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Album: Kelly Clarkson - 'Stronger'
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ALBUM REVIEW - Stronger - "Kelly Clarkson" (Joe Martinez)
1. Mr. Know It All -
It reminded me a little of the "Thankful" era, because we see KC's R&B/Soulful side here, vocally it's perfect, not a lot of auto-tune involved, and the message is beyond brilliant. Personally, the song is my anthem, I've met a lot of "Mr. Know it alls" along my life, so it's great now i have a song to get back at them lol. On a side note, I think it is a good lead single. 9.0/10.0
2. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)-
The song, again an amazing message. It's the next "Since U Been Gone" in my opinion, maybe a little slow, but it's a great pop/rock song. Powerful vocals in the climax "Thanks to you I've got a new thing started/Thanks to you I'm not the broken hearted" 10.0/10.0
3. Dark Side
I'm in love with this song! It sums up the message "Even with my dark side, do you love me?" Again a perfect message and her vocals are sick!! The tone is perfect and it's actually very catchy. Bravo! 9.5/10.0
4. Honestly
I'm probably gonna get some heat for this, but I was not a big fan of this song in the beginning, but I gave it time to grow on me, say three plays. Now I can say: OMG!! That "Honestlyyy" in the second chorus is amazing!! That shows how much of a power vocalist she is, and it does remind me a little of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" meets "Hear Me". Perfect song 10.0/10.0
5. You Love Me
When KC explained in an interview what the song was about : "A really bad day", first thing that came into mind was "Irvine 2". Now I listen to it, it's weird, it's an emotional song, with such a catchy tune, and again Kelly's vocals are showcased perfect. One of my favorites in the album 100% 10.0/10.0
6. Einstein
This was one of the leaked demos under the name "Dumb + Dumb = U", so I was excited to see the result. I gotta be honest, I enjoyed the demo better, maybe because I felt it was a little more upbeat than the album version, but it's still a great song. 8.5/10.0
7. Standing in Front of You
I honestly didn't get some of the hate in this song. It's flawless!! It reminds me of "Be Still" in a way and it's very sentimental. "Take a breath and listen, open up start wishin, all that you've been missing, standing in front of you" Beautiful vocals, it's just a good soft ballad that fits perfectly in the album. 9.5/10.0
8. I Forgive You
KC worked with Rodney Jerkins in this song, something new here. I find the song really catchy, the same thing as the leak a few months ago with some small changes added. I think this song is fun and it's gonna be a hit in shows. 9.0/10.0
9. Hello
Another catchy song, and a fun one. It's kinda like an upbeat "Hear Me", expect it's not dark in any way. "Hello, is anybody listening?", shows the urge to find that perfect one. It's a good track to pump up in your car stereo on a road trip  9.5/10.0
10. The War Is Over
Perfect in every single way. I like it because it mixes the "Breakaway/My December" feeling together. The vocals are again, amazing, good beat, the lyrics are amazing. 10.0/10.0
11. Let Me Down
"Hazel Eyes'" brother, as KC would put it. This was the first demo that leaked of the album, and it was immediately single material in my opinion. It reminds a little of P!nk in the chorus and again, small changes added to the album version. But I have to say, the Climax is brilliant! "It's not fair to meeee!!" Powerhouse Kelly, that's what I like. 10.0/10.0
12. You Can't Win
Message-wise is perfect! It showcases every single thing that's wrong with the tabloids and media: They criticize every move a celebrity makes. My favorite part is when she addresses the weight and sexuality issues that have been haunting her over the years. "If you're thin, poor little walking disease, if you're not, they're all screaming obese. If you're straight, why aren't you married yet? If you're gay, what aren't you waving a flag?". Great way to put it. I do wish the chorus were a little more upbeat lyric-wise, but it's a great song still. 9.0/10.0
13. Breaking Your Own Heart
Another emotionally-driven ballad for the album. The vocals are so beautiful here, and when I listen to it, I listen to the KC of the "Thankful" era for some reason, which is actually great because it means she still goes back to basics, mixing it with a new sound that goes perfectly with the rest of the album. 9.0/10.0
Bonus Tracks
14. Alone
I think it's another great track, I think it should've been in the standard album. The song reminds me a little of "Gone" from the Breakaway album. The vocals are great, and even though it's not my favorite song, I do think it's album material 8.5/10.0
15. Don't Be A Girl About It
This song screams P!nk over and over again, I think this song should be a single and she should remix the song with P!nk featured, that duet would be great! Anyway, back to the song, another upbeat track that's catchy and vocally great. 10.0/10.0
16. The Sun Will Rise
The violins in the beginning give me chills. This is a perfect country-style track, and I love it because it proves that KC is very versatile in music. Kara DioGuardi's partcipation in the song is actually pretty good, I had never heard her sing before and I think she's great and her and Kelly really managed to pull it off. Another great track and touchdown for KC! 10.0/10.0
Overall
Yes, I think it's her best album to date. I personally love every song on the album, not that that's never happened before lol, but I think every song is special. As to "Mr. Know It All" being lead single, it's great because that means that after listening to the album, there are a lot of better songs that probably will be hits  Congrats to KC for an amazing touchdown with "Stronger".
