... She shows her gutsy independence in one song, follows with a song about her soppy love-feelings and then her complete vulnerability to life in the next
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Stripped
Underneath all Christine Aguilera's coy affectations and vocal gymnastics lurks a rare
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talent. With her second album, Aguilera allows it to flower by abandoning all pretence of courting the teenage market. Stripped is a seemingly effortless move into w...
talent. With her second album, Aguilera allows it to flower by abandoning all pretence of courting the teenage market. Stripped is a seemingly effortless move into w...
talent. With her second album, Aguilera allows it to flower by abandoning all pretence of courting the teenage market. Stripped is a seemingly effortless move into weightier adult territory. Using her extraordinary voice as a much subtler instrument, Aguilera sings movingly about the disintegration of a relationship with grit and anger, ultimately stronger for the pain. But that's not all that's on her agenda: Aguilera also extols the power of women on "Can't Hold Us Down", which features Lil' Kim. Other guests include Dave Navarro, Redman, ?uestlove and Alicia Keys. Aguilera co-wrote most of the songs on the disc, and produced one cut. She also partnered with former 4 Non Blondes leader and Pink collaborator Linda Perry on four songs, which gives her a rock edge she never possessed before. --Jaan Uhelszki
Advantages: too long to list! Disadvantages: reaching the end of this album
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Release date of Stripped : 28/10/2002
Total Running Time Of Stripped: 77minutes 52 seconds
Overall rating of this CD: 5/5
Stripped (Intro)
This is a song that has been split in half; the other part comes near the end of the album. This starts off like it's on a talk-show (a good example being Jerry Springer) you hear swear word bleeps, people saying 'scandal, gossip' a guy says 'I did it all for Christina Aguilera' somebody says something ... ...Crank it up!
Stripped Pt 2.
Follows on from her commencing song to the album, she is carrying on her 'apologies' 'sorry I'm not a virgin, sorry I'm not a slut!' short and sweet, she encourages dreamers and underdogs to keep going, and when you link the two halves together, then it's so cool! *grins*
The Voice Within
This is a floating, slow dance style, best to dance to with a lighter flaming above your head, or in the arms of your lover. It ...
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Advantages: Twenty fantastic tracks with stunning vocals Disadvantages: She goes on a bit
Having owned this album for almost a year now, perhaps I’m a bit slow off the mark with finally writing about it. But, better late than never, and here are my opinions to add to those of countless other (well, 34) ciao members.
**INTRO**
A couple of years ago, Christina and Britney were both living very different lives to those that they are now. Britney was at the height of her fame, shacked up with Justin and incapable of putting a foot wrong. ... ...but still bleach blonde and releasing harmless, tinkly pop tunes that, let’s face it, weren’t going to do her huge favours as far as superstardom was concerned. But, after considerable re-invention on both sides, the tables have somewhat turned and we have Britney’s latest album panned by critics worldwide (although I quite like it, lol) whilst Christina has suddenly bloomed as far as credibility is concerned, with a much funkier, R ‘n’ B sound to ...
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Advantages: To put it simply there are absolutely no flaws in Stripped by Christina. This album is just brilliant. Disadvantages: None, this is a sublime album full of flawless songs. Proof of that is the hours i have put into this review!
...is true, she has been stripped from all the lies, all the frontage, and everything that her manager told her to be (the blonde, dippy girl), now she is her own self, this album is as real as it gets to Christina, and not many singers say that and mean it.
These are the confident songs that she has on her wonderful, indescribable album:
STRIPPED INTRO
1.39
This is the introduction to the album, it shows her feelings and claims that now this is ... ...song.
STRIPPED PT.2
0.46
This is Christian’s apology for who she is and how she deals with everything she isn’t and concentrates on everything she is. Good attitude girl! Perfect first realise form this magnificent album.
THE VOICE WITHIN
5.04
Written and Composed by Christina Aguilera and Glen Ballard.
This is yet another ballad, but this one is the best. It is gorgeous, i adore it! I can’t really describe it much; you have got to listen ...
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Advantages: 20 tracks, the album cover looks like she has her muff on display Disadvantages: a few weak links, monotonous
...Tracks
1- Stripped Intro 1.39
This is the first of four mini intro's which is an introduction to the next section of the album. In this intro, we hear snippets from interviews and rumours about Christina including gossip on the on-going feud with Britney Spears. "So here it is/ no hype/ no glass/ no pretense/ just me/ stripped"
2- Cant Hold Us Down 4.15
This collaboration with Lil' Kim was the fourth track to be released from Stripped. ... ...maximum"
10/10
17- Stripped pt 2 0.45
Yes you guessed it - another interlude with Christina introducing the next part of the album.
"Sorry I'm not a virgin/ Sorry I'm not a slut"
18- The voice within 5.04
The fifth single from the album to be released is an inspiration power ballad. Christina wrote the track with producer Glen Ballard. I really love this track as it has a good melody and Christina's voice can capture the coldest of hearts as ...
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30.07.2004
Naked emotion Review ofStripped - Christina Aguileraby
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Advantages: Great songs, wide range of styles, loads of tracks Disadvantages: None
...honest album. The opening track, Stripped Intro, works very well at introducing the feel of the album. It is a montage of quotes about Christina which merges into her singing “Sorry you can’t define me, sorry I break the mould, sorry that I speak my mind, sorry don’t do what I’m told, Sorry if I don’t fake it, sorry I come too real, I will never hide what I really feel” Which leads into…
***Can’t hold ... ...still love this song!
Stripped Pt. 2
***The Voice Within***
This is my favourite song on the album- a gorgeous ballad which begins with Christina singing over a soft piano accompaniment and builds into a song of epic proportions. Yet again it’s a song about being true to yourself and is another one that wouldn’t sound out of place on that Disney soundtrack (cheesy key changes aplenty) but I love it so much I can’t really hold ...
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Label / Distributor: RCA / Sony BMG/Arvato Services
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 743219612526
Catalogue Number: 74321961252
Additional notes
Album Notes: Personnel includes: Christina Aguilera (vocals); Alicia Keyes (vocals, various instruments, piano); Lil' Kim, Eve, Redman (rap vocals); Linda Perry (various instruments, guitar, programming); Ramone Stagnaro (acoustic guitar); Glen Ballard (guitar, keyboards); Dave Navarro, Aaron Fishbein, John Goux (guitar); Larry Gold (strings); Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Bill Reichenbach, Daniel Higgins (horns); Ahmir Thompson, Tarus Mateen, Kameron Houff (drums); Alexandra Brown, Charlean Hines, Alexandra Brown, Maxine Waters-Willard, Toya Smith, Alfie Silas-Durlo (background vocals).
Album Reviews: Rolling Stone (11/28/02, p.88) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...With its lack of gimmickry and a surplus of sweet Seventies soul, STRIPPED is almost an album for grown-ups....Sophisticated fare..."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Stripped (part 1)
2.: Can't Hold Us Down
3.: Walk Away
4.: Fighter
5.: Interlude
6.: Infatuation
7.: Interlude
8.: Loving Me For Me
9.: Impossible
10.: Underappreciated
11.: Beautiful
12.: Make Over
13.: Cruz
14.: Soar
15.: Get Mine Get Yours
16.: Dirrty
17.: Stripped (part 2)
18.: Voice Within
19.: I'm OK
20.: Singing My Song
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