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1) Stripped Intro- basically this interlude begins with people talking about Christina, and then she sings about what the album is to her- just a chance to show herself to the world. (9/10)
2) Can't Hold Us Down- nice song, positive message about women in the end, fun sound. (9/10)
3) Walk Away- one of my favorite songs on the album, really showcases her voice, emotional, I can relate to this situation.(10/10)
4) Fighter- one of the songs that made me buy this CD in the first place, love it, real song, great lyrics. (10/10)
5) Primer Amor (interlude)- in spanish, basically talks about the story behind the next song, about her first love and how it all started. (9/10)
6) Infatuation- Latin beat, great lyrics, her voice sounds incredible, light mood, not as heavy lyrically as many of the other songs. (10/10)
7)Loves Embrace- another interlude, Christina talking in a soft voice, some singing. (8/10)
8)Loving Me 4 Me- really pretty song, her voice sounds incredible, really soft, think early Mariah Carey, but still Christina's. Great message, about someone who really deserves you, by loving someone for everything they are, really positive. (8/10)
9)Impossible-R&B flavor, produced by Alicia Keys, her voice is really powerful, again singing about relationships and the need for communication. One of my favorites ever since I saw her sing it live. (10/10)
10) Underappreciated- Love song but with a different twist, about giving a lot into a relationship but not getting back the same. Sounds like there is a chorus singing backup, creates a beautiful sound. (8/10)
11) Beautiful- gorgeous song, really positive, about loving yourself no matter what, basically says that everyone is beautiful and it doesn't matter what other people say. Beautiful voice, simple lyrics but powerful message. (10/10)
12) Make Over- really different direction for Christina, sounds a little like Pink's new song. Fun, kind of summery song, about wanting to be herself, not needing to be like everyone else: " I don't need anybody to make me over" (7/10)
13)Cruz-The beginning is a little a cappella, a beautiful ballad with a great message." I believe in today" (9/10)
14)Soar- her voice sounds incredible, I love this song! (10/10)
15)Get Mine, Get Yours- sexy song about casual *relationships*, a little raunchy, but her voice, as usual, sounds incredible, and the song has a great rhythem. (9/10)
16) Dirty- a little overplayed on the radio, it's not my favorite on the album, but it's a good party song. (7/10)
17)Stripped (Part Two)- again speaking about being herself, and not letting other people bring her down. Positive message about individuality in a personal sense. (9/10)
18) The Voice Within- a great song about trusting yourself, another beautiful ballad with an amazing message. (9/10)
19) I'm Ok- sad song, very personal, I'm glad Christina chose to put this song on the album. Although it's a little hard to listen to, in the end its about surviving through difficult situations.(10/10)
20) Keep on Singing My Song-Wonderful end to a great album, great beat, about not letting what other people say hurt you, or let them change you. A little on the long side... (8/10)

Overall this album is incredible, every song is different, but all incredibly written and sung. I can honestly say no song on this album is filler, there are 17 amazing songs, even the interludes add to this CD. I'm glad Christina took the time to produce a great album. It was worth the wait!


The New Xtina... Look Beyond The Image !   October 31, 2002
 31 out of 38 found this review helpful