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TRENDING NOW ON YAHOO
1. Nikki Reed
2. Giuliana Rancic
3. Jack Black
4. Lindsay Lohan
5. Amazon publisher
6. Kelly Clarkson
7. Immigration law
8. Mortgage put-bac…
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It's Oct. 18!!! Woohoo promo is a rollin' For the newbies here's KC's schedule(what we know of so far). I like to update it once we hear about any new appearances, so you'll see this often, hehe.
October:
18th - Dancing With The Stars
19th - The Troubadour, Los Angeles
23rd - X Factor, UK
25th - The Today Show (?)
26th - The View
27th - The Today Show (?)
27th - VH1 unplugged show (air date TBA)
28th - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
31st - O Music Awards
November:
1st - X Factor, Germany (still has yet to be confirmed?)
3rd - Private Showcase, Stuttgart (Germany)
5th - Energy Music Tour 2011, Nuremberg (Germany)
20th - American Music Awards
December:
2nd - 101.9 WTMX's Miracle on State Street Concert (Chicago)
9th - JIngle Ball
*Note: her website wrote The Today Show twice, one of them was probably meant to say Good Morning America or The Early Show. Or maybe she will be on twice? lol
*Nov. 9 CMA Awards. Don't know if she'll go, but she is nominated for two awards for DYWS.
*Dec. 5 - American Country Awards. Don't know if she'll go, but is nominated for 2 awards for DYWS. REMINDER THIS ONE IS FAN VOTED: VOTE HERE: http://theacas.com/
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Originally posted by North & South
It's Oct. 18!!! Woohoo promo is a rollin' For the newbies here's KC's schedule(what we know of so far). I like to update it once we hear about any new appearances, so you'll see this often, hehe.
October:
18th - Dancing With The Stars
19th - The Troubadour, Los Angeles
23rd - X Factor, UK
25th - The Today Show (?)
26th - The View
27th - The Today Show (?)
27th - VH1 unplugged show (air date TBA)
28th - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
31st - O Music Awards
November:
1st - X Factor, Germany (still has yet to be confirmed?)
3rd - Private Showcase, Stuttgart (Germany)
5th - Energy Music Tour 2011, Nuremberg (Germany)
20th - American Music Awards
December:
2nd - 101.9 WTMX's Miracle on State Street Concert (Chicago)
9th - JIngle Ball
*Note: her website wrote The Today Show twice, one of them was probably meant to say Good Morning America or The Early Show. Or maybe she will be on twice? lol
*Nov. 9 CMA Awards. Don't know if she'll go, but she is nominated for two awards for DYWS.
*Dec. 5 - American Country Awards. Don't know if she'll go, but is nominated for 2 awards for DYWS. REMINDER THIS ONE IS FAN VOTED: VOTE HERE: http://theacas.com/ |
That's a lot of promo! I love it!
