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| 1. Breakaway |
| 2. Since U Been Gone |
| 3. Behind These Hazel Eyes |
| 4. Because Of You |
| 5. Gone |
| 6. Addicted |
| 7. Where Is Your Heart |
| 8. Walk Away |
| 9. You Found Me |
| 10. I Hate Myself For Losing You |
| 11. Hear Me |
| 12. Beautiful Disaster |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Kelly Clarkson could have played her American Idol-propelled career much differently, languishing in the role of dippy ingénue or shunting her musical development by leaning too heavily on overnight stardom. Instead she dug in her heels and allowed good sense (or a good manager) to steer, and somewhere Simon Fuller and the rest of the TV gang ought to be smiling. Credit Breakaway, which couldn't be more aptly titled--the sophomore set represents a seismic split from the thin if pretty stuff debut Thankful set forth. Here we encounter Clarkson as superstar, with the humility that made her likable on the first disc tucked tightly under her arm. First single and leadoff track "Breakaway" topped the pop charts on arrival, and its rock-friendly thumps, dips, and rolls don't wear out their welcome; they blend, instead, into the firestorm of beats and guitars that is "Since U Been Gone," another shout-it-out rocker. Those songs set the tone for the rest of the disc in all its fury: The innocence is long gone, numbers including "Addicted" and "Hear Me" say collectively, and Clarkson's of a mind to kick it. The big, expressive voice ringed by the occasional high-pitch trill--the one that prompted millions to get behind her on Idol--doesn't dip entirely off the radar, though. On "Where Is Your Heart," and the stunning live closer "Beautiful Disaster," it's there in full force--a hint, maybe, that despite the wide, smart career step Breakaway represents, her fans come first. --Tammy La Gorce
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ok, here's a perspective from a 42 year old man, now I have bought a lot of music,
everything from Blondie and Duran Duran to Placebo and Metallica, so you can see I have a fairly eclectic "if it's good then I like it" attitude towards music.
but then once in a while something amazing happens, along comes a new artist, seemingly out of the blue, that stops you in your tracks, I happened to stumble across "behind these hazel eyes' on some saturday morning kids show, "H0ly Cr@p what was that!"
I was instantly hooked, bought Breakaway that same day, what an amazing experience listening to that album for the first time ;)
I could list why I love this song or that song individually but that has been done here many times before,
let me just say in simple terms, this is the best album I own, out of several hundred!
Kelly Clarkson is not only naturally talented, but you can hear the dedication, the passion and the love for her craft as she wrings every ounce of emotion out of this outstanding album,
if you love good music of any genre, then there's a good chance you would love this too,
everything from Blondie and Duran Duran to Placebo and Metallica, so you can see I have a fairly eclectic "if it's good then I like it" attitude towards music.
but then once in a while something amazing happens, along comes a new artist, seemingly out of the blue, that stops you in your tracks, I happened to stumble across "behind these hazel eyes' on some saturday morning kids show, "H0ly Cr@p what was that!"
I was instantly hooked, bought Breakaway that same day, what an amazing experience listening to that album for the first time ;)
I could list why I love this song or that song individually but that has been done here many times before,
let me just say in simple terms, this is the best album I own, out of several hundred!
Kelly Clarkson is not only naturally talented, but you can hear the dedication, the passion and the love for her craft as she wrings every ounce of emotion out of this outstanding album,
if you love good music of any genre, then there's a good chance you would love this too,
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well for starters, i'm a rock girl, so I wasn't expecting to like this album at all, but every single i've heard, i've really liked. Listening to the album is no dissapointment - nearly every song is brilliant, I could rate Kelly amongst my other favourite singers such as Sarah McLachlan and Aimee Mann. It's suprisingly mature songwriting, I was expecting vacuous pop music but it's emotional, passionate music that you can (try) and sing along to.
Definately going to be stuck in my cd player for a while, great album from Kelly Clarkson, not what I expected from a Pop Idol winner!
Definately going to be stuck in my cd player for a while, great album from Kelly Clarkson, not what I expected from a Pop Idol winner!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this album is excellant. i'm usually an urban lover but i heard this album and i was impressed by the 'adult' lyrics and the rocky (but not heavy) music. it's kind of like a p!nk album but less controversial lol.
all in all, kelly clarkson could of gone down the teen pop idol direction and quite frankly ruined her career whilst doing so but with this album im sure she'll be sticking around a bit longer and i look forward to her next release!
all in all, kelly clarkson could of gone down the teen pop idol direction and quite frankly ruined her career whilst doing so but with this album im sure she'll be sticking around a bit longer and i look forward to her next release!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Everything About This Album Is Amazing
I have only just recently became a fan of Kelly Clarkson when i heard What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) playing on the radio i loved it so i bought all her albums from the shops not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by TAYLORSWIFT
brilliant music
this was the best album kelly clarkson ever wrote and a success for her which through her into stardom after her win on american pop idol.
Published 3 months ago by L. Carter
Got Me Through A Rough Time
Every once in awhile an album comes along that really captures the listeners emotions and feelings and this is that album, when it came out i was going through a bad divorce and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jez1972
excellent
his is a SMASH! Kelly Clarkson proves that reality can make you a star. With or without IDOL Mrs. Clarkson would have been discovered!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by haribo
Great Album
I'd not picked up on this album/artist when it was released but purchased on a whim having heard 'Breakaway' whilst shopping in a local store... Read more
Published 12 months ago by 30 West
Not dissapointed
It's a good CD, if this is your kind of music. There isn't one song thats not good.
Published 19 months ago by Gas Engineer
love, love, love, love, love this...
I absolutely love this CD - me and my children sing it at the top of our lungs in the car. It is definitely her best one!!! Read more
Published 22 months ago by slummy to yummy mummy
great service great music
download of this album was superb and is being played regularly. great and easy service. thanks
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. L. A. Howley
A very impressive second album...
"Breakaway" is an album that is exactly that. A breakaway. Following on from her rapid success and mainstream popularity on American Idol, Kelly released "Breakaway" in the winter... Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Mr. N. J. Henderson
CD of the Decade
Being a Kelly Clarkson fan myself, like, huge, this is going to be biased but you're gonna have to deal with it, I'll try and cover for and against. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Lucy Isabella
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