Christina Aguilera Gears Up To Release New Album - Page 2

Sia Furler, most known for her song "Breathe Me" which has been featured on the beloved series finale of Six Feet Under and the broadcast of the 2006 Victoria's Secret fashion show, has already completed her work with Aguilera.  She told Australian publication the Herald Sun all about her experience working with Christina. One of the things she mentioned was how deep Christina's knowledge was of her music.

‘‘Obviously she likes Breathe Me, that's the one everyone goes for, but she mentioned seven songs as far back as the first Zero 7 album, and songs like Destiny and Distractions, and a song called Moon from my last album that nobody ever picks as a favorite.

‘‘That won her some points, she's a listener, she knows my random album tracks nobody gives a s--- about. That's pretty flattering.''

She then goes on to discuss how hands-on Christina is in the writing and recording process, unlike many other pop artists.
"I would put any of the songs we've written on one of my albums. And it's a total collaboration. There are some artists who walk in and say ‘I want to write a song about a stiletto', then walk out again.

‘‘You write the song and they take a third. That's not at all what it's been like working with Christina. Often she saves the day when we're stuck.''

In addition to Sia,Christina has been photographed with Daniel Wu of Ladytron as early as December, and according to him, they've been working together in the studio as well.

"We first heard that we were one of Christina's favorite bands last summer. We were thrilled. So we went over to Los Angeles to meet her in December where she identified the type of Ladytron songs that she liked. We were impressed because she had a real deep knowledge of our music - album tracks, not just the singles."

At this point the album seems well on its way.  And if the choice of producers and songwriters is any indication, it's piecing up to be just as diverse as her last two efforts.  Which depending on how you look at it, is either to her avail, or her demise.

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  • 1 - la aguilera

    Apr 11, 2009 at 9:17 am

    love xtina!! :)

  • 2 - Jake

    Apr 11, 2009 at 11:12 am

    She's going to flop. Like always.

  • 3 - Louie

    Apr 11, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    This album is going to be huge!

  • 4 - rus

    Apr 11, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    can't wait. thanx for the nice article....

    can't wait too see haters devour their hatreds...

  • 5 - polilla

    Apr 11, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    omg
    this summer
    are u ready for the super bitch

  • 6 - YES

    Apr 11, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    FANTASTIC, I'LL ORDER THREE OF WHAT EVER SHE MAKES PLEASE. Because unlike so many artists, her music lasts way past the initial frenzy...



    BY THE WAY, SHE HAS NEVER flopped.. o.k..

  • 7 - TINA

    Apr 11, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Can't Wait. LOVE HER, SHE IS SO TALENTED..

  • 8 - JAKE

    Apr 11, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    I REALLY DO LOVE HER

  • 9 - Ty2Phine

    Apr 11, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Christina Aguilera at her age should be a legend. She has pips of Steel. She's the harder version of Mariah Carey/Whitney. However, she always goes left field. All her fans want is a soulful record. CALL ALICIA KEYS. Impossible was incredible. Loving me 4 me is Incredible. Stripped was a GREAT soul pop record. Stop trying to be Lady Gaga, and Be the soulful vocalist that you are.

    She just can't get it right. No offense but Britney went back to her pop sound and she's on top of her game. Christina find ya way home.

  • 10 - Marco

    Apr 12, 2009 at 1:42 am

    I love Christina! I can't wait until her album comes out! I love her so much and I check on news about her almost everyday. Since I can't make personal attacks, I'll just be vague in what I have to say. People keep hating on Christina, but her career is obviously better than theirs is. Christina's career is great and she will continue to be.

