StrongBreakaway
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Post by StrongBreakaway on Oct 4, 2021 4:37:53 GMT -5
CIC(JU) is okay. For album listens cute, but I don't see myself seeking it out as of now. What I am very unhappy about are the lyrics. She has been putting a lot of emphasis on the songwriting process and then gives us a Heartbeat Song quality song. After all these years I expected MD-quality lyrics even from this project, but let's see about the rest before I manifest my opinion. ...but, the lyrics are sort of the only notable thing about it? Other than it being cute and my enjoying it, as I say - but the lyrics are by far the feistiest and most playful than she's had in a long time. Some great call backs, and word play. Even the title harks back to her more memorable or cheeky, like Since U Been Gone/Behind These Hazel Eyes/Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You). The lyrics to Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You) are confessional, while also being playful, and threading the needle of being empowering/serving as a reclamation whilst even being jolly. Furthermore, you've said this as new lyrics have emerged, giving further signs of Kelly's pen of old making a return. "What I got you for Christmas is losing me, Merry Christmas baby"/"...and lies, and you can keep your wandering hands and eyes, so have a Merry Christmas - hope it's half as cold as you"? These are honest, cutting lyrics of precisely the type your wistfully pining for. You are right. I hadn't checked out the new lyrics and the snippet sounds fantastic. This genre suits her voice so so well and now I am hyped for the record! To not lose attention:
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Dreams
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Post by Dreams on Oct 4, 2021 7:03:43 GMT -5
Just listened to Kelly Clarkson AIWFCIU and it's such a great vocal but a damn great song. So 50s/60 classic era sounding. Her voice was made for Christmas songs and only a few people can say that. Bubbles, Mariah, Nat King Cole, Kelly.etc. Is Bubbles supposed to be Bublé? If so, you had me until that name, girl. His overrated, NON-singing ass is just = 🤢 "Merry Christmas Baby" sounds pretty promising. LOVING the vocal arrangements!
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 4, 2021 8:29:16 GMT -5
Today's cover has not been posted on her YT channel, so it might be another case of not having the rights to upload to streaming a la some of her Bob Dylan / Bruce covers OR they're waiting to upload after the broadcast since there are some special guests and they don't want to spoil it for the actual broadcast.
Anyways, here's WDKY from last night as well. Seems like she was having some in-ear issues between this and SUBG, but I do like the (seemingly) tweaked arrangements!
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Oct 4, 2021 9:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by dbhmr on Oct 4, 2021 10:30:40 GMT -5
"What I got you for Christmas is losing me. Merry Christmas, baby."
WHEW. So fucking ready for this album.
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Post by QAF on Oct 4, 2021 11:08:55 GMT -5
OMG at that snippet! Kelly is not holding back. No Natalie Maines like divorce here it seems.
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Post by franklin on Oct 4, 2021 13:05:39 GMT -5
I'm not listening to the clips, I'm going to wait until the 15th and just listen to the album. But I lvoe reading these reactions. I'm PUMPED based on those lyrics, sounds like we're really getting her My_December_2.0 :'(
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Post by dbhmr on Oct 4, 2021 15:07:00 GMT -5
Lordt her voice
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Post by d3vin44 on Oct 4, 2021 15:23:32 GMT -5
Uhhh this is going to be a favorite! Damn!
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Post by bb on Oct 4, 2021 15:36:25 GMT -5
Really surprised by the sort of big band, jazzier, throwback vocal delivery she's serving on these clips. Obviously the power and the agility of a more contemporary pop/R&B sound is there, but it does seem to be a consistent vocal choice to play with that style. The last time I can remember her doing a real affect choice like that is on My December.
Obviously perched for those vocals to be preserved on a record, but I am hopeful that some of the album makes room for her bluesier, more raw / soulful delivery that I'm so personally fond of. (also it's early, I could be overstating)
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Post by bigb0882 on Oct 4, 2021 16:16:13 GMT -5
I’m going to have to get used to that version of IBTLALLC. I love the overall sound of what we’ve heard but the random loud bursts are jarring. Just not used to that on this song and it comes out of nowhere. I’m sure after 3 listens I won’t even notice. It also seemed to have some sound quality issues but I assume that’s just the snippet.
