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1. GENIE IN A BOTTLE: A cool dance track. It sounds MUCH better on stereo than on the radio, though. It doesn't showcase her singing as much as the other songs, but is still a good song, though nowhere near the best on the album.
2. WHAT A GIRL WANTS: This one's got more of an R&B feel, which is cool. I also love the meaning of this one. Plus, the remix is really cool, and should be another hit once it comes out.
3. I TURN TO YOU: Oh. My. Gawd. How can you listen to this, then call her a one-hit wonder? That part at the end where she holds that long note...incredible. I'd like to see Britney TRY to do that.
4. SO EMOTIONAL: This is one of my favorites. It's got this cool bluesy feel but is danceable. I also love the lyric "It's either black or white, that's right. We're making love while we're in a fight." That basically sums up life.
5. COME ON OVER: Another great one. It's fun to dance to, but she sounds great even on fast songs. Her voice just has so much substance, so much soul.
6. REFLECTION: Christina scores another wonderful ballad. This one's got a great message that I really can relate to, and Ms. Aguilera's voice adds so much more to it. Very powerful, very wonderful. As far as ballads go, only "I Turn To You" (by Christina), "I Wanna Love You Forever" by Jessica Simpson, and "Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely" by BSB can possibly compete with this one.
7. LOVE FOR ALL SEASONS: A fun, dancable song. And her voice sounds great. As always. I especially like "I feel like a little girl who wants to know can you come out and play"
8. SOMEBODY'S SOMEBODY: Very cool. It's got that R&B feel to it, but still has that special something that makes Christina Aguilera's music differant than everyone elses's. It's the perfect song to listen to when you want a girlfriend or boyfriend.
9. WHEN YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME: Yet another hit! Is there anything this girl cannot do? She goes really high on this one, which I doubt that other female pop singer can do...I won't mention any names.
10. BLESSED: A sweet song. Uh, that's all I can say about it.
11. LOVE WILL FIND A WAY: Another great dance song you can just groove, too, but is still enjoyable when you feel like chilling.
12. OBVIOUS: A beautiful ballad, though not her best, it still is one of the best I've heard. She ends a FANTASTIC album with three words: Isn't it obvious? Isn't it obvious that she's headed somewhere?
Her debut CD shows us a glimmer of the potential superstar that she is already becoming. Forget "Genie In A Bottle" and "What A Girl Wants" and jump directly to "Love For All Seasons", "Blessed" and "Obvious". These songs show her more mature side, while the more popluar songs were put on there for the younger crowd (flocking to the record stores!). "So Emotional" and "Somebody's Somebody" are also great uptempo tracks that will probably go unnoticed.
It must be difficult for an artist as talented as Aguilera to debut, as you must balance the importance of the audience you are needing to target in order to sell albums while still be true to your own talent and capabilities. I think Christina and her label did the best they could to balance the two, but it is obvious that she is far better than this album depicts. Its understandable that her debut CD was littered with some bubblegum ditties to attract a younger audience, but watch her grow on her next album. That will be the true sign of the artist that she will be.
1) Genie In A Bottle- Christina's first smash hit, this song is smooth, sexy, and perfect for hanging out.
2) What A Girl Wants- another tune that topped the charts a few short months ago. This song is energetic, peppy, and includes a cool part not played on the radio.
3) I Turn To You- a beautiful song that is directed more toward a parent then a boyfriend/girlfriend. Christina really shows off her great voice in this one (that long note that she holds in the end is incredible)!
4) So Emotional- a slower, more relaxed track. Very nice!
5) Come On Over (All I Want Is You)- a really cool, fast song that makes you get up and dance! This track is one of my favorites. I wonder why it was never a hit on the radio...
6) Reflection- Who could ever listen to this amazing song and then call Christina a cheesy pop artist? This gorgeous, soulful ballad showcases Aguilera's wonderful voice. If you have not heard this song yet in the Disney movie, "Mulan," then I suggest that you listen to it. You'll be impressed!
7) Love For All Seasons- a very pretty song, but beware the digital ending!
8) Somebody's Somebody- a great song. It is very catchy, so don't blame me when you start clapping your hands and tapping your feet to the beat!
9) When You Put Your Hands On Me- a sophisticated, sexy song. Don't worry, parents, it's clean.
10) Blessed- an okay song, but you can't really appreciate the beauty of Christina's voice here.
11) Love Will Find A Way- another really catchy song. After hearing it once, this tune was stuck in my head all day (not that that's a bad thing...)!
12) Obvious- a pretty song, but it may be considered a "filler" to some...it's nice anyway!
Well, there you have it. Christina Aguilera is quite talented, and doesn't deserve to be labeled as just another pop singer. She sings with all of her heart and soul, and her fantastic voice reflects that. I highly recommend Christina's self-titled debut album to any true music lover.
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