Play Clive Davis With Kelly's My December
Even after diving into her beef with Clive, we harbored lingering suspicion that the BMG brawl was manufactured for press attention. Of course the Davis diss during the Idol finalé finally set us straight, so here's a chance for you to be Clive and prematurely assess the newest Decemberist's forthcoming LP. AOL Music's got snippets of My December up for streaming; take a listen to "Sober" (which is about "three months," we think), "Maybe" (about being stubborn), and "Can I Have A Kiss" (guess). Strap on your favorite pair of absurd, tinted glasses and get clicking. Preferably in a bungalow.
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I don't love the Evanescence vibe of the cover. BUT bonus points for somehow photoshopping Kelly Clarkson into Anna Paquin. B-
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It actually gives me the same vibe as the White Stripes' video for "Blue Orchid". She's purdy.
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I agree the cover looks more Evanescence than pop starlet trying to assert her independence. But then again, those two things are just are one in the same. So I guess it really doesn’t matter what the cover looks like, does it?
My prediction - Kelly is about, give or take, one album or three music videos away from this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f4/Sweetsacrificevideo.png
Or this:
http://imgserv.ya.com/galerias2.ya.com/img/5/514956fc131a42bi3.jpg
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Funny, I though Kelly was about one album or three music videos away from this:
http://www.playboy.com
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Hmm. I don't know. It's so tough to say, you know. Comparing this new material to her older material's like comparing apples and, like...older...apples.
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so,,, kelly clarkson is hot now,,, good to know. oh hey, whats up.
literally, shes one or two albums away from this:
http://www.impawards.com/2003/posters/from_justin_to_kelly.jpg
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I really don't know. This is a hard one to call, but by the looks of things she'll turn into a creepy man-hating bitch first, then do playboy, and then she'll bottom out and go to rehab for “undisclosed addictions”. But the latter two only happen if the album doesn't sell, because she's already got the first one down.
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I liked "Can I Have a Kiss?" And you haters can go back down into your basement.
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Thank you, quit. I was trying to place who it looked like.
No way is that actually Kelly Clarkson.
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And while we're hating, "My December" is a dumb title...only surpassed by Ashlee Simpson's monument to pseudo-tortured navel-gazing girl pop, "I Am Me".
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My December... is that self-titled? Could be a good album, but I think Microsoft has really rubbed off on whoever named it. "My Documents, My Computer, My Music, My Playlists, My Pictures"... and My December.
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I'd dive into her beef, Haio!
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(Puts down tub of Hagen-Dazs, looks at self in mirror and wipes away tears)
"I am me.
I am me.
I am me.
(With smile starting to form and confidence building)
I am me...
I am ME
I AM ME
I AM ME
It's okay
I am me."
(Feels better, borrows father's credit card and heads to the mall to celebrate.)
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I'm disappointed in the songs. I really quite liked her second album, but as soon as I heard "Never Again," I knew I would hate her new one. It'll still sell well though, so good for her.
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Wow, these tracks are brilliant - especially the amazing vocals on "Sober". I am really loving the mature sound and I'm glad she moved beyond the bubblegum pop. Do I smell Grammy's? I think so. I will most definitely be buying this CD.
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"I'm glad she moved beyond the bubblegum pop."
Wha...whu...whu... WHAT?! There is no change here. There is no growth here. There is old material under the guise of new material and all the themes remain as they were from day one.
I don't want to sound like "that guy" who takes people to task for their opinions, and everyone has a right to like what they like, but let us not see what we want to see but what really is there: this album is more of the same.
DwD
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The clips sound AMAZING! Especially Sober. Kelly has really grown into an incredible artist. I must admit, I'm impressed.
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Mike,
Was your post:
A) dripping with sarcasm
B) planted by the record company
C) written by an actual Kelly Clarkson fan (and that's just what they in fact sound like?)
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I was going to say she's about one album or three music videos away from this:
http://www.stereogum.com/img/ickythump_still2.jpg
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Some of you people are rude and very immature.
