Most of her songs give the impression of inspiration by personal struggle, mixed in with the expected element of love and loss. Her sound is reminiscent of Natasha Bedingfield and P!nk, but with an angrier, more raw edge. It strays a little from a typical Kelly Clarkson album, but is true enough to her roots to please her fans. She sells strength, self-confidence, and overcoming pain with songs like “Einstein” and “Breaking Your Own Heart”. The album introduces a more soulful and more country edge, but is still predominantly pop. She makes it very clear that whoever broke her heart was the one who lost, not her. She’s long since moved on.
Kelly Clarkson has come a long way from American Idol. Her fifth studio album promises a maturity that was once absent from her songs, and her powerful vocals are far more evident than they once were.
Most of her songs give the impression of inspiration by personal struggle, mixed in with the expected element of love and loss. Her sound is reminiscent of Natasha Bedingfield and P!nk, but with an angrier, more raw edge. It strays a little from a typical Kelly Clarkson album, but is true enough to her roots to please her fans. She sells strength, self-confidence, and overcoming pain with songs like “Einstein” and “Breaking Your Own Heart”. The album introduces a more soulful and more country edge, but is still predominantly pop. She makes it very clear that whoever broke her heart was the one who lost, not her. She’s long since moved on.
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The true challenge here becomes saying everything I have to say in 150 words (its a newspaper thing). But here goes nothing:
I will be the first adult (I use this term only because the law recognizes me as one) to admit that I harbour a small obsession with Demi Lovato. I truly do believe that she, above all other Disney "princesses", has a true story to tell, and an inspiring one at that. Following a highly publicized stint in rehab for issues including eating disorders and cutting herself, Demi Lovato opted to show the world her strength through an album release. Unbroken, admittedly, isn’t what a longtime “Lovatic” would expect, especially considering her recent ordeal. Collaborations with artists like Jason Derulo on “Together” and Dev on “Who’s That Boy” give the album a more urban feel than expected from an artist who typically prefers pop/rock. While some may be disappointed by Lovato's tendency toward a more upbeat album, her vocal capabilities are evident, and the lyrics still speak volumes to attest to the 19 year old's emotional journey. "Skyscraper," Unbroken's first single, is a mantra to stand tall against all adversity, while “For the Love of a Daughter” paints a picture of an abusive, alcoholic father. Demi Lovato's third studio album is a beautifully crafted sign of maturity for the young starlet. |
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