Bionic
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2010
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 832 Ratings

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  1. yoshis
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    haha no. bad songs and boring songs... I dont like this album, one of her worst albums, so i give this.
  2. Aghrr1
    May 3, 2023
    10
    This album is just 10 years too early. Now it would be a bob with great reviews
  3. Erickx_
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Álbum muito bom porem injustiçado, christina aguilera entregou tudo e mais um pouco, mudou o rumo do pop. Lenda, incrível é ela CHRISTINA AGUILERA
  4. someonewhocares
    Jul 9, 2022
    5
    Bionic starts out as a strong album with no bad tracks, until the ballads start. Aguilera did not need to produce an album of upbeat tracks and ballads combined. The ballads mostly feel misplaced when there are upbeat, electronic tracks in between. It just ruins the flow of the album.
  5. mariamedia
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Very experimental body of work!
    Not Myself Tonight is a great dance song and You lost one of aguilera's greatest ballads ever.
  6. RestuSandika
    May 22, 2022
    10
    The ONLY album that holds the true title of being an occult album. So occult its 2021 vinyl-rerelease was SOLD OUT IN HOURS. In its year of release it got unnecessary slack created by Perez Hilton with his blog together with Lady Gaga, but in its upcoming years it continued to prove that the album is truly ahead of its time.
  7. madonnastan33
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    The pop girls are lucky Xtina didn't end them with the masterpieces that are Woohoo and Desnudate. Kate Bush herself wishes she had come up with the lyrical intricacies behind Bobblehead. Madonna could never do I Hate Boys. She ended us all, even herself when she unleashed this glorious work of art upon the world. She served, invented the flop era, and went on to uphold the zeitgeist ofThe pop girls are lucky Xtina didn't end them with the masterpieces that are Woohoo and Desnudate. Kate Bush herself wishes she had come up with the lyrical intricacies behind Bobblehead. Madonna could never do I Hate Boys. She ended us all, even herself when she unleashed this glorious work of art upon the world. She served, invented the flop era, and went on to uphold the zeitgeist of pop culture with Lotus. Truly the voice of our generation.… Expand
  8. idroJ2-2
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Like Aguilera's other work, "Bionic" is an underrated album. The electro-pop sounds are very well structured and the soft songs on the album show Christina Aguilera's great vocal ability.
  9. Panboy1995
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Esta es una obra de arte. Es uno de los mejores trabajos de Christina Aguilera, tiene canciones para todos los gustos y todas tienen relación con la temática, sus visuales son extraordinarias al igual que su look en esta era. Mis favs son woohoo, you lost me, birds of prey. (Fue difícil escoger mis favoritas tbh)
  10. JimK
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bionic is known as the most injustice album of pop music. A masterpiece ahead of the time. A great album… Expand
  11. Lament93
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    "Bionic" is an intense piece of work. It's a little bit all over the place, but years later, it feels like it was truly misunderstood. Songs like "All I Need", "Lift Me Up" and "You Lost Me" have so much soul, and tracks like "Prima Donna", "WooHoo", "Vanity" or the title track, so much sass! A classic! With this album, Aguilera was also the first mainstream artist to work with Sia and"Bionic" is an intense piece of work. It's a little bit all over the place, but years later, it feels like it was truly misunderstood. Songs like "All I Need", "Lift Me Up" and "You Lost Me" have so much soul, and tracks like "Prima Donna", "WooHoo", "Vanity" or the title track, so much sass! A classic! With this album, Aguilera was also the first mainstream artist to work with Sia and Nicki Minaj, and that shows how ahead of its time the album actually was!… Expand
  12. Henrique2
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Bionic is xtina's best album along with back to basics. The production of each track is spectacular, highlighting the 'elastic love' and the title track itself.
  13. ihatextintapig
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    it is a piece of diarrheal and putrid **** do not waste your time listening to this failed and rotten garbage, if you listen to it you will regret it all your life, how good that this pig sow sank just like the Titanic JAJAJAJAJA.
  14. Emerzonne
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    É um dos álbuns mais revolucionários da indústria musical, ao começar pela faixa título onde os sintetizadores faz do álbum algo futurístico
  15. bionicdoctor
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    ahead of its time indeed, birds of Prey is a masterpiece no one else in pop could deliver
  16. Heyitscarlos
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    I honestly believe this was her velvet rope moment, the world just wasnt ready for it. Its so current if you listen to it today. I dont think the critics were fair towards this record and they were definitely comparing her to Lady Gaga at the time. i dont think they understood that even Christina Aguilera can have a concept album.
  17. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Album que me faz tornar fã dessa rainha, jamis vou esquecer o dia comprei o cd fisico e assistir Not Myself Tonight na MTV e ouvir na radio e claro toda a sabotagem da Lady Virus, ainda não superei esse flop.
  18. Nicolasaguilera
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
  19. Wallissonf
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    um álbum bem a frente do seu tempo com mensagens de empoderamento w baladas fortes
  20. TheAxl
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand why critics can't like bionic, Bionic is not a bad album, but as everyone knows and should know, Lady Gaga sabotaged Bionic, I don't understand how she could do that, Bionic is better than Artpop, Her beats at the beginning are bionicos and in the middle of the album we meet the flesh and blood christina, and to finish we find that bionic christina again… Expand
  21. musicalmarvell
    Aug 10, 2020
    6
    Christina Aguilera's "Bionic" is, in my opinion, a hit-or-miss LP. It sounds like she was trying to fit three different music genres in one album, but labeling it as a "futuristic record".