Okay all this talk about Kellys new single and Fueds with the record lable. I think most of us know that Kelly Clarkson is an amazing artist who likes to change up her style, but no matter what she shows off her Amazing vocals. I think after all the success that she has had thus far, that she deserves to make a "personal" album that means something to her, and I think people will love and respect that. I mean we talk about number one hits, but come on people, Since you been gone was the charts for sometime before it hit the #1 song, Also look at Pinks "U and Ur hand", It has been out for a while and its just now hitting #1 on the charts. So the bottom line is that people need to give it a break, it takes time for people and radio stations to LOVE a song. I think Never Again is Awesome, and her new album will be a hit partly because it is work of Kelly Clarkson, and partly because she sings songs that people can connect with. She is amazing and will prove Clive Davis WRONG. Kelly continues to Rock in My Book. Go ahead go to AOL and preview some of her new stufff and I am sure you will be just as convinced as I am...
Sincerely,
Chicago's #1 Kelly Clarkson Fan
Philip Leodoro
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lol, phillip, are you sure you're at the right blog?
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Ryan wins... hands down. Any interpretation of what that future represents (poorly drumming indie-rock queen vs. one-eyed whore) drowns in its own awesomness.
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Philip,
You're a fucking champ.
-KH
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Oh Phillip,
I so pegged you as a gay man the second I read that post. Even without looking at that myspace link, I just knew it! Only a gay man would try to defend the validity of Kelly Clarkson's artistry or lack there of. No offense, because we play for the same team, but gay men really do need to get over the diva obsessions or trying to defend people whose music won't matter ten years from now.
Don't be fooled, Kelly Clarkson isn't doing anything new, inventive, or memorable. She doesn't switch up her style because she has this broad musical scope that we the public have yet to tap into; she does it because she is struggling to find her voice in a sea of mediocrity in which she finds herself adrift. But I will at least give her credit for at least attempting to write her own material, however hackneyed or unremarkable it may be.
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I would make sexy with her. A lot.
Other than that, I'm not real interested. Just being honest.
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Wow, I'm not from Kelly's label and I'm not a crazy fan - but I know talent when I hear it, and this is talent. Artistically, this is different and definitely a sign of maturity for Kelly. Her "Breakaway" album is nothing to sneeze at, but these songs are superior, in my opinion. We don't hear an awful lot of truly gifted artists on the radio these days because the radio is littered with "Hey hey you you I don't like you girlfriend". Personally, I just appreciate the raw emotion and vocal talent that Kelly displays in these songs, and for people to go around trashing one of the few gifted artists in the industry these days is upsetting. And before I get all kinds of backlash for this - I might add that me saying she is vocally gifted is not an opinion, it is fact. Just look at her range. I don't mean to sound like I'm in love with the girl - but don't go trashing talent.
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dear mike watt,
what the hell, man!?
i still love you?
-frankie
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The song clips aren't too bad actually, although the cover doesn't look a bit like 'Kelly Clarkson'
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Mike,
I don’t understand why you seem to think anyone is talking about her vocal ability. Everyone knows she can sing, hell, she won a contest where half of America verified the fact that she could sing. But even though she has talent, wouldn’t you agree that it is being grossly wasted on the songs she sings? I mean, have you ever heard a Kelly Clarkson song and just thought to yourself, ‘WOW!’? If anyone answers yes, they’re just lying! The fact is - Kelly Clarkson doesn’t WOW; she’s just creates merely tolerable background noise! Does it mean that she doesn’t have the ability to WOW anyone? No. But in her current capacity, she just blends in with everyone else. I’m still waiting for some type of artistic statement that won’t end up in the bargain bin at Wal-Mart in five years!
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That's where I differ from you. I think Kelly stands apart in her music from the rest - BECAUSE she can sing. Her voice is what WOW's me. Most notably when I just heard "Sober" I thought "WOW" literally. She may not wow you, but I'd bet she does to lots of people. And to say people would be lying if she actually did "wow" us, is really an ignorant statement.
