Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson album)

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"I grew up with Aerosmith, and I love listening to Jimi Hendrix. I grew up with a lot of rock influences in my life, but as well as a lot of Aretha Franklin, a lot of soul, so I don't know. I don't wanna limit myself, so I'm gonna kind of do whatever I want and put it on the record."

Clarkson on Breakaway's musical influences. [3]

Wanting to stray away from the R&B-styled music of Thankful, which she described as a showcase of versatility, she revealed that Thankful's success "empowered me to step more into rock, step more into the soulful vibe." [4] She described the music of the second album as "like the first CD in the sense that it's versatile, but it's more into the rock, It's more into the soulful roots, and it's just a little bit deeper, so it's pretty cool." [3] Dr. Luke revealed in an interview that alternative music and indie music were inspirations to "Since U Been Gone", saying, "That was a conscious move by Max [Martin] and myself, because we were listening to alternative and indie music and talking about some song-I don't remember what it was. I said, 'Ah, I love this song,' and Max was like, 'If they would just write a damn pop chorus on it!' It was driving him nuts, because that indie song was sort of on six, going to seven, going to eight, the chorus comes ... and it goes back down to five. It drove him crazy. And when he said that, it was like, light bulb. 'Why don't we do that, but put a big chorus on it?' It worked." [11] Songs such as "Behind These Hazel Eyes", and "Because of You" were also inspired by her real life experiences, the former about her relationship with an ex-boyfriend and the latter about her experience after her parents' divorce. [15] [16]

Clarkson shares writing credits on six songs from Breakaway. [9] "Breakaway" was included as the album's opening and title track. She described it as a simple song, and further explained, "I think that its simplicity is what's beautiful about it. Whenever writers or producers come to work with me, they take advantage of the fact that I can really belt it out. What's cool about 'Breakaway' is that it doesn't take advantage of that. The song just uses the simplicity of my voice. I've done country music, I've done pop, I've done gospel... all of my singles have sounded different. But this song was different from everything I've done; people didn't even know it was me!" [13] Written by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, Clarkson described the second track "Since U Been Gone", as "not as "smooth" as pop or R&B. Clarkson said of the track, the very last to be recorded for the album, "It's very emotional. Vocally, it can be a lot more challenging, but is very fun to play live." [13] Written by Clarkson, Dr. Luke, and Martin, the third track, "Behind These Hazel Eyes", was the last song she had co-written for the album. She recalled, "I wrote 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' about my last boyfriend. It's the last song I wrote for the album, I almost didn't make the deadline." [13] The fourth track, "Because of You", was originally intended for Thankful. [17] Clarkson wrote a draft of the song after a late night talk with a friend who had hard time with her family, with Moody and Hodges providing additional writing. [13] "Gone", the fifth track, was written by Kara DioGuardi and John Shanks. Clarkson admits she cannot relate thoroughly to the song, but felt that it should be heard nonetheless. [13] The sixth track, "Addicted", was written by Clarkson, Ben Moody, and David Hodges. Clarkson revealed that the song was inspired by the songs featured on Evanescence's debut album Fallen (2003). She remarked, "I wanted to work with someone as passionate about music as I am. And then I heard that Evanescence record ... I loved their record because of the passion behind it. [13]

