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Christina's Got The Voice Within

Busy Body | London, England | 01/24/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As 2003 was drawing to a close Christina Aguilera will have looked back on what a phenomenal year she had just experienced. A multi-million selling album called "Stripped," major international hit singles, powerful videos and a growing fanbase that never dropped. In December of 2003 she released "The Voice Within," the fifth and final single from her Stripped album. It charted at No.9 in the UK charts, which rounded off a successful round of five UK Top 10 hit singles back-to-back from that album.



The Voice Within begins with a simple piano playing the song in before Christina sings, "Young girl don't cry, I'll be here when your world starts to fall. Young girl it's alright, your tears will dry you'll soon be free to fly. Ooh. When you're safe inside your room you tend to dream, of a place where nothing's harder than it seems. No one every wants to bother to explain, of the heartache life can bring and what it means." Christina then moves swiftly into the chorus, "When there's no one else look inside yourself. Like your oldest friend just trust the voice within. Then you'll find the strength that will guide your way. You'll learn to begin to trust the voice within." Christina's voice is already very good at this stage of the song with nothing but the piano accompanying her.



The beat then grows and Christina sings the second verse and the second chorus. Her voice gradually increases in power, and you get the feeling that this is just another typical Mariah rip-off ballad. The beat takes a turn and Christina sings, "Life is a journey. It can take you anywhere you choose to go. As long as you're learning you'll find all you ever need to know. (Be strong). You'll break it. (Hold on). You'll make it. Just don't forsake it because (No one can tell you what you can't do) no on can stop you, you know that I'm talking to YOU!" The song then stops for a second and you take notice because it's like Christina is really talking to you, then she sings the chorus again until the end with such power and emotion in her voice. With the things Christina went through in her life to reach her ultimate goal, it can be expected and it shows through her voice.



The video to The Voice Within works very good with the song. It involves Christina sat on a stool in the middle of a television studio, with no one else about. It looks like a cold place and nothing but her thin white dress is holding those puppies in! Her jet black hair actually works in this video, unlike in the Can't Hold Us Down video. The camera never changes shot. It always stays focused on Christina and the devotion she has to the song. She then moves around and starts running through the studio and into the street, barefoot. No one else is about in the night and the whole video being filmed in black and white was a genius touch. All in all, The Voice Within may not have been the best single to be taken from the Stripped album (those odes belong to "Dirrty" and "Beautiful"), but it is still a fantastic power ballad and very inspirational."

The heiress to Madonna's throne...

Adam Teak Lagowski | Ontario, Canada | 12/17/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There's no doubt that Christina is Pop's current Queen. From teen pop singer to bad a** belter, she's taken the world by storm over the past year and has left everyone in her trail of dust. 'The Voice Within' is quite possibly the final single from the mega-selling, multi-platinum album Stripped (though I don't know this for sure). It follows in the tradition of last Christmas' massive hit 'Beautiful' and is a perfect choice for the holiday season. Aguilera is truly a people person, sending out messages around the world about inner beauty and strength, equality, and confidence. There aren't too many artists around quite like Miss A. While the powerful words are wonderful, Christina also possesses the powerhouse pipes to actually deliver the song (yet another quality that sets her apart). Inspiring to say the least...The one thing that kinda has me confused about this single is the track listing. Of all the 'Voice Within' singles being released worldwide at this time, I have yet to come across one that actually has these tracks. The best 'Voice Within' single I could find is available from the UK (and possibly mainland Europe as well) and contains the following tracks:1. The Voice Within (radio edit) (4:15)
2. Beautiful (FUG mix) (5:47) - This remix is mid-tempo, jazzy and a pleasure to listen to.
3. Can't Hold Us Down (Da Yard Riddim mix) (4:16) - Mid-tempo mix with some crazy beats that bring Timbaland to mind.
4. Can't Hold Us Down (Medasyn mix) (4:11) - Another mid-tempo mix that's fun to listen to while driving.By the way, the Canadian 'The Voice Within' single contains the radio edit plus an extended pop remix of 'Fighter.' All in all, buying any Christina cd is never a waste of time and money. Cheers!"

Really Pretty

Busy Body | 02/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This song is really pretty. Christina has such an amazing voice its really hard to believe. Whoever the hell "I wish I could give it 0 stars but I cant" is...that person is such an idiot haha. I bet he/she didnt even get the single...so really dont listen to them. Shes not only beautiful but shes amazingly talented. This single is great."