Stripped
by Christina Aguilera
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2002
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 599 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 538 out of 599
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 599
  3. Negative: 42 out of 599

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  1. MattM
    Nov 3, 2002
    10
    Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" is a magnificent achievement - an absolutely sublime 20-track, 78-minute opus that showcases the artist's unmatched vocal abilities. It's an astonishingly resonant, strikingly revealing, must-hear record that sets a milestone in Xtina's career. Standout tracks are "Walk Away," "Fighter," "Impossible," "Beautiful," "Cruz," and "Dirrty." Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" is a magnificent achievement - an absolutely sublime 20-track, 78-minute opus that showcases the artist's unmatched vocal abilities. It's an astonishingly resonant, strikingly revealing, must-hear record that sets a milestone in Xtina's career. Standout tracks are "Walk Away," "Fighter," "Impossible," "Beautiful," "Cruz," and "Dirrty." Finally doing things the way she wants them done, Aguilera's masterpiece is good for the soul. Unlike anything heard or to be heard in 2002, "Stripped" is undeniably the best album of the year.… Expand
  2. DakotaS
    Nov 6, 2002
    10
    I like it because I love the dirrrty song.
  3. BobS
    Oct 29, 2002
    8
    I just got this album today, and am listening to it for the second time in a row. It's an AWESOME album, a must-buy. Her single "Dirrty" is very different from all the other songs on the album, most of them are ballades. She really shows off her voice in a good way and it's very personal.
  4. Johnny
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    my god, can u believe it? A Tool/A Perfect Circle fan listening to Christina Aguilara??? yes it's true nice voice, nice attitude, nice album despite horrible taste in idol (comparing herself with lame ass Ricky Martin and Modanna is just sad.)
  5. MalorieR
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    i think this album is like seriously the best one ever! she is great her style, and everything she's amazing and very talented. i love how she just doesn't care what others think...that's important to stay true to yourself....KEEP PUSHIN ON HUN* YOUR AWSOME!
  6. jojo
    Jun 28, 2003
    10
    this is the best damn album out the way she shows her vocal skills on songs like Walk Away, Fighter, the Voice Within, and Impossible It lets you know that she has grown into a woman that is sure of what she is doing and wants everyone to see just how talentive she is by her writing and producing music the way she wants and I applaud you for that, Christina, from your biggest fan in this is the best damn album out the way she shows her vocal skills on songs like Walk Away, Fighter, the Voice Within, and Impossible It lets you know that she has grown into a woman that is sure of what she is doing and wants everyone to see just how talentive she is by her writing and producing music the way she wants and I applaud you for that, Christina, from your biggest fan in Shreveport, LA. … Expand
  7. AngelaM
    Feb 11, 2004
    10
    Cristina has a powerfull voice. I really liked this album better than her last one. she is probably is my favorite singer
  8. JamesH
    Jul 23, 2005
    10
    A gret album that makes you sit down and listen. There is great variety of different genres that reflect the sheer diversity of her voice. The best tracks being the great ballad, Walk Away, the belter Underappreciated, the pure Alicia Keys Impossible, the gospelly Cruz and the delicate The Voice Within. This music should appeal to anyone just try to ignore Dirrty and the new slutty image.
  9. SavaT
    Feb 12, 2006
    10
    The critics once more prove they can't recognise a great album even if it hits them in the ...ears. But after all, if they knew something about music and had even the slightest bit of talent, they wouldn't become critics, they would be musicians.
  10. JT
    Jul 22, 2006
    10
    This si her best CD ever!!!!
  11. JennyC
    Sep 16, 2006
    10
    Her best album to date.
  12. keishad
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    wicked cd, best voice of her generation.
  13. PabloC.
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    Perfect Album!!! =D
  14. JClS
    Jun 26, 2007
    10
    This album is PERFECT!
