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

Universal acclaim- based on 1254 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 156 out of 1254
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  1. 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!
  2. Ddotmack
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    This is easily the most honest and well executed album of the year! Christina Aguilera has returned to her old ARTISTIC and INNOVATIVE self with this masterpeice!

    Accelerate is a standout track, with some slick and forward thinking production from Kanye West, autotune-less raspy Ty Dolla $ign vocals and a dope 2 Chainz verse with a beat switch mid song. Its eccentric, eclectic and a    This is easily the most honest and well executed album of the year! Christina Aguilera has returned to her old ARTISTIC and INNOVATIVE self with this masterpeice!

    Accelerate is a standout track, with some slick and forward thinking production from Kanye West, autotune-less raspy Ty Dolla $ign vocals and a dope 2 Chainz verse with a beat switch mid song. Its eccentric, eclectic and a party starter!
    Other standouts are the other Kanye produced cut Maria, which has a catchy Jackson 5 sample and strings paired with a hard hitting beat. It knocks! Like I Do which shows Aguileras ability to sing-rap with the best of them! Sick Of Sittin is pure genius with help from Anderson Paak. Right Moves and Pipe are a sexy one-two punch, sure to get you in the mood. & closing the opus with Unless Its With You... A soon to be classic powerballad with gospel influences... She takes us to church and out for dinner afterwards with those pipes! Amazing album!    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. destroyedxx
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before.
  8. mikko88
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent album, flawless vocals and production. She is undeniably the voice of her generation.
  9. gxandrew
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This is her best album since Back To Basics though personally I consider Bionic as one of her best as well. Liberation indeed has given her the rebirth she needed when it comes to vocals and artistry.
  10. 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.
  11. Xtr
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing, it is the Christina we all know and love but at her finest. Truly the best album of career up until now.
    Right Moves, Pipe, Sick Of Sitting or Accelerate can all be considered standout tracks but i would say that Maria is the most exciting track on the album, the Jackson 5 sample is genius.
    Still, the best song on the album happens to be the closer, Unless It's    This album is amazing, it is the Christina we all know and love but at her finest. Truly the best album of career up until now.
    Right Moves, Pipe, Sick Of Sitting or Accelerate can all be considered standout tracks but i would say that Maria is the most exciting track on the album, the Jackson 5 sample is genius.

    Still, the best song on the album happens to be the closer, Unless It's With You is simply the PERFECT wedding staple.    … Expand
  12. drealmckoi
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    The best album of 2018! Favorite tracks are Deserve, Like I Do, Pipe and Unless It’s With You. Can’t stop playing the whole album. Go Xtina!!!
  13. iamfearless87
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Liberation is a GEM. A masterpiece. I love every songs. Unless its with you, maria, masochist and pipe are my faves. If you want good music, then you should listen to Christina Aguilera's Liberation.
  14. ingoodpoptaste
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    The flow from song to song is amazing! Deserve, Twice, and Right Moves are stand-outs.
  15. 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.
  16. 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!
  17. samat_t96
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Truly masterpiece. Christina as always show to people how eclectic & various her music could be with this album.
  18. Luis9251
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    After six years Liberation is a great comeback album for Christina Aguilera. In this album she makes use of her incredible voice to deliver an incredibly diverse set of tracks that vary from R&B and rock to reggae. Liberation shows the world Aguilera isn't shy to experiment with different genres, include eclectic collaborators, and play with her incredible voice. Her vocal delivery is alsoAfter six years Liberation is a great comeback album for Christina Aguilera. In this album she makes use of her incredible voice to deliver an incredibly diverse set of tracks that vary from R&B and rock to reggae. Liberation shows the world Aguilera isn't shy to experiment with different genres, include eclectic collaborators, and play with her incredible voice. Her vocal delivery is also great, you can expect your typical Christina Aguilera vocal diva moments like in the ballad Unless It's With You and even some sultry soft vocals like in the R&B inspired Pipe that will take you right back to her Dirrty days. This is overall an incredible display of artistic integrity and shows that Xtina still has it and is ready to reclaim her spot as the voice of a generation. 10/10… Expand
  19. larrie
    Feb 8, 2019
    10
    Xtina embraces her own 'Liberation' like it's Stripped 2.0, in a more delicate and mature way. Cut: Maria, Like I Do, Pipe, Unless It's With You.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. HirroHernan
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    The best album of the Century. This is the best work of Xtina in the longest time. Deserves at least 20 grammys
  23. thegiorodriguez
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    love it. live it. breath it. Instant classic. !!!!!!!! Grammy winning album.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. heythere
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Ugh Honestly such a good album that shows Xtina's various tones of singing and explores different genres that she hasn't done before. My favorite songs would have to be Maria, Pipe, Deserve, and Unless Its With You. Unless Its With You will be my wedding song I promise myself that
  29. Laffa3
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Finally the Christina that we all know and love is back after a 6 years hiatus. This album sounds like a wiser and older sister of her previous record Stripped , blending nicely different style of sounds without being messy or all over the place.
    As always her vocals are on point , sultry or powerful, raw or playful.
    If that album can help us remember one thing , it's the fact that    Finally the Christina that we all know and love is back after a 6 years hiatus. This album sounds like a wiser and older sister of her previous record Stripped , blending nicely different style of sounds without being messy or all over the place.
    As always her vocals are on point , sultry or powerful, raw or playful.
    If that album can help us remember one thing , it's the fact that Christina Aguilera was and still is one hell of an artist.    … Expand
  30. charlieking
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Love the way Christina put her heart on Liberation, for sure her best album since Back to Basics.
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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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