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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 599 Ratings

  • Summary: The 22-year-old pop star's second English-language album includes 20 new tracks, most penned by Aguilera herself, although suddenly ubiquitous Linda Perry assists on four songs. Guests include Alicia Keys, Redman, and Dave Navarro.

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Beautiful
Don't look at me Every day is so wonderful Then suddenly it's hard to breathe. Now and then I get insecure From all the pain, I'm so ashamed. I am... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. CDNow
    90
    As a pop record, Stripped is practically flawless.
  2. Billboard
    80
    A must-hear recording rich with pleasantly surprising depth.
  3. 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.
  4. Spin
    60
    As an artistic statement, Stripped is all over the place--it's a move toward hip-hop, it's a move toward rock, it's ghetto, it's Disney. [Dec 2002, p.137]
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  5. E! Online
    58
    If she had just shown up and sang her ass off, Stripped would've been a better show.
  6. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Nearly every second of this overlong, 20-track workshop communicates the overwhelming struggles she endured -- while trying to become a superstar by age 18.
  7. Village Voice
    30
    t's nü-Mariah on mood stabilizers, extended with pseudo-pastiches of semi-popular songs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 183
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 183
  3. Negative: 17 out of 183
  1. christinas
    Dec 11, 2002
    10
    This ablum is the best and whoever doesn't like it a hateful BITCH!
  2. Kaleido
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    One of the best albums of the decade. Every single song is strictly personal and this album saved her from doing drugs or ending up likeOne of the best albums of the decade. Every single song is strictly personal and this album saved her from doing drugs or ending up like Lindsay Lohan. I bet this is Christina's favourite album, aswell!… Expand
  4. KaylaJ
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    Christina has the most beautiful and rangy voice in the music industry. Can people say the same. Christina gets alot of trash about how she Christina has the most beautiful and rangy voice in the music industry. Can people say the same. Christina gets alot of trash about how she looks, but she is not afraid to be herself, she is not gonna stop because people criticize her. She makes music out of meaning. Can Britney say the same. Britney can't sing, so what is the point of her being in the industry. Christina will beat Britney any time.… Expand
  5. 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!
  6. ManuelContreras
    Apr 7, 2018
    10
    realmente una biblia del pop. me sorprende que en su momento fue muy criticado
  7. senhordomar
    Aug 17, 2013
    9
    One of the best albums of all time, in my opinion. Beautiful transition from the Britney-wannabe to the vocal powerhouse, ready to bust yourOne of the best albums of all time, in my opinion. Beautiful transition from the Britney-wannabe to the vocal powerhouse, ready to bust your head open with vocals. I actually have a 10 (a mark I rarely give) to 7 out of the 16 songs, and 9,5 to additional 3. The only songs that bring down the total mark to 8,78 are the lead single "Dirrty", which is messy and all over the place and lacks any power whatsoever, as well as "Loving Me 4 Me", which is an unsuccessful try to channel Mariah's sensual R'nB ballads. However, empowering songs like "Fighter", "Can't Hold Us Down", "Cruz", as well as the all-time-best equality anthem "Beautiful", amazingly touching and moving songs like "Walk Away", "Underappreciated", "Make Over", and "I'm OK" make up for them and turn this album in a real pop masterpiece!… Expand
  8. meganw
    Nov 27, 2002
    0
    she sucks... she needs to learn how to dress and sing!!!!!

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