Liberation
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
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  1. ronankaymaz
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is great. It kicks off with the incredible "Maria", using sample of early 70 's Michael Jackson song. Another highlight is the goose bump giving "Deserve". Hearing the passion in Christina's voice makes listening to Liberation a heartwarming experience.
    I can sincerely say that this album does not have a bad song, therefore I feel it deserves to be called a masterpiece.    This album is great. It kicks off with the incredible "Maria", using sample of early 70 's Michael Jackson song. Another highlight is the goose bump giving "Deserve". Hearing the passion in Christina's voice makes listening to Liberation a heartwarming experience.
    I can sincerely say that this album does not have a bad song, therefore I feel it deserves to be called a masterpiece. Christina has been serving great work throughout her career and Liberation is nothing less than that.    … Expand
  2. Theblacksee
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera's most artistic, candid, sexual and zealous album. So many roots
  3. Ma2605
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    one of her best albuns and hands down the best of the year so far!!can't stop listening!!!love her
  4. GeordanNeves
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Um álbum muito diferente do que os artistas atuais estão entregando. Autêntico, inovador, revigorante, empoderador, glorioso. O álbum é a definição de uma artista de verdade !
  5. 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!!!
  6. MarceloPandlr
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera demonstra mais uma vez ser um dos grandes nomes da música pop, se reinventando a cada trabalho e com o Liberation não foi diferente.
    Um álbum que mescla Pop, RnB, Hip Hop, Rock e Gospel Music de forma precisa e coerente.
    Não possui faixas que podemos chamar de "fillers", até as interludes são bem colocadas na organização numérica do álbum. Realmente foram 6 anos de    Christina Aguilera demonstra mais uma vez ser um dos grandes nomes da música pop, se reinventando a cada trabalho e com o Liberation não foi diferente.
    Um álbum que mescla Pop, RnB, Hip Hop, Rock e Gospel Music de forma precisa e coerente.
    Não possui faixas que podemos chamar de "fillers", até as interludes são bem colocadas na organização numérica do álbum.
    Realmente foram 6 anos de espera que valeram a pena e pena de quem dizer o contrário.    … Expand
  7. BESTFICTION
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It's finally time that people start seeing how important and impactful Xtina is to pop culture. This is the album that will show the world that she IS a visionary, she IS an artist and most of all, she IS one of the greatest voices of our time.
  8. 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.
  9. Hogdion
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    When Xtina announced Liberation, everyone thought that it would be Stripped 2.0. But in actuality it's what completes Stripped, just like Yin and Yang.
  10. iBoo
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing, powerful. A Masterpiece!!! Im realy in love with "Unless Its With You".
  11. GIGGINS
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Whether you like her or not you have to see the facts. The album is a gem and her least favorites are growing to be liked as much as the others. Maria, Deserve, Pipe, Unless Is With You are currently my faves but all the album is unique and beautiful in its own facets. LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT.
  12. benaminoooooooo
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    HINÁRIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  13. XtianMunoz
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    OMG! Really this is one os her best albums! And one of the best albums of the year! The sounds, her voice! everything is so PERFECT! It deserves a Grammy!
  14. ericmartinezmen
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing. I love it. It's really good! The sound quality, the lyrics and the voice is just pure genius
  15. efandi
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    A. HUGE. COMEBACK. This is a great production, she deserves everything.
    Deserve is my favorite song BY FAAAAAAR!
  16. amralshura
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing! It has some meaningful, beautiful and powerful ballads and NEAT modern/90s vibes R&B songs. A quality album.
  17. Javierknoxx
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Ya con escuchar el intro se espera que el album es arte,las colaboraciones son perfectas,los interludes exquisitos,pero sobre todo su voz destaca muy bien,maria y pipe deben ser singles,el album es arte asi de simple,recomendadisimo!!!!
  18. inefo1983
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Nos encontramos, seguramente, ante el mejor disco de la carrera musical de Christina Aguilera.
    Una oda al feminismo.
    Un viaje a la libertad.
    Una carta al amor.
    Un abrazo al dolor.
    Un mensaje al desamor.
    Una caricia al autorechazo que sentimos a veces.
