Bionic (Deluxe Version)

iTunes Review

Of all the superstars with their roots in The Mickey Mouse Club, Christina Aguilera is the one with the purest talents. That she has been unable to settle into one genre is a testament to her desire and ability to do it all. Back to Basics cast her as a classic singer, capable of leaving the pop world behind, while Bionic is the sound of a young woman demanding her crown back. The title track begins with buckling rhythms and full-out flashy disco backbeats and flourishes of “Not Myself Tonight” go a long way towards sending this diva back up to the current-day throne. She collaborates with a genuine who’s-who of industry stars from M.I.A. to Peaches to Linda Perry and all it does is add to her impressive résumé and make Bionic feel like one grand party. She kicks out with her naughty side on “Sex for Breakfast” and “Woohoo” turns the act of love into a public display. “Elastic Love” turns up the electronics. “I Hate Boys” is a playful romp that works as a hopscotch schoolyard taunt. “My Girls”, with Peaches, is more synth-driven fun that rants and raves.