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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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RichardRJun 26, 2007This album severely lacks hooks. Clive was right in saying the album lacks hits. However, its personal and unified and showcases Kelly the artist. Hopefully she'll grow with her next record but untill then, this won't be getting many spins from this huge Kelly fan
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R.L.PowellJul 10, 2007
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jakeKJul 2, 2007My december is a strong overall album. Kelly's stunning vocals shine through all 14 tracks.
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MarkVJul 6, 2007
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AustinCJun 8, 2009
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Feb 4, 2015This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 24, 2018This is her darkest album to date. Very risque and artistic. She went against her label and although it didn't pay off with the public response, it is a great album and adds to her pop-rock status.
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Nov 4, 2011
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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. -
Jun 22, 2013
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SusanAJun 26, 2007Horrible.
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joanem.Jul 1, 2007Don't like it.
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josemaJun 26, 2007this makes me sick...
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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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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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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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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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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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EricaJul 9, 2007
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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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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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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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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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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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ShullyA.Jul 1, 2007Uneven and unfinished. Too long.
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AdamHJul 1, 2007Sorry, but it's just an awful CD. I wouldn't buy it.
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GingerJ.Jul 1, 2007I liked a few songs on this CD but for the most part bleh.
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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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JoeyMAug 30, 2007I am a huge fan of Kelly's previous work...but I'msorry...she took such a big risk by releasing this album....now she must pay the price its such a vengeful album...though i loved 'yeah' and 'one minute' there the only decent uplifting songs...the rest is a complete misery fest I'm sorry but what a complete letdown 2 breakaway.
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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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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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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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MatthewT.Jun 29, 2007A wonderful album that speaks of troubles of life. I think this album exceeds any expectations I had on it. It showed Kelly Clarkson's talent as a songwriter and though it doesn't have its infectious pop tunes like Breakaway, artistically, it soars. Great Job Kelly
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MilesD.Jul 4, 2007
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HarryU.Aug 20, 2007
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noahS.Jul 1, 2007She made a CD that is about love and the hurt and pursuit. She is 25 and so am I , I understand what it is like to have my heart broken everytime. This is a stepping stone to the next album. I love My december and think you just need to stop expecting a pop princess and listen to "maybe" or "yeah"........you have to listen to it to hear the story.
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ElizabethTJul 1, 2007This album is less poppy, and it harder to find classic "Kelly Clarkson singles" like in breakaway. Kelly's amazing vocals and lyrics that sound like they're coming from the heart, make this her best record yet.
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PatrickY.Jul 1, 2007The BEST ALBUM EVER~!!!!!! Her voice is as angelic as her beautiful body
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ZonieZenSep 20, 2007Fine album. although breakaway was much much better.
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AnnieDec 1, 2008I didn't like this album at first, but gradually, i found myself addicted to it, can't stop listening to it. All songs are great.
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AndrewLJun 26, 2007Kelly out does herself! Who cares if it's not "Breakway Part II"--this is way better!
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TimTJun 26, 2007
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IsraelP.Jun 26, 2007Finally some real music, Thank God she didnt go all bubblegum teeny bopper stuff!!
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LukasXJun 26, 2007
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RobertWJun 26, 2007On this, Kelly Clarkson's third album, she has become a true star. I have always liked Kelly, but now I am a full-blown convert. The song "Sober" is heartbreaking..."How I Feel" is fun and peppy..."Irvine" is dark and sad. Ms. Clarkson has come into her own and the musical landscape is richer for it.
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[Anonymous]Jun 26, 2007
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MarissaGJun 26, 2007This album is full of emotion and vocal ranges that surpass any "artist" out right now. It isn't that much of a change in direction but people might stray because they are only used to formula music.
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kenm.Jun 27, 2007
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GGDRJun 27, 2007
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BrandonHJun 27, 2007As most have said, this isn't a complete departure from kelly's previous work, but it is something new. The songs are heavier (even the most radio friendly "Never Again") and more personal. Kelly continues growing as an artist, this is proven with "My December".
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bruceJun 27, 2007This album is actually pretty solid, and definitely a giant leap forward for Ms. Clarkson artistically. Sober and Irvine make it wortht he proce of admission alone.
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wellintonJun 28, 2007This album with certainty came to revolutionize pop/rock, with led strong but also with ballads very produced well
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ROBERTOJ.Jun 28, 2007PERFECT ALBUM, IM TOTALLY ADDICTED TO IT, CANT STOPPING LISTEING! SOBER, MAYBE AND CHIVAS ARE THE BEST, BUT MY FAV ONE EVER IS HAUNTED!
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MauriceJun 28, 2007
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ChrisJun 28, 2007Kelly's hand at songwriting and production of My December is impressive. The team she worked with deserves credit as well. I always wondered if she was the "real thing" I can't wait to hear another creative effort from Miss Kelly Clarkson! I personally wouldn't mind some country blues, or an all acoustic album of the "favorites" including some live B-sides.
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Kat.Jun 29, 2007'irvine' is stunning
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AmyKJun 30, 2007
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ashleysJul 10, 2007
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mikeb.Jul 1, 2007This Cd is for the people who know what pain feels like it comforts me to know that someone has been there.
