I think the album is great. I do think that it isn't as filled with single worthy tracks like "Breakaway" was, but musically, lyrically, and vocally, it is a great album from Kelly.
My favorites after 2 listens are "Sober," "Don't Waste Your Tme," "Be Still," and "Maybe."
"Irvine" and "Chivas" definitely show that Kelly is an artist.
This has gotten me even more excited for June 26th though.
the link to the album is down, would anyone be kind enough to send it to me? i'm curious to hear the new album. i'm really feeling "one minute", the rest of the tracks are just...eh. i think "sober" is good though.
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie all over again :-/
OHHH MY GOD!!! YOU TOTALLY HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!! Alanis was HUGE after Jagged Little Pill and then she went completely overboard on SFIJ. It's a shame, she was on top of the world at one point and after SFIJ she really hasn't been able to regain her momentum. I don't understand why people can't seem to evolve with their music without losing radio potential. This album won't sell well because, like SFIJ, it is too self-involved and kind of dull. Hopefully this doesn't ruin Kelly the way it ruined Alanis.
Alanis never stopped doing the anti-commercial act, though. Kelly is just indulging herself for this album, and she's doing whatever Clive wants next time. In that case, like I said before, I'm hoping she goes more along the Nelly Furtado Folklore to Loose route.
^yeah, you're right, i'm sure Kelly will be back on her A-game with the next album. I just don't want her to go the Timbaland route, I'm so sick of everybody relying on that guy to sell their records, his sound is becoming too familiar and monotonous. I think Kelly should maintain a balance between what Clive wants and what she wants--after all, that's what made Breakaway so successful.
Well when I say "like Nelly" I don't really want her do like...R&B/Timbaland type music. I think the whole Clive/Kelly collaboration of ideas does work well. So I'm just hoping for whatever can save her career next time around, since this is not doing it the best service regardless of whether or not it's good. It's not what radio is willing to play.
I personally agree with everyone that there isn't one radio friendly song on "My December." .... Well maybe one song. I really think "Sober" can be a hit. Other than that, this album will die fast in the mainstream industry.
I still love her. She's still my favorite artist. And I love that she's doing her own thing. I wouldn't regret it one bit and I hope she doesn't either.
As for the album, I love every single song except "One Minute." What the HELL is this song? I really, really hate it. It sounds like she's trying really hard to get some sort of rhythm from a song that should never have been recorded in the first place. Horrible horrible.
Irvine is beautiful. Chivas is probably one of my favorites. Along with Sober, Haunted, and the rest of them.
This is by far, my favorite Kelly Clarkson album. I'd rather not hear her on the radio 50 times a day anyway...
this album will establish kelly as a respectful singer/songwriter. it's an amazing album. beautiful lyrics. this album CAN be radio friendly. i mean i would have never thought 'sober' would be a radio song but i heard it when i was driving and i really enjoyed it. i think 'one minute' would be a great single for her, very radio friendly.