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Mike,
Again, you are missing the point. I didn't ask if you were wowed by her voice, because it was obvious from your first post that you were. I asked if you thought that the quality of the songs she was singing wowed you. I appreciate her vocal talent just as much as you do, but what I don't agree with is that when you listen to her songs, you think to yourself that it is the best possible use of her talent. Therefore, it was not an ignorant statement to say that that people would be lying if they listened to the quality of her songs and thought WOW! Sure, you can layer on the vocal techniques and theatrics all you want, but that does not change the fact that the songs, not her vocals, are not up to snuff in terms of what could be deemed outstanding. Just think to yourself what her voice would sound like to you if she were just singing a well-written pop song.
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My problem with the title is I can't see it without thinking of the Linkin Park holiday tune "My December." And then I throw up in my mouth a little bit.
That said, I kind of like "Can I Have a Kiss."
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Ok, first of all, if you want to be wowed by a song, listen to the live version of Beautiful Disaster. As for the rest of your useless comments about "the best possible use of her talent" what point do you think you're getting across? If I'm not mistaken, you are not a music producer. If I'm not mistaken, those songs require the use of more than four notes (unlike most of the music on the radio today). Don't think yourself superior because I promise you couldn't write a song anywhere near as good as that. Pretty soon you'll be recommending that she hooks up with Timberland (although I do think she should get with Rick Rubin). The girl's voice is meant to do ballads. It's meant to be stretched and shown off. If you have no better criticism than saying she's not using her talent in the best possible way, I dare you to find the best possible way. I'm pretty sure what she's doing is it. She's got heart, she's not a bitch, she's challenging herself and passionate, and she obviously doesn't care about the criticism of someone like Clive Davis. And let's point out she wouldn't have strayed away from the "popcorn" as people like to call it if she did listen to Davis. Sorry, I'm done with my rant.
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To the person saying she isn't using her voice for the right songs - what is your suggestion? Are there any songs that "wow" you? Because I would love to know which they are.. Vocals are a huge part of song - it's what people hear most of all and if anything should wow you - it's that. That's all I'm saying. Seeing as though she's sold over 15 million records worldwide, I would imagine most people think she's doing the right thing. I include myself in that.
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all you indy fags go listen to your terrible modest mouse records...get off the blogs and go hate your parents..gah!!!
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Shut your cunting mouth, aje.
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Dear Kim,
It doesn’t matter what song I listen to by Ms. Clarkson, the fact remains - the point I’m conveying is exactly the one you so carefully chose to include in it that idiotic diatribe you tried to muster: the songs are not the best possible use of her talent! Is there any other way to get that through to you people? I’ve already explained exactly what I mean by that, and the only rebuttal everyone can seem to give is, “Have you listened to the vocal stylings in her songs?” Yes I have, but that does not excuse the fact that the songs are just BAD!!!
Humorously, your suggestion that the only people allowed to assert any sort of influence over an artist’s music are the people who aid in its creation is just ridiculous! We are the people they’re trying to sell to, so you better believe that our opinion is just as useful as anyone else’s, if not more so. In the corporate world they hold focus groups to test new products, movies and television shows; so whatever it is that makes you think that they’d never want the average person’s opinion about music, is beyond me.
As for music producers, well, the fact is that they often guide people in the wrong direction. For a perfect example, Rick Rubin whom you suggested Kelly Clarkson work with is usually production gold. But it was he that just led Linkin Park astray in the production of “Minutes to Midnight”. And if you think I’m wrong about that, look at the chart numbers, they don’t lie – Linkin Park, once a staple, was just unseated by Maroon 5 just one week after their album’s release. This is not to say that either Kelly or Linkin Park won’t sell somewhat, but they certainly won’t be moving the numbers of units their previous albums did.
