Liberation
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
User Score
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. TLdelgado
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This album was worth the wait. Christina poured her heart and soul into this album and worked with a great team to deliver a perfect and cohesive album that takes you on her journey of finding herself and finally feeling liberated. I love every song on the album!
  2. BRAMA
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    This album is a Masterpiece Christina Aguilera comes back with a lot of songs with a pure message to fell freedom and of course her voice still being Unique!!
  3. Phelipe
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    All that we love most in Aguilera is here: the daring, the reinvention and its unmistakable voice. The highlights in "Liberation" are some of the most interesting songs of her career, like "Like I Do" and "Maria".
  4. MarcoAC
    Jun 16, 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.
  5. MarkBSO
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Que álbum! Ao mesmo tempo variado nos estilos e coeso com a proposta, valeu a pena esperar 6 anos com certeza, a proposta do álbum é ótima e a execução também, Xtina nos apresenta um de seus melhores trabalhos
  6. xtian24
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Another masterpiece from Christina Aguilera!
    Im in love with maria, pipe, unless it’s with you.

    I hope she release her 2nd single with MV asap!
  7. XJoshGreen
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Christina gave us more than we could've ever hoped for!!! The Vocals. my.God.THE.VOCALS.!!! The Beats!! THE BEATS.GO.SO.HARD.!!!! The Lyrics are LYRICALLY GENIUS!!! I'm WOW'D by all of the different AMAZING sounds! I'm still discovering new ones with each listen all whilst being Liberated all along the way! LIBERATION IS THAT RECORD!!!!!! I'm beyond proud!!!
  8. FisFreedom
    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.
  9. 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.
  10. Bhenny
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    Loved this album…
    Xtina is Vocal goddess. No doubt it's the best female album of 2018
  11. MickyLoco
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    It was worth the wait for this album. Every song is perfect. Maria is a standout
  12. jesusbronze
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    After some misguided decisions with her previous (underrated) releases, Christina finally is back on track with her most cohesive and sonically-exciting release in 8 years. Liberation is a record which finds Xtina flirting with R&B and HIP-HOP sounds, going through some Janis Joplin inspired funk beats, electronic sounds, and reggae-influenced tracks, which makes Liberation an interestingAfter some misguided decisions with her previous (underrated) releases, Christina finally is back on track with her most cohesive and sonically-exciting release in 8 years. Liberation is a record which finds Xtina flirting with R&B and HIP-HOP sounds, going through some Janis Joplin inspired funk beats, electronic sounds, and reggae-influenced tracks, which makes Liberation an interesting musical journey to enjoy.… Expand
  13. jvitor
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Christina has always been the best and greatest artist of her generation we all know but she always likes to check and pass on the haters' face as this woman is talented and visionary. Unfortunately the album will not have the recognition it deserves but Xtina will always be one of the most outstanding voices in the entire industry.… Expand
  14. JehadIbrahim
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    estou escrevendo isso só para ocupar linhar e dar os 75 caracteres para a review valer alguma coisa
  15. MaggieAguilera
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    This is not a pop album or R&B album or Hip-Hop this is a CHRISTINA AGUILERA album. For sure the best of 2018!
  16. juansalvatierra
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Liberation es una joya.
    Una artista que se reinventa cada era
    El mejor tema "Maria" La mejor colaboración "Fall In Line" se merecía el grammy absolutamente.
    10
  17. KingdomHeart
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Gratidão senhor, pelo dia que termina, pelo Liberation que chega, que hinário do caralho.
  18. Abhattacharya27
    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.
  19. 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
  20. ewokguy15
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    I have been a fan of Christina's since the beginning and have loved every album in some way of another. Lotus was a genuine misstep in a great discography so I was very worried whether Christina could come back . . . .

    I am so glad I have stuck by her as Liberation is simply brilliant, I hope this review gets even one young person to listen to her album as she is a truly great artist    I have been a fan of Christina's since the beginning and have loved every album in some way of another. Lotus was a genuine misstep in a great discography so I was very worried whether Christina could come back . . . .

    I am so glad I have stuck by her as Liberation is simply brilliant, I hope this review gets even one young person to listen to her album as she is a truly great artist and Liberation just further proves she is one of the best from her generation!    … Expand
  21. Daniel1986
    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!!!
  22. estabad
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It’s a great album, great production, great quality, powerful lyrics. Such a great come back!
  23. FranciscoR98
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Christina is the ultimate honest artist! The album feels like a mature version of Stripped. The production on this album is behind amazing!
  24. richbispo13
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Álbum Incrível não esperava menos da princesa do pop ao lado de Britney Spears. Mostra a evolução da rainha.
  25. 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.
  26. Spuleto
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    O álbum está muito bom, nele Christina compartilha como é se sentir perdida mas se achar novamente, ela demonstra que está liberta tanto artisticamente assim como sexualmente. Christina mostra na ultima faixa do álbum que ainda acredita no amor apesar de tudo o que ela já passou. É um álbum pessoal para ele e pode ser pessoal para qualquer um que ouvir, Christina não precisa de um palcoO álbum está muito bom, nele Christina compartilha como é se sentir perdida mas se achar novamente, ela demonstra que está liberta tanto artisticamente assim como sexualmente. Christina mostra na ultima faixa do álbum que ainda acredita no amor apesar de tudo o que ela já passou. É um álbum pessoal para ele e pode ser pessoal para qualquer um que ouvir, Christina não precisa de um palco enorme, os maiores holofotes ou levantar dizer que está levantando uma bandeira. Ela faz tudo isso naturalmente e isso é que mais nos inspira nela!… Expand
  27. SebastianGabbi
    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.
  28. joaogarciabraga
    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".
  29. melihkurtulus
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    I am dead sure that Right Moves would have been a big hit if it had been sung by an another singer. Double standards alert!
  30. Annah305
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Gorgeous album. Easily her best album this decade. Legend X is back. I hope she keeps releasing. She is needed because the new girls aren't doing IT.
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Metascore
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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