Christina Aguilera Not Myself Tonight video- everything about this video is sharp, cutting and vibrant-the lighting, the colours, the dancing etc. Actually I don't know that Aguilera's dancing has ever been more on point than in this moment. If it has, we certainly haven't seen it that strong since the Dirrty days.
Could it be called too sexy? Possibly, but I think the singer did a good job of commanding her sexuality rather than using it as a tool. The Can't hold us down mantra ("the guy gets all the glory the more he can score / while the girl does the same yet you call her a %*%%%") still holds and I love the confidence she's projecting.
As for the Gaga comparisons? Please. If she's jacking anyone's swagga its Madonna, but I still don't believe thats whats happening hear. Instead I see very obvious references to "Express yourself", "Erotica" and "Human Nature" (Basically all of Madge's 'bad girl' era of the nineties), but I find them to be well intended homages, not attempts to swipe anyone's style.
While the promo shots that surfaced all looked a bit desperate, I can honestly say this video feels like a 'moment', or at least another solid milestone in Aguilera's career.
All in all, I wholeheartedly approve. Now go and work this single out, mama.
-Popcorn