Kelly Clarkson's new album THANKFUL
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Cathie

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 01:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I heard there was already a crowd waiting at 3pm, in addition to all the kids and families who came after school/work. Lots and lots of Kelly fans in this area, and not just because she's local, but because of her tremendous voice and personality.

Kady

Wednesday, April 16, 2003 - 04:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just got back from Wal-Mart and bought it. I'll listen to it at work tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I'll like it, I hope my customers do too. :)

Wcv63

Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 01:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
According to Hits Daily Double Sales Kelly's album debuted at #1. Billboard will have their numbers up Thursday. Whoooo hooooo!

Spitfire

Wednesday, April 23, 2003 - 07:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Deej....did you buy this album yet? I have been waiting to see your comments on it.

Djgirl5235

Thursday, April 24, 2003 - 06:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If everyone can believe it, I've actually had WORK to do this week!!!! Apparently pigs can fly - who knew???

Anyhoo... Spitfire, WCV, et al... YES!!! I did pick up the CD and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! My favourites on the CD are "Independant Woman" and "Low" as well as the duet with Tamyra. The professionalism and variety that is contained on this disc is amazing! I have been listening to it every night, and love it every time! There isn't a song that I want to skip over on it - although, Some Kind of Miracle just doesn't seem up to par with the rest on the disc, but that's my opinion...

Spitfire - did you get your copy???

Spitfire

Thursday, April 24, 2003 - 07:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Deej - I had it in my hand and then put it back and got something different. I was waiting to see what you thought first. I will make the purchase next time I'm at Wally Mart. Thanks for the feedback!

Djgirl5235

Thursday, April 24, 2003 - 07:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Anytime!!! My internet connection was on the fritz yesterday, so I couldn't get in here... sorry to keep you waiting!

Wcv63

Thursday, April 24, 2003 - 11:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great review of Thankful All Music Guide.

MTV Feature Article Crowd Surfing Anti Diva.

Both a great read!

DJ, I'm so glad you are as thrilled with the CD as I am!

Seamonkey

Friday, April 25, 2003 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
She got a nice review in my paper, only one review was higher at a B+.

Clarkson justifies the hoopla

Kelly clarkson, "Thankful" (RCA) - Of course it's product, pop by a committee overseen by Clive Davis. It's also a smidge stronger (and more varied) than similar work hogging space in record racks. Here, a suspiciously slimmed Clarkson justified her victory, deftly diving into a hodge-podge that spand Pink-ish rock and Alicia groove to India.Arie acoustic soul and defiant Beyonce R&B without losing her identity in the process. Better still, though she's got the pipes to wail straight through all 10 cuts, she rarely overdoes it, often going for understatement, adding a hint of grit when needed. It's the album Christina Aguilera would have made if she hadn't resorted to excessive hussiness - and frankly, I'd take it in a heartbeat over anything Lisa Marie Presley or Faith Hill has to say. Grade: B.

Babyjaxmom

Saturday, April 26, 2003 - 07:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I went out and bought this CD the day it came out. I'm glad they didn't rush it out as fast as they had planned, cause it seems to have been worth the extra time they spent on it. Kelly has an awesome voice (she always gave me goosebumps on the show).

I just hope she gets the respect she deserves in the music industry. She's definitely better than a whole lot of those so-called "artists" out there today (*cough cough* Avril *cough cough*). I just hope the snobby music industry doesn't overlook her talent when it's time for Grammy nominations just cause she was associated with that cheesy show (personally, I love AI and never miss it, but I can see music industry "insiders" turning their backs already). We shall see . . .

Imbewitched

Monday, April 28, 2003 - 07:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I love this CD!! There is not a song on it that I want to skip over. I really enjoy the variety of music styles that are incorporated into this CD. It definitely shows off Kelly's vocal range and versatility. COOL BEANS!

Jasper

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 11:25 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I understand you all love this CD so please don't flame me...the only song getting tons of radio play is Miss Independence and it is right up there for me with this new song of Lisa Marie Presley's - which I am not keen on, I really can't understand much of what Kelly is singing, can't understand a word of Lisa Marie, and it seems like Kelly is shouting for a good portion of the song. Is this the best of the CD or do you guys think there will be other singles we can hear on the airwaves.

