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Generally favorable reviews- based on 313 Ratings
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Mar 22, 2021My December is clearly the least beautiful Kelly Clarkson's album but she's my all-time fav singer so I obviously still love it but compared to the others, that are more than amazing, it's undeniably the most boring one. I do love a lot of songs from this album tho: Sober, Yeah, Maybe, Irvine and Chivas are very good and well-written.
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Jul 27, 2020This 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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Sep 15, 2017
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Feb 4, 2015This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Jun 22, 2013
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Nov 4, 2011
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AustinCJun 8, 2009
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DeannaDMay 15, 2009
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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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AmeliawFeb 10, 2009Wonderful album! Since when is an album a joke because it has meaningful lyrics? You go Kelly! We love you!
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MikeMJan 14, 2009Clarkson uses her real life expieriences, and writes some of the best lyrics ever. In addition to killer lyrics, her voice is haunting [in a good way] and powerful. Rock on Kelly!
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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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KenyZAug 8, 2008This album is not amazing... it is amaz-zing.
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VictorH.Jan 24, 2008
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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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ZonieZenSep 20, 2007Fine album. although breakaway was much much better.
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SelinaL.Sep 19, 2007
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RobertF.Sep 13, 2007
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A.TSep 2, 2007
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HarryU.Aug 20, 2007
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SabrinaGAug 13, 2007I love this album!
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LisagAug 12, 2007
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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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AngieB.Aug 3, 2007I thoroughly enjoyed this CD and all of the songs on it. The first time I listened through it I wasn't impressed... but the more that I listen to it, the more real it is! She is showing her true heart and the lyrics in many of the songs have touched me to the core (especially Don't Waste Your Time and Maybe!). Love it, Kelly!
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JessicaMJul 28, 2007
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BigAlJul 25, 2007
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FrankMJul 25, 2007
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WMLJul 23, 2007Songs full of emotion written by the Artist herself is a selling point all on its own.
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DaveDJul 18, 2007
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J.PJJul 16, 2007
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CathalW.Jul 14, 2007Excellent change in direction. Sober is AMAZING.
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MARCELAA.Jul 11, 2007I like her last cd´s, but My december rocks, i love it, her music is so real, and she has find her sound, her voice is amazing and now she is a complete artist, singer/songwriter, she has chosen her way and God has guides her, kelly is on the top of the world and her music with her. God blesses her.
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MMCJul 11, 2007This is a great CD. Very relatable to anyone who has had past realationships that were ambiguous and at a crossroads. Took a few listens be cause I was trying to hear Breakaway. Much growth. Who needs catchy hooks in every song. Tell me a story I can relate to and jam on with meaning. That's what Kelly has done. "Maybe" is a very well written. I think probably the best track.
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qeemyphantomJul 11, 2007Best album ever from Kelly Clarkson.Breakaway is the best too but i think this album shows that Kelly is really versatile and have a variety in music.
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R.L.PowellJul 10, 2007
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ashleysJul 10, 2007
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JBB.Jul 10, 2007Kelly Clarkson is back, and better then ever. If you don't like Kelly Clarkson then you haven't listened with your sole. She is a personal as can get, and she will be here for a long long time! Kelly Clarkson RULES!
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MattD.Jul 10, 2007Kelly was right, and Clive was wrong! This album has rock hooks, majestic ballads that give her voice room to emote, and even some fun in "How I Feel" and the power poppy "Can I Have a Kiss." The only song I didn't like was "Yeah."
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LaurenceH.Jul 6, 2007
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MarkVJul 6, 2007
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BrianC.Jul 5, 2007
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migueldJul 4, 2007I really like this album.
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MilesD.Jul 4, 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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mikec.Jul 2, 2007This album is awesome.. its like every song tells a story.. great emotions!
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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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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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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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PatrickY.Jul 1, 2007The BEST ALBUM EVER~!!!!!! Her voice is as angelic as her beautiful body
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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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AmyKJun 30, 2007
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heywoodyablowmeJun 29, 2007Good album
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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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KrissyRJun 29, 2007Love It.Love Kelly
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DonnaG.Jun 29, 2007So it's not a pop bubble gum, hooky, anthemy album. It's shows Kelly's range and willingness to take risks. We know that it's coming from a personal place not from a label's song list.