    The first 8 tracks definitely commit to that theme. Then she delivers all these R&B ballads which sounded okay. And then she switches back to that "futuristic" sound that she was going for in the    Christina Aguilera's "Bionic" is, in my opinion, a hit-or-miss LP. It sounds like she was trying to fit three different music genres in one album, but labeling it as a "futuristic record".

    The first 8 tracks definitely commit to that theme. Then she delivers all these R&B ballads which sounded okay. And then she switches back to that "futuristic" sound that she was going for in the beginning.

    I do have to say the production is pretty great. But, almost every song sounded like a song I've heard before, which is not the worst thing in the world. And in some tracks, I felt like Xtina was just screaming her lungs out. I was just hoping to hear something that's entirely unique. And honestly, a lot of songs are, unfortunately, quite forgettable. As always, if you listen to a track more then you'll likely have it stuck in your head. But, almost none of the songs were as impressive as I hoped they would be.

    Though this album wasn't appealing to all, Christina Aguilera is a truly talented icon and will always remain one.    … Expand
  22. AntonMcflurry
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Ahead of it's time. If this album was released today, It would be a hit! Too sad it was released on wrong timings.
  23. zhozhoba
    May 31, 2020
    9
    I DONT UNDERSTANd why this album is so underrated. Oh maybe i do... there are some conspiracy theories about her and gaga's label that forced people and critic to hate this thing. idk. there are some damn good songs. poor Xtina
  24. Rodkrieg
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Almost her best album, people weren’t ready for this, it’s the sound that every female singer wants to reach nowadays.
  25. gernocchio
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Such a timeless bible, like the fine wine. The world wasn’t ready for this and still isn’t.
  26. Beautifulplace
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Underrated masterpiece. My favorite songs are Not Myself Tonight, Woohoo, You Lost Me, All I Need,...
  27. Carlos1979
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Her best album to date. #fact The only 'problem' it's so ahead of his time. It sounds better than 99% of the pop albums that came out in the last 10 years.
  28. Rangga
    Dec 25, 2019
    7
    Good album. Yesssssssssssss!
    Good album. Yesssssssssssss!
    Good album. Yesssssssssssss!
    Good album. Yesssssssssssss!
  29. gabsuxx
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    This album was and still is ahead of its time, that's all I have to say about it.
  30. HookerCarls
    Sep 14, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que el álbum tiene un concepto al inicio y durante el va transcurriendo lo va perdiendo, sin embargo durante ese proceso podemos ver a una Christina Aguilera más desnuda; con sentimientos. Al escuchar el álbum por primera vez puede que te confunda pero es algo momentáneo porque vas entendiendo la razón porqie ella se dirige a esta dirección. El álbum es una montaña rusa y al darte la introducción en la primera canción del álbum Bionic (Canción que da título al álbum ) lo deja bien claro, podemos experimentar grandes hits como Bionic, Not Myself Tonight ó Wohooo con Nicki Minaj y a la mitad del álbum hay canciones tan personales como All I Need o Lift Me Up, claro sin dejar atrás el baladon de You Loste Me. Esto es una nueva Christiana Aguilera sin perder su esencia.… Expand
  31. andrelukz
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Bionic is versatile, futuristic, retro, erotic and emotional at the same time..it's Aguilera's masterpiece. So underrated. Ahead of its time. Amazing minimalistic synth production, deep, emotional, fleshy and bold lyrics. A straight pathway to Xtina's heart.
  32. Michael1814
    Aug 24, 2019
    8
    Bionic has moment of splendour but it’s. Easy to see the album would have benefited from RCA’s fingers being left off it. Christina is best when given the reins.
  33. EgyptSweetener
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    A really experimental and great record. It is one of her best works so far. She surely dives deep on the concept she worked with "Bionic", reflecting the idea of a bionic woman: hard working and strong. It is by far more revolutionary and foward thinking than 80% of the albums released t by the mainstream artists. It really is a worth listening album for the people out there looking forA really experimental and great record. It is one of her best works so far. She surely dives deep on the concept she worked with "Bionic", reflecting the idea of a bionic woman: hard working and strong. It is by far more revolutionary and foward thinking than 80% of the albums released t by the mainstream artists. It really is a worth listening album for the people out there looking for something different from what we listen today, even almost a decade ago.… Expand
  34. Dsros96
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing. Every vocal, every rhythm, every feature fits perfectly into this cohesive album.
  35. pcaiquex
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Christina ousada, divertida, ao mesmo tempo transparente e vulnerável. Explicita porque Xtina está acima da média.
  36. elissonthiago
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Como a Aguilera mesmo diz, é um álbum a frente de seu tempo, que mesmo com a intervenção da maldita RCA, conseguiu fazer um trabalho diferente, intrigante e envolvente.
  37. evildevil17
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Aguiera was so forward-thinking when she recorded Bionic. It really is ahead of time with its sound, lyrics, visual conception. The album's brave, energetic, soulful - simply flawless. "Birds of Prey" may be one of Aguilera's best tracks ever.
  38. pauldiam
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    Ahead of its time and underrated. Bionic is the album everyone knows and has written history in the pop culture.