    Vuelve por la puerta grande, e idiotas serán los que no sepan valorar este gran trabajo
  19. Broder
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    So different from the rest, as always, , best songs are Maria and Deserve, but all the other songs are different, good, modern, and classics, Fall in line the best single of any album of Christina Aguilera, this album really good and interesting, you have to hear it more than once.
  20. LotusVQ
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing the best album released this year love you xTina ❤️
  21. xxtin
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Creo que es un disco lleno de emociones que necesitaban ser expresadas y escuchadas. Estamos ante uno de los mejores discos de Christina Aguilera, junto a Stripped y B2b. Se podría decir que este álbum recoge lo mejor de ambos y le da un toque más urbano pero también más íntimo y emocional. Es perfecto
  22. Loren00
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing! It has some meaningful, beautiful and powerful ballads and NEAT modern/90s vibes R&B songs. A quality album.… Expand
  23. son026760
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Her album is amazing. I don't want her to release Accelerate as her lead single and in this album. Liberation has more interesting songs like Twice, Deserve,
  24. Oliverium
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    IS her best ALBUM. The most cohesive. The most musical.
    Pipe, María, Deserve and Twice are the songs of the year.
    This is the CHRISTINA we missed.
    She's back and we are ready.
    The voice of a generation.
    She's better than ever.
  25. Harrinnson
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Acabo de escuchar el LIBERATION y es ESPECTACULAR, calidad y variedad de sonidos, Xtina vocalmente perfecta, es un disco muy fresco, que abarca diversos generos musicales como el Pop, la balada, el Pop rock y el Hip hop.
    En conclusión Christina Aguilera siemre reinventandose para sorprender a sus fanaticos y al mercado musical. Felicitaciones Xtina!!!
  26. centaurette
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of Christina's for many years now and can say she's not perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of Lotus and was anxiously awaiting new music. Liberation starts off with a gorgeous (almost cinematic!) piece by Moonlight composer Nicholas Britell. The intro leads into delicate vocals from the Sound of Music which then leads into the phenomenally produced "Maria". From then on sheI've been a fan of Christina's for many years now and can say she's not perfect. I wasn't a huge fan of Lotus and was anxiously awaiting new music. Liberation starts off with a gorgeous (almost cinematic!) piece by Moonlight composer Nicholas Britell. The intro leads into delicate vocals from the Sound of Music which then leads into the phenomenally produced "Maria". From then on she really succeeds in what she does best- giving empowering lyrics paired with gorgeous vocals. Her collaborators (both in lyrics and production) were expertly chosen and should be praised for the work they've done. Standout tracks for me include "Maria", "Pipe", "Deserve", "Twice", and the closing track "Unless It's With You". Christina really experiments with new sounds and really took it to the next level with this album. I highly recommend giving this a listen (in order!). Happy listening!… Expand
  27. kamilbelieve
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    Big come back. Liberation is Aguilera's masterpiece. It was worth the wait. One of the best: Maria, Deserve, Masochist, Accelerate and Unless It's With You.
  28. Greyase
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    I strongly believe that this album is truly one of the best works of art created in the past few decades but unfortunately most people are not open for true art that is raw and imperfect but perfect in the same way. An actual masterpiece. And Christina Aguilera is an artist that we do not deserve.
  29. lyka23v
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Best album in todays generation. No doubt! No questions! Liberation album is the best indeed!
  30. 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".
  31. Alexevans7
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    HINÁRIO. MELHOS ALBUM DE 2018. DIGNO DE GRAMMY, E COM CERTEZA VAI GANHAR O AOTY. SÓ VEM RAINHA VOZ DE TODAS AS GERAÇÕES.,
  32. Daomniar28
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    No diré mucho: Es el álbum perfecto. Arte puro en cada una de las canciones. Xtina la mejor. #Liberation
  33. 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.
  34. Andresks
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Es un disco con sonidos tan variados, se demuestra una vez más que la voz de Xtina sigue siendo poderosa e increíble. El disco es excelente, alejado del pop tradicional, pero sus baladas son lo mejor!!
  35. obsessedwxtina
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Best album of the year!! Love it so much. Yass Xtina, you made it!