You see, I have a knack for picking out albums that will be substantially panned, and when it happens to Ms. Clarkson she will hook up with a super producer, not unlike Timberland, to release an album full of pop music staples that will dominate the charts for a while. (Think Nelly Furtado, after the failure of her sophomore album “Folklore”) But you see, the flaw in that logic is that she would be merely abandoning one form of mediocre pop music for another. So, I don’t think that’s what is best for her either, but how she should use her talent is not for me to decide. She has to find her own voice as a musician. I am, however, most certainly allowed to make an observation when I think she’s making a mistake. But, quite frankly, even if I knew her and said it to her face, she wouldn’t listen. So she’ll find out the hard way.
And don’t be so quick to shake a stick at the talents of one Mr. Clive Davis, because as worthless as you think his opinions are, you should note that Clive is, in fact, a real Grammy Award winning record producer. And since you invest so much stock in a producer’s opinion, wouldn’t you agree that if a Grammy Award winning producer tells you your work isn’t good, that it should count for quite a bit more than my “useless comments”?
By the way, what about her new album isn’t popcorn to you? I’d love to know how any of what she’s done qualifies as this mature step forward or, in fact, anything but stale and formulaic.
I swear, people like you, who go on these imprudent rants, make themselves too easy to debase. So to you Kim I say, “Get off the soapbox if you can’t hold your own!” So, there is a comment officially stating some superiority, at least over you!
Toodles,
Ju Bean
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To Mike,
Well first of all, most musicians agree that when listening to a song, most people notice the melody before anything else, and then if someone likes your melody then they’ll pay attention to the lyrics. This is what mainly accounts for hip hop’s domination of both radio and album sales, particularly because mainstream hip hop never really says anything germane.
Secondly, there isn’t very much in modern pop music to wow anyone. What I’m talking about is infusing a timeless quality into Kelly’s music, something that makes it memorable beyond just the few years around its point of creation. When I think of great pop music, I consider the work of greats like Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, Carol King, James Taylor, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye. The closest thing to any of this in modern times, in sound at least, is maybe Amy Winehouse (although even that’s pushing it, and I will say that some of her lyrics leave something to be desired). Now, whether or not you agree with me is irreverent, but I guarantee you that when this generation of pop musicians comes of age, you won’t be hearing oldies radio stations dedicated to the music of Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, or our girl Kelly Clarkson. She’s doing herself a disservice by continuing to allow herself to be lumped in with a group of artists who don’t mean shit now, and won’t mean shit later. She’s just one of quite a few flavors of the month, but she doesn’t have to be, which is what is so frustrating about her career.
Thirdly, tons of artists sell millions of albums; does that make them any more relevant? And if you really need me to provide you with an example as an answer to that question – it’s Britney Spears. So don’t give me anymore shit about how Kelly’s great voice stands out or about how her records sell. I know the talent exists and the records sell just like everyone else who hears the damn songs or monitors the charts, but no one will care later if the music doesn’t make an impact. And that is the point I made earlier, I’m still waiting for Kelly’s masterstroke…if she can ever produce one.
And today, comically, is officially more thought than I ever considered putting into Kelly Clarkson’s career! So thanks, I’m going to bed now.
Peace.
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Impressive song by Kelly Clarkson: Since You've Been Gone. Come on, that is one of the better pop hits of recent years.
Secondly, good fucking on her. I don't honestly care for her music, don't really care what she looks like, but she's willing to do serious damage to her career to stand by the music she wants to make and go public with it. Most of us who hate pop music do so because of its manufactured, caluclated, dispassionate, manipulative quality. Clarkson is trying not to be all of those things. That's admirable and takes a lot of courage.
She also hasn't become a national slutbug dissolving into dry humping coked up madness. Nor can I see her becoming that.
And in the strangest irony of all, the winner of American Idol actually has to be able to sing, whereas say, that Simpson girl with the new nose doesn't have to. Hell even Shakira lipsyncs, cause hips don't fucking lie but singing like that while shaking said hips in such a manner is a lie. I've always thought that was such an oddly funny thing... American Idol fucking blows but it does actually require some raw talent to get far... Which you couldn't say about most pop stars.
If I had a teenage daughter, and she looked up to Kelly Clarskon, I'd be proud. There's a whole other array of terrifying role models to choose from in mainstream American culture. And come fucking on, she has mike watt and a dude from +/- playing with her...