Clarkson co-wrote the seventh track, "Where Is Your Heart", with DioGuardi and Chantal Kreviazuk. She revealed that it was also about her boyfriend, Hodges, whom she described as "wanting to get really into our relationship, and I just thought, 'Where are you in our relationship?'" [13] "Walk Away", the eight track, was also written by the three, with additional writing by Raine Maida. Clarkson described it as "one of the brighter songs" on Breakaway, [18] and said that "It's very blunt and to the point. 'I'm done with you, you're upsetting me.'" [13] DioGuardi and Shanks co-wrote the ninth track, "You Found Me". Clarkson revealed, "When I recorded this one, I was actually in a good place with a guy. It was very fitting at the time that I recorded it." [13] DioGuardi had also co-written the tenth track, "I Hate Myself for Losing You", with Jimmy Harry and Shep Solomon. Clarkson described the song as "depressing", but felt it could be used as a foreshadowing device. She explained "I read something that Sting said in an interview, he talked about how the great thing about writing is that it is an emotional and therapeutic thing and you can get it out." [13] The eleventh track, "Hear Me", was written by Clarkson, DioGuardi, and Clif Magness. Clarkson explained the song, "The song is almost like a prayer to God. I haven't met the person whom I will spend the rest of my life with, but the song is a prayer to God about that. That's what the song is. 'God, I'm ready for 'the one!'" [13] The twelfth and closing track is a live recording of "Beautiful Disaster", originally from Thankful. Clarkson admitted that she hated Thankful's version of the song, and thought the production was distracting from the lyrics. So she decided to record a piano ballad version instead. [13]

Release and promotion

Clarkson performing at the Breakaway Tour in Canberra, Australia in 2005 Kelly Clarkson in Canberra, 2005.jpg
Clarkson performing at the Breakaway Tour in Canberra, Australia in 2005

Breakaway was first released in North America on November 30, 2004, by RCA Records, 19 Recordings, and S Records, [1] following an influx of releases by American Idol contestants Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, and Fantasia Barrino. [19] [20] [21] The New York Times columnist Jeff Leeds noted that the releases could benefit from the holiday season, but "it could also hinder their efforts to establish themselves as recording artists with distinctive personalities and the legitimacy needed for long careers." [19] Clive Davis reiterated that the release was intended to recede from their ties from American Idol, saying, "I'm not interested in merely souvenir sales". [19] The album was titled Breakaway to capitalize on the success of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement soundtrack single "Breakaway", which was also reissued as the album's final single. [19] [22] Immediately before the album was released, Clarkson left 19 Management, dismissed Fuller as her manager, and quickly hired the managing services of Jeff Kwatinetz of The Firm, though still contracted to 19 Recordings. [6] [23] A promotion plan was created for Clarkson for Breakaway's release. Davis positioned her to be RCA's top global priority, and at the recommendation of The Firm, removed American Idol from her official biography. [6] [9] Rather than being booked on arenas for her tour, Kwatinetz booked Clarkson for smaller amphitheaters to hone her performance skills. [9] He remarked, "American Idol gave her a lot of exposure that allowed her to skip some steps in her development, and that's hazardous." [9] Breakaway was first released internationally on January 3, 2005, by the Bertelsmann Music Group (now Sony Music Entertainment), [24] [25] and was released in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2005, by RCA. [26] In November 2005, a special edition CD+DVD was released, containing additional bonus tracks and music videos. [1]

Clarkson, along with Studdard and Barrino, hosted a television musical special on the Fox Broadcasting Company entitled Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas on November 25, 2004. [19] [27] On the eve of Breakaway's release, she performed "Since U Been Gone" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . [28] In February 2005, she appeared on Saturday Night Live to perform "Since U Been Gone" and "Breakaway". [29] In September 2005, she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and performed "Breakaway" as well as "Because of You". [30] Clarkson also performed in award ceremonies and events; she performed "Since U Been Gone" on the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena and on the Brit Awards 2006 at the Earls Court. [31] [32] She performed "Because of You" on the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center and on the 15th Echo Awards at the Estrel Hotel. [33] [34]

From 2005 to 2006, Clarkson embarked on three concert tours to promote Breakaway: the Breakaway Tour, Hazel Eyes Tour, and the Addicted Tour. The Breakaway Tour, which took place before, in between and after the Hazel Eyes Tour, marked Clarkson's first world tour, visiting theaters and arenas throughout North America, Europe and Oceania. [29] [35] The Hazel Eyes tour took place in various theaters throughout North America, with the concert at UCF Arena being streamed live on AOL and AOL Radio. [36] Upon returning to the United States, she then embarked on the Addicted Tour, performing at various amphitheaters across the United States. [37]