    Stand out tracks are 'Bionic' which packs quite a punch. It's different, but it's catchy. The single 'Not Myself Tonight' which as we already know is a good pop song. Slightly more on the dancey side of things. 'Woohoo' took a couple of listens before i could appriciate the    Ahead of its time and underrated. Bionic is the album everyone knows and has written history in the pop culture.

    Stand out tracks are 'Bionic' which packs quite a punch. It's different, but it's catchy. The single 'Not Myself Tonight' which as we already know is a good pop song. Slightly more on the dancey side of things. 'Woohoo' took a couple of listens before i could appriciate the song as a whole, but this is a definate grower. We won't go into the subject of the song though! 'Vanity' is a really fun - if explicit - song. I found myself listening to this half in shock and half in hysterics. I'm still not sure exacly how i feel about this song, but i do know that it's just a bit of fun.    … Expand
  39. joaogarciabraga
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Amazing album! Ahead of its time! A masterpiece and one of Christina's best works.
  40. Adrianorsini
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. new album is amazing, a work of art
    Christina Aguilera has the gift to reinvent herself in music whenever she takes the initiative of her albums, she continues being the greatest inspiration of generations for music, for her talent, love of music and of course her voice that is the best in the industry musical, simply deserves Grammy of the album of the year. the song "maria", "pipe" and "fall in line" are the great highlights of the album and that no matter what musical style she sings, she simply does with love, so it is wonderful. success.    … Expand
  41. JuanManuelPV
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    It's too sad masterpieces like this are a flop. Never ever heard a so perfect album! Coherence, lyrics, rhythms... No song just for filling.
  42. JeanPinho
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    Christina Aguilera always reinventing herself, coming out of her comfort zone and producing real masterpieces, unfortunately was misunderstood by the people at the time.
  43. Hogdion
    Nov 10, 2017
    10
    This is one of the most experimental albums of all time, really underrated and under appreciated. In 2010 she got hate for a lot of things which affected this album's sales.
  44. xtinaths
    Oct 17, 2017
    10
    I really like Christina's Bionic album. It sounds futuristic no matter the year you hear it, and sounds very good, what is a good point too. Christina use good and emotional references in her life to do this album. And as she said when release it, people couldn't understand the mean of the album those days, but now I think people is understanding.
  45. LegendR
    Aug 31, 2017
    10
    It's so sad that lately critics' opinions depend on the commercial success of an album. This album is just amazing. The ballads are powerful and the upbeat songs can easily brag about their impressive production. I think "Not Myself Tonight" is Xtina's best first single to date.
  46. carlosmartinez9
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    It's awesome, I'd say perfect but there's some songs that aren't too good, It's a futuristic album and it doesn't sounds like a 2010's album maybe that's the reason why some people didn't like it. The best song is Birds of prey definitely.
  47. popstyle
    Jun 15, 2017
    10
    Christina Aguilera shows to the world her bionic parts, and the result is amazing,an incredible eltropop album that was killed by the critics but loved by the fans. With good lyrics, and nice beats, she shows the future and say:This is the new pop, let's get out of a comfort zone and change.That's why It's so amazing.
  48. popfan
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    An amazind album by an amazing talented singer. Work it, girl! So underrated. No doubt why we can call her the 2000's Cyndi Lauper. But, someow talent always win...
  49. LipeFireworks
    Feb 13, 2017
    4
    É um bom album, porem é o pior trabalho da X, tem musicas otimas como Desnudate, You Lost Me, Glam, mas esse album é muito cheio de filler e cansa, o album não é ruim, mas tambem nao é bom, Back To Basics Stripped, Lotus, Christina Aguilera continuam melhores
  50. Loll
    Feb 1, 2017
    10
    One of the most underrated pop album of all time.Three words enough the describe whole album: generic,different and sexy. It's the dark side of Christina and her sex mentality.
  51. idontknowher
    Dec 22, 2016
    8
    Tiene un sonido bastante futurista y la imagen que Christina llevó para promocionar el disco estuvo bastante sensual y encajaba perfectamente con su contexto. El álbum es muy bueno, tiene canciones realmente bailables y las baladas son muy íntimas, quedan perfectamente con los ritmos dance del álbum. Para mí, los bonus track son muchísimo mejor que casi la mitad del disco, canciones comoTiene un sonido bastante futurista y la imagen que Christina llevó para promocionar el disco estuvo bastante sensual y encajaba perfectamente con su contexto. El álbum es muy bueno, tiene canciones realmente bailables y las baladas son muy íntimas, quedan perfectamente con los ritmos dance del álbum. Para mí, los bonus track son muchísimo mejor que casi la mitad del disco, canciones como "Monday Morning" y "Birds of Prey" están entre las mejores y "Bobblehead" es muy rara. Excelente álbum.… Expand
