Anne Carlini - Exclusive Magazine: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Amy Markowski's review: "a great CD that shows her more mature side."
BBC: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Jacqueline Hodges' review: "Its the sign of a bad album when the sense of peace that falls as the CD finishes is the most fulfilling feeling of the last hour and ten minutes of your life. This, unfortunately, is one of those albums."
Digital Collegian: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Nicole Stitt's review: "Aguilera's vocal abilities are the album's greatest strength. The 20 tracks show off her range and tone quality without resorting to vocal gymnastics."
Houston Chronicle: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Richard Cromelin's review: "her first official adult pop album she sounds, well, adult -- a husky, dusky, wailing, growling, full-blown diva."
KnoxNews: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Nekesa Mumbi Moody's review: "Instead of cheerful, pleasing pop tunes, the new disc has brooding ballads, introspective songs and hip-hop collaborations."
Louisville Scene: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Jeffrey Lee Puckett's review - "it's a seamless journey through power ballads, hip-hop party anthems and rhythm-&-blues come-ons."
Music-Critic.com: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Bill Aicher's review: "She's always been the pop-queen with the best voice, and it really comes through here."
Plugged In: Christina Aguilera - Stripped: Reviews the pro-social and objectional content of the album.