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Originally posted by joelovesmusic
ALBUM REVIEW - Stronger - "Kelly Clarkson" (Joe Martinez)
1. Mr. Know It All -
It reminded me a little of the "Thankful" era, because we see KC's R&B/Soulful side here, vocally it's perfect, not a lot of auto-tune involved, and the message is beyond brilliant. Personally, the song is my anthem, I've met a lot of "Mr. Know it alls" along my life, so it's great now i have a song to get back at them lol. On a side note, I think it is a good lead single. 9.0/10.0
2. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)-
The song, again an amazing message. It's the next "Since U Been Gone" in my opinion, maybe a little slow, but it's a great pop/rock song. Powerful vocals in the climax "Thanks to you I've got a new thing started/Thanks to you I'm not the broken hearted" 10.0/10.0
3. Dark Side
I'm in love with this song! It sums up the message "Even with my dark side, do you love me?" Again a perfect message and her vocals are sick!! The tone is perfect and it's actually very catchy. Bravo! 9.5/10.0
4. Honestly
I'm probably gonna get some heat for this, but I was not a big fan of this song in the beginning, but I gave it time to grow on me, say three plays. Now I can say: OMG!! That "Honestlyyy" in the second chorus is amazing!! That shows how much of a power vocalist she is, and it does remind me a little of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" meets "Hear Me". Perfect song 10.0/10.0
5. You Love Me
When KC explained in an interview what the song was about : "A really bad day", first thing that came into mind was "Irvine 2". Now I listen to it, it's weird, it's an emotional song, with such a catchy tune, and again Kelly's vocals are showcased perfect. One of my favorites in the album 100% 10.0/10.0
6. Einstein
This was one of the leaked demos under the name "Dumb + Dumb = U", so I was excited to see the result. I gotta be honest, I enjoyed the demo better, maybe because I felt it was a little more upbeat than the album version, but it's still a great song. 8.5/10.0
7. Standing in Front of You
I honestly didn't get some of the hate in this song. It's flawless!! It reminds me of "Be Still" in a way and it's very sentimental. "Take a breath and listen, open up start wishin, all that you've been missing, standing in front of you" Beautiful vocals, it's just a good soft ballad that fits perfectly in the album. 9.5/10.0
8. I Forgive You
KC worked with Rodney Jerkins in this song, something new here. I find the song really catchy, the same thing as the leak a few months ago with some small changes added. I think this song is fun and it's gonna be a hit in shows. 9.0/10.0
9. Hello
Another catchy song, and a fun one. It's kinda like an upbeat "Hear Me", expect it's not dark in any way. "Hello, is anybody listening?", shows the urge to find that perfect one. It's a good track to pump up in your car stereo on a road trip 9.5/10.0
10. The War Is Over
Perfect in every single way. I like it because it mixes the "Breakaway/My December" feeling together. The vocals are again, amazing, good beat, the lyrics are amazing. 10.0/10.0
11. Let Me Down
"Hazel Eyes'" brother, as KC would put it. This was the first demo that leaked of the album, and it was immediately single material in my opinion. It reminds a little of P!nk in the chorus and again, small changes added to the album version. But I have to say, the Climax is brilliant! "It's not fair to meeee!!" Powerhouse Kelly, that's what I like. 10.0/10.0
12. You Can't Win
Message-wise is perfect! It showcases every single thing that's wrong with the tabloids and media: They criticize every move a celebrity makes. My favorite part is when she addresses the weight and sexuality issues that have been haunting her over the years. "If you're thin, poor little walking disease, if you're not, they're all screaming obese. If you're straight, why aren't you married yet? If you're gay, what aren't you waving a flag?". Great way to put it. I do wish the chorus were a little more upbeat lyric-wise, but it's a great song still. 9.0/10.0
13. Breaking Your Own Heart
Another emotionally-driven ballad for the album. The vocals are so beautiful here, and when I listen to it, I listen to the KC of the "Thankful" era for some reason, which is actually great because it means she still goes back to basics, mixing it with a new sound that goes perfectly with the rest of the album. 9.0/10.0
Bonus Tracks
14. Alone
I think it's another great track, I think it should've been in the standard album. The song reminds me a little of "Gone" from the Breakaway album. The vocals are great, and even though it's not my favorite song, I do think it's album material 8.5/10.0
15. Don't Be A Girl About It
This song screams P!nk over and over again, I think this song should be a single and she should remix the song with P!nk featured, that duet would be great! Anyway, back to the song, another upbeat track that's catchy and vocally great. 10.0/10.0
16. The Sun Will Rise
The violins in the beginning give me chills. This is a perfect country-style track, and I love it because it proves that KC is very versatile in music. Kara DioGuardi's partcipation in the song is actually pretty good, I had never heard her sing before and I think she's great and her and Kelly really managed to pull it off. Another great track and touchdown for KC! 10.0/10.0
Overall
Yes, I think it's her best album to date. I personally love every song on the album, not that that's never happened before lol, but I think every song is special. As to "Mr. Know It All" being lead single, it's great because that means that after listening to the album, there are a lot of better songs that probably will be hits Congrats to KC for an amazing touchdown with "Stronger".