  52. ranoovski
    Nov 4, 2016
    6
    Bionic Christina cheap work compared with its other work. But I still do this album, although it has brought the overall sound. Elastic Love, Glam, I Hane Boys, Birds of Prey one of my favorite songs of Christina.
  53. LittleSmiler723
    Oct 24, 2016
    10
    Adoro este disco de Xtina, con el pasar de los años sigue sonando muy actual, y tiene autenticos TEMAZOS, y baladas desgarradoras, la verdad no entiendo como un disco tan bueno pudo haber flopeado de esa manrea,
  54. Hinaria
    Sep 6, 2016
    7
    Altought this album doesn't reach the great sounds of Stripped, Christina did her best as ever. The up-tempo songs like Not Myself Tonight are really energic. The best song of the album is a ballad, Lift Me Up sang beautifully.
  55. MiguelVictor
    Aug 31, 2016
    6
    It is not her best album or her worst either. Christina Aguilera comes with Bionic after a few years out of the industry and just didn't get what she wanted. it has good songs actually, like the lead single or "You Lost Me", but it misses something more catchy or well done. It is not an "ahead of his time" album, it was just not what we exactly wanted.
  56. saske1902
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    el mejor album que e escuchado hermosisimo una joya de album ojala sacara un igual a este esperemos y lo saque uno de los mejores albumes que a hecho christina aguilera
  57. xtinabubbles
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Este álbum es de sus mejores! Tiene muy buenos ritmos, y canciones hermosas, como lo son You Lost Me, All i Need, I Am, Lift Me Up, Stronger Than Ever. Little Dreamer ¡Ella es una reina en todos los sentidos!
  58. loveontop
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    yeah all of this fridge's fans are only rating it a 10 to bring up the score. any person with a functioning brain and a normal set of chromosomes can comprehend that this is possibly the worst album ever.
  59. beingryanjude
    Dec 29, 2014
    5
    It isn't always easy to transcend along with the ever changing music industry. The industry constantly changes - along with every new sound. Aguilera gives her take on 2010 - occasionally successfully, but still missing the mark. Nevertheless, a career highlight from 'You Lost Me.'
  60. tanvirhossain
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best albums in the music industry, yet people underrated it. The songs are diverse n fresh. Most of the lyrics are meaningful. IDK but people now really judge the book by its cover not by its contents.
  61. diofelicciano
    Dec 17, 2014
    6
    This album it's a mess. The tracklist, the vocals, the concept and the tracks are a mess and all over the place. There are a lot of great songs on this record, but they don't work together. Bionic sounds like 3 different albuns in one, maybe that's why it flopped so hard.
  62. ExeSpears
    Dec 12, 2014
    8
    Really cool sound, amazing voice as always, but she seems like she's trying to be someone else, another thing that i don't like is the order of the tracks, but it's okey, i can handle it because is a really good album.
  63. PinkFriday
    Nov 29, 2014
    6
    1. Bionic - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    2. Not Myself Tonight - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    3. Woohoo - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 4. Elastic Love - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 5. Desnudate - ✰✰✰ 6. Love & Glamour - ✰✰ 7. Glam - ✰✰✰✰✰ 8. Prima Donna - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 9. Morning Dessert - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 10. Sex For Breakfast - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 11. Lift Me Up - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 12. My Heart - ✰✰ 13. All I Need - ✰✰✰✰ 14. I Am - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ 15. You Lost Me - ✰✰✰ 16. I Hate Boys -    1. Bionic - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    2. Not Myself Tonight - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    3. Woohoo - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    4. Elastic Love - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    5. Desnudate - ✰✰✰
    6. Love & Glamour - ✰✰
    7. Glam - ✰✰✰✰✰
    8. Prima Donna - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    9. Morning Dessert - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    10. Sex For Breakfast - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    11. Lift Me Up - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    12. My Heart - ✰✰
    13. All I Need - ✰✰✰✰
    14. I Am - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    15. You Lost Me - ✰✰✰
    16. I Hate Boys - ✰✰✰✰
    17. My Girls - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰
    18. Vanity - ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰

