Christina Aguilera
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Brand: AGUILERA,CHRISTINAPerformer: Christina Aguilera
Edition: Music CD
Music CD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Published: 1999
CD Release Date: 1999-08-01
Audience Rating: Unrated
Music Label: RCA
Soundtracks:
- Genie In A Bottle
- What A Girl Wants
- I Turn To You
- So Emotional
- Come On Over (All I Want Is You)
- Reflection
- Love For All Seasons
- Somebody's Somebody
- When You Put Your Hands On Me
- Blessed
- Love Will Find A Way
- Obvious
Music reviews of Christina Aguilera
Music Review: Stunning As It Is, But Had Potential To Be A Classic
Rating: 4 Stars
Christina Aguilera debuted around the same time as Britney Spears, in the late 90's but where Britney's album emphasized entertaining, danceable hits, Christina's album emphasized her powerful voice. Since Christina came out with a big hit around the same time as Britney and because she was blond and from the Mickey Mouse Club, it was all too easy for people to label her as a "Britney-clone". Christina's debut is a little more racy then one would expect from a so-called Britney clone but Christina was eighteen at the time of this album's release (as opposed to Britney who had just turned seventeen shortly before her album was released). For the most part, the production on Christina's debut is kept uncluttered and never overshadows the vocals. The album may not have much depth per se but with engaging and emotive ballads and catchy dance tracks, why should it matter?
The album begins with the first single, the spicy "Genie in a Bottle". Despite some complaints about the sexual nature of the lyrics, the song actually has a great message. In this song, Christina sings about not acting on her feelings towards a guy just because her body's telling her to. Next up is the slightly less appealing, but still catchy "What A Girl Wants". This song also has a positive message about Christina's man who was "strong enough to move over and give [her] space". In other words, it is about a guy who is able to accept his girlfriend's feelings and give her time and space. Next up is the stellar Diane Warren-penned ballad "I Turn To You", a stunning track that really shows off Christina's voice. The lyrics are somewhat sappy, but she manages to pull it off and make it beautiful.
After three great tracks, Christina brings us a mediocre song entitled "So Emotional". There is nothing particularly bad about this song but it is not up to the same level as, say, "Genie In A Bottle". The only part of this song that really stands out to me is the bridge ("rain is falling down on me, suddenly the sun comes out, sometimes north or south of love, but never out"). The lyrics are quite confusing but the way Christina sings them makes them sound excellent. Another single, "Come On Over (All I Want Is You)", is up next and is probably the most Britney-esque song on the album. It is catchy enough but is not very meaningful and Christina can do better. This is the only song where the background comes close to overshadowing the vocals.
Afterwards comes the definite album highlight, "Reflection" from the Disney movie Mulan. The lyrics are incredibly insightful and Christina's emotive vocals add a lot to the song. The song speaks of pretending you are someone else just to please others. With a song like this, it all comes down to the vocals that will either make or break the track and Christina does not disappoint. The second of three mediocre tracks comes next in the form of "Love For All Seasons". The lyrics contain odd metaphors about love in every season. It`s not that the metaphors do not make sense; it is just that they don't add much to the song. Next up is the second Diane Warren-penned song, "Somebody's Somebody". The lyrics are quite sweet (but a little on the repetitive side) and once again, it is Christina's delivery that makes the song as great as it is."When You Put Your Hands On Me", by far the most racy track, is up next. Co-written by Robin Thicke, this song is surprisingly well done though it is not the type of song most people would expect from a teenage pop singer. The lyrics are a little odd ("I don't know if a doll can unwind") but Christina once again pulls this song off impeccably. Despite the racy nature of the song, it does not sound wrong coming from Christina. The bridge in particular is awesome.
The heartfelt "Blessed" follows and is a much more subdued than the other ballads on the album. The song talks about feeling blessed because of the person you're with. The final mediocre song, "Love Will Find A Way" comes next and fails to really stand out. The song does not showcase Christina's talent as much as other songs and the lyrics are not that great either. The song also sounds quite out of place as it is placed between two wonderful ballads. It may have sounded better had it been placed earlier in the album. Lastly is "Obvious", a gorgeous ballad that describes how Christina thinks that her feelings toward someone are obvious. ("Can you hear it in my voice? Was it something I let slip? Does the whole world know? Isn't it obvious?"). I remember reading somewhere that this was the song that got Christina her record deal and it is easy to see why. Christina is a little more subdued in this ballad than in "Reflection" though not quite as much as "Blessed" but she still manages to sing emotively and make this ballad quite elegant.
Overall Mark: 4/5
Despite multiple comparisons to Britney Spears, Christina proves with her debut that she is more versatile than Britney since she fares far better on the ballads and even on the upbeat tracks due in large part to her powerful voice. Christina's voice is undeniably great, especially for her age and she even manages to make it work during the faster songs as opposed to relying solely on ballads (even though they are her real strength). Christina's songs are not necessarily deep but some of them do have wonderful messages, even though the messages are sometimes half-hidden behind danceable beats. The album is for the most part consistent though it does have its occasional downfalls. However, the rest of the material is incredible enough to make up for the minor disappointments. Overall, this is a fantastic debut from an undeniably talented singer.
Description of Christina Aguilera
Import-only limited edition Sony/BMG 'Gold Award' pressing of this album comes in unique packaging, which contains artwork that resembles a Gold Record Award presentation plaque. Features all the same great tracks found on the original release including 'Genie In A Bottle', What A Girl Wants', 'Blessed' and more. 2006.Like fellow former Mickey Mouse clubber Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera kicks off her debut album with a teen-lust nugget--in this case, the No. 1 single "Genie in a Bottle"--that the rest of the disc can't possibly live up to. Aguilera has a strong voice, but patterns herself after iffy role models such as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Aside from "Genie," most of this music is straight from the cookie cutter, like the less than successfully sultry "When You Put Your Hands on Me" and the Mulan ballad showpiece "Reflection." In chart terms, though, there'll be no stopping her--at least for a while. --Rickey Wright
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