Liberation
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,056 out of 1254
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 1254
  3. Negative: 156 out of 1254
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  1. WillisYoung
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    It's an incredible album that truely able to demonstrate Christina's ability to utilize not only her well-known vocal acrobatics but also her amazing artistic vision
  2. ducquan1996
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    I thought Christina lost it after Lotus, but this new album Liberation proves me wrong. This is Christina at her best, always reinvent herself and makes real music. Best songs are Maria (with the Searching for Maria interlude) and Unless It's With You.
  3. allanez
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Her best album this decade. The diva, Xtina is now back with 15 tracks album that fit with each emotions of a human being. The amazing ballad such as Deserve and Unless It's With You, and mid tempo gems like Pipe, Accelerate, Like I Do and Maria are her best works in years. A Masterpiece.
  4. docwalter
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Ms. Aguilera is back in her element. Fresh, powerful and personal, this album is nearly her best, a close second to Stripped.
  5. julio1949
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    An album to be reckoned with. It has musical and truthful content and an album that separates from current trend. It stands alone and unique where it is very artistic in the sense of it being a genuine one.
  6. judith1951
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera channeling her artistry thru music where it becomes an inspiration to everyone that in order to be happy, you need to be Liberated. It is indeed a masterpiece, not for charts, but for those who need her music.
  7. thegiorodriguez
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    love it. live it. breath it. Instant classic. !!!!!!!! Grammy winning album.
  8. nowjuss
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    No doubt it's the best female album of 2018
    The combo Liberation / Searching for Maria / Maria is one of the best moments of the discography of Christina Aguilera.
  9. fremesis
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Liberation is such a masterpiece. Literally the best album of the year. Every track is different but at the same time they fit well with the concept of the album. Christina is such a legend.
  10. 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.
  11. romyuso
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Liberation is sonically pleasing from start to finish. Every track is important with no exception. The transitions from interludes to songs are brilliant
  12. makyzde
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    You know, Xtina just wanted to find herself, and I feel it from all of those songs.

    For those who hate it. / don't like it. You say: ,,This is NOT Christina Aguilera!'' but you know what? This IS Christina Aguilera! I feel more of her soul in this album.

    I think she is liberated now and she deserves success. Because this is REAL Aguilera and REAL masterpiece.
  13. samat_t96
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Truly masterpiece. Christina as always show to people how eclectic & various her music could be with this album.
  14. sethdesuisse
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Fresh/ Energetic/ full of emotions
    All the songs are finely poured.
    Amazing vocal ..so raw and honest
  15. legendxdaily
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    I found this quote.

    "I felt caged by my childhood. And unsafe: Bad things happened in my home; there was violence. The Sound of Music looked like a form of release. I would open my bedroom window to sing out like Maria. In my own way, I’d be in those hills."

    Liberation is her best album! Still very real and raw!
  16. Dylanf
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Well done and thank you for creating such a masterpiece like this !!! It shows all the emotions from deep inside her heart and it really touches our heart.
    Nice music and nice voice after 6 years. Thank you very much Xtina.
  17. ingoodpoptaste
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    The flow from song to song is amazing! Deserve, Twice, and Right Moves are stand-outs.
  18. Noahfurino
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This album is Aguilera NOT playing it safe...and creating a compilation of BOPS in the process. This is an incredible piece of work.
  19. 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.
  20. RAG1994
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This album is worth the 6 year-hiatus. Xtina truly liberated herself in this masterpiece and has let everyone know HER truth. She showcased her versatility, musicality, vulnerability, strength, weaknesses which, once again, inspired her fans, "fighters". Maria is so good, she and Kanye should work more together. And the last three songs of the album are hands down the BEST.
  21. mikko88
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent album, flawless vocals and production. She is undeniably the voice of her generation.
  22. 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.
  23. destroyedxx
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before.
  24. Captain7
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Liberation is such an amazing album. The music, the melodies and most importantly the
    powerful and versatile vocal from Xtina..
    All songs are likable. Definitely a Grammy worthy album.
    Fav songs: Deserve, Masochist, Twice, Unless it’s with you.
  25. mvapostol
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    This album is genuine and pure. This only shows that Christina Aguilera is an artist who writes music with meat of message and not some songs with melody but no substance. Honestly, i can't pick until now what's my favorite tract/s. All are so good.
  26. richardjbsimon
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    #Liberation by Christina Aguilera

    It starts with an intro, building up to powerful momentum, occasional breathers (like a sip of iced tea on a hot summer's day), swaying us with interlude like a gentle breeze, and finally left us with a sweet lullaby that makes us crave for more. Christina Aguilera, a return of vocal force that's out to set another history of her own generation, and    #Liberation by Christina Aguilera

    It starts with an intro, building up to powerful momentum, occasional breathers (like a sip of iced tea on a hot summer's day), swaying us with interlude like a gentle breeze, and finally left us with a sweet lullaby that makes us crave for more. Christina Aguilera, a return of vocal force that's out to set another history of her own generation, and continue on to inspire the later. You'll definitely find your lost soul, upon listening to this album.    … Expand
  27. Kilorn
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Christina Aguilera's spine chilling vocals still amazes even after almost 20 years. You can just feel the passion and hard work put in the record. No track is a waste to listen to. This is by far the best album of the year - the album of life!

    My favorite track: Unless it's with you
  28. sherwindarellgo
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Liberation has many facet's to its 15 songs. from losing herself to finding herself in songs like "Finding Maria" and "Maria". fighting off oppression experienced by women in the industry in the over the top production of "Fall in Line" with Demi Lovato, to just baring it all out and being vulnerable with songs like "Deserve" and "Unless it's with you". she really does bring an album soLiberation has many facet's to its 15 songs. from losing herself to finding herself in songs like "Finding Maria" and "Maria". fighting off oppression experienced by women in the industry in the over the top production of "Fall in Line" with Demi Lovato, to just baring it all out and being vulnerable with songs like "Deserve" and "Unless it's with you". she really does bring an album so cohesive and with meaning. The Christina Aguilera we all know and love.… Expand
  29. rye1
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Christina FINALLY dug into the RB/Soul side that best captures her talent - this is right up there with Janelle as one of the top female albums of the year. Awesome job! Pipe, Unless Its With You and Right Moves are the standouts.
  30. erreunoerredos
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera! Liberation is such a masterpiece! full of precious gems! My favorite is DESERVE. Thank you for being with us again!
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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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