Singles

Breakaway's lead single, "Since U Been Gone", was released in November 2004, but gained traction at the beginning of 2005. After debuting at number seventy, [38] it peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number two, and stayed in the chart's top ten for 20 weeks. [39] Despite a number two peak, "Since U Been Gone" remains as Clarkson's most successful single on the Billboard Hot 100, outpacing even her number one hits on the chart. [40] It also topped nine other Billboard charts, including the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 and the Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay, [40] and became a successful hit around the world. [6] The second single, "Behind These Hazel Eyes", was released in April 2005 and continued the chart success. After debuting at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number six while "Since U Been Gone" was still in the top ten. [41] It stayed on the chart's top ten for 15 weeks, [39] and also became an international hit. [6] The third single, "Because of You", released in August 2005, performed successfully along with its predecessors, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. [42] While "Since U Been Gone" became Breakaway's most successful release in the United States, "Because of You" became the album's most successful release internationally. It topped the Dutch Top 40 chart in the Netherlands, the Schweizer Hitparade chart in Switzerland, the Tracklisten Airplay chart in Denmark and became a number one single on the Billboard European Hot 100 Singles chart; while also attaining a top ten position in nine regions. [6] [43] [44] [45] [46] The follow-up track, "Walk Away", was released in January 2006 as Breakaway's fourth single and its final release in the United States. After debuting at number 97, it peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a top forty hit internationally. [6] [47] Originally released as a single from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement soundtrack in July 2004, the title track "Breakaway" was reissued as the album's fifth and final single in May 2006. After peaking on the Billboard Hot 100 at number six, it became a top twenty hit internationally. [6] [8]

Critical reception

Breakaway
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Standard CD artwork by Tony Duran
Studio album by
Kelly Clarkson
ReleasedNovember 30, 2004 (2004-11-30)
RecordedApril – September 2004
Studio
Genre
Length44:47
Label
Producer
Kelly Clarkson chronology
Thankful
(2003)		Breakaway
(2004)		 My December
(2007)
Alternative cover
Kelly Clarkson Breakaway special edition cover.jpg
Special and limited edition artwork by James White, also replaced the original artwork in international pressings and reissues. The original standard CD artwork is currently still in print, but only in North America. [1] [2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Robert Christgau B− [49]
Entertainment Weekly B [50]
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Pitchfork 7.6/10 [52]
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Stylus Magazine B [55]
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The album received positive reviews from music critics. AllMusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine, who gave it four out of five stars, wrote "what gives Breakaway its spine are the driving, anthemic pop tunes, numbers that sound simultaneously mainstream and youthful, which is a hard trick to pull off" and describing the tracks as the ones that illustrate Clarkson as a rare thing in the 2000s: "a pop singer who's neither hip nor square, just solidly and enjoyably in the mainstream." [48] Sputnikmusic's Dave Donnelly gave it a "4" rating, remarking that "Breakaway is not a Thriller to her Off The Wall by no means, but she has at least created a rare type of album: a one that offers a full selection of potential singles, reminiscent of Michael Jackson's Bad or Thriller, which he described as having a mass appeal with artistic integrity and perceived longevity. Breakaway may be remembered in years to come as a pop classic, alongside Madonna's early material perhaps." [56] Raymond Fiore of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a "B" rating, noting its rock direction and describing it as "Avril-meets-Evanescence, with a splash of Pat Benatar." [50] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine gave Breakaway a three-and-a-half star rating and commented that "though her rocky leanings were hinted at on the less coherent Thankful [54] Charles Merwin wrote for Stylus Magazine that the album's probable non-singles still maintain a quality "high enough to quell worries about the "I love the singles, but that's all I really need to hear" arguments." He described Clarkson as ranking some where at the top of her class as far as rock albums go among the teen pop set, saying that she "has a long way to go before we'll ever feel comfortable calling her anything besides an American Idol, but for now she has a sound that seems believable enough to support her considerable chops." [55] In a quick review, Billboard described Breakaway as a "rare exhibition of substance over style". [57]