    Nota Final - 6,3

    Enfim, o Bionic não é um album nada ruim, o unico problema foi o excesso de músicas, e muitas delas são desnecessárias. Mas apesar disso, recomendo à quem gosta de Pop misturado com Eletro!    … Collapse
  64. Adson
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    This album is a masterpiece, instrumentally is awesome, during the whole album I enjoyed a lot the sound. Lyrically isn't that best, but we're listening pop mainstream, we don't need wait so much about it. I don't really like about Christina put ballad songs in this "party and extreme sexual album". Well, like I said, I enjoyed a lot.
  65. muny
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    Um dos melhores álbuns dessa geração, soa bem futurista, não importa se você escutar ele daqui 30 anos, ele ainda vai soar futurista. A originalidade transborda pelas faixas, a era bionic teve um grande impacto na industria.
  66. marcmyworks
    Dec 8, 2013
    6
    Sadly this album struggled through production troubles and demands from her label. There are some extremely good songs here but they get lost with the more 'radio friendly' productions. Download: Bionic, You Lost Me, Birds of Prey.
  67. KingdomHeart
    Dec 4, 2013
    8
    Bionic as an electropop album sounds extremely fantastic, the combination of powerful vocals with electronic music is obviously great on songs like ''Not Myself Tonight'' and ''Glam'' as always Christina leaves her mark with their powerful ballads, ''You Lost Me'' would be a great success if it were sung by Adele, Christina does not have all the recognition it needs, another highlight ofBionic as an electropop album sounds extremely fantastic, the combination of powerful vocals with electronic music is obviously great on songs like ''Not Myself Tonight'' and ''Glam'' as always Christina leaves her mark with their powerful ballads, ''You Lost Me'' would be a great success if it were sung by Adele, Christina does not have all the recognition it needs, another highlight of the album is the bonus track, ''Birds Of Prey'' is one of the best songs that Aguilera has done in his career, ''Vanity'' is dirty and fun, Aguilera shows a determined singer unafraid to explore musically.… Expand
  68. sakislv
    Nov 4, 2013
    3
    Christina has an amazing voice. I wil never understand why she made this record. It's so souless and robotic. Apart from Not myself tonight, you lost me and desnudate all the other songs are plain and interludes are so unessecary. Woohoo is one of the worst songs on the album.
  69. jassiel
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    This is the probably the most underrated album of 2010, it seems like some people do not have objectivity and based their opinion on its sales not for its content, it is known that the album didn't go gold or platinum like others of Christina but the album is not bad, is great instead. In my opinion, Christina and Sia's work was perfect, simple and magic, songs like You lost me and I amThis is the probably the most underrated album of 2010, it seems like some people do not have objectivity and based their opinion on its sales not for its content, it is known that the album didn't go gold or platinum like others of Christina but the album is not bad, is great instead. In my opinion, Christina and Sia's work was perfect, simple and magic, songs like You lost me and I am show the well known Christina's abilty to sing, I guess it was a mistake to release 2 versions of the album because the deluxe edition contains 2 of the best songs of the album that are Monday Morning (a very cool synthpop song that would have been a good single) and Birds of prey (this song fits perfectly with the real futuristic theme she was trying to achieve) unfortunately comparisons with Lady Gaga didn't let this album to sell a little more and Christina to go on tour (the bionic tour would have been amazing)
    What is interesting is that this album was the most second album downloaded illegally, people call it "a flop" but they are too hard on Christina's work.    … Expand
  70. aahfeekiee
    Aug 24, 2013
    1
    The album feels outdated even at first listen back during its release. In its ambitious attempts to tap on the then-new and rising synthpop-raver mainstream audio, her giant eighteen-wheeler truck loaded with bionic mannequins made a sharp right turn into pop culture and tumbled its way across the VMA stage, two meters short of the table where the cool popstars sit.

    Christina tries very    The album feels outdated even at first listen back during its release. In its ambitious attempts to tap on the then-new and rising synthpop-raver mainstream audio, her giant eighteen-wheeler truck loaded with bionic mannequins made a sharp right turn into pop culture and tumbled its way across the VMA stage, two meters short of the table where the cool popstars sit.

    Christina tries very hard to be experimentally, both vocally and in production; assuming she plays any part in the latter. Every once in a while comes a few moments of the album where her Christina capitalizes her vocal prowess to its full potential; but every other time it sounds like a bloated; reheated EDM-wannabe record. It has yet to prove itself worthy to sit on either extreme end of the danceable-ballad spectrum; and yet when it sits in the middle; it would have been in the most ungraceful manner possible. Tracks like Elastic Love and Bionic remain as highlights of the album; but two potential hits couldn't really balance out the sixteen fillers.

    Whether or not Christina can regain the 5 seconds of fame she had during the promotions of Genie in a Bottle. Maybe in a 2014 album she can take a backseat in the songwriting process because; it seems to be the only factor bringing her down; aside from her attitude over a self-proclaimed pop artist reputation.    … Expand
  71. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    One of my favorite albums ever! Christina amazes with her uptempo beats and ballads. What's not to like? Bionic is definitely one of my top five albums that I have bought.
  72. ClaudooSSia
    Jul 11, 2013
    8
    Poor "Bionic", poor, underrated "Bionic". Even though it was critically panned and commercially unsuccessful it's actually quite good album. Christina predicted that electronic music will become more popular in 2010s and that's why she released some dubstep inspired cool songs like M.I.A. written "Elastic Love", sexy "Desnudate", powerful "Prima Donna", crazy "Vanity" and lead single "NotPoor "Bionic", poor, underrated "Bionic". Even though it was critically panned and commercially unsuccessful it's actually quite good album. Christina predicted that electronic music will become more popular in 2010s and that's why she released some dubstep inspired cool songs like M.I.A. written "Elastic Love", sexy "Desnudate", powerful "Prima Donna", crazy "Vanity" and lead single "Not Myself Tonight". The second part of the album is ballad oriented and contains of heartfelt productions like "Lift Me Up", "I Am" and "You Lost Me". I also like songs from the deluxe version of the CD ("Monday Morning", "Birds Of Prey", "Stronger Than Ever", "Little Dreamer"). Even if there are some misfires (boring "Sex For Breakfast", lifeless "My Girls" and irritating "Bobblehead") I think that "Bionic" should be more successful worldwide and deserves much more than being synonym of "flop".

