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Fan Base: Archived: Kelly Clarkson (#1)
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It isn't 2005. It's not gonna happen.
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Kelly Clarkson and The Fray, US Airways Center, 8/1/12 (VIDEO)
Kelly Clarkson and The Fray
US Airways Center
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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If there was one thing that was surprising at the Kelly Clarkson show at US Airways Center last night, it wasn't that Clarkson looked smoking hot as she wore a flattering, form-fitting dress. It was that she was the opener for The Fray.
Yes, you read right -- Miss Clarkson performed before The Fray on their co-headlining tour, and the acts have been switching spots all tour. Considering Clarkson has probably the most beautiful voice in America, that fact was just blasphemous. The tour should have never been put together this way -- instead, Clarkson should have sold out Comerica Theatre like she's used to, and The Fray would have been better at a smaller venue such as Marquee Theatre.
But alas, Clarkson hopped on-stage after first act Carolina Liar, singing her way through nearly an hour-and-a-half of her hits on what is her Stronger tour. Her voice was the show, which was a little disappointing considering the show was in an arena.
For such a large crowd, you'd expect there to be more fanfare on-stage, with bigger sets, bolder transitions and more crowd banter. But perhaps because the co-headliners had limited time and leeway, Clarkson's set was sweet and simple -- well, there was a holographic Jason Aldean, too, but that was the craziest thing I saw. I would have preferred the show in a more intimate venue considering her voice was the focus, but she still hit so many high notes that her amazing vocals almost made the ticket price worth it.
Clarkson, in a long blonde ponytail, was accompanied by a five-piece band and three backup singers. She made her way through both classics and tracks from her latest album, Stronger, throwing in some amazing covers. The highlight of the night was when she walked through the crowd to the back of the arena to sing a cover of fun. (and hometown boy Nate Ruess)'s song "We Are Young." It was nice to see her give the people in the back a little love, and it was a memorable crowd sing-along.
The last part of Clarkson's set was the most fun, because it was the most colorful and had the coolest lighting effects. I'm not saying Clarkson needs cheesy storylines or tacky costumes on her next arena tour, but at least a more dynamic set will make her show just as visually appealing as her music -- maybe more crowd involvement or a cooler stage would have been more fun to watch than her just walk around, though her voice was on-point save for just a couple cracky and breathy moments.
The Fray couldn't hold a candle next to Clarkson. While some people did leave the four-fifths full arena immediately after Clarkson's set, it was even sadder to see more leave after The Fray had already started playing. Singer Isaac Slade couldn't command the crowd and lacked a genuine connection to the music, it seemed. Several times, he acknowledged the crowd was sitting down, and even when he implored the audience to stand up and dance with him, his robotic rhythm made me wish I had just sat back down.
Unlike Clarkson's set, which consisted of an all-white background on the stage and lots of colorful outfits, The Fray's was melancholy, with an all-black background and attire. Adding to the lacklusterness of the performance was the odd dedication of a couple songs to the victims of the Aurora shooting and to Gabrielle Giffords. Slade may have had good intentions when he compared what "Arizona went through" to what his home state of Colorado "went through" recently, but the sentiment was lost because Slade seemed confused himself as he was talking. He said he initially wanted to give a moment of silence for the victims, and I wish he just would have because that would have been far more powerful than anything he was saying.
The Fray played all their radio hits, and guitarist Joe King even got to sing a song, "Ungodly Hour." His on-stage charisma was in fuller force than Slade's, but the whole concert made it evident The Fray is meant to be a radio band.
Besides the lack of energy on-stage, the vocals were impossible to understand. The arena setting swallowed them whole, and they'd probably put on a more engaging show in a more intimate venue. The combination of The Fray and Clarkson's effervescent pop probably makes sense on paper, but it felt off in execution.
Personal Bias: I'm a huge fan of Clarkson -- The Fray, not so much.
The Crowd: Probably 60 percent female, 40 percent male, a good mix of ages 20-45.
Heard in the crowd: "You know why they're playing together? Because they're played on the radio together." Dang you, 96.9-FM!
Random Notebook Dump: I was impressed with how crazy the gentlemen in the crowd went for Clarkson. She's certainly a hit with the fellas, too!