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Ju bean,
I personally like Kelly for her voice as well as what I would call a very keen ear for melody. There have been so many live performances where she manipulates and plays with melodies of a single song making them sound like they were very different. I can't say for sure that I'll love her songwriting on this album because like basically everyone else, I have only heard bits and pieces. I think that the melodies and lyrics on "Maybe" (which has been done live in full, and this clip is just the beginning of the song and the tip of the iceberg) are just awesome. Notice, I'm not talking about her singing ability (which is perpetually on point). You talk about not being wowed by her and honestly I am. The entire feel of just that one clip of "Sober" is so interesting and provocative to me. She injects real emotions into situations that almost everyone has been through in one way or another. Even the cover songs she performs for benefits or concerts are infused with the emotions intended from their inception, which is something that equally talented Idols like Carrie Underwood seem incapable of (kelly's cover of "Why" or "Shelter" are perfect examples, as is "Up To The Mountain"). What I'm saying here is that just because she doesn't wow you, doesn't mean that no one else should be. I have no idea if she'll be a relevant pop singer in 10 years. I have no idea if she'll ever sell as many albums as "Breakaway". I honestly don't care. I think she is doing her thing, her way, and has the talent and accomplishments to earn her the right to do so. You can dismiss my comments as diva worship, but if you knew me, you would know that Kelly Clarkson is basically the "odd man out" in my music collection. I respond to quality and she has honestly not disappointed me.
I'm curious though...can you give me examples of those pop stars that will be relevant in 10 years?
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I was outside chain-smoking but I promise I really am going to bed after this one...
Yes Ryan, you have a great point, there isn't one pop star I can name today that will be relevant in ten years. But that's part of the problem with pop music now vs. the pop music of old, it isn't sustainable. That's why, because Kelly has such talent, I'd actually like to she her have a fighting chance at longevity. But the songs she sings now won't afford her the opportunity to do so, in part, because the pop of today will swallow its creators whole before they ever realize it. But if she's comfortable being one of the flavors of the month, then go right ahead and keep at it. But I have a sneaking suspicion, she doesn’t like that title. Her music will change eventually though, if for no other reason than she's getting older. I mean she’s not Britney Spears, so she doesn’t have a gimmicky personal life to bolster record sales when it’s all over. So, the big question is - how long will she be allowed to continue finding herself as a musician, when her style of formulaic pop music is rapidly falling out of fashion?
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I should just point out that it is my honest belief that Kelly will be the last star from right now that is still standing in ten years. She wants to try other genres, country, etc. She isn't one to stay with one specific thing. I think the music Kelly is coming out with now is much more real than anything on Breakaway, and it is different, regardless of what you may think. This is why radio had an issue playing "Never Again" as much as it could have. They don't even know what to do with it. I think more artists may start taking notice of the realness in these songs and hopefully will stop producing such crap as "Girlfriend", and personally I could care less about Amy Winehouse because none of her songs that I actually checked into listening did anything for me. I think I'd actually put money on Ms. Clarkson being here in 10-20 years. You're only one person, Ju Bean, and maybe your ears are just failing you here - because the reviews I just read about "My December" have people comparing her with great similarity to Janis Joplin, and Pat Benatar, and I think that says a hell of a lot all on its own. So in ten years when you're playing your radio, and you hear Kelly, think of me.
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Mike,
Maybe you do have a point, but I respectfully disagree and am allowed my opinion just as you are allowed yours. What I will say, however, is that we'll just have to wait and see who was right about her. But as you just stated yourself, you expect that Kelly will still continue to grow as an artist, so let’s just hope that she proves me wrong and dominates in the industry in the future. However, I don’t think I'm wrong about her.
And as a side note, it doesn't matter which greats a reviewer chooses to compare a musician to, it means nothing to someone who sheerly doesn't like a person's music. Case in point, Amy Winehouse has been compared to the likes of Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Diana Ross and the Ronettes, but I doubt that will do anything to change your opinion of what you've heard. In that same respect, a reviewer comparing Kelly Clarkson's music to Janis Joplin or Pat Benatar, does not stand for much, nor does it change the fact that her music just does nothing for me in its current capacity. Trust, my ears are not failing me; were they, I would have simply called her talentless (which I don't think she is).
