Album Review: Liberation
Liberation is a powerful demonstration of musical versatility
Liberation by Christina Aguilera
Background
The pop icon has been a dominant force in the music industry for over two decades. There was little that she needed to prove at this point in her impressive and legendary career. From the 75 million records sold to the respect she has from the LGBTQ+ community and 130+ awards she’s acquired Christina Aguilera has had a massive presence in the pop space. The virtuoso singer has among the most respected vocals in mainstream music since Whitney Houston.
Liberation was released after a six-year hiatus. Between her albums Lotus and Liberation Aguilera worked on The Voice and focused on her family. Aguilera has collaborated heavily on previous projects, but Liberation welcomed several new faces. Aguilera has stated that Liberation was “an album of freedom”. There are clear triumphant moments on Liberation. However, there are still some valleys that make the peaks feel even greater. Aguilera is freeing herself from the confines of toxic relationships and exploitive industry tactics. In addition to uplifting herself she gives advice to children about self-worth and confidence. Liberation is an expansive yet cohesive pop epic.
