Christina Aguilera "Stripped" 2024-12-27 and quite an improvement from

and quite an improvement from the sometimes overly precious Mental Jewelry

the iconic "Edge of Seventeen" (#11)

There can sometimes be a dusky patina of despair overlaying glints of hope

with that status solidified by their subsequent Grammy Award nomination as well as gold-

Young the Giant’s fifth studio album and first since 2018’s Mirror Master

Christina Aguilera "Stripped" 2024-12-27 and quite an improvement fromProving she's no kid any more, Christina Aguilera's second album, 2002's "Stripped," is dripping in sexuality, from the topless photo on the gatefold cover to the proactive lyrics set to lusty R&B rhythms. More than mere titillation for it's own sake, Aguilera's album harnesses her vocal prowess showing great mastery over her self titled freshman release. The hit single "Beautiful" rocketed up to a peak spot of #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, while also