After a largely unsuccessful record, many artists will either acknowledge its shortcomings publicly or sweep it under the rug as if it didn’t exist. Christina Aguilera, however, is taking a different approach — praising 2009′s Bionic like she’s still promoting that album instead of her current offering, Lotus, which drops November 13.
Aguilera started off explaining how important it was for her to make the Max Martin-produced single “Your Body” her own. (Meaning: to out-belt any other artist who might have been considered for the song.) But she couldn’t resist swinging back around in defense of Bionic again, echoing the claims she made about the record in her recent Billboard interview:
“Bionic was amazing. That was an experimental record that will surpass time, and maybe was too ahead of its time for certain people. But music people, you know, they really really get my records, and understand that I am constantly evolving and growing.”
But putting aside Bionic (until Christina brings it up again, anyway), what’s in store on Lotus?
“It’s a very multidimensional record, full of layers, and love,” Xtina continued. “There’s a Lotus intro that sort of sets it all up and gives out the tone from the second you put on the record. And it is all about vocals. The first thing you hear — just vocals on the CD. Which was really important for me, coming off The Voice, to inspire that next generation of raw, great, talented vocalists.”
Clearly not suffering from any self-esteem issues at the time of this interview, Aguilera also said she feels it is her “personal responsibility” to keep the spirit of Whitney Houston and Etta James alive. (Implication: no one else out there is talented enough to do it.)
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Shut the hell up Christina-Idol-Hater! I can hear all those hateful undertones through your articles. It’s about YOU who can’t get over hating on Christina. At the end of the day, she will still be more talented, makes more money, and will not give a crap about what you say.
the only implication here is that idolator is reading into christina’s words too much and enjoys putting words in christina’s mouth.
lazy bloggers are the worst bionic came out in jun 2010 not 2009…get your facts straight!
june**
Don’t worry idolator, I’m with you on this one. There is nothing likable about her, no matter how talented she is. Christina fans can’t seem to admit that their idol is a total bitch and needs a personality makeover. Bionic is still a joke. I mean, talk about identity crisis. I loved “Back to Basics” but I still could never look up to this girl.
I looove Christina’s makeup in this video! A little too much fake bake for my taste, but it was cute. For anyone who’s looking to copy Christina’s makeup look in this video, check out this link:
http://anythinghollywood.com/2012/09/christina-aguileras-purple-cat-eye-barbie-pink-lips-body/
Um, what? She didn’t imply that no one else was talented enough. She implied that no one else was currently doing that….and she’d be correct. The only other person who seems to be focusing on vocals (and is also mainstream)?…..Adele. That’s it. Beyonce doesn’t. Gaga doesn’t. Britney, Ke$ha, Rihanna, Katy? lol Don’t even. No one is making vocally inspiring music. Christina is first and foremost a singer. A really good one at that. Let’s stop acting like her versatility, depth, and general tone aren’t inspiring people to sing and to expand their talents. Stop being haters, yo. It’s no longer cute.
That ackward moment when troll media feed fans.