Back to Basics - Christina Aguilera

...Mother' and 'I'm Ok' Back To Basics is Christina's third English album ; her first being Christina Aguilera and her second one named Stripped. This album was released in the United Kingdom in August 2006. The album is different to her other songs as it is based on the 20's , 30's and 40's and there is a jazzy feel to it rather than it being a 'pop album'. To date this album has sold 4.5 million Cds worldwide. Running time of the album is 78 minutes ...
...to have a change. Back To Basics is one of my favourite albums because it is so different to the music we listen to these days. I think Christina was very daring to put out an album like this as how well it would do was unpredictable but still she went with that. Because of that reason I admire her ; she knows what she wants and she will reach for it regardless. You can tell that Christina had a lot to do with this album and that this is really ...

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...having black hair and then back again. The first song i heard from her new album 'Back to basics' was her hit, 'Ain't no other man' which is a more modern day feel song. This song refers to her newlywed husband, Jordan Bratman, who quite a few songs on the album are dedicated to. I instantly liked the song when i heard it, and once i got used to it, I loved it. She sings to the best of her ability as usual, and brings a funky beat to the song (Something ...
...The tracklisting is: 1. Back to basics (Intro) 2. Makes me wanna pray 3. Back in the day 4. Ain't no other man 5. Understand 6. Slow down baby 8. Oh Mother 9. On Our way 10. Without you 11. Still dirrty 12. Here to stay 13. Thank you ( A Dedication to fans) From this Disc, my favourites would have to be Oh Mother, and undertstand. If you've heard Christina's last album 'stripped' or the song 'I'm ok,' You'll recognise this theme of the ...

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...coming over me, I'm taken back in disbelief" and, funnily enough, that is how you feel. This song is very gospel inspired but Christina's voice shines through! The content matter is basically how she has changed and it makes her wanna pray! I guarantee you will be singing along by the end! It is a real foot tapper and it's a fantastic start. 9/10 3.Back in the Day : Probably one of the most modern songs the album really, it mixes dj scratches and ...
...sound like you are taken back in time to a smoky club where the women carry fans and the women had big voices! I love this song and I think it shows the musical transition Christina has made. 9/10 5. Understand : I love this one and I think it is my favourite. If you liked Impossible on her 2nd album, you'll love this track. The lyrics are beautiful and her voice is fantastic, I love this particular line, "So many tears I had to cry, but you had ...

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...which I love! 3. Back in the day Like a mission statement for the whole album, this song reinforces the fact that christina is in fact going 'back in the day' and this references all kinds of old singers such as etta james, billie holiday and aretha franklin. The chorus is catchy but the constant singer references are dull and the lyrics are boring, WE GET IT CHRISTINA, BACK TO BASICS AND ALL THAT. 4. Aint no other man The first single off the ...
...to have completeyl forgotten about back to basics at this point as this sounds like it could have been on her last album. 10. Without you There is nothing wrong with this song. Its perfectly fine. But its forgettable filler with sappy lyrics and adds nothing except making this album too long. 11. Still dirrty Now this is better. Ok so referencing your own songs is a rubbish thing to do but at least this jaunty poppy song is a lot more fun than ...

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Back To Basics is Christina Aguilera's most recent album, released in 2009, it shows a more mature woman and singer with still that sexy and fun side that we all love her for. Back to Basics has been inspired by songs from the past, jazz and soul artists from the 30's 40's are said to have given some inspiration for the whole album and her new look. This is a great album that is made up of 2 cds combined holding 22 great tracks. You can pick this ...
...CD 1 1.) Back To Basics (Intro) 2.) Pray 3.) Back In the Day 4.) Aint No Other Man 5.) Understand 6.) Slow Down Baby 7.) Oh Mother 8.) F.U.S.S. (Interlude) 9.) On Our Way 10.) Without You 11.) Still Dirrty 12.) Here To Stay 13.) Thank You (for the fans) CD 2 14.) Enter The Circus 15.) Welcome 16.) Candyman 17.) Nasty Naughty Boy 18.) I Got Trouble 19.) Hurt 20.) Mercy On me 21.) Save Me From Myself 22.) The Right Man Favourite Tracks Back In the ...

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...explaining that she is going back to basics Makes me want to Pray /// this song has so much energy and emotion. Beautiful lyrics and vocals Back in the Day /// this song is a bit more pop rather than jazz, it’s catchy. Ain't no other man /// I’m sure you’ve all heard this while out in the clubs. It was the first single to be released, defiantly one of the best on the album Understand ///A ballad which reminds me a lot of her early years (I turn ...
...I like this song too much, it is probably the worst on the album in my opinion but the lyrics are meaningful Oh Mother /// I heard this before I heard the album and it made me cry. On her stripped album Christina sang ‘I’m okay’ about her abuse as a child and this song is a carry on from that really. Very emotional F.U.S.S /// Stand for F*** You Scott Scorch. I am not sure what went on but I think he is someone who helped her on her stripped album ...

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...how she's going to go back to the basics of music such as jazz. Nice little intro to set you up for the album. Makes me wanna Pray - So much energy in this song. I just saw her on tour and this song is so amazing live. Her vocals are on top notch. Back in the Day - Really catchy song and people who aren't fond of jazz will like this song as it is pop and really gets stuck in your head. Ain't no other man - The hard beats and horns in this song, ...
...songs that really takes it back to the 20's and 30's. The way the song is sung and the microphone used it sounds really vintage. I'm not really keen on this song, but it adds another level to the album. Hurt - Second single from the album. Great emotional album. Really sad song but so beautifully song. Mercy on Me - This is where he voice is so powerful. She absolutely belts the lyrics out on this one and this song proves she is one of the best ...