I will say that I did not watch most of last years AI but did enjoy what I saw of Kelly, but did not like her performance of Miss Indep. on AI this year.

Wcv63

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 12:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jasper, Miss Independent is not the best of the CD. I have a feeling it was chosen for it's pop qualities and to appeal to the younger audience. The remainder of the CD has a bluesy, alternative, r&b feel to it. There is one song that almost has a country flavor and one (one of my favorites) that has a gospel quality.

This week you can hear "Beautiful Disaster" and "Anytime" at Pick The Hits. Anytime is a power Ballad and Beautiful Disaster has an r&b feel.

Jbean

Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 04:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
beautiful disaster is the only song on the cd that i don't really care for.

and you know, our stupid radio stations here are STILL NOT playing her music, but they will play some other crap that you have never even heard of the singers...whatever. it's irritating to me.

Jasper

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 09:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks for your reply Wcv, I listened to both the songs (great site) and I certainly liked both of them better than Miss.

Crazydog

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 07:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OK, let me say that I really really liked Kelly last year. She was my favorite from the time I started watching. But seeing her on the shows this year, I just haven't been impressed with her AT ALL. There's none of that magic that she had last year.

The absolute worst moment was when she sang this "Miss Independence" song last night on the final show. It was excruciating. I involuntarily winced at least half a dozen times. She is not singing for 80% of the song, she is shouting with all of her might. Shouting shouting shouting. Not something I would want to listen to ever again.

I actually liked those two sappy love songs she sang last year on the final show, but this "new Kelly" does not move me to buy her CD.

Wcv63

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 07:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazy, I responded on another thread. Kelly was not in voice last night.

Conejo

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 07:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazy, I thought the same thing last night while watching her sing -er- perform last night. She was shouting and struting all over that stage! I really loved her last year, but this year she just doesn't do it for me and I'm not 'moved' to buy her CD either.

Llkoolaid

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 08:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't think she did well last night either. I think it is the song that is doing it. I thought she was yelling her way through it and I was sorry she didn't sing one of her other songs.

Brenda1966

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 08:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Miss Independent is not representative of her CD. The other songs are quite different. I wish she's start singing some of them!

Denecee

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 08:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, maybe I don't have an ear for singing like some of you but I thought Kelly did a great job last night. I enjoyed her performance as much as I did the others. The whole group did a great job and makes me want to go to their concert.

Kelly looked great! I love her smile almost as much as Ruben's.

Realfan

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I HATED that song Miss Indepenent. The first time I heard it, I just shrugged, but last night was dreadful. I hope they let her be Kelly again, or she's going to lose sales. After all, 1.3 million sold out out how many fans who watched the show and voted for her? Not great.

Djgirl5235

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone watch the special Oprah did on AI??? Kelly performed another track from her CD (the first one on the disc - can't remember the name of it for the life of me right now) and it was received with open arms since it was so Kelly... Miss Independent is one of the weaker songs on the disc - I absolutely love listening to it, but too wondered about Kelly's performances last night - although I do think that a lot of them were having trouble hearing the accompaniment last night...

Spitfire

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Dj....it's "The Trouble With Love Is"

Just so you don't sit there all day wondering what it is. LOL

My personal fav is Thankful.

Djgirl5235

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Spitfire - I see you went out and bought it!!! You know, I absolutely love "Low" (3rd on the disc), and "Thankful" but I also love "Anytime" (I think that's what it's called)...

Hope you like it!!!

Danimom

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 11:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It is interesting to read people's review of Kelly's performance and reference to her shouting. I've said that in the past about some of her other performances and got hit with wet noodles. In my opinion, there were moments in last year's show where Kelly looked and sounded absolutely great. Unfortunately, I don't believe that the music that they are sort of forcing her into (if that's how it is happening) really showcases her strengths as a vocalist. I thought she was yelling at the end of AI1. In any case, perhaps she will get a chance to do stuff that shows her in the best light possible.. personally I think its on broadway, but that's my opinion.

Bracken

Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 12:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This album is a good freshman effort. I think it has something for everyone. Since Kelly is such a "new product" so to speak, they have to appeal to the wide cross section of AI viewers. I think they have done just that with this album.

