![]() Addicted is a sombre rock ballad that could easily have been plucked from any band's back catalogue. Hear Me contains Evanescence-esque piano. Behind These Hazel Eyes showcases Clarkson's stunning range against a raucous backdrop of noise. The album is balanced out by its darker moments. Its delivery, initially soft and dream-like, progresses into a rollicking chorus of drums, guitars and strong vocals. The title track Breakaway – most definitely in the top 20 most butchered karaoke songs – has a lyrical depth and sincerity not seen in pop today. But that doesn't take away its certain, special quality. Let's rein it in a bit – by today's standards, the album is in no way ground-breaking. That being said, as of late, Clarkson's sound couldn't be further away from ‘Breakaway’. Even the likes of Pink and Avril Lavigne have abandoned their guitar roots. Nowadays, pop rock means nothing, unless you’re male, in a band, and really good-looking. In the current climate, it would be considered risky to release an album like ‘Breakaway’. Gone, meanwhile, is a stomach-punch to an ex-lover – frenetic guitars, harmonies and a striking falsetto included. ![]() Thematically, Clarkson was all about championing the single woman: Miss Independent and lead single Since U Been Gone are prime examples. Luke and Max Martin, (the man responsible for Taylor Swift's newest LP).Ĭlarkson adopted a different sound – pop at its very core, with a soft rock edge. Keen to establish herself as a credible artist, she began working with producers Dr. Critics had been vocal about her first album, and continued to typecast her as nothing more than an American Idol winner. 'Breakaway' is the second studio album by Clarkson, released in November 2004. But before looking forward, its necessary to get retrospective, and examine the album that ultimately made her. The most successful Idol alum is set to drop a new album 'Piece by Piece' on March 3rd, with lead single Heartbeat Song, out now. Clarkson has 91 Billboard #1s under her belt, and has sold 20 million albums worldwide. Kelly Clarkson was the first winner of American Idol, and is affectionately referred to as 'The Original American Idol'. There is one story, however, that stands out among all the hopefuls. The show has produced country crooners (Carrie Underwood), R&B singers, (Jordin Sparks) and nobodies a-plenty, (Taylor Hicks? David Cook? Lee Dewyze? No?). The album to be taken out of the Golden Vault for reappraisal this week is ‘Breakaway’ by Kelly Clarkson.Īh, ‘American Idol’ – ‘The X Factor’s slack-jawed, yokelling, Western cousin. We hope to get you reacquainted with old friends and create new favourites. You’ll know some like the back of your hand and nothing of others. Welcome to the latest edition of ‘Golden Vault’, where we delve into the annals of music to bring you a classic album.
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