  36. BryanGamboaX
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The album is art, it's the best of Christina Aguilera, she knows how to reinvent the music
  37. MAPT17
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is amazing! Her voice, the lyrics, everything is awsome. I LOVE THIS ALBUM
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. seanjoyce2299
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Aguilera's 2018 album is a return to form of sorts. including several ~Aguileraian~ themes, fused with a mix of throwback r&b and 2018 sonic trends, Liberation finds Aguilera's voice seemingly at home, comfortable and ready to be used.
  44. ogaleguin
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Powerful, raw and cohesive album! Christina is showing her true colors in that masterpiece. Here she's flirting with reggae, Hip-hop, and R&B/Soul, which she apparently like most, with notorious influences from Janis Joplin, samples from Michael Jackson and much more. Great lyrics and unique vocals that only Christina Aguiler can bring it up nowadays. Highlights on tracks "Maria", "RightPowerful, raw and cohesive album! Christina is showing her true colors in that masterpiece. Here she's flirting with reggae, Hip-hop, and R&B/Soul, which she apparently like most, with notorious influences from Janis Joplin, samples from Michael Jackson and much more. Great lyrics and unique vocals that only Christina Aguiler can bring it up nowadays. Highlights on tracks "Maria", "Right Moves", "Pipe", "Sick of sittin', "Deserve", "Fall in line", "Masochist" and "Unless it's with you" but in overall none song shall be missed! Congrats Xtina! The wait has worthed it!… Expand
  45. dirrtyslave
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Christina's best album since Back To Basics and Stripped. Unique sounds, amazing concept, flawless production. It was definitely worth the wait! This is the Christina we all know and love. A REAL ARTIST. I am amazed.
  46. AngielRiffle
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This is the first album I have listened from start to finish and loved every song on the album
  47. azzhararsad
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    liberation give me life!!!!! fall in line jesus for the love of god with the sense of purpose
  48. X_joao_X
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Her best album !!! I'm so happy you are back !!! Love you. Can't wait for the tour and new music videos.
  49. Mast2
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    One of her best albums (tied for second place with back to basics )20 years into her career. Not to mention her most personal record too. She did that!
  50. BiaMoro
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    What a come back! Christina proving (although she doesn't need to prove anything to anyone anymore) why she has been chosen the voice of my generation. Such a talented singer and songwriter. I couldn’t be more proud of her. The album is simply BRILLIANT. Great lyrics with powerful messages, great production, excellent vocals, very cohesive. I can’t stop listening to it.
  51. JFighter
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Xtina demonstrates her status as a legend, she can kill any musical genre without a doubt she demonstrates why she is one of the most influential in the new generations
  52. CT_Urbanite
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    An incredible album! This was an immaculate body of work and absolutely worth the wait.
  53. thayrodrigues
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera is finally back to what she does best: ART. Liberation shows her vulnerability, her truth and her power. Once again Xtina proved she can do EVERYTHING, from pop music to hip-hop, there's nothing she can't do with her soulful voice, and that's what makes Liberation the most interesting album of the year.
  54. Beri
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    20 years into her career & quite possibly Christina Aguilera’s best work. Liberation has a song for every emotion. Reminds me a lot of Stripped, I didn’t think she could top that album but she did. If you love Stripped you will love Liberation. Xtina conveys her message of this album perfectly on every song. How will she top this album? You must listen to Liberation from start to finish.
  55. givezyou
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    wow! a perfect comeback!
    i can't believe her voice and the wonders it can do.. i am amazed. 10/10
  56. eltornes
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    I love everything about Xtina¨s Music, she is a real artis. every song has a special magic. Liberation is her best album to date and all involved in it is fantastic, best songs Maria, Twice, Fall In Line, Accelerate and Unless its With You.
  57. loracalif0
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    I finally got the chance to buy and listen to Christina Aguilera's new album "Liberation!" I have to honestly say that enjoyed the whole album from start to finish! I am incredibly happy with this album, Christina sounds amazing! In my opinion it is a must buy album for sure!
  58. Stylexpro
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    What can I say about this masterpiece? This is a work of Art. You don't have to agree but you cannot deny the power of her voice on this album. My favorite track is Maria. I connect so well with that track and I hope she releases it with a video. It deserves a quality music video. Thank you, Christina.
  59. vener
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Honest and raw. One of the best singers of my generation. 6 year hiatus is a very big deal for us fighters and with awesome album, Christina showcases her vulnerability, artistry, and Vocal prowess in every song in this album. Without a doubt the best album of her career.
