Even if some critics and music fans are confused and utterly unimpressed by the sparse, beeping futuristic production and decadent lyricism found on Bionic, there are always the ballads. The soaring and at times haunting songs “All I Need,” “Lift Me Up,” “Stronger Than Ever, and “I Am (Stripped)” represent some of Aguilera’s most introspective and challenging work to date. “The ballads are beautiful and Christina is a shoe in for that,” testifies Kelly, who wrote six tracks on Bionic. “It’s a more mature approach. She hits the notes more delicately.”
The soaring and at times haunting songs “All I Need,” “Lift Me Up,” “Stronger Than Ever, and “I Am (Stripped)” represent some of Aguilera’s most introspective and challenging work to date.
I agree with this part. The ballads are really the better part of Bionic.
“It’s a more mature approach. She hits the notes more delicately.”
And that's why I ADORE those ballads that were mentioned (even if I haven't heard 'Stronger Than Ever' in full). It's so refreshing that she's not over-singing like she used to do before.
I can't.. @ people thinking her career is over because of this The era just started... and if the album does flop in the end (but it really doesn't deserve to) she will never stop making music, that I can assure you. Of course I want her to succeed and I agree that success is important, but if the album fails commercially, it won't be the end for her... You wish it would, though