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toddr.Jul 1, 2007She is at the top of HER game. This is who she really is. This is the first time people hear her.......breakaway had "hear me" and "addicted" they were the best songs on the album.....buy it listen to it and try to realize this is for the people that don't live in the mainstream.
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mikec.Jul 2, 2007This album is awesome.. its like every song tells a story.. great emotions!
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migueldJul 4, 2007I really like this album.
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BrianC.Jul 5, 2007
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SabrinaGAug 13, 2007I love this album!
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JanH.Aug 8, 2007I really don't get what there is not to like about this album. It is real and authentic. Kelly proves she she is a real artist. vocally, this is by far kelly's best album.
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SelinaL.Sep 19, 2007
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MelissaB.Sep 22, 2007Clive Davis was wrong and so are all of the other critics who give this CD a low rating. This music has substance!! It is awesome. The lyrics very unique and different. Can I have a Kiss is my personal favorite. "Don't move, I want to remember you just like this" What words! Also love Judas! Great great great music. Go Kelly, keep writing and doing what you do.
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VictorH.Jan 24, 2008
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DiegoMar 12, 2009This CD will become appreciated within time. The haunting and intimate feeling of Irvine, the incredible composition of Sober, and the funky anthem How I Feel are all reasons that this is the best of Kelly's 4 albums even if it did not sell millions of records and make RCA as rich as they'd like to be. Platinum is not a failure.
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KevinBJun 26, 2007Great stuff! Lightyears ahead of Breakaway in quality material (but not in hits). She is a true artist.
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ManuelSJun 26, 2007Great
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rodneycJun 26, 2007
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DonnaDJun 26, 2007There isn't much to feel happy about in this angst ridden cd.
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PatAJun 26, 2007Easily her best piece of work - its eclectic, inspiring, addictive. Kelly Clarkson is more than a great singer but also a truly talented songwriter.
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alexm.Jun 26, 2007This album shows much of her musical development and the results are remarkable.
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JDJun 26, 2007
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PeteT.Jun 26, 2007Fine album. I'm impressed.
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stfuSusanuJun 26, 2007this album is amazing.
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TomCJun 26, 2007This is by far her best cd and the best cd for 2007!! She is definitely going to prove Clive wrong when the sales are released next week!!
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ChrisB.Jun 26, 2007Amazing vocals from one of the best singers in today's music. Definitely give the album a chance; even though it may take a few listens to get in to, each song has it's own unique sound. It really does become more enjoyable on repeated listening.
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MichaelPJun 26, 2007An amazing album. SO much better than Breakaway. It's not as mainstream which may take some getting use to but after a few listens, this album really transcends above it's predecessor.
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DianaLJun 26, 2007
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shannonkJun 26, 2007This CD is miles better than anything on radio right now and is a real progression from her last effort. Kelly has shown growth and maturity as an artist, which in today's money driven music business is no small feat.
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DiGwenJun 26, 2007Kelly's best album to date. I love how every song is different.
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JulieWJun 26, 2007This album is brilliant. Each song is it's own, unlike some albums where every song sounds the same. The lyrics are so raw and emotional. I just am amazed at how great this cd is. I wasn't sure what to expect with all of the drama, but it has far exceeded my expectations. Great job, Kelly!
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RyanSJun 26, 2007a lot deepeer than "Breakaway"....definately hear some hits!
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lizzyJun 26, 2007amazing album! it's very personal, and her voice sounds great. I think it's her best so far...
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BenjaminRJun 26, 2007
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JeffKJun 27, 2007Not as good as Breakaway but still an excellent album with stunning vocals as usual from Kelly. Sober, Haunted, Can I Have a Kiss, and One Minute are the highlights for me.
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JCR.Jun 27, 2007
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JoeyG.Jun 27, 2007"Irvine"/"Chivas" is worth the price of admission alone.
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jasonbJun 27, 2007Love the new album! ... my faves: "Sober" "One Minute", "Dont Waste Your Time", "Maybe", "How I feel" and of course "Never Again"!
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AbrahamS.Jun 27, 2007kelly is amazing i think she has one of the best voices ever and with this new material she show eveyone
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MikemJun 27, 2007I think this albums great but I don't think its gonna do to well I tend to like stuff thats more out there and independent movies. So for people like me you'll love the album. Next time listen to Clive hes been in this business for a very long time and knows what hes doing.
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TheresaCJun 28, 2007Beautifully put together tracks. Very intimate and moving. A refreshing change from many other pop artists that need to sample old hits to try to make new ones or have no ties to what they sing.
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AnneliseR.Jun 28, 2007This is her best album!! Sober is hypnotic as Clarkson said...And How I feel is so cool...Simply AMAZING...I loved How I feel, Don't waste your time, HAUNTED (the best), Never Again (of course), Can I have a kiss (very sweet...), Judas, Hole, Maybe (oh God...I love that song)..And CHIVAS o/o/ ahahahah It's so funny...
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KAYGJun 28, 2007I thought this cd was probably her best so far. Not as catchy as her earlier stuff but I like it a way batter
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stephaniew.Jun 28, 2007
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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.