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. estabad
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    It’s a great album, great production, great quality, powerful lyrics. Such a great come back!
  2. leoh13
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Fighters wait for so long, and they get this beautiful master piece, thank u Xtina, this is amazing
  3. EarthSpirit
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Incredible album from one of the greatest voices in music today. 'Liberation' is one of her best album in years and it was well worth the wait. If you loved Stripped and Back to Basics, you'll love this.
  4. gavewave
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. From the beginning with album concept on our face to the middle with woohoo songs to the and with the AMAZING flawless Unless It's With You. Thank you, Xtina.
  5. olme
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece!!! Her voice, the lyrics, everything is perfect. Im in love with this album
  6. Dandesouza
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Após 6 anos xtina volta em ótima forma. Álbum coeso, denso. Um Pop/RnB dos bons. Provavelmente um dos discos mais marcantes do ano ate agora, e uma incrível retomada aos trilhos de sua carreira. Destaque:Maria, Fall in Line, Right Moves, Unless With You.
  7. carlos1995
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    te amo mucho christina. eres la mejor.
    estes álbum realmente es arte despues de 6 largos anos volviste.
  8. JeremiahB
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! The best Xtina's Album. COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH "PIPE" AND "DESERVE".
    Congratulations!
  9. Roddypii
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Christina knows exactly what to do with her voice, how to pick songs and who she will reach with it. With that in mind, Liberation is a really well produced album with some strong lyrics and a good range of genres on it. The beginning with the cinematographic Mariah, the old school rock inspired Sick of Sittin', the reagge-ish Right Moves and her almost unique Accelerate, Christina goesChristina knows exactly what to do with her voice, how to pick songs and who she will reach with it. With that in mind, Liberation is a really well produced album with some strong lyrics and a good range of genres on it. The beginning with the cinematographic Mariah, the old school rock inspired Sick of Sittin', the reagge-ish Right Moves and her almost unique Accelerate, Christina goes deep. And being smart as she is, the does everything right. The real Christina Aguilera is back.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. Robertoromeo
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    this album is amazing...im speechless. thanks 4 making me a fighter!!you are a huge vocalist!!
  12. 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
  13. shining4moon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Loved this album…
    Xtina is Vocal goddess.
    i bought her CD Target exclusive with bonus T-shirt.
    i hope she will debut in Top 3.
    This women deserved all the best .
  14. 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
  15. LuaRaycles
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  16. Pandlr
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    xtina release a masterpiece.
    best songs: maria, sick of sittin', right moves, pipe, masochist and unless it's with you
    worst track: any
  17. Lioen
    Jun 15, 2018
    5
    I liked some songs from the album. Fall In Line, Accelerate,Maria and Pipe are the best songs of the album. 5/10
  18. j1train
    Jun 15, 2018
    5
    Too much trap-style production that doesn't work with her voice. Nothing in the middle works much, except the restrained "Right Moves." Then there's "Unless It's With You," which is a helluva kicker. Too bad the rest of the album isn't on its level.
  19. fearofthedark
    Jun 15, 2018
    3
    This album is horrible. The sounds of desperation. Quite possibly the worst thing I've heard all year. Paris by Paris Hilton was better than this
  20. letitrrain
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Best album of 2018 hands down, Christina Aguilera's voice sounded better than ever. Maria, Deserve, Twice, Unless It's With You are total masterpieces.
  21. stephanlumiere
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This album is fire, completely unexpected, Elegant, strong, emotional, powerfull! Amazing job Xtina
  22. LukeSmith94
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    One of her most creative albums to date exploring a number of different genres creating a masterpiece reminiscent of Stripped with a modern twist. The long wait has definitely been worth it!
  23. klausholdefer
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    The entire album is Grammy material, such a masterpiece!
    She's back in the game!
  24. danmoraes
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Xtina show us how to make a great album after almost a decade of being ignored by the public. Liberation its a masterpice. start very dramatic with liberation intro, and then we emerge in searching for maria . songs like Maria, sick of sittin, when we hear that powerful and dramatic vocals in the beging of the album, and we saw a different side of her in like i do, pipe, rigth moves. theXtina show us how to make a great album after almost a decade of being ignored by the public. Liberation its a masterpice. start very dramatic with liberation intro, and then we emerge in searching for maria . songs like Maria, sick of sittin, when we hear that powerful and dramatic vocals in the beging of the album, and we saw a different side of her in like i do, pipe, rigth moves. the album end with a poweful song unless its with you. is this album we can hear a person who figth for liberation, for the power of womans.… Expand
  25. Bionikal
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    If Christina Aguilera has taught the world anything, it is that she never ceases to amaze us!
    LIBERATION is the literal definition of perfection. Throughout the album Xtina takes us on a journey through her fears, vulnerabilities and life, you can taste the emotion through the music, the lyrics and her vocals (of course)
    I haven't been touched by anyone's music for the past decade and    If Christina Aguilera has taught the world anything, it is that she never ceases to amaze us!
    LIBERATION is the literal definition of perfection. Throughout the album Xtina takes us on a journey through her fears, vulnerabilities and life, you can taste the emotion through the music, the lyrics and her vocals (of course)

    I haven't been touched by anyone's music for the past decade and this one does it.

    Welcome back Xtina    … Expand
  26. emorylee
    Jun 19, 2018
    10
    After listening to the whole work, I felt liberated. U guys, this is refreshing. First of all, Christina brought something new to the ears ALL OVER AGAIN and I do admire of she always being a risk-taker to explore outside her comfort zone(like accelerate). Surprisingly, these new era of Xtina‘s songs blend well with her vocal, where she could soft&sexy, the next minute, she wentAfter listening to the whole work, I felt liberated. U guys, this is refreshing. First of all, Christina brought something new to the ears ALL OVER AGAIN and I do admire of she always being a risk-taker to explore outside her comfort zone(like accelerate). Surprisingly, these new era of Xtina‘s songs blend well with her vocal, where she could soft&sexy, the next minute, she went raw&savage. Of course ,as usual, she delivered typical Xtina emotional ballad like Twice and Unless It's with U( OMG ,you guys should check this one out about how she closing this song) ; Secondly, she really showcased her vocal ability through pop, Hip-hop, R&B, Trap, Regae( OMG right moves) ,Rock( sick of sittin'), and it was like she can do every Genre, which amazed me.

    You can diss Lotus, and you can call Bionic epic fail, but this album....I MEAN... is very cohesive and beautifully done, lyrically sonically and meaningfully(like Fall in Line).    … Expand
  27. 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!!!
  28. higorleomota
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    The album is interesting, it has different vibes that can please everybody. No matter what genre is your favorite, this album has a song that you will love. It has good production, organic vocals and a creative theme. One of my favorites album of all time. I thought Xtina would never be the same “artist” she was at her prime (Stripped and Back to basics). Creative and focused, producing anThe album is interesting, it has different vibes that can please everybody. No matter what genre is your favorite, this album has a song that you will love. It has good production, organic vocals and a creative theme. One of my favorites album of all time. I thought Xtina would never be the same “artist” she was at her prime (Stripped and Back to basics). Creative and focused, producing an album with a concept. #Liberation⁠ ⁠ is on the same level as stripped and B2B.… Expand
  29. perseu
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I loved this album, is better than anything the caminhoneira could ever release, Christina Aguilera is the best singer ever
  30. crisalejandro
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    It´s been 6 years since Christina released her last album Lotus. When Lotus came out I never heard Christina saying that it was the music she wanted to do. Lotus is a masterpiece for me, but at the same time it is really commercial. Liberation goes against all the pressure and manipulation an artist may get from discographies. Liberation according to Christina is an album she always wantedIt´s been 6 years since Christina released her last album Lotus. When Lotus came out I never heard Christina saying that it was the music she wanted to do. Lotus is a masterpiece for me, but at the same time it is really commercial. Liberation goes against all the pressure and manipulation an artist may get from discographies. Liberation according to Christina is an album she always wanted to do. It is pure perfection.Every song has a true meaning and there is a well achieved cohesion in the album. Congratulations Christina on this masterpiece.… Expand
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. musicOMH.com
    Jul 3, 2018
    70
    An album that keeps pace with modern pop trends while remaining true to Aguilera’s past.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Jun 25, 2018
    58
    Liberation never reaches the heights fans likely wanted from Xtina, it serves as a pleasant refresher for a voice that has earned its place in the annals of pop history. That said, it’s a bit sad to feel like her finest moments are, at least for now, also in her past.
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  3. Spin
    Jun 25, 2018
    80
    Aguilera lets her talent fly as high as her freak flag, solving pop’s current obsession with box-ticking by nudging their lines into shapes more her liking.
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