I couldn't agree with you more!!! I am single and recently divorced, so I probably relate to the album a little more than your typical "happy in love carefree" types...but I still think even if I were in a different place, there is no denying that artistically this album is greatness.

Loved your sentiments. I couldn't agree with you more. Clarkson is a marvel and Clive Davis needs to retire NOW.

I enjoy the album. I don't think it will have the over-n-over lasting power that Breakaway had, but it is certainly not a shameful follow up.

I AGREE TO A CERTIAN EXTENT ON THIS ALBUM I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERY SONG WITH OUT A QUESTION I FEEL IT WILL DO BETTER THAN BREAKAWAY NOT MANY ARTIST ARE PRODUCING SONGS WITH FEELING THESE DAYS THATS WHAT MAKES KELLY SO AWESOME SHE IS DOING THE COMPETE OPPOSITE

Sean, I love a man that know's what he is talking about, when it come's to music! "My December" is IMO Kelly's best album to date. You don't find to many artist's today that put theirselves out there so personally for the world to hear. I so look forward to all the greatness that is yet to come from Kelly.

I'm absolutely love this album!!! Maybe it's because I'm around Clarkson's age, but virtually every track is saying something I wish I could get out!! Listening to My December is like visiting a psychiatrist, by the end all the pent-up issues you never knew were bothering you have come tumbling out . Cheapest therapy EVER!!!

Well, after all the negative responses, I think we where suppose to think that this album would be HORRIBLE... but its NOT. It's everything I thought it would be and MORE. Amazing lyrics and music, this album has a wide variety of style. Although... it does not sound like Clarkson delivered on her vocal this time around. Not a lot of "high notes" but beautiful lower register keys which help create the mood of the album. Yes! Most of the songs are about heartbreak and love but Clarkson's style and creativity along with the co-song writers and producers make this album different from others and set Clarkson at the top of her genre. This album is a lot "heavier" is terms of music style from Clarkson's first two albums; "Thankful" in 2003 and "Breakaway" in 2004. Breakaway went on to sell 11 million albums world wide. (5.8 million In the U.S. and hit 6X platinum stop in the U.S. and Canada. Breakaway set the way for Clarkson's new age rock music without being "popish, girly pop rock music" Clarkson created a new style of pop-rock music which we all fell in love with. This gives Clarkson a trade mark sound and which sells amazingly.

"Never Again" The first single off the album "My December" was released in April 2007 in the U.S. and May 2007 In Canada was a disappointment to most radio stations. The highest peak position so far for "Never Again" was # 5 on Australian charts. It peaked at number 8 in Canada, China and The U.S.
Not long after the second single for the album was released in early June due to unsuccessful radio airplay and charting in some regions in U.S. unlike her 5 singles released from "Breakaway" between 2003 and 2004.

But in an interview Kelly stated the reason why she released a second single so early is because she wanted to show the diversity of music in "My December."




My Review for My December

1. Never Again 8/10
I actually like this track very much, awesome drums, music beats, vocals and lyrics. So Catchy! Crazy storyline

2. One Minute 4/10
Not on of the best songs on the album but, it has a catchy chorus.

3. Hole 10/10
One of the better "harder rock" songs on this album, the chorus lyrics sounds a bit cheesy but this song rocks!

4. Sober 10/10
Intoxicating! One of the best songs on the album, her tone on this song is so relaxing and smooth. I think this song will blow up and create really good sales for the album.

5. Don't Waste Your Time 10/10
One of the two fun and funky songs on this album. Kind of upbeat but the lyrics are totally opposite.

6. Judas 6/10
Good song, Kinds of electro - rock - pop vibe. Not my favorite but still catchy.

7. Haunted 6/10
Kelly's lower register in this song shows off her awesome vulnerability in this song as well as in "Hole"

8. Be Still 4/10
It's not bad... meh

9. Maybe 10/10
I Love This Song! Everything about It!




10. How I Feel 10/10
The fun and funky vibe is back! The second one on the album, upbeat and could possibly be single material. It reminds me of the same attitude "Walk Away" has.

11. Yeah 4/10
It's Okay, but... the little "rap-like" part just before the end of the song is amazing. She almost whispers it and has a wicked tone in her voice

12. Can I Have a Kiss 7/10
Not a bad song I actually really like it. Catchy! Sounds like it could be a radio single.

13. Irvine 4/10
I don't actually don't like this song at all, but I like the tone and vulnerability in her voice. It really draws you in. This song is one of those songs that you cant stand but you'll like later on.

Chivas [Hidden Track] 10/10
"Chivas" is a bonus/hidden track at the end of the last track. I think it should have been a single track moved up in the middle of the album. It's actually really good song. It seams like a song that's really fun to sing along with in concert. She baiscally tears up this guy the screws her over.

Congrats! This article has been forwarded to the Advance.net websites and Boston.com.

This album is RAW & TRUE & REAL & "I LOVE IT!!"

I feel SO SORRY for people like a certain someone (including himself) who is tone death and cries to get something he wants. All I have to say is TAKE THAT *****! :)

i didn't really like this album much, but it was ok... I preferred Breakaway, that's her best album. However, there's one particular song I totally love. That's Irvine, the last track on her album. It moved me to tears. I think that's her best song ever!

Great review Sean! I agree whole heartedly.
Clive's lost it. He needs to go!

i think kelly's new cd is great & people are going too hard on her it is full of great songs and some even to get up and dance too. my fav's are hole, never again, sober, hole, judas, haunted, how i feel, yeah, and can i hav a kiss
actually i like all of them i think she is great and has a great voice and people that criticize her are rude and dont hav a good taste of music

I LOVE this album!! and i was really upset when people were slating this album before it was even released!! They had no right whatsoever!! Very under rated and those who dont know whether to buy it or not... BUY IT!! It will be the best money youve spent in a long while!!!