some good songs, and some low points that go very low. To be honest, it really doesn't feel as much like a liberation as Christina thinks it its.
  87. imaginetruly
    Jun 15, 2018
    3
    Bad, boring, boring, nothing innovative unique music that lends itself is Fall In Line the rest disposable and completely unbearable.
  88. fearofthedark
    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
  89. Andriesofficial
    Jun 21, 2018
    3
    After listening this album, i think... This album isnt xtina. Where is xtina?
  90. dhum
    Aug 25, 2018
    3
    The best word to describe this album is mess. This album is such a mess. This is not what i expect to hear from someone like her.
  91. Darkosauvageau
    Jun 16, 2018
    2
    I love xtina aguilera but this is really bad... kids talking... bad singles, bad songs, nothing on this album is worth the 6 years we waited for .... it will flop hard ... sad times... dont waste your time and money, it isnt worth it
  92. blockiona
    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.
  93. Jann_Junx
    Jun 15, 2018
    2
    this album is good however the sounds in some songs are not nice and it becomes a bit tedious
  94. Kurkovladislav
    Jun 21, 2018
    2
    A boring, very weak album for diva like Xtina.....FLOPtina. An album with a completely new sound for Christina Aguilera, but it's an outdated music, it's not interesting.
  95. ewertonmm
    Jun 15, 2019
    2
    One point for trying and one point for remaining beautiful. Cause this record is an entirely "NO". Thumbs up for the Michael Jackson sample on "Maria". But still a no.
  96. Lekinhoreal
    Jun 17, 2019
    1
    Xtina vem cada vez mais perdendo sua essência musical, entregando trabalhos gerenicos e sem vida
  97. RamaDimas
    Jul 5, 2018
    0
    Nothing groundbreaking about this album. Filled with a lot of fillers. Stripped is still her best work to date.
  98. beto102
    Jun 29, 2018
    0
    I’d rather drink an entire bottle of bleach than to listen to this monotone piece of **** horrible, uninspired, boring and full of non-passion
  99. ksr91
    Jun 15, 2018
    0
    No thank you. Uninspired. Annoying. Unoriginal and most of all, unnecessary.
  100. jsfulgueras
    Jun 21, 2018
    0
    Christina's latest album disappointed most of her fans. Her latest effort did not met most of the fans' expectations. The album is not cohesive and has no direction.
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. musicOMH.com
    Jul 3, 2018
    70
    An album that keeps pace with modern pop trends while remaining true to Aguilera’s past.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 25, 2018
    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.
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  3. Spin
    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.
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