Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway
Posted on Thu 31 Mar 2005 (1672 reads)
Reviewed by: Panndyra, Goddess of Chaos Review: Breakaway is Kelly Clarkson’s 2nd full-length album. She really proves why she was the original (and still the best!) American Idol while still managing to transcend that title. This is solid hit-making CD is from beginning to end. You get the hits like Since U Been Gone and the title track, Breakaway, which was co-written by Avril Lavigne. They’re as different as night and day, but both great in their own special way. She’ll break your heart with the lyrics and vocals on Because of You, a song that’s about a difficult childhood and how it still affects a young woman’s ability to trust others. Kelly co-wrote it and several others on this CD like Because of You and Behind These Hazel Eyes. She’s branching out – and I like it. I will not make the same mistakes that you did I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery (the first few lines of Because of You) There’s not a song on here that isn’t decent. Most are pretty good. I’m not a fan of the last track, Beautiful Disaster, although Kelly does a great vocal with horrible lyrics. Here are a few: he drowns in his dreams an exquisite extreme... and if i tried to save him my whole world could cave in (OH GOD! Make it stop!) We know the girl can sing unlike some of her contemporary pop counterparts. No lip-synching for Ms. Clarkson. Her voice is pure, strong and amazing. Great! Now I sound like Paula Abdul. Pros: There’s at least 3 more hits off this CD. It’s a great value for your musical buck. Cons: Would have liked more of the rock edge and less schmaltz in some of the lyrics. Final Recommendation: Even Simon Cowell would approve of this CD. Buy it, but don’t sing along – you may hurt yourself (and others).

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