1) Trouble With Love - Jazzy RnB Ballad
2) Miss Independent - Pop/Hip-Hop Dance Tune
3) Low - Angst ballad - Bonnie Raitt like
4) Some Kind of Miracle - RnB Ballad
5) What's Up Lonely - Steppin song, I wouldn't be surprised if Babyface wrote this one.
6) Just Missed The Train - Country sounding - reminds me of Faith Hill
7) Beautiful Disaster - could be on a Sheryl Crow album - Pop/Country
8) You Thought Wrong - w/Tamyra - sounds like Christina Aguilera earlier stuff
9) Thankful - RnB/Gospel feel, would love to hear James Taylor sing this one
10)Anytime - Ultimate Power Ballad - I could see Celine/Whitney/Christina or Mariah singing this one
11 & 12 Are remixes of A Moment Like This and Before Your Love - I like hokey stuff, so I like this interpretation of those songs, too.

Overall, a good purchase, certainly liked more songs than I disliked which is a rare occurrence these days. I don't go nuts looking for the track forward button to skip any song on it.

Whoami

Friday, May 23, 2003 - 03:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I too wasn't impressed with Kelly's Miss Independant performance on the finale. Shouting and strutting defines it perfectly.

She has a gorgeous voice, why ruin it with shouting? And why oh why do they have to try and turn her into a sexy strutting plaything? That's not Kelly. Let Kelly be herself.

Nanarobin

Friday, May 23, 2003 - 03:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WHOAMI.... I totally agree with you...

I will be soooo glad when the producers finally drop this 'melisma' habit...and just let the artist sing. I absolutely hate the up and down trilling...perhaps that is why a I love Clay so much...he sings and belts out his songs.

Hoping that the Clive Davis R&B style does not ruin Clay's recordings. It will not suit him..ok call me an old woman....I JUST LIKE SINGING..plain ole singing.

Jbean

Friday, May 23, 2003 - 07:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i love kelly's cd, too. the only song i don't care for is "beautiful disaster". just don't like the lyrics. my favorite is "just missed the train". and the song "anytime" reminds me a lot of mariah carey's "anytime you need a friend".

as far as kelly's performance of miss independent on the finale the other night, i have only heard her voice sound like that one other time....it was last year's performance of "walk on by", i think. kelly has been doing a lot of talk shows, and i am guessing that her voice is simply strained, as it was last year. on all the talk shows i have seen her perform on, she has never sounded like that (screaming).

btw, i loved her performance with clay and ruben of "one voice". it made me cry, gave me chills, etc. just my

also, you go girl....after 5 weeks, her album is platinum. how cool is that?

Eliz87

Friday, May 23, 2003 - 08:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay...I'm ducking as I write this...BUT

I feel that Kelly has ALWAYS shouted through many of her songs. That was my biggest complaint during AI 1 and I couldn't believe that so many people were so intent on her winning. I think her "girl next door" image counted more for her win than her vocal ability. While she's a good "belter" I do not enjoy the vocal acrobats that are so popular with female performers today.

Danimom

Friday, May 23, 2003 - 11:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoami I totally agree, I think Kelly looked good when she was on AI... the whole sex kitten thing or whatever they are trying to do now just doesn't seem to fit. I hope they leave her alone and let her look wholesome, she looks nice that way.

Spot

Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just finished listening to Thankful for the first time. I was VERY pleasantly surprised at the quality. I didn't like all of her live performances on AI this season, mostly because of the production - such noisy, intrusive background!! But on the CD, her beautiful voice is the star, as it should be. Miss Independent was an espcially nice surprise, as I thought the live performance seemed harsh and dark. The cd version is full of feeling, really tells the song's story.Now I can hardly wait to get Clay's single, as I am hopefull it, too, will showcase his beautiful voice and not all the nasty, overblown production crud.

Jbean

Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 10:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
glad you like the CD, spot. if nothing else, i think it is a very good first album. kellly is very capable of singing most music style imho.

and eliz87, you are entitled to your opinion. a lot of people (myself included) may disagree, but it doesn't make either of us right or wrong. taste in music is subjective. that being said, i respect your opinion.