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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 My favorite Feb 07, 2010
Kelly Clarkson hit a homerun with this one. I keep this in my car and it is almost playing constantly. I love it so much that I even have it on my ipod to go walking, and I need to get another one for the house. I know that Cd's are somewhat going away due to technology but the CD is the best thing since her last album.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Kelly is back with a different twist! Jan 20, 2010
Im going to say that her My December album will always be my favorite album no matter what she puts out, due to the emotion and everything that was put in that album, but this is def numb 2! im going to break it down by every song my opinion
1. My Life Would Suck Without You: It is a good song to jam to on the radio lyrics are kind of all over the place but still good. 8/10
2. I do not hook up: egh i love the song but the fact that Katy Perry wrote it idk just do not like Katy lol but still her vocals are great 7/10
3. Cry: wow what an amazing song the vocals are insane the notes she hits are awesome, the lyrics are great! 10/10
4. Don't let me stop you: Kinda like BTHE but still really good 9/10
5. All I ever Wanted: great song! even though she did not write it great vocals and its different 10/10
6. Already Gone: YES everyone knows it sounds like halo, big whoop, i do like when she sings live live more but the lyrics are chilling 10/10
7. If i cant have you: pretty good very catchy more up beat 8/10
8. Save You: very sad if you put it with a personal experience 8/10
9. Whyyawannabringmedown: MY FAVORITE SONG!!!!!!!! omg its amazing its total punk rock jumping around the room type of song LOVE IT!!!!!!! 11/10 :-p
10. Long Shot: egh another one of Katy Perrys :/ but still good i think better then IDNHU 9/10
11. Impossible: Prolly my least fav song on the album idk something about it just i do not like 4/10
12. Ready: another great song, It was suppose to be put on My December as a more slow deeper song but this one is more pop up beat which just makes u want to bob ur head and sing alone 10/10
13. I want you: pretty decent song gets stuck in your head a lot! 8/10
14. If No one will listen: egh its ok has some meaningful lyrics 6/10
Bonus songs
15. Tip of my tongue: what a great song with meaningful lyrics!!! 10/10
16. The day we fell apart: great song as well has more of a rocker kelly to it 10/10
Now this song was only available if you pre ordered it a couple months in advance on itunes or it is on the japan version and it is an AMAZING song, you will have to look it up on youtube...
17. Can We Go Back: its a cover song and **** is it amazing!!!!!! 11/10 :)
hope you like my review sorry if i misspelled words or grammer fact is i just do not care and my arms hurt lol you will get the point.
ROCK ON KELLY !
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Deluxe version is better Dec 10, 2009
It is worth to buy this version for the 2 bonus tracks which are one of the best songs on this album. I have to say that I really loved My December, for being so artistic and dark. I didn't mind that it only had one hit.
When I heard My Life Would Suck.. I was afraid it's gonna be a Breakaway Vol. 2 with more dance beats. However this album is amazing!!! Whyyouwannabringmedown is really brave, I love it. My favourite song on the album is definitely Impossible. Amazing.
If I Can't Have You, Long Shot, Already Gone, Cry, Tip Of My Tongue, The Day We Fell Apart and Don't Let Me Stop You are also awesome. I highly recommend this album, you won't be disappointed.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
One of my new favs Dec 06, 2009
I love Kelly Clarkson and I was a HUGE fan of "Breakaway" but this cd is amazing! I know its not everyone's cup-o-tea but I enjoy it. When I first got it way back when I couldn't stop listening to it. I even got my niece to be hooked to my personal fave-whyyawannabringmedown. She's so cute when she dances to it. Anyway, LOVE the cd heres an order to which i think is the best to the least best...
1. Whyyawannabringmedown
2. Cry
3. Impossible
4. My life would suck without you
5. Save you
6. All I ever wanted
7. Already Gone
8. I do not hook up
9. Tip of my tongue
10. If i can't have you
10. The day we fell apart
12. Ready
13. I want you
14. Dont let me stop you
15. If no one will listen
16. Long shot
keep in mind that i love all of these songs so....
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 All I Ever Wanted...But Not All Kelly is Capable Of Oct 27, 2009
Despite it being nearly seven years since the first season of American Idol, most people still tend to associate the program with its first winner, Kelly Clarkson. With her last album, My December, Kelly seemed to be interested in breaking away (no pun intended) from this image, although her attempts were marred by conflicts with the label over her choice of material. As a result, her newest album seems to be, in some respects, a step backwards as one gets a distinct impression that Kelly did not get much say in the songs. What it lacks in depth, it makes up for in commercial appeal, although this does not necessarily imply a stronger album.