Some critics, however, were less impressed by the album. Shirley Halperin of Rolling Stone offered a mixed review by giving the album a three-star rating and saying "Clarkson isn't ready for her new sound." She asked, "You can't help but wonder, Who is the real Kelly Clarkson, and when will she stop wearing her big sister's hand-me-downs?" [53] Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian gave it a two-star rating, saying that "the title track expresses Clarkson's novel desire to "spread my wings and learn to fly", but settles into a catchy enough rut at times." [51]

Accolades

Breakaway received various accolades from several music industry awards. It won Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Since U Been Gone" at the 48th ceremony, making Clarkson the first alumnus ever from American Idol to win in the awards show. [58] [59] The album was also nominated for a Juno Award for International Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2006. [60] In the American Music Awards of 2005, Breakaway received four nominations, [61] including Favorite Pop/Rock Album, and earned Clarkson two awards for Artist of the Year and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. [62] In addition, Clarkson won the award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist at the American Music Awards of 2006. [63] The album also won nine out of her twelve nominations at the 2005 Billboard Music Awards. [64] [65] At the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, Breakaway won four awards, including a Choice Album award. [66] At the TMF Awards, the album enabled Clarkson to win three awards, including a Best Pop Artist and a Best Female Artist award. [67] [68]

Breakaway also appeared on decade-end best-of lists. Newsweek ranked it as the ninth best album of the 2000s. [69] Entertainment Weekly ranked it as the 29th of the 100 best albums from 1988 to 2008. [70] Rolling Stone ranked it as the 11th top album in their decade-end reader's poll. [71]

Commercial performance

Breakaway is currently Clarkson's most successful release to date, with sales of over 12 million copies worldwide. [72] On the week ending December 18, 2004, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 album chart in the United States with 250,000 copies sold, [73] [74] which were 47,000 less than her first week sales of Thankful. [75] Music commercial analysts noted that Clarkson's commercial appeal has endured beyond American Idol, but also commented on its slumping performance. [75] [76] Billboard director Geoff Mayfield noted the lackluster performance may have been caused by being released in a competitive holiday market. [75] Despite failing to top the chart, the record stayed on the top twenty of the Billboard 200 for 61 consecutive weeks, [77] and became the first title in five years to spend its entire year in the top twenty of the chart. [78] By the end of 2005, Breakaway became the year's third best-selling album in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan. [79] It was certified 6× multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 23, 2007, [80] and as of September 2017, it has sold over 6,355,000 copies in the United States, becoming her best-selling record in the region. [81]

Breakaway has also enjoyed commercial success internationally; it became her first album to chart in over nineteen regions. By the end of 2005, the album became the world's seventh best-selling release of the year according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. [82] In the United Kingdom, it debuted on the Official UK Albums Chart at number ten with 17,631 copies. [83] At the beginning of 2006, the album ascended to number three on the chart. [84] As of 2012, it has sold over 1,571,278 copies in the region. [85] In Australia, Breakaway debuted on the ARIA Albums Chart at number twenty-nine, and also spent its entire year on the top fifty, peaking at number two. [86] In Ireland, the album debuted on the IRMA Artist Albums chart at number twenty-one, and topped the chart in 2006. [87] Together with the Australian Recording Industry Association, the Irish Recorded Music Association certified the record as 7× multi-platinum, its highest certification overall. [88] [89] In the Netherlands, the album debuted on the Mega Album Top 100 at number forty-seven and topped the chart for three weeks. [90] Additionally, Breakaway peaked in the top five in the national charts of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Portugal, and Switzerland; and has attained top twenty positions in six additional regions worldwide. [64]

Impact and legacy

According to Billboard , as of 2022, Breakaway is one of the 15 best-performing 21st-century albums without any of its singles being number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. [91]

