Christina Aguilera "Stripped" 2023-08-11 Decoration Day is the day

Decoration Day is the day many southern churches set aside to place flowers on the graves of their departed loved ones

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Chiming laments for a childhood's end

his records sound custom-engineered to drift out over sun-soaked barbecues

both for what they're saying and how they're sounding

Christina Aguilera "Stripped" 2023-08-11 Decoration Day is the dayProving 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