  15. AnaO
    Nov 14, 2002
    10
    This album is a 10 all the way! I was a bit worried as to what the album was going to be about, but its a masterpiece! Its so diverse, and can't be defined. Full of Soul, R&B, Rock, and even a little latin flava, its so awesome! The song makeover is the most different, but she pulls it off really well! And without a doubt 'The Voice Within" is one of my favorite songs..EVER. This album is a 10 all the way! I was a bit worried as to what the album was going to be about, but its a masterpiece! Its so diverse, and can't be defined. Full of Soul, R&B, Rock, and even a little latin flava, its so awesome! The song makeover is the most different, but she pulls it off really well! And without a doubt 'The Voice Within" is one of my favorite songs..EVER. Shes really outdone herself on this album, and she proves that theres no kinda song she can't sing! … Expand
  16. MartiezS.
    Nov 17, 2002
    10
    This is an amazing album. Christina is really showing her vocal and writing talents on this album. I'm looking forward to more music from her in the future. Move over Whitney and Mariah, Christina's here!!
  17. RickR
    Nov 21, 2002
    10
    After I heard this, i was like damn Christina. I am the genie in the bottle come, come, come on in and let me out.
  18. JannaM
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    this album rocks... it has a song for every emotion.
  19. christinas
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    This ablum is the best and whoever doesn't like it a hateful BITCH!
  20. DCollette
    Nov 27, 2003
    9
    This CD is incredible. I'm usually hesitant in buying CDs. But I after I heard fighter, it struck my chords and I had to get it... and I wasn't disappointed. Some people give her the skanky label, but it's because they might not be as open to the idea of sexual freedom. Aguilera embraces her sexuality and expresses it through her music. The album truly represents a sexually This CD is incredible. I'm usually hesitant in buying CDs. But I after I heard fighter, it struck my chords and I had to get it... and I wasn't disappointed. Some people give her the skanky label, but it's because they might not be as open to the idea of sexual freedom. Aguilera embraces her sexuality and expresses it through her music. The album truly represents a sexually free person who won't take BS from no one. Some track highlights are Fighter with an edgier side, Beautiful, The Voice Within and Walk Away show her vocal range. And if you like dirrty, you won't be let down by Get Mine, Get Yours I personnaly love Make Over. Some people might not love this song, but I love it because it mixes dance and arabic sounds and the lyrics show a powerful person who won't let people force her to forsake who she truly is. The reason why I didn't give a 10 is because I thought it was overprocessed or overdone at certain points. Get the album... it's worth it!!!… Expand
  21. OCuculiza
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    This is just more than an Album. She reinvented herself, she´s showing the real Christina Aguilera. She´s composing, she´s producin, she´s makin REAL music. This is just a bump to all of the pre-fabricated pop princess, and to all of the "Genie" era. This is the real Christina, her real VOICE, her real feelings, and some good Pop music.
  22. iamanicon
    May 26, 2011
    7
    A great album from my childhood. Though having grown up its lost some of it sheen.
  23. EmmaNeman
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stripped was amazing, it has a perfect length whit 20 tracks. Stripped gives variety, from rock to hip hop, pop and a little soul. Songs that stands out, Beautiful, Fighter, Impossible, Walk Away, Dirty, i can say almost every track is amazing.… Expand
  24. vini1904
    Jul 12, 2012
    8
    In my opinion, an excellent album, diverse, ranging from R & B "Dirrty" the Rock "Fighter", with great vocals, great ballads, the album never becomes cloying, and she shows emotion like no other performer.
  25. ClaudooSSia
    Aug 2, 2013
    10
    While "B2B" is Christina's best album, it is "Stripped" that made her a real artist. It's main plan was to destroy the girl-next-door image that was created while promoting her debute LP. It has definitely worked. It is also more diversified than her all-pop previous albums. There's rock ("Fighter", "Soar"), R&B ("Cruz", "Loving Me 4 Me"), latin ("Infatuation"), soul ("Walk Away",While "B2B" is Christina's best album, it is "Stripped" that made her a real artist. It's main plan was to destroy the girl-next-door image that was created while promoting her debute LP. It has definitely worked. It is also more diversified than her all-pop previous albums. There's rock ("Fighter", "Soar"), R&B ("Cruz", "Loving Me 4 Me"), latin ("Infatuation"), soul ("Walk Away", "Impossible"), amazing torch ballads ("Beautiful", "The Voice Within"), country ("Keep On Singin' My Song") and even some hip hop ("Can't Hold Us Down" and "Dirrty"). But the best point on the album is a breathtaking acoustic ballad "I'm OK" speaking of her childhood, which definitely wasn't the best time in her life. The best time in her life has started when she released "Stripped" and became one of the biggest R&B stars nowadays.