Music commercial analysts reported that Clarkson attained a commercial appeal on her own with Breakaway, [92] [93] despite their initial skepticism of her establishing prominence beyond American Idol. [19] [94] Clive Davis recalled that "with the songs "Since U Been Gone" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes", we were able to take Clarkson to a major seller of albums all over the world where they had never even heard of American Idol." [11] According to Mediabase, which monitors radio station airplay in North America, Clarkson was the most played artist on the radio in 2006. [95] David Corey, program director of WXKS-FM, described the feat as "very rare". [96] Just before the release of her third studio album, Davis also stated that she was one of the top four artists at Sony BMG. [97] According to Seattle Post-Intelligencer , "the turning point for Idol's credibility may have been the success of Clarkson's sophomore album, released in 2004. While her first album, released soon after her win on "Idol," was a platinum success, it only generated two hit singles and her success seemed tied into her newfound fame. But her hard-rocking second disc, which contained smashes like "Since U Been Gone" and the ballad "Because of You", garnered her critical acclaim and made her a bonafide success apart from Idol." [98]

Billboard credits Clarkson for landscaping the core sound of mainstream pop music in the 2000s to an uptempo dance-oriented sound with the release of "Since U Been Gone" and the singles that followed it. [99] The album's producers also came into prominence due to the album's success. [11] Dr. Luke, who was the house band lead guitarist for Saturday Night Live at the time of Breakaway's release, has credited "Since U Been Gone" as his first big break. [100] Max Martin, who had already found major success as a music producer in the 1990s and early 2000s with, among others, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, achieved more prominence due to the success of "Since U Been Gone" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes". [101]

Breakaway's critical acclaim also enabled Clarkson to also earn critical respect, particularly from the rock and indie music scene, who had looked down upon American Idol contestants. [23] [102] [103] [104] In his memoir, Davis recalled a meeting with Simon Fuller and Sony BMG President Charles Goldstuck, where Fuller acknowledged how the worldwide success of Breakaway had validated American Idol itself. [6] The popularity of "Since U Been Gone" among the rock community also resulted in various cover versions by rock acts, such as A Day to Remember, [105] Ted Leo, [104] and Tokyo Police Club. [106] Clarkson herself recalled, "It's ridiculous how well that song was received by hard rockers, by indie people. I was walking around with a friend of mine and this hard-rock guy came up to me and was like, 'I look stupid, but I tell my friends I love this song.' People at concerts are like, 'That's my guilty pleasure. I don't mean to be mean, but I didn't want to like the American Idol girl.' But they love that song, and it kind of won them over." [104]

Track listing

Breakaway – Standard edition [1] [107]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Breakaway"
 John Shanks 3:57
2."Since U Been Gone"
3:08
3."Behind These Hazel Eyes"
  • Martin
  • Dr. Luke
3:19
4."Because of You"
  • Hodges
  • Moody
3:39
5."Gone"
Shanks3:25
6."Addicted"
  • Clarkson
  • Hodges
  • Moody
  • Hodges
  • Moody
3:57
7."Where Is Your Heart"
4:39
8."Walk Away"
  • Clarkson
  • DioGuardi
  • Kreviazuk
  • Maida
  • DioGuardi
  • Kreviazuk
  • Maida
3:09
9."You Found Me"
  • DioGuardi
  • Shanks
Shanks3:40
10."I Hate Myself for Losing You"
 Clif Magness 3:20
11."Hear Me"
  • Clarkson
  • DioGuardi
  • Magness
Magness3:53
12."Beautiful Disaster" (Live)
 4:37
Total length:44:47
Breakaway – Limited edition (bonus tracks) [2] [26] [108]
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
13."Miss Independent"
Lawrence3:34
14."Low" Jimmy Harry Magness3:29
Total length:51:50
Breakaway – Japanese limited edition (bonus tracks) [2]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Miss Independent" (AOL live version)
  • Clarkson
  • Lawrence
  • Aguilera
  • Morris
3:41
14."Since U Been Gone" (AOL live version)
  • Martin
  • Gottwald
3:16
Total length:51:44
Breakaway – Special edition (bonus tracks) [1] [24]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Since U Been Gone" (Jason Nevins Club Mix)
  • Martin
  • Gottwald
7:40
14."Behind These Hazel Eyes" (Joe Bermudez & Josh Harris Top 40 Radio Mix)
  • Clarkson
  • Martin
  • Gottwald
3:10
15."Breakaway" (NapsterLive version)
  • Gerrard
  • Benenate
  • Lavigne
4:21
16."Because of You" ( Rolling Stone live session)
  • Clarkson
  • Hodges
  • Moody
3:34
17."Miss Independent" (AOL live version)
  • Clarkson
  • Lawrence
  • Aguilera
  • Morris
3:41
18."Hear Me" (AOL live version)
  • Clarkson
  • DioGuardi
  • Magness
3:56
Total length:71:09
Breakaway – Special edition DVD [1] [2] [24]
No.TitleDirector(s)Length
1."Since U Been Gone" (Music video) Alex DeRakoff 3:08
2."Behind These Hazel Eyes" (Music video) Joseph Kahn 3:18
3."Because of You" (Music video) Vadim Perelman 3:39
Total length:10:05