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Post by countrymancarriefan on Oct 4, 2021 21:15:13 GMT -5
I’m so excited for this album!! Christmas with a little shade works just fine for me. A new Christmas Special sounds great! Also it would be cool if she was the SNL musical guest for the Holiday episode.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Oct 5, 2021 8:07:33 GMT -5
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Post by QAF on Oct 5, 2021 12:48:18 GMT -5
I didn't really care for today's cover. But because of the song. Can't wait for Tightrope. It better be the tour version.
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mikeyj7
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Post by mikeyj7 on Oct 5, 2021 21:22:40 GMT -5
Man, this album is gonna be that heartbreak bitch. I can feel it.
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 5, 2021 22:35:30 GMT -5
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Dreams
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Post by Dreams on Oct 6, 2021 5:27:28 GMT -5
I’m going to have to get used to that version of IBTLALLC. I love the overall sound of what we’ve heard but the random loud bursts are jarring. Just not used to that on this song and it comes out of nowhere. I’m sure after 3 listens I won’t even notice. It also seemed to have some sound quality issues but I assume that’s just the snippet. You said exactly what I was thinking. This shouty vocal attack doesn't sit right with me on IBTLALLC. I love the snippet of "Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know)," though. Will this be her "Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)"??
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Post by ourwarpaint on Oct 6, 2021 8:10:06 GMT -5
I literally have been listening to the Merry Christmas To The One I Used To Know snippet on repeat. She sounds so incredible on it (and all these songs so far, really) I also got very big Miss You Most vibes as well as Hardy Candy Christmas.
Personally I also love the IBTLALC vocals. Her voice is just phenomenal and just keeps getting better and better.
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Post by chartfreak on Oct 6, 2021 8:20:07 GMT -5
She's doing another Christmas album? She definitely knows how to bring in the cash.
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Post by ampersand on Oct 6, 2021 8:21:11 GMT -5
"Merry Christmas (TTOIUTK)" sounds incredible.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Oct 6, 2021 8:44:02 GMT -5
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Post by dbhmr on Oct 6, 2021 9:13:41 GMT -5
If you all haven't listened to the Miss Indepodcast interview with Idol S1 contestant Jim Verraros, run don't walk. He perfectly encapsulates Kelly's immense talent and overall superiority and what it's like to be a stan of hers.
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Post by QAF on Oct 6, 2021 9:28:07 GMT -5
Don't know how reliable the poster is but someone at the KCE says they have confirmed a Christmas Special is on the way.
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ourwarpaint
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Post by ourwarpaint on Oct 6, 2021 9:43:54 GMT -5
The poster is reliable from what I’ve seen. They revealed the Christmas album and the title of CICJY (if I remember correctly).
I wonder when and where she’ll film, plus if there will be a live audience? 👀
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Post by neally on Oct 6, 2021 10:35:43 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this. I’m not sure I ever heard this Idol audition from 20 years ago. You can hear the same KC once-in-a-generation tone but the vast improvement in her control, lower register, emotive ability, and even head voice while maintaining/exceeding her power and range of yesteryear. It seems almost physiologically impossible after 20 busy years of 100% live vocals in the business to be able to sound like she does today, but she’s a testament to how it can be done.
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Post by jessayli on Oct 6, 2021 11:51:30 GMT -5
I also thought the IBTLALLC sounded a bit jarring at first with the big band/big vocal performance, but on repeated listens I absolutely love it. I can’t stop listening to the clip. I’m particularly obsessed with her voice when she sings “everywhere you go.”
Loving all these clips. So excited for this album. It’s been too long since Meaning of Life!
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Post by keeptheflowers on Oct 6, 2021 13:47:55 GMT -5
If you all haven't listened to the Miss Indepodcast interview with Idol S1 contestant Jim Verraros, run don't walk. He perfectly encapsulates Kelly's immense talent and overall superiority and what it's like to be a stan of hers. Listening to it now. Jim gets it, i mean obviously but yeah.
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Post by QAF on Oct 6, 2021 14:53:46 GMT -5
I love how Jim loves the word fuck.
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Mike
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Post by Mike on Oct 6, 2021 16:41:16 GMT -5
I suppose we'll find out in a week, but that specific clip of IBTLALLC makes me think it's taken directly after the bridge in the final chorus. I remember when they teased "I Dare You" and basically just put out a 30 second clip of her going off at the end lol.
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Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Oct 6, 2021 17:28:39 GMT -5
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