    10 out of 10    … Expand
  26. juansalvatierra
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es una biblia del pop.
    El álbum que debes escuchar antes de morir para comprobar por tu cuenta la basura de opinión de los ignorantes.    … Expand
  27. StanStrecci
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Is just her best aubum and one of the best of all time. She inspired so much artist with this masterpice like Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Sam Smith, Miley Cyrrus, etc..
    I'ts solid, flawless and amazing.
  28. daenerysz
    May 8, 2016
    10
    Stripped is the album that would indicate to anyone without the slightest difficulty. It is a rarity. Aguilera gave face to slap the bet itself. Literally, she lifted flight, not give up. Here is a great example of work that was judged more by appearance than by sound.
  29. Alfgomez
    May 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No entiendo por que la critica se fijo mas en el estilo de xtina y no las liricas, letras y producción del disco, es un album excelente de principio es simplemente un disco lleno emociones… Expand
  30. muhamad
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    one of the most incredible albums in mainstream music's history. the album flows so effortlessly. could've been edited to be shorter and more polish yet it's still wonderful as it is
  31. AlejoMTZ
    Jun 11, 2018
    7
    This is the most powerful album of Christina, but it isn't enough for her talent, I Think she could made a better album
  32. CJjunior13
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Este é um álbum coeso com ótimas musicas e excelentes introduções e com certeza um dos melhores Álbuns da Christina Aguilera.
  33. Haandy
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    O album mais aclamado da voz da geração, com certeza é o pilar e o divisor de aguas da carreira da Xtina.
  34. Mozart88
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Ah, Stripped. ♥

    Tide-turner on Christina's career, the one that made her a trailblazer and influenced younger generation of artists, especially pop-stars. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato formed their 2015 & 2017 albums, respectively, based on this album, Stripped. Its influence reached Miley Cyrus with her leather-chaps, ANNE-MARIE with its songwriting and feminist messages, Ariana Grande    Ah, Stripped. ♥

    Tide-turner on Christina's career, the one that made her a trailblazer and influenced younger generation of artists, especially pop-stars. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato formed their 2015 & 2017 albums, respectively, based on this album, Stripped. Its influence reached Miley Cyrus with her leather-chaps, ANNE-MARIE with its songwriting and feminist messages, Ariana Grande with the vocals, Sam Smith with the substance and musical depth, country-singer Jessie James Decker credited it for "teaching her to sing and helping her through high-school" and the list goes on..

    Fantastic musical & lyrical narrative with substance and messages and surprising sonical- and genre -variety. One of her most ambitious albums so far!    … Expand
  35. Hotnicks
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    The blueprint for a great pop album with real depth and versatility. Stripped has been cited as one of the most influential albums by many of today's pop stars.
  36. pcaiquex
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    O coração de Christina e toda sua verdade. Sua obra prima que vai para além da própria música.
  37. EgyptSweetener
    Aug 7, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Stripped" is an amusing album. Its songs are really strong and really emotional, they feel real and good. I love the intros and the shift between "Walk Away" and "Fighter. It is unexpected but really great. Christina proved for real that she is not just a stupid, innocent and sweet blonde girl, trying to break up the charts.… Expand
  38. Michael1814
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    Stripped truely was all album that changes lives, it is an album that has shaped many pop stars career from the next generation and will continue to be for years to come.
