• Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2018
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  1. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto es una total obra de arte. desde un intro poderoso y de pelicula de drama, hasta un R&B sensual pero poderoso. Totalmente un regreso! Expand
  2. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    É o melhor album da carreira como se fosse um stripped parte 2 Aguilera sempre mostrando por que foi eleita a voz da Geração Right Moves, Deserve e Maria melhores faixas
  3. Jun 16, 2018
    10
    The narrative on each and every track is well-established and Christina's total vocal delivery is on point. An amazing album!
  4. 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.
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  5. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Christina Aguilera's most artistic, candid, sexual and zealous album. So many roots
  6. 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
  7. 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 !
  8. 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!!!
  9. 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.
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  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    This album is amazing, powerful. A Masterpiece!!! Im realy in love with "Unless Its With You".
  14. 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.
  15. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    HINÁRIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
  16. 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!
  17. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing. I love it. It's really good! The sound quality, the lyrics and the voice is just pure genius
  18. Jun 30, 2018
    10
    A. HUGE. COMEBACK. This is a great production, she deserves everything.
    Deserve is my favorite song BY FAAAAAAR!
  19. 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.
  20. 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!!!!
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing the best album released this year love you xTina ❤️
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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,
  27. 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.
  28. 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!!!
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Best album in todays generation. No doubt! No questions! Liberation album is the best indeed!
  33. 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".
  34. 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.,
  35. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    No diré mucho: Es el álbum perfecto. Arte puro en cada una de las canciones. Xtina la mejor. #Liberation
  36. 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.
  37. 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!!
  38. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Such a masterpiece. Best album of the year!! Love it so much. Yass Xtina, you made it!
  39. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    The album is art, it's the best of Christina Aguilera, she knows how to reinvent the music
  40. Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Liberation is amazing! Her voice, the lyrics, everything is awsome. I LOVE THIS ALBUM
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. Jun 15, 2018
    0
    No thank you. Uninspired. Annoying. Unoriginal and most of all, unnecessary.
  44. Jun 15, 2018
    2
    This album sucks. It has a short tracklist but it's still full of filler and try-hard songs! She should have stayed retired. "Witness" was so much better than this.
  45. Jun 29, 2018
    0
    I’d rather drink an entire bottle of bleach than to listen to this monotone piece of **** horrible, uninspired, boring and full of non-passion
  46. Jun 15, 2018
    0
    "Liberation" is ANOTHER HORRIBLE project by Christina Aguilera. Pure garbage from such a talented vocalist, She really needs to go back to the excellence of her 1999 debut. Avoid "Liberation". Do NOT waste your money nor your time on this clunker. 0 out of 10 Stars from me.
  47. Jun 15, 2018
    3
    Bad, boring, boring, nothing innovative unique music that lends itself is Fall In Line the rest disposable and completely unbearable.
  48. Jun 15, 2018
    2
    this album is good however the sounds in some songs are not nice and it becomes a bit tedious
  49. Jun 15, 2018
    0
    How do you disappear for like 6 years and come back with such a mediocre album....
  50. Jul 5, 2018
    0
    Nothing groundbreaking about this album. Filled with a lot of fillers. Stripped is still her best work to date.
  51. Jun 23, 2018
    0
    "Liberation" is ANOTHER HORRIBLE project by Christina Aguilera. Pure garbage from such a talented vocalist, She really needs to go back to the excellence of her 1999 debut. Avoid "Liberation". Do NOT waste your money nor your time on this clunker. 0 out of 10 Stars from me
  52. Jun 21, 2018
    0
    I'm sorry Christina but...this is a no from me. Her previous album was better, at least in my opinion.
  53. Jun 21, 2018
    0
    Christina's latest album disappointed most of her fans. Her latest effort did not met most of the fans' expectations. The album is not cohesive and has no direction.
  54. Jun 16, 2018
    2
    I love xtina aguilera but this is really bad... kids talking... bad singles, bad songs, nothing on this album is worth the 6 years we waited for .... it will flop hard ... sad times... dont waste your time and money, it isnt worth it
  55. Jun 16, 2018
    4
    Just... meh. The first part is really good, even with those useless interlude. The intro is really good, Maria is a masterpiece, I also really like Right Moves and Fall In Line is a very good pop track. But the last part... from track 9 to 15 we have 5 ballads, 1 interlude and 1 uptempo and that makes the album sooo boring! I wasn't expecting a lot, but neither a so bad, monotonous andJust... meh. The first part is really good, even with those useless interlude. The intro is really good, Maria is a masterpiece, I also really like Right Moves and Fall In Line is a very good pop track. But the last part... from track 9 to 15 we have 5 ballads, 1 interlude and 1 uptempo and that makes the album sooo boring! I wasn't expecting a lot, but neither a so bad, monotonous and boring album of which I only like a few song. Expand
  56. Jun 20, 2018
    6
    A good album with excellent lyrics. What should be highlighted and urgently is the voice of Christina that as always reaches our hearts.
  57. 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.
  58. Jun 20, 2018
    4
    As 6 ultimas musicas do album sao as melhores desse album misto. Xtina misturou bastantes ritimos e organizou de forma bagunçada o album. As musicas ela expressa sua potencia vocal em algumas musicas, mostrando sua origem em outras passa um pouco do ponto e outras que não precisa se sai um pouco melhor.
  59. Jun 21, 2018
    2
    A boring, very weak album for diva like Xtina.....FLOPtina. An album with a completely new sound for Christina Aguilera, but it's an outdated music, it's not interesting.
  60. 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
  61. Jun 21, 2018
    3
    After listening this album, i think... This album isnt xtina. Where is xtina?
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. Jun 22, 2018
    10
    This is the first album I have listened from start to finish and loved every song on the album
  67. Jun 22, 2018
    10
    liberation give me life!!!!! fall in line jesus for the love of god with the sense of purpose
  68. 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.
  69. 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!
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. Jun 22, 2018
    10
    An incredible album! This was an immaculate body of work and absolutely worth the wait.
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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!
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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.
  83. 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
  84. Jun 25, 2018
    4
    All over the place and trying so hard to sound genuine only to end up as generic and mostly unlistenable (the usual oversinging and straining mess). Disappointing from xtina
  85. Aug 25, 2018
    3
    The best word to describe this album is mess. This album is such a mess. This is not what i expect to hear from someone like her.
  86. 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!
  87. Feb 17, 2019
    0
    noisy album, her voice is unpleasant to listen to...the lyrics and music are not attractive...
  88. 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.
  89. Jun 22, 2018
    10
    It was worth the wait for this album. Every song is perfect. Maria is a standout
  90. Aug 17, 2018
    10
    estou escrevendo isso só para ocupar linhar e dar os 75 caracteres para a review valer alguma coisa
  91. 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!
  92. 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
  93. Dec 2, 2018
    6
    I don't know what everyone says, I really like this album. Maria and Right Moves >>>>
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Ripney Spears will never be this artistic. Whis is for sure the best Christina's album.
  97. 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).
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  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Jul 3, 2018
    70
    An album that keeps pace with modern pop trends while remaining true to Aguilera’s past.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.