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Why is everyone bittching on Hello ? Seriously I just woke up with that song stuck in my head.
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SAME Here! its like "last friday night" so catchy and chills.. i love it! i think hello its gonna be the song for opening stronger concert
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I'm DVRing Dancing With the Stars in HD. Once the performance is done I'll upload and start making GIFs. 
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when i clicked onto it, the article is about kelly's losing weight. 
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Originally posted by joelovesmusic
ALBUM REVIEW - Stronger - "Kelly Clarkson" (Joe Martinez)
1. Mr. Know It All -
It reminded me a little of the "Thankful" era, because we see KC's R&B/Soulful side here, vocally it's perfect, not a lot of auto-tune involved, and the message is beyond brilliant. Personally, the song is my anthem, I've met a lot of "Mr. Know it alls" along my life, so it's great now i have a song to get back at them lol. On a side note, I think it is a good lead single. 9.0/10.0
2. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)-
The song, again an amazing message. It's the next "Since U Been Gone" in my opinion, maybe a little slow, but it's a great pop/rock song. Powerful vocals in the climax "Thanks to you I've got a new thing started/Thanks to you I'm not the broken hearted" 10.0/10.0
3. Dark Side
I'm in love with this song! It sums up the message "Even with my dark side, do you love me?" Again a perfect message and her vocals are sick!! The tone is perfect and it's actually very catchy. Bravo! 9.5/10.0
4. Honestly
I'm probably gonna get some heat for this, but I was not a big fan of this song in the beginning, but I gave it time to grow on me, say three plays. Now I can say: OMG!! That "Honestlyyy" in the second chorus is amazing!! That shows how much of a power vocalist she is, and it does remind me a little of "Behind These Hazel Eyes" meets "Hear Me". Perfect song 10.0/10.0
5. You Love Me
When KC explained in an interview what the song was about : "A really bad day", first thing that came into mind was "Irvine 2". Now I listen to it, it's weird, it's an emotional song, with such a catchy tune, and again Kelly's vocals are showcased perfect. One of my favorites in the album 100% 10.0/10.0
6. Einstein
This was one of the leaked demos under the name "Dumb + Dumb = U", so I was excited to see the result. I gotta be honest, I enjoyed the demo better, maybe because I felt it was a little more upbeat than the album version, but it's still a great song. 8.5/10.0
7. Standing in Front of You
I honestly didn't get some of the hate in this song. It's flawless!! It reminds me of "Be Still" in a way and it's very sentimental. "Take a breath and listen, open up start wishin, all that you've been missing, standing in front of you" Beautiful vocals, it's just a good soft ballad that fits perfectly in the album. 9.5/10.0
8. I Forgive You
KC worked with Rodney Jerkins in this song, something new here. I find the song really catchy, the same thing as the leak a few months ago with some small changes added. I think this song is fun and it's gonna be a hit in shows. 9.0/10.0
9. Hello
Another catchy song, and a fun one. It's kinda like an upbeat "Hear Me", expect it's not dark in any way. "Hello, is anybody listening?", shows the urge to find that perfect one. It's a good track to pump up in your car stereo on a road trip 9.5/10.0
10. The War Is Over
Perfect in every single way. I like it because it mixes the "Breakaway/My December" feeling together. The vocals are again, amazing, good beat, the lyrics are amazing. 10.0/10.0
11. Let Me Down
"Hazel Eyes'" brother, as KC would put it. This was the first demo that leaked of the album, and it was immediately single material in my opinion. It reminds a little of P!nk in the chorus and again, small changes added to the album version. But I have to say, the Climax is brilliant! "It's not fair to meeee!!" Powerhouse Kelly, that's what I like. 10.0/10.0
12. You Can't Win
Message-wise is perfect! It showcases every single thing that's wrong with the tabloids and media: They criticize every move a celebrity makes. My favorite part is when she addresses the weight and sexuality issues that have been haunting her over the years. "If you're thin, poor little walking disease, if you're not, they're all screaming obese. If you're straight, why aren't you married yet? If you're gay, what aren't you waving a flag?". Great way to put it. I do wish the chorus were a little more upbeat lyric-wise, but it's a great song still. 9.0/10.0
13. Breaking Your Own Heart