Personnel

Vocals

Musicians

Production

Studios

Charts

Certifications

Certifications and sales for Breakaway
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [173] 7× Platinum490,000^
Austria (IFPI Austria) [174] Gold15,000*
Belgium (BEA) [175] Platinum50,000*
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [176] Gold50,000*
Canada (Music Canada) [177] 5× Platinum500,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [178] 3× Platinum60,000‡
Finland—13,646 [155]
France (SNEP) [179] Silver35,000*
Germany (BVMI) [180] 2× Platinum400,000‡
Hungary (MAHASZ) [181] Gold10,000^
Indonesia [64] Platinum 
Ireland (IRMA) [89] 7× Platinum105,000^
Mexico (AMPROFON) [182] Gold50,000^
Netherlands (NVPI) [183] Gold40,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ) [184] 3× Platinum45,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway) [185] 2× Platinum80,000*
Portugal (AFP) [186] Gold10,000^
Singapore (RIAS) [64] Platinum15,000*
South Africa (RISA) [187] 2× Platinum100,000*
Sweden (GLF) [188] Platinum60,000^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [189] Platinum40,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [190] 5× Platinum1,590,000 [191]
United States (RIAA) [192] 6× Platinum6,355,000 [81]
Summaries
Europe (IFPI) [193] 2× Platinum2,000,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for Breakaway
RegionDateEdition(s)Format(s)Label(s)Ref.
CanadaNovember 30, 2004Standard CD Sony BMG [194]
United States
 [1]
AustraliaJanuary 3, 2005Sony BMG [24]
GermanyJanuary 8, 2005 [25]
JapanJanuary 26, 2005Limited [2]
FranceJuly 18, 2005 Jive [108]
United KingdomRCA [26]
ChinaSeptember 30, 2005Sony BMG [195]
United StatesNovember 25, 2005SpecialCD+DVD
  • RCA
  • 19
  • S
 [1]
AustraliaNovember 29, 2005Sony BMG [24]
JapanDecember 21, 2005 [2]

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"Behind These Hazel Eyes" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson with the song's producers Max Martin and Dr. Luke. The song was released on April 12, 2005, as the second single from the album. Clarkson considered "Behind These Hazel Eyes" as one of her favorite songs and she once intended to name Breakaway after the song. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is an uptempo song that incorporates crunchy guitars which are pulsated with driving beats and anthemic choruses; it narrates Clarkson's broken relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson song)</span> 2004 song by Kelly Clarkson

"Breakaway" is a power ballad song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song, written by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate, and Avril Lavigne, was originally intended for Lavigne's debut studio album, Let Go (2002). After being deemed unsuitable for the album, it was passed to Clarkson to be recorded as a soundtrack for the film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Clarkson, who was finishing her second studio album at that time, recorded "Breakaway" to tide her fans over until the first single from her new album was released. However, the song's success prompted its inclusion on Clarkson's second album, while the record label decided to name the album after the song. "Breakaway" was first released as the first single from The Princess Diaries 2 soundtrack on July 19, 2004. In May 2006, "Breakaway" was reissued as the fifth and final single from the album of the same name.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miss Independent (Kelly Clarkson song)</span> 2003 single by Kelly Clarkson

"Miss Independent" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson from her debut studio album, Thankful (2003). Written by Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Rhett Lawrence, and Matt Morris, with Lawrence serving as producer, it was released as the album's lead single by RCA Records on April 10, 2003, preceding its release by five days. The track was initially intended for Aguilera's fourth album, Stripped (2002), but was left half-finished. Lawrence later continued writing the song with Clarkson, who eventually recorded it.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Trouble with Love Is</span> 2003 single by Kelly Clarkson

"The Trouble with Love Is" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, for her debut studio album Thankful (2003). The song was written by Clarkson with its producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken. It was released as the fourth and final single from the album, being first serviced to US contemporary hit radio on November 10, 2003. "The Trouble with Love Is" is an R&B and soul ballad, with elements of gospel music in its chorus. Lyrically, the song finds Clarkson explaining how love can be joyful and sorrowful at the same time. It received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised it for being "soulful" and "romantic", while also praising Clarkson's vocals, comparing them to those of Mariah Carey and Beyoncé.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Because of You (Kelly Clarkson song)</span> 2005 single by Kelly Clarkson

"Because of You" is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody, both from Evanescence. It was released on August 16, 2005, by RCA Records, as the third single from Breakaway. Clarkson originally wrote "Because of You" when she was 16 years old to cope with the emotional distress caused by her parents' divorce. She wanted the song to be included on her debut studio album, Thankful (2003), but her record label rejected the song. She then polished the song with Hodges and Moody before successfully convincing her label to include it on Breakaway.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Walk Away (Kelly Clarkson song)</span> 2006 single by Kelly Clarkson

"Walk Away" is a song by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). The song was written and produced by Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida, and Kara DioGuardi, with additional writing from Clarkson. The song focuses on a relationship that is not working out; Clarkson wants a lover who will support her, not disappear when she needs him the most.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kelly Clarkson discography</span>

American singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has released ten studio albums, eight extended plays, one compilation album, one remix album, and 55 singles. In 2002, she won the inaugural season of the television competition American Idol and was immediately signed to a recording deal with 19 Recordings, and RCA Records. She made her chart debut in September 2002 with the double A-side single "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This", latter of which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and eventually became the year's best-selling single in the United States. Her debut album, Thankful, was released in April 2003 and entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number one. Thankful produced the hit lead single "Miss Independent" and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

"Gone" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). Written by Kara DioGuardi and co-written and produced by John Shanks, "Gone" is a pop song about a woman leaving her lover in search for a better relationship. "Gone" was well received by music critics, though it garnered comparisons with similarly titled "Since U Been Gone". Two years after Breakaway's release, "Gone" charted in the Billboard Pop 100 chart at number 77. Clarkson has also performed the song in concert tours, primarily during the Breakaway World Tour from 2005 to 2006 and the Stronger Tour in 2012.

<i>My December</i> 2007 studio album by Kelly Clarkson

My December is the third studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The album was released on June 22, 2007, through RCA Records. Clarkson confirmed the name of the album in her journal on her fanclub website on February 27, 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Again (Kelly Clarkson song)</span> 2007 single by Kelly Clarkson

"Never Again" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her third studio album, My December (2007). Clarkson co-wrote the song with Jimmy Messer, which was produced by American producer and musician David Kahne. Clarkson stated that the song was written as a counterpart to the songs from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004), and was almost removed because of its harsh lyrical nature. RCA Records serviced the song to mainstream radio in the United States on April 24, 2007, which was Clarkson's 25th birthday. "Never Again" features a stronger rock sound than Clarkson's previous releases, but maintains some pop undertones. It relies on strings, guitar riffs and drums and is centered on angry, abrasive lyrics.

<i>All I Ever Wanted</i> (album) 2009 studio album by Kelly Clarkson

All I Ever Wanted is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on March 6, 2009, by RCA Records. After the controversies that surrounded her previous studio album, My December (2007), which was seen as much darker than her two previous albums, Clarkson went on to record a more pop-oriented album. In order to do so, she enlisted her previous collaborators Max Martin, Dr. Luke,, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello, and new collaborators, Ryan Tedder, Howard Benson and Dre & Vidal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">I Do Not Hook Up</span> 2009 single by Kelly Clarkson

"I Do Not Hook Up" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted (2009), released as the second single from the album. It was written by Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells and Katy Perry. Perry had originally written the song for One of the Boys, but following her removal from Def Jam, she gave the song and "Long Shot" to Clarkson. RCA Records serviced the song to mainstream radio in the United States on April 14, 2009. The song is a dance-rock and power pop song that is structured upon a muscular arrangement with lyrics about empowerment and healthy relationships.

<i>Stronger</i> (Kelly Clarkson album) 2011 studio album by Kelly Clarkson

Stronger is the fifth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on October 21, 2011, by RCA Records. The thirteen-song track-list features Clarkson collaborating with various new producers as well as with Howard Benson, whom she collaborated with on her previous album, All I Ever Wanted (2009). Wanting to stray away sonically from her previous albums, Clarkson's main objective was to record her vocal performances as it is heard in her live sets, and used as little auto-tune processing as possible. The album also marked the first release by Clarkson that did not cause a conflict with RCA; her previous records, most notably My December (2007), were released amidst conflict and controversy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)</span> 2012 single by Kelly Clarkson

"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson and the title song from her fifth studio album, Stronger (2011). Originally titled as "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)", the song served as the album's second single on January 17, 2012, through RCA Records. Written by Kelly Clarkson, Jörgen Elofsson, Ali Tamposi, and David Gamson, with additional writing and production by Greg Kurstin, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is an uptempo song that draws from the genres of dance-pop and electropop. Its lyrical content mainly explores themes of empowerment and recovery following a heartbreak, with the chorus inspired by a Friedrich Nietzsche quotation: "That which does not kill us makes us stronger."

<i>Greatest Hits – Chapter One</i> (Kelly Clarkson album) 2012 greatest hits album by Kelly Clarkson

Greatest Hits – Chapter One is the first greatest hits album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on November 16, 2012, by RCA Records. It contains material from Clarkson's first five studio albums: Thankful (2003), Breakaway (2004), My December (2007), All I Ever Wanted (2009), and Stronger (2011). Its three newly recorded songs, "Catch My Breath", "Don't Rush", and "People Like Us", served as singles; contributions to their production came from Sound Kollectiv, Greg Kurstin, and Dann Huff.

<i>Piece by Piece</i> (Kelly Clarkson album) 2015 studio album by Kelly Clarkson

Piece by Piece is the seventh studio album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson. It was released on February 27, 2015, by RCA Records. It was her final album under her recording contract with the label, to which she signed after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002. She then made the switch to Atlantic in 2016. The album saw Clarkson reuniting with frequent collaborators Greg Kurstin, Jesse Shatkin, Jason Halbert, Eric Olson, and Chris DeStefano. She also gathered material from songwriters such as Sia, Matthew Koma, MoZella, Bonnie McKee, David Jost, Semi Precious Weapons lead singer Justin Tranter, and former Cobra Starship member Ryland Blackinton, among others. Inspired by the orchestral production on Wrapped in Red, Clarkson wanted all the songs on Piece by Piece to resonate like its own film soundtrack, taking a cue from the soundtracks of the feature motion pictures Cruel Intentions (1999) and Love Actually (2003) and commissioning orchestral arrangements by Joseph Trapanese.

<i>Meaning of Life</i> (album) 2017 studio album by Kelly Clarkson

Meaning of Life is the eighth studio album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson. It was released on October 27, 2017, by Atlantic Records. Executive produced by Clarkson and Craig Kallman, the album is her debut release for the label after completing her recording contract and leaving previous label, RCA Records, which she had signed after winning the first season of American Idol. Weary of the structure of the previous record deal where she was strictly limited to releasing pop music, Clarkson wanted to pursue a different genre—soul and R&B music, which she had previously wanted to make and had only finally found the opportunity to do so after being signed by Kallman to the label.

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