  39. PabloRivie
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor album de Christina DE LEJOS! Y uno de mis albums favoritos de toda la vida. Un poco osado para la época por sus looks y visuales lo cual distraen bastante de la verdadera obra de arte que es! Pero definitivamente es una pieza cohesiva, llena de alma y que a la vez refleja sensuamidad. MI ALBUM FAVORITO DE LEJOS
  40. Jerriyhi
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Perfección
    Este álbum refleja la madurez que uno va tomando en el camino de su vida a pesar de no saber si es lo correcto, defendiendo lo que cree y mostrándolo al mundo, sin barreras, les debería dar vergüenza tenerlo en amarillo, es una obra maestra
  41. Rodrigomaturana
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    El mejor disco pop de los 00, dejando de lado el cambio de imagen y la sexualidad de dirrty, este disco es maravilloso, cada canción es un camino, canciones como cruz, get mine get yours, wall away y infatuation merecen el reconocimiento necesario, este disco merece estar en listas de mejores álbumes , sin duda alguna la tesis de Christina Aguilera
  42. Yfiory
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Perfeito e insuperável. Nada mais que a vida e sentimentos dela expostos em um nível de intimidade gigantesco
  43. Nicolasaguilera
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
  44. MatthewDamazio
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    If your looking for a good balance between skillful vocals, pure well constructed art, and astonishing concepts this is your album Stripped is everything we need to show what a mainstream and mature art are and is amazing in all spots.
  45. bionicdoctor
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    greatest pop album of all times, Aguilera definitely took her time to deliver this masterpiece
  46. kostenko
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. incredible masterpiece and compilation of musical prayers very underrated album… Expand
  47. JimK
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Stripped is one of the best pop albums of all time. By far the best álbum from Christina. A masterpiece
  48. Panboy1995
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Este es definitivamente un álbum que debes oír antes de morir. Una joya musical, llena de emociones. Lástima que la crítica al vestuario de Christina afectará tanto la calificación de este disco. Mis favs son the voice within, impossible y soar.
  49. eabickd
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    F*ck U haters, STRIPPED IS THE BEST ALBUM OF XTINA!!!! It doesn't matter if you like it or not!
  50. idroJ2-2
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    An album that was unfairly criticized by the press and other media, but contains a phenomenal musical work by a pop artist.
  51. mariamedia
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Bible. This is how you do it. This is how you produce meaningful timeless pop music.
    Christina should be very proud for everysong in this album.
  52. Blangeman
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This one is really special and holds a place in my heart for influencing my taste in mysic growing up. It tells a beautiful story about being a young female adult singer and all that comes with it , maybe not all songs on it are a 10 but overall this is one of the best album of the early 00, definitely a game changer
  53. rafaelffraposo
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Um dos maiores albúm já ouvidos no planeta TERRA!!! Com vários estilos e com uma mensagem muito importante vinda de vivências dela.
    Esteve há frente do seu tempo. Inspirou muitas crianças e adolescentes...
    Com vocais estrondosos uma das maiores vocês já ouvidas, com toda a certeza!!!
  54. bombasticlove
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    uno de los mejores albums de x-tina por no decir el mejor un album libre fresco nostalgico que nos regalo ella sinceramente los supuestos criticos no saben apreciar el arte dando odio a artistas que no lo merecen y solo por ser mujeres las critican porque si hubiera sido por un hombre hubiera tenido mejores calificaciones este album esta muy infravalorado
  55. Erickx_
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Álbum muito bom, mudou minha vida e me ajudou a passar por momentos muito difíceis
  56. Infalandy
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores álbums de Xtina, su composición es espectacular, su voz, la manera en la que cambió de estilo, me encantó todo, este lo considero "Biblia del Pop".
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55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Stylus Magazine
    36
    In attempting to show all of the things she has been doing since we heard her last, Aguilera lessens the impact of the better songs on the record. Instead, in between ten to twelve mediocre/good songs, we have eight to ten songs that would be better served as B-sides.
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  2. Dot Music
    80
    Forget all you know about Christina Aguilera. She's discovered sex, rebellion, rock'n'roll and, at one amazing instant, drum'n'bass.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    With its lack of gimmickry and a surplus of sweet Seventies soul, Stripped is almost an album for grown-ups.
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