Bionic

Christina Aguilera's whole album, titled Bionic, was leaked onto youtube a while ago and after a few listens I actually really like it. Apparently she's been planning this "new direction" since 2004 and has employed artists such as LeTigre, Sia, Santigold and even the legendary Peaches on some of the tracks.

The first thing that comes to mind is that despite the similar theme this album is nothing like anything of Lady Gaga's albums, except perhaps the futuristic-electronic-dance concept. Aguilera's still belting and very little auto-tune is used on the tracks. The lyrics, as they always have been in her songs, are very provocative and straightforward.

The second thing is how overly-sexual her new image is. I don't remember Gaga wearing black shiny jeweled skin-tight dominatrix-style latex or actually going borderline-pornographic. I think what Aguilera is doing is actually more reminiscent of Madonna's Human Nature than anything Gaga's done. Just my opinion, though, and I love them both.

The cover artwork, by graffiti artist De-Face, is also excellent!

One of my favourites off the album has to be "Woo Hoo" featuring one of the best new artists around, Nicki Minaj. Reminds me of "Can't Hold Us Down"...