  • 11 - dave

    Apr 13, 2009 at 9:40 am

    i love christina.. and the fact she changes her sound.. britney is the same old pop crap.. and annoying..everyone says she is an entertainer / but all she does is lip sync and flip her hair.. and says the same things and every sone.. i got sick of hearing.. are you ready .. now all she does is say .. hee haha ho ho in every song.. i wish she would go away

  • 12 - YEs

    Apr 13, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    ALL her cd's have been great. She obviously does not want to repeat the same stuff over and over again.
    IMAGINE if we repeated what we did the same way everyday for years. It would probably bore us. So I think she does it to expand her talent, not get bored and learn about all types of music. Life is short, to each it's own.

    Tina Fan.

  • 13 - Gabriel

    Apr 14, 2009 at 9:35 am

    I know that this album is going to be HUGE!!! One of her best! I so can't wait! THNKAS

  • 14 - segurosquiallday

    Apr 14, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    La Aguilera is amazing and I m sure that she is going to give us an Amazing album that people are going to be taking about just like her old ones. People still talk about Stripped which was an amazing accomplishment and then she did Back to Basics which was also an amazing success. This album is going to be so different from the other ones and she is the only one that always gives the public something different every time and thats why she takes a long time to produce it because she wants to give us the best quality that she can. Christina Aguilera is amazing and I cant wait till the new Album comes out because she is going to rock it all the way...

  • 15 - CANDYMAN

    Apr 18, 2009 at 6:16 pm

    since when did xtina flop. Ok in some countries some of her singles didnt do too well, but id wudnt say theres ever been a point in her career she "flopped" and all her albums have been IMMENSE! i remember a few years ago her seying this next album was going to be short and simple. well looks like shes changed her mind. Since when was 8 different mood boards either short or simple lol! im glad she doesnt repeat the same old. she keeps us hanging, and i like how she nevfer reveals the albums title until last minute and shes always really secretive about it. although this time round shes let on to alot more than usual. it will be incredible i just hope that the first single is a number one. she never had a number one on b2b so i hope she dus this time round. like the article sed, shes probably finnished the album now and is working with trikky in order to get a single to number one.

  • 16 - spread your wings and soar!

    Jun 10, 2009 at 2:41 am

    people hate xtina cause nobody like her...
    she's different, amazing, fenomenal, creative, fantastic...
    there's no prediction about her music in the future
    love u xtina...

  • 17 - irene taylor

    Jun 17, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    with christina's outstanding talent, and just a fraction of the hype that is showered on britney, christina's sucess would be unstoppable.

  • 18 - leonardo

    Jun 20, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Simply; I Can't Wait, but if she's taking her time like she did with B2B, i guess we'll be reward.

    Your My Fav Christina, _Always_

  • 19 - Camille

    Jul 07, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    I can’t wait to have her back! Her presence is needed BADLY. She is an amazing entertainer and there's no one else like her. Can't wait to see her again!
    We Love You Christina

  • 20 - Louis

    Jul 09, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Christina’s talent has always been there, since she was a little girl. She’s a great singer and dancer and the kind of music she sings, always is perfect for her. She has an amazing image and career going for her right now. With all going well I think she's going to get better and she’s going to get stronger in this album. All the best to her.

  • 21 - Shannon

    Jul 16, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Christina is untouchable, she is a talent unmatched! I’ve been a fan of hers from the beginning and look forward to her new music. Every time she arrives with a new album, she arrives with a fresh sound and a fresh voice! In this album she is going to show us SHE MEANS BUSINESS!

    CHRISTINA 4-Ever

  • 22 - Chelley

    Jul 18, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    Love the article. Exactly what I am looking for in a review. Christina's talent is remarkable. She appears to be a serious singer trying to embrace and portray many genres -- Pop, R&B soul, Jazz, Latin, etc. But she's a great dancer also and I hope she starts to have more fun and enjoy dancing and "feeling the beat" also. Her music and videos can be mesmerizing (except that "Keeps Getting Better" video). I love that she puts out albums where you can enjoy almost every song. Not just filler songs for an album but well done music. I pray this new album doesn't stray too far away from what her fans have come to love and enjoy but is an outstanding representation of her ability and enjoyable for all.

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