Kelly Clarkson "Breakaway," Kelly Clarkson second album (American Idol). Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway," one of the most anticipated albums of 2004, will be released by the RCA Records label on Tuesday, November 30th.
"Since U Been Gone" was the No. 1 most-added song at Mainstream Top 40 radio this week, adding to the buzz for the CD, which has reached a fever pitch. Billboard Magazine wrote: "This is an utterly ideal
showcase for Kelly Clarkson. There's glorious tempo, enough edge to rattle the speakers, a relentless, big-game hook -- and it's a huge leap forward for the entertainer as a more confident, ever-maturing vocalist."
Her first album, "Thankful," released in 2003, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 and included the No. 1 single "A Moment Like This" plus the top 5 smash hit "Miss Independent". Certified double platinum, "Thankful" was the perfect introduction to Kelly Clarkson.
"I had a lot more experience coming into the second album," Kelly Clarkson says. "I knew exactly what I wanted and who I wanted to work with."
The album begins with the title track, "Breakaway," one of this year's mega-hits reaching #1 on all Top 40 radio outlets. "Since U Been Gone," is the second track on the new album. Kelly Clarkson describes the song as an "empowering anthem." It's the only track on the album not recorded in Los Angeles.
"I went to Max Martin's studio in Sweden. We recorded it there with Max and the co-writer of the song, Lukasz Gottwald. The first time I heard the song I thought it was a little poppy, so I asked if we could rock the track a little. We put some heavier guitars and harder drums on it. Now it's explosive".
Kelly Clarkson co-wrote six songs on the album, including "Behind These Hazel Eyes" with Max Martin and Lukasz Gottwald, as well as "Because of You" with Ben Moody and David Hodges, formerly of Evanescence.
Kelly Clarkson also recorded six songs co-written by Kara Dioguardi, including "Gone," "Where Is Your Heart," and "You Found Me."
"Kara is one of the best writers I've ever met," says Kelly Clarkson. "She's passionate and very much an emotional writer," 'Gone,' which Kara Dioguardi wrote with John Shanks, is feisty and uptempo. "It'll be a great song to perform live. I love "You Found Me" because it's a happy song and the rest of the album is a bit on the darker side."
Kelly Clarkson and Kara Dioguardi also teamed up to write "Hear Me," along with Clif Magness. "'Hear Me' is the message I really want people to get from this album, sometimes I just want to be heard," Kelly Clarkson explains. "I don't care if you like my opinion or if you care what I'm saying, just listen. Indulge me. I wrote this song about being in a crowd, you're screaming at the top of your lungs and no one is listening. You are invisible. That's what I feel like sometimes. It's a very therapeutic song for me to listen to. I think everyone can relate to it."
The album concludes with a live version of "Beautiful Disaster," a song Kelly Clarkson originally recorded for her first album. "The lyrics are so beautiful," Kelly Clarkson stresses. "Writer Matthew Wilder and I wanted to do a piano version. We did it on tour and everybody flipped over it. I thought it would
be great to add it to the record for the people who didn't get a chance to see me perform it live."
The album producer is Clive Davis with A&R by Stephen Ferrera. Clarkson is managed by Simon Fuller for 19 Management.
The complete track listing for Kelly Clarkson "Breakaway" album is:
1. Breakaway, Written by M. Gerrard/B. Benante/A. Lavigne, Produced by John Shanks
2. Since U Been Gone, Written by Martin Sandberg/Lukasz Gottwald, Produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald for Maratone Productions
3. Behind These Hazel Eyes, Written by Kelly Clarkson/Martin Sandberg/Lukasz Gottwald, Produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald for Maratone Productions
4. Because Of You, Written by Kelly Clarkson/David Hodges/Ben Moody, Produced by David Hodges and Ben Moody
5. Gone, Written by Kara Dioguardi/John Shanks, Produced by John Shanks
6. Addicted, Written by Kelly Clarkson/David Hodges/Ben Moody, Produced by David Hodges and Ben Moody
7. Where Is Your Heart, Written by Chantal Kreviazuk/Kelly Clarkson/Kara Dioguardi, Produced by Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk
8. Hear Me, Written by Kelly Clarkson/Kara Dioguardi/Clif Magness, Produced by Clif Magness
9. Walk Away, Written by Chantal Kreviazuk/Raine Maida/Kara Dioguardi/Kelly Clarkson, Produced by Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk
10. You Found Me, Written by Kara Dioguardi/John Shanks, Produced by John Shanks
11. I Hate Myself For Losing You, Written by Kara Dioguardi/Jimmy Harry/Shep Solomon, Produced by Clif Magness
12. Beautiful Disaster (Live), Written by Matthew Wilder/Rebekah Jordan, Live Engineer: Toby Francis
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I really am not a Kelly fan. I think she has had all the promotion from the idol people because she was the first idol. Don't get me wrong, she sings o.k. , I just noticae her behavior on the red-carpet and she is so snooty. Well anyway, pop and rock is more better for her.
