Yesterday I reviewed Kelly Clarkson's second album, "Breakaway" so today I thought I'd review her fifth album, "Stronger". I'll make this intro to the review short, so here's my track by track review:
1) Mr. Know It All: The first single from the album. The song was an interesting choice as the lead single from the album since it's not as upbeat as a lot of the other songs on the album. Lyrics are okay but her voice is amazing. She performed a different version of the song on the American Music Awards in 2011 and a country version of the song was also released. 9/10
2) Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You): The title track and the second single from the album. When the album was released, this song was called "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" but it was changed. It is an upbeat empowering track that was number 1 for three weeks in the U.S., making it her most successful single there. 10/10
3) Dark Side: The third and final single from the album. This song was rumored to be a single before it's release because Kelly had mentioned that it'd likely be a single. It is about asking their lover if they'd still love them even for your dark side. 10/10
4) Honestly: Rumors are that this song was supposed to be on Adam Lambert's "Trespassing" album since a demo of the song with his vocals was leaked before Kelly's album was released. The song is a very dark, haunting ballad about wanting to know what your partner thinks of you, even if the truth is bad. Wish it was a single. 10/10
5) You Love Me: Despite the title it's not a love song at all. It's about a relationship that's going downhill because the person you're with is blaming you for everything, when in reality it's their fault. Who can relate to this? 10/10
6) Einstein: This is my favorite song on the album. The song was initially called "Dumb + Dumb = You". It's about a person's anger towards her ex partner. It's fun to listen to on a bad day. I love the part "I may not be Einstein, but I know dumb plus dumb equals you." 10/10
7) Standing in Front of You: I used to ignore this song when I first got the album but I like the song now. It's an amazing ballad about how the person you want to be with has been standing in front of you the whole time. 9/10
8) I Forgive You: This song was almost the third single from the album but in the end that didn't happen. When I like Kelly's voice and the production is great, I can't relate to the song. Maybe because I'm not a forgiving person. 9/10
9) Hello: This song sounds weird. It's about wanting to find companionship so you won't be lonely. My favorite parts of the song are "Hello, hello is anybody listening?" and "won't somebody show me that I'm not alone." 9/10
10) The War Is Over: This song feels like it could've been on "My December". Kelly has said that it was the first song that was recorded for the record. The song starts off slow but picks up later on in the song. I think it's about moving on from a bad relationship. 9/10
11) Let Me Down: Ever have a friend that you love but they constantly let you down? This song is about that. This song leaked onto the internet months before the album was released. My favorite part of the song is the opening line. 10/10
12) You Can't Win: I think everyone can relate to this song. It's about life in general and how it doesn't matter what you do in life people will judge. It sucks but that's life and sadly life's not fair. The song is great though. 10/10
13) Breaking Your Own Heart: The last song on the standard edition of the album. It's different from the rest of the album being that it's country. Although it is a country ballad, it's awesome and showcases her amazing vocals. 9/10
These next four songs are on the deluxe edition of the album.
14) Don't You Wanna Stay (duet with Jason Aldean): This song was released as the second single from Jason's album, "My Kinda Party". It's an awesome song and it's cool that it was included on this album. 9/10
15) Alone: Ever feel like you're alone in the relationship with the person you're with? This song is about that. Thankfully at the end of the song, the narrator of the song has a new guy who treats her better. 10/10
16) Don't Be a Girl About It: I'm kinda curious why this song wasn't put on the standard edition of the album. The song is awesome. Great vocals, great lyrics, great production. I wish this song was a single! 10/10
17) The Sun Will Rise (featuring Kara Dioguardi): Last song on the deluxe edition of the album. It's a duet with Kara Dioguardi, who has co-written songs for Hilary Duff, Ashlee Simpson, and Kelly herself. It's an empowering ballad about staying strong. Great song to end the album. 10/10
"Stronger" is an amazing album and it's just as good, if not better than any of her previous albums. I love all the songs on the album. Out of 170 points I give the album 163 which is 95%, an A. Awesome!
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