Should I hear Ms. Clarkson on the radio in ten years, I will think of you, but only to say I told you so. Because in order for her to remain on the radio, she will have to reinvent her sound drastically, which is exactly the point of been trying to make for two days. But again I am only one, very opinionated, man.
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I think my biggest issue with your statements have been you lumping Kelly in with the group of artists like Justin, Nelly, etc. because I believe her songs and voice are far superior ( I know you aren't disagreeing about her vocal ability ) but for me it's what sets her apart from the rest. Because she is so vocally talented it makes her songs A) more believable and B) more interesting which for me is a big standout and I personally hope that more artists try and change their songs up as I truly believe Kelly has done with her upcoming album. Working with Mike Watt was a big risk especially since he's used to working with artists who are more "Punk", if you will. All of these songs have been written by Kelly and that in itself is a step of maturity. She is trying to create an album that is entirely her, and not hand me down songs or songs that were written for others. Creativity is lacking considerably in the music industry today because labels want catchy tunes that will sell versus something like what Kelly has done. This is why Clive has such a problem with "My December." I think it's a huge step up for Kelly as an artist and I'm glad to see her taking a risk. Anyway, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree, I respect your opinions and thanks for not being rude like so many people can be these days. It's much easier to have an intelligent conversation this way!
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'Kelly is not a puppet; she does not like to be told what to do. She could have gone the easy route, which is, you go with ['Since U Been Gone' producer] Max Martin -- it's a guaranteed success. She made it absolutely clear that she wanted to steer the musical direction on this record. You just gotta say, 'You know what? This girl has given us millions and millions of sales.' You've got to give her that opportunity. If it works out, fantastic. If she then decides she wants to do a pop album, every good writer and producer wants to work with her. Because Kelly will be here for 30 years. She has one of the best pop voices in the world right now. What she sold in the U.K., Europe, Asia had nothing to do with American Idol. It had everything to do with the fact that she made a great record and she's got an incredible voice. She's not a girl who got lucky in a talent competition; we got lucky to find her.'
-Simon Cowell
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Thank you as well Mike.
I do appreciate an intelligent analysis of the music industry, because as you stated, many people are so defensive when it comes to their music that they resort to mere insults before anything else. Even I am guilty of throwing a few cheap shots at others, but only after I feel that people are making baseless claims or manipulating my commentary.
As a last note about Kelly, I don't exactly think I'm the person lumping her in with this particular group of artists. I think that musical and marketing similarities do that by themselves, but yes, her talent is far superior to some of her contemporaries. So above all else, I'll wish her good luck, and leave it at that.
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Kim,
This may be hard for you to comprehend, because I know your thought process has to be a somewhat 'limited' resource for you, but read through my last few comments to see why Simon's statement just foreshadows my point about the future of Kelly's music.
And what would ever make you think that just because that statement came out of the mouth of Simon Cowell, that it was any more relevant than something Clive Davis, who has had more success than Cowell, had to say about the very same topic?
Respond to this only if you think you can produce a thought provoking comment that doesn’t qualify as an insult (seeing as you may want to do that by now).
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watch your back, leotardo...my man tony's coming for you and if not this sunday, then definately next sunday you're going down
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I'm just trying to figure out why people are wasting their time talking about Kelly if they don't even like her. I think that says a little something about their character. Just because a handful of you don't like her doesn't mean this CD is going to be a flop. She has millions of fans who will definately buy this CD. She is popular not only in the US, but all throughout the world. Her music is real, her voice is real, and she is real. She is one of the only female artists that I can say that about. So maybe you should stop wasting your time making fun of her, and actually do something productive. Promote someone you actually like. What a concept.
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When is Kelly Clarkson's newest album My December coming out?