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  73. Oween
    Mar 31, 2013
    6
    Bionic, in my opinion, you REALLY must listen it it. Personally i never listened to it before because it was labelled 'flop' 'worst album ever' etc, but after i gave it a listen, some songs are good and some not so good. Not Myself Tonight being the lead and only sucsessful single is not even the best so by not listening you are missing out on SOME catchy songs. Im only going to tell youBionic, in my opinion, you REALLY must listen it it. Personally i never listened to it before because it was labelled 'flop' 'worst album ever' etc, but after i gave it a listen, some songs are good and some not so good. Not Myself Tonight being the lead and only sucsessful single is not even the best so by not listening you are missing out on SOME catchy songs. Im only going to tell you what songs to listen to because the rest of the albums is awful. First let me start by saying Bionic should've been a single because it is for sure the best song on the album. The first verse might turn you off at first(as i was like what is this?) but if you listen its actually good, and that bridge WOW! The bridge is really good and defiantly the best but of the whole song, the chorus is good to. So now as i've gave a review of one song ill just tell you what else to listen to. So after listening to the whole album i understand this whole 'Futuristic' take on pop and i can say the album will be appriciated in a while, just not right now. I defiantly think the best songs from the album are of course Bionic and the others would be Woo Hoo (Feat. Nicki Minaj), Desnudate, Not Myself Tonight and You Lost Me. There the only acceptable songs but i guess if you like them you could give Elastic Love and Prima Donna a listen there ok. The rest of the album i dislike personally but thats my opinion. So just give those a listen and see what you think… Expand
  74. Markosvini
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    álbum muito criticado, porem poucos enxergaram a beleza contida nesse cd ele inspirado, renovador e traz ao pop um lado totalmente diferente, não acho que The Fame da cantora Lady GaGa fique muito em cima de Bionic, embora muito dos críticos descordam!
  75. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 15, 2012
    4
    Maybe Xtina just wasn't herself tonight. The good news is that her movie, Burlesque, was a box office hit. The bad news: Bionic was a bigger failure than her awful Star-Spangled Banner Anthem at the Super Bowl last year. I really love Christina since the TRL days, but her success began to fade even more. The "Bionic" album I'm feeling right now is it's missing some of the components thatMaybe Xtina just wasn't herself tonight. The good news is that her movie, Burlesque, was a box office hit. The bad news: Bionic was a bigger failure than her awful Star-Spangled Banner Anthem at the Super Bowl last year. I really love Christina since the TRL days, but her success began to fade even more. The "Bionic" album I'm feeling right now is it's missing some of the components that she forgot and that's why the album failed not only in the U.S., but in international territories. For me, I want the old Christina Aguilera back, the one that she sang her heart out in a Mariah Carey-like voice and performed the crowd something to cheer about. But this album just hurt her music career so badly. Oh well, really getting a bit younger and still got her 1999 album. "Bionic" is one of the worst albums of 2010.… Expand
  76. Circles
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    This is an amazing album, one of the best pop albums of the last years. Beautiful songs like You Lost Me, Lift Me Up, I am, All i Need, some other club anthems like Not Myself Tonight and Woohoo. We found probably the best moment of the album on the deluxe edition, with brilliant songs like Monday Morning, Birds of Prey, Little Dreamer and Stronger than Ever. Bionic is an underrated album,This is an amazing album, one of the best pop albums of the last years. Beautiful songs like You Lost Me, Lift Me Up, I am, All i Need, some other club anthems like Not Myself Tonight and Woohoo. We found probably the best moment of the album on the deluxe edition, with brilliant songs like Monday Morning, Birds of Prey, Little Dreamer and Stronger than Ever. Bionic is an underrated album, Bionic is a masterpiece.… Expand
  77. aaronpaul121
    May 25, 2012
    3
    I must score this based on the WHOLE album. Just 1/4 of the album is great and 3/4 of the album went downhill. Although she is one of the best singers of her generation, this album of hers doesn't work for me.....
  78. GirGir777
    Apr 26, 2012
    8
    Despite having a poor song to name the album over, this album has some very catchy and fun songs, Aguilara has really shown the best of herself. Not Myself Tonight is truly amazing, Woohoo, and You Lost Me are also very good. Though the initial song "Bionic" is a major let down. Overall, the album is a rounded 8/10, Definitely worth it's $9.99 price tag.
  79. LadyGaga
    Apr 16, 2012
    0
    继承Xtina一贯的
  80. LittlePenny
    Mar 23, 2012
    2
    A horrible album for someone talented like Christina Aguilera. I loved her and her music but Bionic is no where near her standards.
  81. MarcoAC
    Mar 22, 2012
    8
    First album (I hope its the latter) Christina Aguilera not give full marks. The reason is obvious: Tracks futile comprise 70% of the album. However, contrary to what many say, the album does not shy away from the Bionic concept (which is a mixture of feeling with something robotic), it is clear from the moment you hear the middle of the track, showing that mean the ballads heart of theFirst album (I hope its the latter) Christina Aguilera not give full marks. The reason is obvious: Tracks futile comprise 70% of the album. However, contrary to what many say, the album does not shy away from the Bionic concept (which is a mixture of feeling with something robotic), it is clear from the moment you hear the middle of the track, showing that mean the ballads heart of the album, in other words, part sentimental. A great album, yes, but not pro level, Ms. Xtina.… Expand