Posted by: Heather Phillips | November 23, 2004 at 05:48 PM
Kelly has one of the best voices in the industry, obviously. Her voice isn't weak, or problamatic. It can be strong or sweet. I loved her first singles the most. I hope this album has a lot of good songs on it. Breakaway sounds good and being number #8 on the chart is a great start. I hope her songs are good because that voice deserves great songs. I get the feeling it will go over well. Time will tell.
Posted by: Zoom | November 26, 2004 at 06:41 AM
omg kelly is the best damn talent that any idol has produced!!! her voice is amazing and for the people that say she is snotty and up-herself well, she respects her fans nearly twice as much as most artists do!!! Kelly, i loved thankful and i cant wait to hear your new ablum breakaway, it's going to be fantactic!!!!!!
Posted by: dorkann-brown | November 30, 2004 at 02:21 AM
omg i luv kelly soooo much and she has 1 of the best voices i have ever heard!!!! OMG have any og you guys heard of Delta Goodrem?? She is an AMAZING australian singer and she is going to be huge in the USA, if anyone has heard of her please post back
Posted by: dorkann-brown | November 30, 2004 at 02:23 AM
OMG!I absolutely love Delta!Have you heard Mistaken Identity?Kelly ,GOOD LUCK!
Posted by: swanheart | November 30, 2004 at 04:15 PM
kelly is an amazing artist, her voice is so powerful! i completly disagree with who ever it was that said she was snooty on the red carpet, the reason i became a fan was because not only did she have an awsome voice but she also has a awsome personality, and i dont even live in America so i didnt see American Idol!! when i became a fan i didnt even know that she was part of the idol show until a while after!! and what makes her great is she doesnt pretend to be someone else she is always her self, i think she is a great role model!!! oh and I ABSLOUTLY LOVE DELTA!!!
Posted by: FrannyBrown | December 01, 2004 at 02:29 AM
Anyone who has actually met Kelly and is not so obsessed with some other idol that they feel the need to put Kelly Clarkson down, would know she is not snooty at all. She is one of the most humble and kind people you could meet. She is also a very fun person to be around. She's adorable. And her talent is above and beyond any other talent contest winner that I know of. Including all the other idols. Anyway, it is not necessary to put anyone down. There is a lot of talent coming out of these shows. But Kelly Clarkson is exceptional: singer, songwriter, and budding muscician. By the way, Breakaway is an excellent album and if you like pop/rock I completely recommend it!
Posted by: Andrea B | December 21, 2004 at 09:29 PM
I think Kelly has the most remarkable voice ever. She just sounds pure and when you listen to her, it makes all your troubles go away. "Breakaway" is just an awesome album and will please anyone. Kelly's voice just shines! Go buy it NOW!
Posted by: Gabrielle | December 22, 2004 at 03:15 AM
SNOOTY??? Ha! Ha! You've got to be kidding me!!! Kelly is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Even radio DJ's and magazine journalists have said so. She even sends private messages to her fans of all things!
Kelly, I wish you the best and I absolutely love your new 'Breakaway' CD. Especially Addicted and Because of You. Love Ya!
Posted by: Sheryl | December 22, 2004 at 04:46 AM
I don't think she is snotty but I do think she is comes across bad sometimes. Some of the things she says in interviews are pretty dumb---like--"think before you open your mouth." And she has definitely become a little too much into herself in my opinion with some comments. Bragging about how she wins everyone over when she sings, and in this article "We did it on tour and everybody flipped over it." Just a tad egotistical. Not everyone loves her or her singing, whether they have seen her in person or not. And the image is starting to head downhill to join several others and take advantage of that identity---her clothes lately, the songs, the videos. Not really impressed any more as I was before.
Posted by: Marie | December 22, 2004 at 08:06 PM
Kelly Clarkson has an awesome voice!! U rock Kelly! Keep it up!!
Posted by: Hayley | December 26, 2004 at 04:13 AM
Kelly is the BEST singer in the world today!
Posted by: Wuschelkopf | January 18, 2005 at 07:22 AM
Kelly is hot. Kelly is sweet. I think I'll lick her
Posted by: SWF | May 27, 2005 at 09:40 AM
Kelly Rocks!!
Posted by: naybay | July 21, 2005 at 11:43 PM
Kelly clarkson rocks and i think she just has an amazing voice and i can't wait to see her on MTV VMA i hope she wins all shes nominated for. GO KELLY
Posted by: Anna | August 26, 2005 at 04:34 PM
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Posted by: Jean Marie Rusin | January 17, 2006 at 12:51 AM
kelly Clarskon, I really like her song, Breakway!
Posted by: Jean Marie Rusin | January 17, 2006 at 12:52 AM