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...proper feel good tune. Back In The Day [4:13] - - Soul and really really cool rap sound bytes in the background. James Brown & Otis Redding references. Feel good diva song with an edge of ultimate coolness. Ain'tNo Other Man [3:48] - - Lots of big big Christina vocals teamed with brass and medium speed beats. Lots of soulful attitude, think Arethra Franklin. Understand [3:46] - - Chilled reggae style beat, a nice tune. Soft and more feminine. ...
...in this with saxophone. More vocals than beat. Woman-power song "Don't mess with me" kind of stuff. Oh Mother [3.46] - - A bit depressing, Christina sings from within in this song. F.U.S.S. (Interlude) [2.21] On Our Way [3:36] - - Piano heavily featured in this song, lows and high experiences sung about and narrated in this song. Less tuneful, more about the lyrics. Without You [3:56] - - Lovely guitar plucking in the background. Not the best ...

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...Christina Aguilera. This time looking back at the people who have inspired her throughout her career and taking the best parts from each. I believe her music has got an old fashioned twist mixed in with modern day life. Many songs like "Aint no other man" show how much she is in love with her husband and shows how far she has got in her life. Like her previous album "Stripped" she has looked back into her life and the good and the bad times and ...
...album is very good value for money with each song outstandingly good. I think that it is very consistent all of the way through and shows off her vocal range very well. I think it is a very good value for money and would definetly reccomend buying it. The cover and pictures inside the album link to what each song is about and shows the many different sides to Christina Aguilera. ...

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...absolutely brilliant - and answers back to all the critics (largely in the US I presume) that say she has 'dumbed down' her image since marrying Jordan. Christina is basically saying that she still has that dirty side, and people shouldn't always berate women for showing their sexual side. Candy Men is a brilliant catchy song - a completely different style to anything that is around at the moment and definitely makes you want to hit that dancefloor!! ...

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...The Album is called Back to Basics and there are 2 disks. The songs have been split into two genres: - Modern and Old School. Disk 1 Modern 1. Intro - The usual kind of intro which you would expect from CA. Tracks and sounds dubbed together. Gets you raring to hear the rest. 2. Makes Me Wanna Pray - Laid back song about how meeting the right man can affect your life, emotions, outlook etc. Brilliant vocal display with several high notes. I rate ...
...to singer/artists (her idols) who paved the way for her musical career. I rate 7/10 4. Ain't No Other Man - Obviously about her husband (Jordan). It is a modern meets old swing style song. Very catchy and brilliant to sing along to. I rate 9/10 5. Understand - About understanding and realising how love is a wonderful thing. Another brilliant vocal display. I rate 8/10 6. Slow Down Baby - Telling men that they can look but not touch. A kind of ...

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...by no means dissappointed! Back to Basics is simply pure genius. An exciting and fun album and at the same time it continues to tell us of her journeys in life and her struggles and successes and her devoted love for music. I can truly say i can not find one song on the whole album that i do not like. I was desperately hoping this album would not be all lovey dovey reflecting her love and recent marriage and she has done everyone proud producing ...
...Her imagination and artist flair shines through in this album and in my opinion it is her best album yet bring a past decade back to the present. Pure Genius and a must have for any collection i even brought my friend a copy because i was so impressed!!! ...

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...Makes Me Wanna Pray 3. Back in the Day 4. Ain't No Other Man 5. Understand 6. Slow Down Baby 7. Oh Mother 8. F.U.S.S (Interlude) 9. On Our Way 10. Without You 11. Still Dirrty 12. Here to Stay 13. Thank You (Dedication To Fans...) CD 1 uses the piano and gospel influences to accommodate Christina's vocal range. Songs such as "Aint no other man" have an upbeat defining beat which is dancey but not clubby. I'm not a fan of the first CD, ...
...9. The Right Man 10. Back to Basics (making of) CD2 is by far my favourite as you have probably realised and was written in collaboration with Linda Perry. The CD experiments with Blues and Swing styles which is completely different from Christina's other work. "Enter The Circus" is an eerie introductory track - but clever it takes you back to the days when the circus came to town, the track "Welcome" flows into the introduction and follows a similar ...

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I've liked Christina Aguilera since her early pop princess days and this album is by far and her way her best album by a very long way! This is a double CD. The first CD has a more modern feel while the second CD has a much swingier feel. Christina has stayed true to her dirty girl days with a few of the songs, such as candy man and nasty naughty boy. Candy man is an upbeat swing number while nasty naughty boy is a slow and smoochy number with definite ...
...amazing on the album and some of the later songs on the album (eg I got trouble) showcase her amazing range. There are 20 tracks on the album, 13 on the first CD and 7 on the second. There are a few tracks that I don't tend to listen to. Enter the circus is fun but not really that strong. I personally tend to listen to teh 2nd CD much more that the first. The first is good but is a llittle more generic. Definitely a more grown up album after the ...

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I love the whole jazz vibe of the album, every song is soulful and you can connect or relate to it in each way because eash song seems almost personally written or sang like a story. It differs alot from christina's last album 'stripped' as theres a much more mature feeling to it. Personally, i've listend to theese upbeat jazzy songs when i've felt down and honestly they've cheered me up. Christina's voice is powerful yet soft in this album, my ...

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