  82. KleineSean
    Feb 8, 2012
    4
    I can't understand how can someone rate this album 10 out of 10. I dare to say this is her worst album. Xtina's magnificent voice and talent have been ruined thanks to a desperate attempt of her label to compete with Lady Gaga. The only things that save this album from being a mess are her voice and some songs such as 'Not Myself Tonight' or 'You Lost Me' -in my opinion, the best song onI can't understand how can someone rate this album 10 out of 10. I dare to say this is her worst album. Xtina's magnificent voice and talent have been ruined thanks to a desperate attempt of her label to compete with Lady Gaga. The only things that save this album from being a mess are her voice and some songs such as 'Not Myself Tonight' or 'You Lost Me' -in my opinion, the best song on the album-. This record is filled with lyrics about sex and doesn't bring anything new or innovative.… Expand
  83. retrophysical
    Feb 2, 2012
    10
    The album is actually very good. If it were by any other artist than Christina Aguilera, then people would be praising it, I think. It doesn't really show off her [amazing] voice's true potential (although ballad You Lost Me gives glimmers). Highlights are Desnudate and Prima Donna. Lowest point is WooHoo featuring Miss Features, AKA Nicki Minaj.
  84. Kaleido
    Sep 13, 2011
    8
    Not at the level of her previous two albums - but still a great record. Her vocals are not really shown off on "Bionic", and she probably tried to copy Gaga too much, that's why it flopped. I think she's been herself.
  85. LucaISlandDJ
    Sep 12, 2011
    10
    Altought this album doesn't reach the great sounds of Stripped, Christina did her best as ever. The up-tempo songs like Not Myself Tonight are really energic. The best song of the album is a ballad, Lift Me Up sang beautifully.
  86. theOneFH
    Jul 18, 2011
    5
    With no doubt, the worst of Aguilera's 4 albums. There are good songs indeed, like "Bionic", but the way she distinguishes herself as this unbelievably inappropriate slut in the album is not favorable at all. She tried a new genre, that's good, but she did it the wrong way. Christina seems to think that showing off her vocal ability is always good for her. But if you really think about it,With no doubt, the worst of Aguilera's 4 albums. There are good songs indeed, like "Bionic", but the way she distinguishes herself as this unbelievably inappropriate slut in the album is not favorable at all. She tried a new genre, that's good, but she did it the wrong way. Christina seems to think that showing off her vocal ability is always good for her. But if you really think about it, really really not. Yes, her ballads are all popular around the world and are what she's most famous for. Her vocal ability is simply amazing, that is a known fact. Yet she always fails to attract the new generations. All I'm saying is, try singing normally, try to sing something that is more pop and try to make improvements in those songs by using the god-given voice wisely. That ought to make her a music sensation again.… Expand
  87. itz_giological
    Jul 12, 2011
    6
    It's ridiculous how she could dedicate the whole thing to her baby. It's all sexed-up and, well, completely ridiculous! But when I said ridiculous, I mean it's crazy in the Gaga-est sense. It could pass on as a great dance album. Dance tunes plus bonus tracks make-up her greatest collection ever. But really, with those yawners in one side of the ship, the audiences are drowning in her sap.It's ridiculous how she could dedicate the whole thing to her baby. It's all sexed-up and, well, completely ridiculous! But when I said ridiculous, I mean it's crazy in the Gaga-est sense. It could pass on as a great dance album. Dance tunes plus bonus tracks make-up her greatest collection ever. But really, with those yawners in one side of the ship, the audiences are drowning in her sap. Bionic should've been a fabulous album, with experimental tracks "Elastic Love", "Bobblehead" and "Birds of Prey" among her most finest achievements. They almost sound like M.I.A. songs. Well, maybe next time she'll learn to balance things up and just make one hellufa pop album.… Expand
  88. I_Am_F
    May 30, 2011
    6
    The album is not that good, however its commercial underperformance is definitely not because of the music, seeing what is doing well right now. "Not Myself Tonight" and "Woohoo" are great tracks.
  89. jimmytancredi
    May 29, 2011
    5
    This album is great! I would say that Christina tried something new for herself, something that really sounds true, and she haven't changed in many ways herself, she found that balance... Along the way, while many others who are now tried in electro-pop. Album multifaceted, each listener will find something that will be liked.
  90. iamanicon
    May 26, 2011
    7
    I think how many people perceived this album as a mess is because Christina Aguilera doesn't seem to get that less is more. On the deluxe album there are 23 songs. 13 or 14 which are great. She should'v'e kept it at that. It would've been great then.
  91. Shikaidou
    Apr 16, 2011
    10
    Christina Aguilera goes from retro Baby Jane to futuristic Madame X in her fourth full-length studio album. The album's inspiration resonates from her pregnancy and life and feeling like a full-accomplished superhuman character, much like a Bionic woman.