Being a huge fan of Christina Aguilera's,...The explicit "Rolling Stone" magazine cover, the raunchy "Dirrty" video (being banned in Thailand, no less), her VMA outfit amongst other stunts has contributed to the public becoming more aware of Ms. Aguilera's celebrity..now whether thats a good or bad thing is open for debate. But bad publicity is still publicity nonetheless. However, what I'm afraid of is that in the ensuing scandal and criticism over Christina's naughty girl antics, "Stripped" will either get overlooked or even completely ignored. This CD is simply put the best CD from a solo female artist this year, Christina was smart to take her time and really delve into her artistry for her official followup to her worldwide smash debut "Christina Aguilera". STRIPPED covers a wide range of musical styles, shifting from rock (Fighter & Make Over), latin pop (Infatuation), soulful ballads (Walk Away & Loving Me 4 Me), bluesy R&B (Alicia Key's collaboration Impossible), hip-hop pop (Dirrty & Can't Hold Us Down) and even gospel/inspirational pop (Soar & The Voice Within) and Xtina even takes on the power rock ballad (in the form of the riveting Cruz). And the blend is pure genius, Christina Aguilera has the voice of an angel and she has more than proven that she can sing ANY type of music and do it with passion and intensity. The limited chart success of "Dirrty" can be contributed to a lot of things even though it does seem strange that a performer who had 4 #1 songs out of the last 5 single releases can't even crack the top 40. STRIPPED will endure I believe, because it is simply a wonderful album and Christina sings her heart out and doesn't go over the top with vocal histronics, something she's been guilty of on rare occasions in the past. With silky instrumentation, unique vocal arrangements as well as powerful and thought provoking lyrics, STRIPPED is good for the soul as well as the mind. Surefire hit songs, awaiting a chance to explode on radio and the charts are the heartfelt "Beautiful" which explores self-worth and others power to influence the way one feels about themselves, sounding like a cross between Alanis Morrissette and the Beatles, this song could possibly be Christina's biggest hit since "Genie In A Bottle". "Get Mine, Get Yours" also springs to mind as single potential with its sing along chorus and striking melody & lyrics, Ms Aguilera is giving 'em what they want. Also the Alicia Keys collaboration "Impossible" is a wonderful, soulful, bluesy ballad that only gets better with repeated listens. Christina Aguilera has certainly delivered and even though her image is now getting more attention than her music, with 1 listen to STRIPPED, its crystal clear that Aguilera is a talented singer-songwriter/budding producer and her talent will not be ignored. Christina, to quote from an old 80's hit, "you don't have to take your clothes off to have a good time", STRIPPED provides all the thrills and excitement any fan needs.


I am NOT a Christina Aguilera fan   November 4, 2002
 27 out of 30 found this review helpful

I feel I should start by saying that I am NOT a Christina fan, nor am I too keen on the pop music scene. This review is written from the point of view of a music lover who loves all kinds of TRUE music. As i listened to this album, I realized something that with pop star albums you don't tend to see...artistic vision. Ms. Aguilera may receive flack as being a naked teen queen, but she does truly shine with this album. you get the sense that every song is actually not just a song, but a direct ventilation of a feeling. Not many pop stars can pull off a vision as this, and Ms. Aguilera apparently has learned well, to be compared to that of Janet Jackson's "Janet (1993)" album, that was a declaration of femininity and growth. It is not a ground breaking album, but rather an expression of what is inside this particular 21 year old woman's mind..not the vision of a producer/manager/record label or anyone else that tends to fabricate pop star albums. the vibe of this album seems melancholic but fierce..and it is rather difficult to point out certain tracks or also to point out songs that are disposable..every song is a thought, not a track. My personal favorite is a rather cheesy predictable pop confection called "Infatuation", i simply find it interesting that the words "i am full blood boricua!" are coming out of this girl, but I am aware that the song is NOT talking about her, but rather are the words of her supposed man in that song. Another song that particularly amazed me was a song called "Walk Away". if there was any doubt Ms. A. was a talented singer, this track shall definitely quell those sensations. She showcased such emotion, not ever seen before on a Christina track.

So in the end, all I can say is that this album is definitely worth picking up, If you can appreciate a woman's point of view and also particular and unapologetic vocalizations. She offers no apologies nor should she. Do what you will, Christina. My props to you.