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June 26th in the USA & Canada. It will be out on the 22nd in a few other countries.
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Kelly Clarkson's awesome vocal talent is best listened to in her live performances. Her concert treatments of her own songs make the orginal recording pale in comparison. She infuses so much emotion into all the songs she sings regardless of the quality of writing. She can sing the phone book in concert and chills will run down your spine in awe.
I don't see her staying in pop in the years to come and she'll try other genres. It's her wide range and versatility that will ensure longevity. I think Kelly Clarkson has a plan and is far more canny than we give her credit for...
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Ju Bean--
Did Kelly Clarkson kill you in a past life or something? It ticks me off that just because she's not producing typical pop fluff, you (and everyone else who's dissing the album) think it will totally flop. Kelly will be around for 10+ because she's interesting and she's actually human. As in, she actually thinks and has emotions. Never Again is different than other #1 hits because it has human emotions. It uses an actually range and it actually means something. Someday, when you produce a "wow" record, more power to you and say whatever you want about Kelly and anyone else who doesn't quite meet your standards. Till then, enjoy your chain-smoking!
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Ju Bean--
Did Kelly Clarkson kill you in a past life or something? It ticks me off that just because she's not producing typical pop fluff, you (and everyone else who's dissing the album) think it will totally flop. Kelly will be around for 10+ because she's interesting and she's actually human. As in, she actually thinks and has emotions. Never Again is different than other #1 hits because it has human emotions. It uses an actually range and it actually means something. Someday, when you produce a "wow" record, more power to you and say whatever you want about Kelly and anyone else who doesn't quite meet your standards. Till then, enjoy your chain-smoking!
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"I'm just trying to figure out why people are wasting their time talking about Kelly if they don't even like her."
For me, it's frustration. She has the voice and she has the mechanism to do great things on the world's stage. It's been handed to her. But she's soft pedaling it. She has a couple of themes that she's flogged to death on her three releases. She makes pop songs, which is fine, but nothing about those pop songs are anything any other pop singer couldn't do.
Dwd
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i'm a kelly fan and i got to say i love "can i have a kiss" "haunted" and "sober"....."never again" not so much ! it's is a not a great choice for first singel maybe a b-side "one minute" could've been a huge hit !
now "maybe" is more like maybe not... this song sucks... but i'm still going to wait and listin to the full track
personaly i think the album is going to be really really great, but on the charts is going to flop real hard and maybe get back at the top when people get used to it !
another thing... why don't we wait for the album and listin to it then talk about how much it sucks or rocks " i should've thought about that before i wrote this down :)" !!
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I really love Haunted and Never Again.
As for the title... perhaps because December is cold... and she's feeling cold, listening to the tone of the album, so she's kind of saying 'This is my time... I'm over it now, too bad for you.'
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Wow! It seems that Kelly's new album has caused this long "post" war between fans and skeptics... interesting.
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first time here.... pretty cool. So, here's the deal, IMHO. Having seen Kelly live, I would say that she has a gift only a few other singers have... a real musicality and ability to play with phrasing and improvisation. Most times people sing songs the exact same way live and you think "I could have stayed home and listened to the CD"... Kelly live isn't like that.
As for the new CD (Yes, I've heard the leak so I've heard all the tunes in their entirety) it shows growth in that it's VERY different than her first CD. Is she gonna change the world, end the war in Iraq or do anything meaningful with her work? Probably not -- I mean, most 25 year-olds don't, right? Writing lyrics isn't her strong suit just yet, but in time (and with study) she could turn that around. There are some "wow" tracks on this CD, at least for me. I went "wow" when I heard "Hole" and "Be Still." "Never Again" was not my favorite and I do think "One Minute" would have been a better first single. "Can I Give You A Kiss" might work as a single as well. Oh well... 'nuff from me! Thanks for letting me drone on for a bit!
