Xtina back with new electro outing

“Bionic” might not be nearly as creative as Christina Aguilera’s been peddling it, but her latest disc is some of the most fun she’s had in years.

A large departure from her jazzy, big band-inspired 2006 disc, “Back to Basics,” Xtina’s electronic inspirations for “Bionic” have brought forth some interesting sides of the petite diva. Songs like the title track and “Elastic Love” fully embrace the futuristic concept of the album.

For some, the concept is an unwelcome one that denies Aguilera the opportunity to use her immaculate vocal abilities, but for those willing to go along for the ride (down the catwalk, to the club), it’s often an enjoyable one.

Not surprisingly, “Bionic”  does stick to some of Aguilera’s roots. Elements of past albums linger, and beautiful ballads make up what the singer calls the “heart of the album.”

Of course, the album does stumble in a few places. The tail end of the album, as well as “Sex for Breakfast” and “My Girls,” the latter a collaboration with Peaches, should’ve been left on the cutting room floor. Thankfully, none of these are bad enough to tarnish the album as a whole.