"As in every record, it's my heart. It's a labor of love. It's not just songs to me; these are blood, sweat and tears and stuff from the heart," Aguilera said. "You'll hear on this record that I've written songs for the next generation to hopefully inspire new singers of raw talent and realness. ... I definitely wanted to have fun and make Lotus about freedom."
The five tracks from Lotus, which hits stores November 13, have Aguilera showing off her impressive vocal range, reminding us why she is one of the best in pop music. Yet on these tracks, Aguilera — who called this a "celebratory record" — is also taking some risks. Her lyrics are unapologetic, she is exploring different sounds and she recruited some friends in fellow "Voice" coaches Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton for some impressive collaborations.
Let's take a closer look at the songs:
