Drama accompanies Kelly Clarkson's album release - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-27-2007, 09:03 PM

NEW YORK - Following a multiplatinum, Grammy-winning album can be a daunting task for any artist. Kelly Clarkson's path to releasing her latest CD, "My December," has been especially torturous.

First there was word that record mogul Clive Davis, who overseas her record label, RCA, didn't like the direction of the upcoming album. Then reports buzzed about a feud between the two over control of it. Her first single, "Never Again," had a respectable but unremarkable run on the charts. Soon, her manager was gone and she canceled her upcoming tour due to slow ticket sales.

While Clarkson has gotten plenty of publicity, it's doubtful it's the kind of media campaign the 25-year-old intended. But industry watchers say its doubtful, too, that the turmoil will lead to the industry's dreaded f-word — flop.

Sean Ross, who tracks the radio industry for Edison Media Research, said that so far the only problem Clarkson's faced is not achieving a No. 1 single out of the gate.

"It's sort of extraordinary to me that this much judgment has been passed before everyone has heard the album, which I think to some extent is going to color how people see the album," he said.

"It could affect sales a little bit in the first few weeks and when the record first comes out," said M. Tye Comer, editorial director for AOL Music, which this week premiered a live performance by Clarkson on its site. "(But) I think at the end of the day she's going to come out on top."

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EmoJoe · 06-27-2007, 09:13 PM

all of this news is super old...came out before the tour was cancelled. the sales reports are in and they're predicting her to be #1 or #2 on the charts, with like 400,000 copies sold (the first week). controversy = sales.

as for the album, it's decent IMO. a lot of the tracks sound REALLY simular (Be Still, Maybe, Can I Have a Kiss? - as well as Judas, Hole, Never Again) which is a major problem, but the best tracks are amazing IMO (Sober, Irvine, How I Feel). overall it's not as good as Breakaway IMO, but most of the songs aren't really my kind of music.

also if they had released One Minute as the first single, she'd be doing fine. -_-

platinumblondelife · 06-29-2007, 12:28 AM

hate the new album. booo kelly lol.

David · 06-30-2007, 07:53 PM

At first, I wasn't too fond of her new stuff, but truthfully, I think this is a much better album than Breakaway. Breakaway was more radio-friendly, but My December definitely has more heart, meaning, and artistry. I definitely recommend it.

TJL · 06-30-2007, 08:00 PM

Don't listen to Kelly's music, don't care to, but....

I give her credit for doing the album the way she wanted to.

Stormtracker TF · 07-01-2007, 08:56 AM

I like her new album, but Breakaway is one of my JAMS.

The Idol · 07-04-2007, 07:32 PM

the new album is so sad i cry sometimes when i listen to it

the song 'yeah' is so great

06-27-2007, 09:03 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Drama accompanies Kelly Clarkson's album release NEW YORK - Following a multiplatinum, Grammy-winning album can be a daunting task for any artist. Kelly Clarkson's path to releasing her latest CD, "My December," has been especially torturous. First there was word that record mogul Clive Davis, who overseas her record label, RCA, didn't like the direction of the upcoming album. Then reports buzzed about a feud between the two over control of it. Her first single, "Never Again," had a respectable but unremarkable run on the charts. Soon, her manager was gone and she canceled her upcoming tour due to slow ticket sales. While Clarkson has gotten plenty of publicity, it's doubtful it's the kind of media campaign the 25-year-old intended. But industry watchers say its doubtful, too, that the turmoil will lead to the industry's dreaded f-word — flop. Sean Ross, who tracks the radio industry for Edison Media Research, said that so far the only problem Clarkson's faced is not achieving a No. 1 single out of the gate. "It's sort of extraordinary to me that this much judgment has been passed before everyone has heard the album, which I think to some extent is going to color how people see the album," he said. "It could affect sales a little bit in the first few weeks and when the record first comes out," said M. Tye Comer, editorial director for AOL Music, which this week premiered a live performance by Clarkson on its site. "(But) I think at the end of the day she's going to come out on top." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19463673/
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06-30-2007, 07:53 PM	#4
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	At first, I wasn't too fond of her new stuff, but truthfully, I think this is a much better album than Breakaway. Breakaway was more radio-friendly, but My December definitely has more heart, meaning, and artistry. I definitely recommend it.
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Don't listen to Kelly's music, don't care to, but.... I give her credit for doing the album the way she wanted to.
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07-01-2007, 08:56 AM	#6
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06-27-2007, 09:13 PM	#2
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	all of this news is super old...came out before the tour was cancelled. the sales reports are in and they're predicting her to be #1 or #2 on the charts, with like 400,000 copies sold (the first week). controversy = sales. as for the album, it's decent IMO. a lot of the tracks sound REALLY simular (Be Still, Maybe, Can I Have a Kiss? - as well as Judas, Hole, Never Again) which is a major problem, but the best tracks are amazing IMO (Sober, Irvine, How I Feel). overall it's not as good as Breakaway IMO, but most of the songs aren't really my kind of music. also if they had released One Minute as the first single, she'd be doing fine. -_-
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07-04-2007, 07:32 PM	#7
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