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aggiep.Jun 29, 2007Best of her 3 albums so far.
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TomB.Jun 29, 2007I always thought.."What if Kelly Clarkson jumped off the pure pop train and did her own thing...?" Here's the answer...yes, yes some A.I. pop fans may be disappointed but the truth is "My December" is light-years beyond her previous albums on originality and artistry. Awesome disc!
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MatheusC.Jun 29, 2007Kelly put her emotions in the album. And the album has perfect song, it's so good to hear it.
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BryanC.Jun 29, 2007
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MichaelP.Jun 29, 2007v good, but not as good as breakaway.
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DChJun 29, 2007at last something fresh and true in this artificial poppy world!
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MichaelAJun 29, 2007
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Kat.Jun 29, 2007'irvine' is stunning
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AaronJun 28, 2007
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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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HaleyGinaJun 28, 2007I think this is Kelly's best album yet. I love all the songs, but my most favorite are Hole, Sober, How I Feel, Maybe, Chivas, Never Again, Yeah and Judas. Good for Kelly! I'm glad she fought the good fight.
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TomásQ.Jun 28, 2007
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SeanOJun 28, 2007
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stevenn.Jun 28, 2007this album is amazing! perfect from beginning to end!
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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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stephaniew.Jun 28, 2007
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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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davim.Jun 28, 2007soooooo good! kelly rocks..she is the best
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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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kellyJun 28, 2007amazing cd, best i'be heard in a while
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JamieJun 28, 2007I love that every cd Kelly does is different. It makes her unpredictible in a pool of predicitble pop clones.
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TriciaM.Jun 28, 2007This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a very long time. Clarkson is an incredibly gifted songwriter, who knows exactly how to reach her target audience (anyone who has ever had a broken heart). Her vocals range from breathy and sensual, to jazz infused and playful. The disc is eclectic and smart, and most certainly worth having in your collection. Look for
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DavidB.Jun 28, 2007Kelly has really out done herself. "Yeah" is so addicting to listen to, while ballads such as "Maybe" and "Irvine" get me lost in the hypnotic tone that is also in "Sober."
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AndrikoL.Jun 28, 2007This album is amazing. Anyone saying that there is a lack of hooks is off his rocker. Sure, there may be less "conventional" songwriting on the album, but the songs nonetheless prove a point.
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danbJun 28, 2007Love every song on here; Clarkson has expanded her artistry and created some of the finest music available right now.
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NickySJun 28, 2007This is Kelly's best album, by far, but the songs come off as a bit childish.
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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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PerryR.Jun 28, 2007Great album!!!!!
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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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JasonS.Jun 28, 2007This album is amazing! Kelly has one of the best voices of our time and people who do not think so are crazy! :)
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KennyH.Jun 28, 2007this is an amazing album! can't understand the bad reviews of some.. listen the album a couple times and you won't stop playing it anymore! I did!
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MauriceJun 28, 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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craigmJun 27, 2007This album wont be her most popular album but It is in fact her best. Kelly the singer has gone, we now have an artist. The hook factor is cut in half but the material is still solid. Whereas her last cd was merely a haphazard collection of songs, this album is very cohesive and has virtually no filler. I hope it sells because this album should most definitely be heard.
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EliseS.Jun 27, 2007A fabulous album from a fabulous performer. Highlight's include hidden track "Chivas," "Maybe" "Can I Have a Kiss," and "Sober."
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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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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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JoeyG.Jun 27, 2007"Irvine"/"Chivas" is worth the price of admission alone.
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DanielS.Jun 27, 2007Kelly Clarkson will eventually be considered one of the best females singers-songwriters of all time. This album shows her weight as an artist and I am truly surprised. Just like the first time I heard Radiohead's Ok Computer I know this is the album that will defined her career. "Irvin" is just a masterpiece.
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TonyJun 27, 2007A great album! Better than Thankful but not as good as Breakaway!
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JCR.Jun 27, 2007
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kenm.Jun 27, 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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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.