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Generally favorable reviews- based on 313 Ratings
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Positive: 214 out of 313
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Mixed: 16 out of 313
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Negative: 83 out of 313
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Nov 3, 2021
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Sep 22, 2017The fact that Kelly Clarkson deemed this as an experimental record proves that she is really a pop-punk poseur, just like her fellow contemporary Avril Lavigne. Kelly really fought Clive Davis over this?
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Sep 9, 2017A generic pop star trying to be a rock god? Still laughable after all these years.
Honey, turning the guitars up to 11 won't make your album as rock as the rest. -
CO.Sep 22, 2007I didn't bother to buy it after hearing clips off the internet. I was so looking forward to another Kelly Album. I wonder if she will get another chance to make a CD. Kelly, lay off the happy cookies.
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ToriAug 1, 2007I did like "Breakaway" but I still can't recognize her voice when I hear it. This CD is self-indulgent. I guess she figures she deserves it. Whatever.
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tammyp.Jul 9, 2007Kelly has a great voice, she needs to stay more comtemporary and leave the writing of lyrics to someone else.
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ChrisHJul 5, 2007Artists should grow, not decline. This is terrible; there is no growth, only deteriation. Save yourself the money and avoid it. Save yourself the time and do not download it. And save your ears and change the channel if it ever starts playing.
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GraceCJul 2, 2007Terrible album. Such a let down from her last two. None of the songs have melodys or hooks. She sings mostly on one note, or back and forth between two notes, before jumping into medicore choruses. This is what happens when a good vocalist thinks she is capable of writing a pop hit, when its very apparent two tracks into the CD that people like Max Martin are the only reason she puts out hits.
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ShullyA.Jul 1, 2007Uneven and unfinished. Too long.
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MaryJul 1, 2007This album has a couple of good songs, but Never Again is not one of them. I think Kelly proved her point. Let's move on.
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BetsyD.Jul 1, 2007Why did Kelly do this CD??? It's not good, at all. I'm very disappointed because I've been a huge Kelly fan but I'll pass on this CD. Sorry......
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LisaJul 1, 2007it sucked. i was very disappointed.
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MarieWJul 1, 2007This is not entertaining at all. Singing about yourself and what you want is great, but listeners want things that appeal to them as well. She is not producing a CD for herself so she should remember that. Seems the negative comments are definitely not being posted here.
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AdamHJul 1, 2007Sorry, but it's just an awful CD. I wouldn't buy it.
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joanem.Jul 1, 2007Don't like it.
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ClarkClarkJun 30, 2007What was she thinking? This is not the Kelly I have loved since AI. Terrible!!
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nickc.Jun 30, 2007Awful. Just awful. God I hate this woman. And to rip off a song title from Linkin Park of all people? Hahahaha! This record, like all adult-alternative--is good for a laugh, and that's about it.
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CarolynM.Jun 30, 2007Sounds like a 7th graders diary to me. Kelly really needs to figure out who she is. Pop one minute, wannabe Rocker Chick the next, and now thinking of Country? What's next?
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JoshKJun 30, 2007The only songs on the album worth listening to are Be Still and Irvine. The rest is crap. I wish she would realize that she is not the writer that she thinks she is and get some help next time. She has the chops, but come on, this is embarassing.
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JanJun 29, 2007I tried to listen to it but they all sounded alike. I just wish she wouldn't scream. I miss the happy Kelly.
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RickSJun 29, 2007Easily the best candidate for the worst cd of the year. There's nothing fun or interesting in listening to this cd. Sad juvenile, repetitive lyrics and songs with no real melodies or hook just bring the listener down. I couldn't wait till the end of the cd and I'll never listen to it again. It went in my circular file.
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ChantelJ.Jun 29, 2007I loved Kelly's last CD but this one is just awful. It's jdown right depressing. I've listened to it a couple of times and I don't think I'll be listening anymore. I sure don't like this new direction she has taken. Please bring back the "real" Kelly.
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DonWJun 29, 2007Pretty bad with lots of shouting. Dark and gloomy. Just too revengeful and spiteful, yet also childish and immature. Basically a mess.
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suezyWJun 29, 2007Sorry but I don't like the CD at all. The songs have no real melodies,hooks and the lyrics are just all over the place. I won't be buying it.
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LindajJun 29, 2007Bought this album yesterday. Not impressed. There seems to be something missing. I expected more from Kelly.
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BonnieR.Jun 29, 2007Hard to believe that someone who got everything she dreamed of could be so miserable. Listening to this dreck could ruin anyones day.
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Beckyl.Jun 29, 2007Breakaway was enjoyable and fun!! But MD is full of tepid lyrics and over the top screaming! This album is full of unforgiveness and revenge.. my 14 and 12 yr old daughters say..let go of the grudge already Kelly..
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LindaC.Jun 29, 2007I thought that the lyrics were juvenile at best and the songs sounded more like a childs version of Jagged Little Pill, with Never Again trying to be like U Oughta Know - except it isn't near as good. Too bad, cause I liked Kelly, but now she just seems like a bitter person who can't get over a breakup.
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KarmaBitessJun 29, 2007What a downer.... after all the great things that have happened to this chick in the last couple of years, all she can think about is "poor me"? Go to Uganda, Kelly, & find out what true misery is. This CD is a self-absorbed mess!
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SeymourB.Jun 29, 2007Wow. What happened to you, Kel? You should have listened to Clive. He's going to be even more pissed that he has to send payola checks when he hates the album so much. He will punish you even more than he already has. That's what you get for calling him "dude." Jeez, Kelly, get your head out of your fat keister.
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RickC.Jun 28, 2007After listening to this album for two days, I have to say that I agree with Clive Davis. I still don't get what she is trying to say, it is all over the place. I don't see any hit singles coming off this album. Still looking forward to the next one.
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PatQ.Jun 28, 2007I enjoy Kelly's voice when she's not screaming and liked her first two CD's for the most part. This one, not so much. I found the lyrics crude and boring at the same time and too much screaming in place of real emotion. When she emotes in the quieter moments, I really enjoy it. But, not, I will not be buying this CD.
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SueJun 28, 2007I lke Kelly, but I won't be buying this CD. The songs seriously lack any real melody, and have no hook. The lyrics are just awful. It's a dreary CD full of nothing but he done me wrong songs.
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SandraMJun 28, 2007
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ChrisW.Jun 27, 2007Dear Kelly, Please stop screaming on your records! What are you so angry about?
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BradB.Jun 26, 2007I give her props for trying her hand at song writing. The songs aren't very good though. She is in serious need of some melodies. The album is also depressing. A few decent tracks, but I won't be listening much.
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jasongJun 26, 2007Belly made one hell of a dud album.
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josemaJun 26, 2007this makes me sick...
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SusanAJun 26, 2007Horrible.
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BenWJun 26, 2007I think most reviewers are giving Clarkson extra brownie points (and higher scores) just for fighting the big, bad label. The album is just not that good! It needs a lot of spit and polish, and melodies for one thing.
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Awards & Rankings
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She writes in bland generalities... and uses her opulent voice as a battering ram.
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Kelly Clarkson's darker, more personal, riskier third CD.
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There are no hooks, nothing to suck in the many adults that liked Clarkson's first two records.