    The album is filled with different types of electronic songs and eventually transitions into songs of full-emotion and vulnerability.    Christina Aguilera goes from retro Baby Jane to futuristic Madame X in her fourth full-length studio album. The album's inspiration resonates from her pregnancy and life and feeling like a full-accomplished superhuman character, much like a Bionic woman.

    The album is filled with different types of electronic songs and eventually transitions into songs of full-emotion and vulnerability. The album ranges from different types of songs and clearly proves that Christina Aguilera can do pretty much anything.

    My favourite songs are Desnudate, Prima Donna, Sex For Breakfast, Lift Me Up, I Am (Stripped), Vanity, Birds of Prey, and Stronger Than Ever. The only song that I don't favor so much would be Elastic Love, as it strikes rather boring to me, but I do like it's electronic elements. All the ballads are wonderful and it's nice to see all this wonderful dance music from Christina.

    I give this album a 10 - don't listen to the mainstream critics, it is a great record. I honestly enjoyed it much more than Back to Basics.    … Expand
  92. VictorAndrade
    Feb 25, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Christina Aguilera is back again telling all the others who has "the voice of the generation", the album is a mix of genres but it's still perfect! The best album of 2010!
    For me the best tracks are: Bionic, WooHoo, Not Myself Tonight, Elastic Love, Prima Donna, Glam, All I Need, I Am, Sex for Breakfast, You Lost Me, I Hate Boys, Stronger than Ever (deluxe) and Little Dreamer (deluxe)!
    I only disliked Bobblehead (deluxe), not that it counts...    … Expand
  93. OfficialCarlo
    Nov 26, 2010
    7
    Xtina's 4th album is satisfying. "Bionic" is a futuristic song deserves to be the title-track and a standout track together with "Not Myself Tonight" which is compared to Lady Gaga's. For me, Xtina's new music is similar to that of M.I.A. and is very different from a pure pop record which is "The Fame". My favorite track which is "Elastic Love" brings a new sexual sound of her. MostXtina's 4th album is satisfying. "Bionic" is a futuristic song deserves to be the title-track and a standout track together with "Not Myself Tonight" which is compared to Lady Gaga's. For me, Xtina's new music is similar to that of M.I.A. and is very different from a pure pop record which is "The Fame". My favorite track which is "Elastic Love" brings a new sexual sound of her. Most ballads of the album are dull and boring. "Vanity" shows her voice. Overall, "Bionic" is a good sexy electropop album.… Expand
  94. jmagicvamp
    Nov 17, 2010
    4
    There is no doubt that Christina Aguilera is an incredible singer, but listening to this album you would never know, her voice is cluttered with autotune and electronics that don't suit her vocal style. While her ballads show off her incredible pipes, her uptempo efforts end up drowning her in stuffed, rushed messes. Leave the autotune to Britney.
  95. mrcritic
    Sep 24, 2010
    7
    At first I only liked Bionic, Not Myself Tonight, and Woohoo. Then it grew to I Hate Boys, Vanity, and I Am. Then that list grew to Prima Donna, Glam, and I Am Stripped. Then it grew to Desnudate, All I Need, My Girls, and Bobblehead, Some are original Christina, some are the new Xtina. An album that's got good songs, and Aguilera's strong voice outshines herself.
  96. PaulC
    Jun 18, 2010
    10
    The album is great ... Vanity is amazing, Woohoo made me wanna dance, the ballads prove she's a voice that matters ... music critics are not paying enough attention this time ... her work is outstanding.
  97. SaschaP.
    Jun 18, 2010
    4
    "Bionic" certainly does have it's moments: "Elastic Love" for example is a great song. However, there's nothing really new or original to be found here. Overall it's a pretty disappointing record.
  98. NoahH
    Jun 17, 2010
    10
    Xtina's a perfectionist and that's exactly how Bionic sounds. A perfect album, that is solid from beginning to end. A great amount of the tracks are single-worthy. It's quite underrated, people used to say she's oversinging, now I hear she's undersinging. I'd say, don't listen to the negativity and give this album a chance and step into it with a free mind.
  99. BrianS
    Jun 17, 2010
    9
    I really enjoyed most of the album. It's fun, it's got nice bump to it and lots of attitude. Christina does her girl-thing well and, I note, has been doing it for many years. It's not the most original group of songs (not that much is these days) but it's all around fun listening. I especially enjoy Woohoo, Vanity, My Girls, Not Myself Tonight, I Hate Boys.
  100. EricJ
    Jun 17, 2010
    0
    Christina still has a solid voice, but the material on this album is horrendous. She rips off everyone from Britney Spears to Lady Gaga to Madonna without having a voice of her own. At this stage of her career Christina needs an identity and it seems like she is still searching for it.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. No Ripcord
    40
    As convincing as she attempts to sound, Bionic does nothing to persuade authenticity.
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  2. Billboard.com
    77
    Because she's bold enough to do it her way, Aguilera maintains her reign.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    60
    Sure, her voice remains full, brash, and loud. But ultimately, so much of what passes for hedonism on Bionic feels synthetic and compulsory.
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