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well to start off I am gay guy as someone mentioned previously, and i do defend Kelly. I think she seems to be a beautiful person inside with a BIG amazing beautiful voice. As to say that no one can be "wowed", by her music is absurd, everyone has an opinion and things effect people in many differant ways. I was wowed by, "Because of You, and Addicted", off of Breakaway. I still listen to this album all the the time and think it was amazing, but then again one persons opinion. I also have not heard the new cd entirely, but i will say never again is awesome and Haunted is my fav track thus far and again i was wowed at the emotion in her voice gave me chills, but again my opinion. So for all the haters you dont have to bash her simply because you dont like her, just let her be and listent to the music you enjoy, as for me I will be standing in line on the 26th to purchase the new cd...
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Hey, living in Hollywood I've actually been around Kelly, and I have to tell you she is the real deal. This album is going to do very well, because not only will it reach her core fans, but it will also bring in an older more mature fan base. Plus to mention her voice sounds amazing, and her lyrics are heartfelt.
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Hey, living in Hollywood I've actually seen Kelly around, and I have to tell you she is the real deal. This album is going to do very well, because not only will it reach her core fans, but it will also bring in an older more mature fan base. Plus to mention her voice sounds amazing, and her lyrics are heartfelt.
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How about all of you stop fighting about the same stinking thing back and forth and just leave it alone...
its quite simple actually...heres how it works...
If you like it-then great for you...go buy it stay a fan and do whatever floats your boat
If you dont like it-then great for you...dont buy it and quit wasting your time slamming a cd you dont like
see its simple
its called maturity...try and have some
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1)Breakaway...great cd
2)Voice: awesome
3)I still love her....but...
4)Clive Davis was right.
5)The only thing good about this new cd is Never Again..however is will make a nice frisby.
Sorry Kelly..back to the studio
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big fan of kelly, like the thought in wanting artistic control
and a couple of the songs may grow on me, but not sure its going to make it into my ipod.
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Okay, I think we all have established that Breakaway and My December are different Albums. Kelly has stated that it is a different sound. She also has said that this album is something personal and something she wanted to do it. So i think she made Clive Davis alot of money with breakaway, so if she wants a special personal project she should be allowed. Come on she had an amazing voice, and she can work with any producer she wants in the future. I not only say she has a great voice, but many people have stated this Beck, Simon Cowell, Davis himself, Hell even Brittany Spears... I really do not understand the Media. The media Seems to Always blow things out of proportion, and i am really getting tired of the media seemingly try to hurt Kelly Clarkson image. I mean so she has been going through a little rough patch, but to be comparing her to people who have been in rehab?? Come on People You are crazy!!! Kelly Clarkson has one of the best voices in the world and everyone knows that. Now she is getting negative publicity, the news, the radio, articles, blogs all seem to want to bring her down and that is just so not right!!! Kelly Clarkson will be around for a long time!! She has an amazing voice, and has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that she can sing anything! It is really sad that the media wants to try to rip her to pieces, being that she is one of the sweetest, most real muscians out there! People come on, she wants to take a stand a write and sing music that comes from her, that she can feel, not some hand me downs from other artist. So she has had artistic disagreements with her lable, and she recently has decided to end things with her management team, which the famous "Firm" was on rocky grounds anyways!!! Also how dare people say shes ungrateful or a monster, come on, have you seen her be interviewed? She is the most humble artist out there. The bottom line is that the media is making a really big deal about all the most negative publicity, because thats as much as they have been able to get out of her in the past 5 years, so they are using every ounce of information they recieve to use against her. COME ON PEOPLE WAKE UP!! KELLY CLARKSON IS THE REAL THING!!! Clive Davis Knows, Simon Cowell knows, Heck THE WORLD KNOWS, so Just leave Kelly Clarkson alone, and let her do what she loves and what she does best, and that is SING!!!
Sincerely,
Chicago's #1 Kelly Clarkson Fan
Philip Leodoro
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Very interesting... as always! Cheers from -Switzerland-.
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Very interesting... as always! Cheers from -Switzerland-.
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I say Ms. Clarkson has earned her right the hard way. I like her music, not all, but I could see she's on her way to being one of the most unforgettable artists of this generation. It's not just her voice. It's her art.
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