Nicely done!   December 19, 2002
 27 out of 30 found this review helpful

Can't Hold Us Down - A song with a good beat. 7/10

Walk Away - Shows the kind of voice Christina really has. Good song. 10/10

Fighter - I like this song. It has a powerful message. 10/10

Infatuation - Also a very good song. It flows together well. 8/10

Loving me 4 me - an okay song, not a particularly great one. 6/10

Impossible - a great duet with alicia keys at the piano. shows Christina's jazzy style a bit. very nice! 10/10

Underappreciated - i found i had to turn it to the next song after hearing most of it. didn't care much for it. 5/10

Beautiful - like the title, an absolutely beautiful, gorgeous song. a very high self-esteem booster. 10/10

Make Over - I like this song. it has a very distinct and unique style. 9/10

Cruz - Pretty song. Reminds me of traveling in your car for a couple hours, just sitting back and relaxing. Very nice. 9/10

Soar - Good song. 8/10

Get Mine, Get Yours - This song has a good beat, and it's not bad to listen to. Catchy. 9/10

Dirrty - Not as good as the one above, but good to dance to. 7/10

The Voice Within - Pretty song. 10/10

I'm Okay - now this is the song that made me cry. not because i can relate to it, because my family life has been pretty stable throughout my life. but one of my best friends lives a life like this, and just thinking about it makes me go up in tears. my favorite song on the album besides beautiful. 10/10

Keep on Singin' My Song - an okay song. 7/10

All in all, this is a VERY good cd. i highly recommend that you buy it. you won't regret your purchase. it's very different from her previous albums, and with many singers, change is good.


Christina reborn   January 6, 2003
 23 out of 29 found this review helpful

Rock, R&B, Gospel, Soul, Ballad, Dance...this album has some from just about every musical genre. It's amazing to see Christina not only sing these varied musics, but sing with such power and emotion, you are left in awe. She can reach those high notes as good as before and, when she needs to, can tone it down to almost a whisper.

Too many people labels her as going completely R&B due to the media spotlight that was shone on 'Dirrty', her first single. But besides that track and one other (Get Mine, Get Yours), the rest of the album is full of inspirational, and heart touching songs. Also, too many people seems to give negative review without even purchasing and listening to the whole album.

The album contains 16 full tracks and 4 interludes and uses the full storage capacity of the CD. And as it seems listing all the tracks and giving my input seems to be the 'thing' on reviewing music CD's, here it goes

-Can't Hold us Down - female empowerment song. Not my cup o'tea. 7/10

-walk on - Needs getting used to at first, but will stay with you once it does. 9/10

-Fighter - a guitar driven rock song about reaching for that inner power and stuff. Hey, I'm all for rock! 8/10

-Infatuation - latin flavor here. 9/10

-Loving Me 4 Me - Christina's voice shines here and makes the music so much more better. Love ballad.10/10

-Impossible - collaboration with Alicia Keys. Sounds like it belongs on Alicia Key's Album more so then Christinas. Starts off...eh, but has an incredible hook. 8/10

-Underappreciated - pleasent beat...almost like those you hear on Porn movies. Nothing raunchy, but you know that bass and guitar beats used in...nevermind 8/10

-Beautiful - beautiful... 10/10

-Make Over - I dig the psychedelic groove goin on in this song. I can picture Austin Powers dancing to this. 10/10

-Cruz - Going from slow pace to fast, highly enjoyable song. 9/10

-Soar - My favorite song in the entire album. Inspirational. I know that words been tossed around many times, but only word to describe it. 10/10

-Get Mine, Get Yours - certainly a change of pace. Definite sexual innuendo.8/10

-Dirrty - the song that is responsible for the whole raunchy image given to C. Aguilera. It's a dance song, and the beat gives us what it needs to. 8/10

-The Voice Within - a tender song, accentuated by a very gentle voice of Christina. 9/10

-I'm Ok - a personal diary, of sorts, track. Slow paced. 8/10

-Keep On Singin My Song - Akin to 'Soar', has a very Gospel feel to it. Could have been maybe 30 seconds shorter, but that would be merely nitpickin. A 'Lump in the throat' song. Moving. 10/10