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  • Summary: The first full-length for the pop singer since 2012's Lotus features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, GoldLink, Keida, Demi Lovato, Shenseea, Ty Dolla $ign, and XNDA.
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Fall in Line
[Verse 1] Little girls Listen closely Cause no one told me But you deserve to know That in this world, you are not beholden You do not owe them Your... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 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.
  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 15, 2018
    80
    Her eighth album is a healthy mix of hit-chasing, theatrics and soon-to-be classic power ballads that emphasize her immense skills over half-baked conceptual themes.
  3. HipHopDX
    Jun 18, 2018
    74
    It’s a well-calculated offering from a living legend whose abilities are still very much intact.
  4. Los Angeles Times
    Jun 13, 2018
    70
    Even at its busiest, though, the music emphasizes Aguilera’s powerful voice, which more than anything is what separates her from the younger stars whose popularity has eclipsed hers in recent years. She runs through the full gamut of moods, from flirty to depressed to joyful to furious--each a response, or so we’ve been trained to think, to some real-life situation.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jun 20, 2018
    67
    These ["Maria," "Sick of Sittin’" and "Fall in Line"] are sturdy moments on an album that feels less like an end in itself than a promising first step toward a genuine pop rebirth—moments that are strong enough to inspire hope for Aguilera’s own The Velvet Rope or, at least, My Love Is Your Love. She has certainly still got the range.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 18, 2018
    60
    Every track is polished and purposeful, but the sheer busy quality of her singing and overactive variety of the production ensures that Liberation never settles into a coherent listening experience.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 573 out of 604
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 604
  3. Negative: 21 out of 604
  1. PapiXtina
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    Xtina made sure that what she brought to our plate is something unconventional. This masterpiece cannot be beaten by other artists. SheXtina made sure that what she brought to our plate is something unconventional. This masterpiece cannot be beaten by other artists. She brought us to her world. The Intro was enchanting and the arranagement of the songs were put on a shelf correctly. The ending showed us how vulnerable Xtina is when talking about love. Indeed, it's worth waiting for. Chrissy for the win.… Expand
  2. XtianX
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Such a great album. It's so different from anything she's ever done before. My fave tracks are Right Moves, Pipe, Like I Do those sound verySuch a great album. It's so different from anything she's ever done before. My fave tracks are Right Moves, Pipe, Like I Do those sound very experimental and different she sounds different but great in those tracks.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. RK13
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Following the release of the haphazard Accelerate, I was sceptical about this album, but this is breathtaking. The lead single does not liveFollowing the release of the haphazard Accelerate, I was sceptical about this album, but this is breathtaking. The lead single does not live up to the album.… Expand
  6. ingridvilla1530
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    liberation es increible asombroso. lo mejor la colab. with Demi Lovato !!!!
  7. marco19712
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Muy bueno ,me gusta .christina se caracteriza por los flexible en ritmos musicales , cada vez nos sorprende con algo nuevo y liberation no haMuy bueno ,me gusta .christina se caracteriza por los flexible en ritmos musicales , cada vez nos sorprende con algo nuevo y liberation no ha sido la excepción , siempre podremos tener buena musica mientras chritina este viva .… Expand
  8. roycel21
    Feb 17, 2019
    0
    noisy album, her voice is unpleasant to listen to...the lyrics and music are not attractive...

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