Catchy first single, "My Life Would Suck Without You", shows Kelly at her commercial best, although it is reminiscent of some of her earlier hits. This track maintains a slight element of bitterness, as Kelly proclaims, "being with you is so dysfunctional" in the exceptional bridge. It's a rather unconventional love song, talking about how breaking up was a mistake. "I Do Not Hook Up", co-written by Katy Perry, suffers mostly from seeming more like a Katy-sound-alike than a song specifically intended for Kelly. To be fair, Katy had recorded the song first, for her own album. It's a good song overall, with an excellent message, however it lacks anything to make it distinctly "Kelly". In contrast, "Cry" stands out as an early album highlight. Kelly had a hand in writing this one, and it is definitely noticeable. This is the first song to really show off the power of Kelly's voice, and has much more depth to the lyrics. It is also the first track here to really show any passion."Don't Let Me Stop You" is a fan favourite, and with good reason. It is radio-friendly enough that it could easily have been released, with rather witty lyrics in places. Here Kelly sings about telling her man to just leave if he's not that into her. It's a confident song, and another one with an excellent message of letting go of someone who's not as interested in the relationship.
"All I Ever Wanted" is the one track that seems reminiscent of My December, with a darker sound and theme. It is another album highlight, proving once again that, in spite of her talent for commercial pop, Kelly really shines on the deeper, darker material. It's also one of the more emotive deliveries available throughout the album. "Already Gone" has garnered criticism for being similar to Beyonce's "Halo", due to using the same producer and a similar backing track. Kelly herself had criticized the choice of this song as a single due to the similarities. As for the song itself, it's a good ballad with well-written lyrics. "If I Can't Have You" is reminiscent of the kind of track Pink might release, although that is a good thing. It's a catchy dance track, balanced with interesting lyrics. The only slight problem is that Kelly sounds a little muffled amongst the production, however it is not enough to detract from the song as a whole. This is definitely one of the dark horses of the album, as it grows on you more with each listen. The bridge is exceptional. "Save You" brings us back to a beautiful ballad, arguably stronger than "Already Gone". This song shines due to its lower-key production, giving Kelly plenty of room to shine with a powerful and passionate vocal delivery. Ryan Tedder definitely redeems himself with this one.
"Whyyawannabringmedown" is easily the weakest track the album has to offer. It's an aggressive track, and fans of Kelly's more rock-style tracks may enjoy it. However, it seems extremely out of place among the rest of the pop-radio-friendly tracks. It is something of a grower, however, but there is much better on the album. "Long Shot" is the second track that originally belonged to Katy Perry, and arguably much stronger than "Hook Up". Although Kelly's vocals again sound very similar to Katy's, this song sounds much less copy-cat. Unlike "I Do Not Hook Up", I can see Kelly writing a song like this herself. While some may think Kelly has not made this her own at all, it seems like the kind of song that could have fit quite comfortably on either of her previous albums (excluding Thankful). "Impossible" is another hidden gem, and proves once more that Tedder's productions can be varied and engaging. This is another track that Kelly had a hand in penning, and again it shows. It's interesting to note that although Kelly's contributions were more limited compared to on My December, those tracks she was involved with inject a similar style to that album. This is easily an album highlight as well. "Ready" is more of a low-key mid-tempo, and another track which Kelly had a hand in. It is a generally strong track although it suffers a little from a weak chorus. This is one of the songs that tends to be overlooked as filler, although this is definitely filler at its best.
"I Want You" is more of a fun track, and one of the album's biggest growers. This gives some evidence of Kelly's versatility, and may not be the most contemporary sound. However, Kelly pulls it off brilliantly. Upon first listen, it sounds rather immature and forgettable, but it's the kind of track that gets stuck in your head and stays there. "If No One Would Listen" can't help but give the impression of speaking to Kelly's situation with her label, given the impression that she had little say with this album. The song is a cover, and Kelly does an excellent job. It is an emotive performance, and an excellent album closer and highlight. However, with the deluxe edition, two bonus tracks are included as well. "Tip of the My Tongue" comes first, and is an excellent addition. The lyrics are well-written, although the track as a whole is somewhat reminiscent of Pink. This is another song which shows why Kelly is at her best with the darker styled music. Finally, the album ends with the brilliant "The Day We Fell Apart", which is a little more radio-friendly that the track before. Like "My Life Would Suck Without You", it seems to be talking about a rather dysfunctional relationship that Kelly wants to stay in nonetheless. An excellent album closer as well.
Overall Mark: 4/5
This album fares much better when considered on its own, rather than as a follow-up to the brilliant My December. The major problem with this album is the lack of identity. Many of the tracks are reminiscent of other artists: Katy Perry, Beyonce, Pink, and some have even compared one to Miley Cyrus. One cannot help but get the feeling that this album was largely directed by the label, with little input from Kelly. This is especially obvious since many of the tracks Kelly helped write are more similar to the style of My December. In terms of the quality of the songs themselves, most of them are actually quite well-done and Kelly manages to inject enough emotion to make them believeable. However, at times the album becomes inconsistent as it sounds more of a mish-mash of other artists in attempt to be radio-friendly. It's a good effort, and in the end the quality of the songs themselves combined with Kelly's undoubtable talent are enough to make a thoroughly enjoyable album. Those who prefer Kelly's pop songs will enjoy this more than My December, whereas those looking for depth may be a little disappointed.
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