When Christina Aguilera's self-titled debut was released in the summer of 1999, no one would have ever guessed it would become one of the best selling albums of the year. After a fair amount of deliberation, I to purchased it and was unsure what to think. Upon listening to it several times, I came to a disappointing conclusion. Like many other albums released that year, it was lacking a real purpose and seemed to fit perfectly into the category of "run of the mill" pop.
Not all bad however, it does possess a few redeeming qualities. The first of which is the undeniable singing talent that Aguilera has. With that admission out of the way, there are a few standout tracks as well. One that instantly comes to mind is Reflection. Beautifully written and even more amazingly performed, its haunting lyrics and melody are sure to leave you breathless. Other memorable songs include: Somebody's Somebody and Blessed.
Would I recommend the purchase of this album? Probably not. However, if you're looking for a bubblegum-style quick fix, be my guest.
Review Written On 6/28/2003
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