Another emotionally-driven ballad for the album. The vocals are so beautiful here, and when I listen to it, I listen to the KC of the "Thankful" era for some reason, which is actually great because it means she still goes back to basics, mixing it with a new sound that goes perfectly with the rest of the album. 9.0/10.0
Bonus Tracks
14. Alone
I think it's another great track, I think it should've been in the standard album. The song reminds me a little of "Gone" from the Breakaway album. The vocals are great, and even though it's not my favorite song, I do think it's album material 8.5/10.0
15. Don't Be A Girl About It
This song screams P!nk over and over again, I think this song should be a single and she should remix the song with P!nk featured, that duet would be great! Anyway, back to the song, another upbeat track that's catchy and vocally great. 10.0/10.0
16. The Sun Will Rise
The violins in the beginning give me chills. This is a perfect country-style track, and I love it because it proves that KC is very versatile in music. Kara DioGuardi's partcipation in the song is actually pretty good, I had never heard her sing before and I think she's great and her and Kelly really managed to pull it off. Another great track and touchdown for KC! 10.0/10.0
Overall
Yes, I think it's her best album to date. I personally love every song on the album, not that that's never happened before lol, but I think every song is special. As to "Mr. Know It All" being lead single, it's great because that means that after listening to the album, there are a lot of better songs that probably will be hits Congrats to KC for an amazing touchdown with "Stronger".
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Great review!  I really enjoyed reading it!
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I'm DVRing Dancing With the Stars in HD. Once the performance is done I'll upload and start making GIFs. |
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Can't help it, when I love an album this much hahaha
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I'll do my review of the album while I'm at work tomorrow (it's not like I have anything better to do  )
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slight chance that my original partner might flake on wednesday. if that happens (i'd say it's 50/50 at this point) anybody here from the LA area interested in meeting me up at the troubadour to grab my extra ticket? all i'll ask for is something to eat before or afterward.
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I'll do my review of the album while I'm at work tomorrow (it's not like I have anything better to do ) |
Where do you work?
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slight chance that my original partner might flake on wednesday. if that happens (i'd say it's 50/50 at this point) anybody here from the LA area interested in meeting me up at the troubadour to grab my extra ticket? all i'll ask for is something to eat before or afterward.
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kasfdks I wish I was in LA 
make an ad on Craigslist 
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kasfdks I wish I was in LA
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figure i'll give somebody on this forum the first shot at it, since you all were very entertaining the past few days. haha.
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I work for the government in NJ. Been there since I was 18. And I own my own entertainment business. The second is what usually keeps me busy. If I disappear for days it's because I'm working on a project.
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figure i'll give somebody on this forum the first shot at it, since you all were very entertaining the past few days. haha.
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it was a mess here for the last couple days 
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I work for the government in NJ. Been there since I was 18. And I own my own entertainment business. The second is what usually keeps me busy. If I disappear for days it's because I'm working on a project.
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ohhh that is what you meant by you can just do write offs for songs and stuff 
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I just found out Kelly is not part of 2012 People's Choice Award. im a bit disappointed
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OMG! All the KC stans who joined today. This is such a beautiful day.
I'm listening to the album again. Its SO flawless. Even I Forgive You gives me what I need in HQ. The Sun Will Rise is starting to be an unexpected favorite though.
Ugh, I can't wait to blast this flawfree album in the car. The neighbors will NOT be ready.
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