I read this review, good things about KC....but I kinda feel bad for The Fray, it's not a good review for them.
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I agree with everything he said. I wished Kelly did her show at a smaller place rather than an arena... But the arena was almost full, so I guess it's alright. I was so upset that The Fray closed the show because they were snoozefest. My friend wanted to stay and hear few of their songs, but instead we were just on the phone not caring for them. It's really sad that half of the arena left after Kelly left.... I even yelled bring Kelly back when they were finishing their song. I felt so rude. Haha.
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And you guys stop fighting about IFY and LMD.. Cause obviously YLM should be the next single since its not "generic and dated" like IFY and LMD :P
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Originally posted by KeepingTheFlowers
And you guys stop fighting about IFY and LMD.. Cause obviously YLM should be the next single since its not "generic and dated" like IFY and LMD :P
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Originally posted by ClinicStudent
It isn't 2005. It's not gonna happen.
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LMD IS NOT DATED JUST BECAUSE IT HAS AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
It has a ****load of electronic **** going on and the chorus **** on anything Kelly has done this whole era 
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Originally posted by lpd446
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LMD IS NOT DATED JUST BECAUSE IT HAS AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
It has a ****load of electronic **** going on and the chorus **** on anything Kelly has done this whole era |
Fine!!!
I agree about LMD though, I didn't think it was dated. I prefer LMD over IFY any day... Plus I see more people jamming to LMD than IFY last night...
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LMD IS NOT DATED JUST BECAUSE IT HAS AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
It has a ****load of electronic **** going on and the chorus **** on anything Kelly has done this whole era |
ooook. I suppose you want Einstein as the 5th single?
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Originally posted by ClinicStudent
ooook. I suppose you want Einstein as the 5th single?
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If we get a 5th single IFY would be the best choice...
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I bought Cry,
Why wasn't it a single. 
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Let's GO DS!!!!!! 
We should tweet the hell out of RCA Promo and find out where the ****ing promo is. 
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Yasss
Most of the songs above it are older so they should be falling soon
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Originally posted by lpd446
If we get a 5th single IFY would be the best choice...
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Why?
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You dissing IFY for 4th single and suggesting it for 5th! I'm kidding though. That was a loving I hate you 
DS is green in a sea of red!!! Perhaps we have a big push coming up!!
http://kworb.net/pop/
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i think we ALL know that LMD, YLM, TWIO, etc >>> IFY, but most people (me too) are i think finally coming to an agreement that IFY may be the best choice because it's radio friendly and easy to sing along to. the lyrics are simple yet different subject matter as well.
MKIA-SWDKY-DS-IFY-YLM 
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Originally posted by Mezik
I bought Cry,
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Omg. I know right. Kelly wanted cry to be the third single after she found out the similarities between beyonce halo and already gone. But then it was too late. She fought with her label but to no avail, ag was released. Cry would have smashed too.!
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Originally posted by YourMotherMusic
i think we ALL know that LMD, YLM, TWIO, etc >>> IFY, but most people (me too) are i think finally coming to an agreement that IFY may be the best choice because it's radio friendly and easy to sing along to. the lyrics are simple yet different subject matter as well.
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FINALLY, someone speaks some truth up in here.
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WaiTTT Kelly is dark green and climbing again.
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Its kinda funny how all the songs that leaked in full early are the best single choices LMD, DS, Stronger, IFY 
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Originally posted by esteee12
Omg. I know right. Kelly wanted cry to be the third single after she found out the similarities between beyonce halo and already gone. But then it was too late. She fought with her label but to no avail, ag was released. Cry would have smashed too.!
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through all the drama, AG >>> Cry
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FINALLY, someone speaks some truth up in here.
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thank yaaaaa i think this'd work best.
DS either falls now or goes on to peak in September.
IFY in Sept if DS falls/ Oct if it continues to climb
YLM in Jan if IFY flops or March/April if it's a hit
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Originally posted by YourMotherMusic
thank yaaaaa i think this'd work best.
DS either falls now or goes on to peak in September.
IFY in Sept if DS falls/ Oct if it continues to climb
YLM in Jan if IFY flops or March/April if it's a hit
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...and then new lead single next summer with the album coming out fall 2013!
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