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. joneswsamorim
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Such a beautiful album! Aguilera is so gorgeous in so many ways, and this is masterpiece. Her live performances are incredible this era!
  2. fanp0p
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    She said a lot of times "the wait will worth it" and damn, she was right! One of the best albums I've ever experienced.

    Best song: Unless It's With You.
    Worst: can't say by now. Will Update maybe when I get tired of one of the songs!
  3. JUMPINGTRAINS
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    In a pop era where everything seems formulated and lacking uniqueness, Christina Aguilera’s return is pretty much appreciated. After a safe and forgetful album like Lotus and a string of very commercial and radio-friendly collaborations, miss Aguilera decides to get real and raw and remind us all why she’s such an icon and a major influence for so many artists. Christina teams up withIn a pop era where everything seems formulated and lacking uniqueness, Christina Aguilera’s return is pretty much appreciated. After a safe and forgetful album like Lotus and a string of very commercial and radio-friendly collaborations, miss Aguilera decides to get real and raw and remind us all why she’s such an icon and a major influence for so many artists. Christina teams up with notorious figures from the current hip-hop scene like Kanye West and pop scene like Julia Michaels and MNEK, but also many extremely talented underdogs. Discovering and giving a chance to new talents is something Aguilera has done for a while now, and maybe that’s what helped her reach a climax where Pop is more moldable than ever before, embracing R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock and Reggae influences. Her versatile and one of a kind voice has no trouble in meeting with soulful and vocally challenging ballads/power-ballads (Twice, Fall In Line) while also adapting itself to simple, playful and sexy beats (Right Moves, Like I Do, Pipe). What makes this album so bright and memorable is those moments when Aguilera gets personal and takes no shorts: in Maria (her middle name but also the name of the main role of The Sound Of Music, which she samples in the intro for this song, Searching For Maria), she opens up her heart to the listener and dramatically expresses how she lost her passion for music in the way, which she wants to find again desperately; in Sick Of Sittin’, indirectly references the impact wrong professional choices had on her, rebelling herself to what the industry expects from her and searching for freedom and individuality; and at last but not least, the exquisite Unless It’s With You, where her voice is softer than ever and romantically opens her arms to love again to her significant one, after past heartbreaks. In conclusion, Christina Aguilera found her inner child, the pure and true love for music, her ultimate passion; and now she’s back in her classic fierce and unapologetic attitude that let us know that the best is yet to come, and Liberation is just the beginning.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. DiegoSantos
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    without a doubt this is one of the best albums of Christina's career ... Stuff **** and well done
  6. leoogarcez
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Xtina is back, is her best album since Bionic, Maria, Pipe, Unless It's With You. AMAZING SONGS.
  7. Knightangel82
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    deserve wow ... maria right moves like i do fall in line unless it´s with you pipe everything is ... amazing
  8. Renantavares15
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    amazing album, xtina so wonderful, and this powerful voice are so incredible, very good.
  9. Kaiocezar
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Best album ever released. Christina Aguilera came back. The other singers who apologize but Xtina is not only visual is talent itself. I'm a fighter.
  10. Screamevil
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This album is pure quality, she remains as the best voice of her generation
  11. lily16
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole concept of the album is about finding yourself again. Each song is written carefully and contains meaningful lyrics that I'm sure everyone will find themselves in at least one song. There are some songs that need second or third listening, but all songs eventually grow in you. This album is amazing!… Expand
  12. xsaysomethingx
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I love the album is so relaxing y powerful I´m in love of Maria and Deserve the best album
  13. Luiscore
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Queen
    La mejor Canta hermoso Se reinventa, crece como artista y nos entrega un gran trabajo musical
  14. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    O unicos defeitos dessa obra prima foi não ter mais clipes, mais divulgação e o Grammy da Xtina e a filha Demi Lovato.
  15. ricooei
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing album!!! Liberation by Christina Aguilera deserves GRAMMYs. The vocal is on point and heavenly. To those who always think she is over-singing, give this album a try, so many layers of vocals that prove that she is still the voice of our generation. The songs are so addictive, I have them on replay non-stop. Best album of the year!
  16. 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.
  17. Evertonmedeiros
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Um álbum de várias interpretações, segmentos e conceitos. Um misto de várias Xtina's numa só. Muito bom!
  18. Martin96
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    Once again, Christina Aguilera experimenting and showing something new. In a world where no talented singers hit the charts this is good news for the people who really like music.
  19. njg
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Liberation album is one of the best albums of the year without doubt. The musical complexity of the album is fascinating. The incorporation of genres through the album is wonderful. The passion that Christina evokes in each song is what distinguishes her from the rest of the female singers. The album allows us to reflect on all aspects of life and makes us come to the conclusion thatLiberation album is one of the best albums of the year without doubt. The musical complexity of the album is fascinating. The incorporation of genres through the album is wonderful. The passion that Christina evokes in each song is what distinguishes her from the rest of the female singers. The album allows us to reflect on all aspects of life and makes us come to the conclusion that freedom is in overcoming the obstacles we face and in enjoying the process, even if it is difficult.… Expand
  20. ccls
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    French Fan here. The album is a masterpiece, he need to win all the grammy’s. Xtina you are the best truly artist i knowin!!!! 10/10 . Maria/Masochist/Unless Its With You/Deserve... all the songs kill it!!! Go Girl!!!!
  21. Animalboy728
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    The Queen of reinvention..Liberation ..a title that indeed describes Christina... I had no doubt that she will bring something special to this music era which was indeed suffering of inspiration.. it may not be a masterpiece like Back to Basics or Bionic .. but still with Aguilera you cant have trash music..Beautifully well put album.. from the Photoshoots to the music .. Starting withThe Queen of reinvention..Liberation ..a title that indeed describes Christina... I had no doubt that she will bring something special to this music era which was indeed suffering of inspiration.. it may not be a masterpiece like Back to Basics or Bionic .. but still with Aguilera you cant have trash music..Beautifully well put album.. from the Photoshoots to the music .. Starting with accelerate awesome banging song that i would love to also includes in the album the LA pride remix. Beautiful song .. twice..unless its with you.. deserve..RIGHT MOVES IS MY JAM THO.. CHRISTINA THERE HIT A MUSIC CHORD OF THE REGGAE ERA.. This album gives the chance to Christina to share her work with the whole world.. and am really hoping for a EUROPEAN TOUR..… Expand
  22. destroyedxx
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before.
  23. mikko88
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent album, flawless vocals and production. She is undeniably the voice of her generation.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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!!!
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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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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