The Christina Aguilera Mega-thread

[spice up your life]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Woohoo is not 2nd single they released it only on iTUNES to promote the album and Desnudate won the poll for the 2nd single on her official website !

Anyway Christina's set to perform her new single @ MTV movie awards so soon we'll know

 

[aijalon18]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

I love Monday Morning. It shoulda been her first single. It's totally different from anything anyone else is doing. It has a dope 80s Cruel Summer type of vibe.

 

[Gemini_Valley]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

She's still somewhat of a young artist (she's only released five albums, afterall), so she has time to do that. Out of all the little pop princesses out there, Christina is the only one who musically resembles Madonna, who went everywhere from dance club music in the 80's to R&B and electronica in the 90's (and we all know where that woman is today). Even if she continues to experiment with different sounds/genres, that's more refreshing and interesting that putting out the same stinker album every other year like most of her peers.

I don't see any parallels between Madonna and Christina, granted X-tina loves to "reinvent" herself but that's where it ends. Experimenting with various music genres doesn't necessarily translate to career longevity. Madonna is the exception not the rule. Especially when X-tina hasn't really released anything profound to brag about nor anything exciting. She does top 40 ear candy (with the occasional inspirational ballad here and there). Nothing wrong with that. I think she'd wished she had kept the momentum going between albums, if Bionic performs like her first two singles. On one hand I admire her for being able to take time away and produce an album on her terms. However, she's not someone who needs to take that much time away nor does it take 3-4 years to produce quality work. She's singing about her "WooHoo" and "kissing all the boys & the girls," 10 years into her career on her 4th studio album.

I'm not saying I didn't like Back to Basics; I just prefer this new one to it. I also sensed the passion and authenticity she brought to that album, which was different in its own way - but personally, there wasn't a wide range of style on it. I think that's why she's really the only mainstream "pop" artist I like from this generation; she isn't afraid to try new things or go against what is expected (again, like Madonna) - and that's a sign of a true artist. For someone of her status to decide to work with people like Le Tigre, Peaches, Sia, and Ladytron (all of which aren't necessarily popular, mainstream artists) says alot about their willingness to separate herself from the mediocrity going on in music and bring something new to the table. I'd rather listen to what she's doing than 98% of the other "art" out there today.

Back to Basics may have been limited but it was a sound she could call her own nonetheless. If she were brave enough she could have had her own little niche doing that type of music. For all her work with these obscured producers and songwriters they couldn't come up with stronger material? Nothing on this album sounds innovative or fresh, IMO. Mostly all of the songs are garnering comparisons from everyone to Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, and Britney. Christina also enlisted a slew of top hit makers for this project (Polow da Don, Ester Dean, Tricky Stewart, Cathy Dennis) whose contributions for the first half of the record actually drive the album's futuristic theme.

 

[lilboyblue]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

In all fairness though I don't remember reading a statement from Christina claiming she'd be inventing a new music with her 4th album. From the very beginning she clearly stated that it's about her having fun and looking forward to the future. STRIPPED & B2B both had remnants of her childhood (bullied in school = BEAUTIFUL, domestic violence = I'M OK & OH MOTHER). She clearly stated too that she'd be doing something SHE'S NEVER DONE BEFORE and BIONIC clearly proved that - a FUN albeit sexually charged album. TOTAL IMMERSION to whatever genre she sets her sights on is what sets her apart from any other artists out there both past & present. Isn't it a huge compliment to Christina to be compared to the likes of Madonna, Janet & Whitney/Mariah? Those women HAVE DISTINCT MUSICAL SIGNATURE, they are known for their different style, and we have Christina who seems to be an AMALGAMATION of all those artists. Why should she settle for one type of music or genre? She's clearly proven over and over again that she's very versatile. I mean no disrespect to Madonna since she's clearly a living legend but CHRISTINA AGUILERA is a true MUSICAL CHAMELEON. In every album she release she takes us, her fans to a journey & clearly tells us where she's at in her life. She's only 29 let the woman have fun for god's sake! I LOVE BIONIC, right now I cannot decide whether STRIPPED is still my all time fave album of hers. OH btw the comparisons to whatever is out there right now are inevitable, but just like in the beginning of her career IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN HER VOICE THAT SETS HER APART, almost ALL THE ARTISTS OUT THERE (Gaga, Katy Perry & Britney) are nothing but a bunch of autotuned queens really.

 

[Callum]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

I think it's funny that the 'bionic' songs are the one's that didn't make the cut for the standard edition.

 

[spice up your life]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

She said it's fun record so why not singing about her woohoo

Christina Aguilera will deliver of medley of tunes" at the MTV Movie Awards tomorrow , can't fucking wait

 

[J-23]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

She said it's fun record so why not singing about her woohoo

Christina Aguilera will deliver of medley of tunes" at the MTV Movie Awards tomorrow , can't fucking wait

"Medley"? Hmm.

Interesting that she keeps singing her 7-year-old Stripped tracks to promote a brand new album...

 

[modernaire]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Desnudate as the next single?!?! What the HELL is her problem?!?!

It's not a bad song really, but it can't compete with what's out there already. All these hyper-xxxplicit singles come off too gimmicky and dated. The Alejandro storm is coming and she needs to be better prepared and this Blackout refugee of a song is not gonna help her.