    Liberation deserves a Grammy nomination. Congratulations my queen.
  60. Greenapple09
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Her best work to date. Been a fan of her since 1998 and i knew from the start that this artist will be my forever queen. every song in this album will be a classic christina. every song on this album is a total stand out. This one deserves a grammy nod.
    A masterpiece.
  61. KonMiha
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    A full reinvention... Xtina proved once again that she doesn't belong to the league of the other pop girls but she is a league on her own. The album is a masterpiece, just because she stayed true to her artistic vision and was free to materialize it! The album has so many and different sounds that paradoxically blend in the greatest way possible, enveloping hip-hop, rock, R&B and popA full reinvention... Xtina proved once again that she doesn't belong to the league of the other pop girls but she is a league on her own. The album is a masterpiece, just because she stayed true to her artistic vision and was free to materialize it! The album has so many and different sounds that paradoxically blend in the greatest way possible, enveloping hip-hop, rock, R&B and pop sounds... The album is by itself such a risk, but Xtina was fearless enough to take it!… Expand
  62. TheRocketRyder
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    I was ready to be disappointed but then came Maria. One of Xtina's fantastic body of work, this album represent growth and maturity. It's about declaration of a newfound freedom and love. There is a song for every one and every mood. Absolutely love how every song is different that one another.
  63. Olic
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started listening to Christina Aguilera after i have watched Burlesque. After that i can't stop listening to her golden voice. This album is everything. Not a typical album being released like those pop stars. A perfect 10!… Expand
  64. 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!
  65. 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.
  66. MickyLoco
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    It was worth the wait for this album. Every song is perfect. Maria is a standout
  67. JehadIbrahim
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    estou escrevendo isso só para ocupar linhar e dar os 75 caracteres para a review valer alguma coisa
  68. 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!
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. JCarlosHudson
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Ripney Spears will never be this artistic. Whis is for sure the best Christina's album.
  73. 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
  74. LittleSmiler723
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probablemente uno de sus mejores trabajos discográficos, que demuestra una madurez musical enorme en comparación con el mal logrado Lotus y el infravalorado Biónic. En Liberación, Christina nos da una muestra de su capacidad vocal en la actualidad y hasta donde llega su versatilidad musical explorando, desde las baladas más clásicas hasta el trapo o el reggae, estamos ante su mejor disco en cuanto a producción… Expand
  75. 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.
  76. AlejVillalobos
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best albums of 2018, Christina manages to sound fresh and empowering at the same time, Liberation is a whole experience, a journey, we travel with her through everything she had to deal with in the past 6 years, this is a grown smart and talented young lady claiming out loud for her artistic freedom, a passionate artist with a voice like liquid gold, bravo Xtina andThis is one of the best albums of 2018, Christina manages to sound fresh and empowering at the same time, Liberation is a whole experience, a journey, we travel with her through everything she had to deal with in the past 6 years, this is a grown smart and talented young lady claiming out loud for her artistic freedom, a passionate artist with a voice like liquid gold, bravo Xtina and welcome back Maria!… Expand
  77. 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!
  78. 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!
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. DiegoSantos
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    without a doubt this is one of the best albums of Christina's career ... Stuff **** and well done
  82. leoogarcez
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Xtina is back, is her best album since Bionic, Maria, Pipe, Unless It's With You. AMAZING SONGS.
  83. 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
  84. Renantavares15
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    amazing album, xtina so wonderful, and this powerful voice are so incredible, very good.
  85. 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.
  86. Screamevil
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This album is pure quality, she remains as the best voice of her generation
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. Luiscore
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    Queen
    La mejor Canta hermoso Se reinventa, crece como artista y nos entrega un gran trabajo musical
  90. 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.
  91. 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!
  92. 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.
  93. Evertonmedeiros
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Um álbum de várias interpretações, segmentos e conceitos. Um misto de várias Xtina's numa só. Muito bom!
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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!!!!
  97. 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
  98. destroyedxx
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    talented. brilliant. incredible. amazing. showstopping. spectacular. never the same. totally unique. completely not ever been done before.
  99. mikko88
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent album, flawless vocals and production. She is undeniably the voice of her generation.
  100. 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.
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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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