 

[AngelFromAbove]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

So, I finally heard the songs from the deluxe edition. Why was there so much hype over them? They're decent songs, but they're nothing amazing. Out of the songs I heard, Stronger Than Ever was the strongest song of the bunch. Oh well, as long as I have Lift Me Up and You Lost Me, I think I'll be fine.

 

[spice up your life]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Medley of Bionic Songs

 

[Simon Spark]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

I don't see any parallels between Madonna and Christina, granted X-tina loves to "reinvent" herself but that's where it ends. Experimenting with various music genres doesn't necessarily translate to career longevity. Madonna is the exception not the rule.

It's kind of pointless to compare anyone to Madonna - but when you look at most other female artists now, Christina is the only one who resembles the impact she had. I agree that Madonna is the exception as far as experimentation = longevity, but you have to remember we're living in a very mediocre time as far as music (and art, in general) - so any kind of break from that is a breath of fresh air. Christina is a throwback to when pop music fused with artistic vision and substance, which is also the reason why I think it takes her longer to put out albums. Compared to her pop peers (yes, including Gaga), she is the only one today who is making anything worthwhile. On Bionic, I think she's simply having fun - yet she's STILL bringing the substance instead of strictly romanticizing fame or singing about liking boys.

She's singing about her "WooHoo" and "kissing all the boys & the girls," 10 years into her career on her 4th studio album.

Who isn't? Madonna still incorporates overtly sexual lyrics/imagery in her songs. Even though Christina's sexuality is a large part of her as an artist, there is much more to her. Among the common themes she addresses in her work: Domestic abuse, female empowerment, and equality. I find it ridiculous that those are somewhat ignored or overlooked just because she also talks about sex here and there. It's difficult for a female artist to work sex AND more important/serious themes into their songs without coming across as trite or unauthentic (the only other women I can think of who do it well are Tori Amos, Madonna, and maybe a few others). To dismiss Christina as just another girl singing about whoohoo's is kind of ignorant.

 

[Callum]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

So, I finally heard the songs from the deluxe edition. Why was there so much hype over them? They're decent songs, but they're nothing amazing. Out of the songs I heard, Stronger Than Ever was the strongest song of the bunch. Oh well, as long as I have Lift Me Up and You Lost Me, I think I'll be fine.

Nothing amazing, yes, but better than the songs on the standard edition...and most certainly not generic radio beats. Which says a lot about the CD.

It's almost as if Christina went deaf and blind immediately after Back to Basics and thinks the last four years haven't existed. Lots of the songs on this album would be 'fresh' and 'new' if four years of popular music hadn't existed.

 

[MCsNo1Fn]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

She did terrible on the Movie Awards just now. Not as bad as she did on Idol, but pretty close.

I don't like most of the songs on this CD. She went with what's popular, and she's never been about that, so it's disappointing. I DON'T think it's her label. When it comes down to it, she's had the final say before and I find it hard to believe she didn't approve of this garbage. I LOVED Back To Basics and Stripped, but this is all crap. The only highlight for me is that she featured Nicki Minaj in a song. It's sad when the only good thing about your album is a guest spot on ONE song by a rapper.

 

[Simon Spark]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

I don't like most of the songs on this CD. She went with what's popular, and she's never been about that, so it's disappointing. I DON'T think it's her label. When it comes down to it, she's had the final say before and I find it hard to believe she didn't approve of this garbage. I LOVED Back To Basics and Stripped, but this is all crap. The only highlight for me is that she featured Nicki Minaj in a song. It's sad when the only good thing about your album is a guest spot on ONE song by a rapper.

From most of what I've read, the songs not included are actually the popular ones...
Alas, of course it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea.

 

[HollaDolla]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

She performed a medley of Bionic - Not Myself Tonight - Woohoo.
I really didn't think it was bad at all, i think she is so ambitious with how she performs that its impossible for it to be perfect but people still expect it to be.

 

[spice up your life]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

WTF the performance was awesome

 

[Anton98]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

I thought the performance was cute, but I wish she just performed WooHoo.

 

[lostnfound]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Geez, you queens are so hard to please.

I thought it was pretty good. The crowd seemed to enjoy grooving to her new songs.

 

[AngelFromAbove]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Nothing amazing, yes, but better than the songs on the standard edition...and most certainly not generic radio beats. Which says a lot about the CD.

Just because a song does not have a generic radio sound does not mean that it's better, which is the case with Birds of Prey. It is not radio friendly, but it's not a better song than any of the material on the standard edition.

Monday Morning, Stronger Than Ever, and I Am are definitely where she delivered as far as experimenting with different sounds as far as the deluxe edition is concerned; I can definitely agree that they do not follow the current brand of pop.

However, let's not ignore You Lost Me, Sex For Breakfast, and Lift Me Up on the standard edition. Those tracks certainly do not follow the current trend in music. While she could have experimented with her sound more, like Alicia Keys did with her latest album, there are some solid and/or experimental songs from both the standard and deluxe edition. Now, Bobblehead, is just...no.

 

[aijalon18]

Re: Aguilera: Bionic [Spring 2010]

Now Alicia's album was terribes. If you compare it to that, Bionic is a masterpiece. I personally like a lot of the songs but definitely not her most cohesive album. And I agree with others that the deluxe edition songs are way better than the standard. A lot of the standard edition ones should have just never been made. But there are some good songs. Songs that are much better than 90% of the music being put out today.

However, I do get the disappointed b/c she waits so long btwn albums. It's kinda not fair. If this does flop she better not be waiting around another 5 years thinking she's still gonna have supporters.