Track Listing

1. Trouble With Love Is
2. Miss Independent
3. Low
4. Some Kind of Miracle
5. What's Up Lonely
6. Just Missed the Train
7. Beautiful Disaster
8. You Thought Wrong - Kelly Clarkson, Tamyra Gray
9. Thankful
10. Anytime
11. Moment Like This [New Mix][*]
12. Before Your Love [New Mix][*]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #450327 in Music
• Released on: 2003-09-29
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Enhanced, Import

Amazon.co.uk Review
Kelly Clarkson, the toothsome winner of the first American Idol competition shows that her win was no fluke. On Thankful, she blithely skips through octaves and genres like a seasoned pro, belting out power ballads such as the hooky "Low" and the Diane Warren-penned "Some Kind of Miracle" with the aplomb of Pat Benatar in her prime. Clarkson tackles the neo-gospel "Anytime" without flinching, then shows some dirty street cred as she growls through "Miss Independent", a song she penned with Christina Aguilera. But Miss Independent would be a gross misnomer, despite the fact that Clarkson cowrote four of the album's tunes. Clarkson not only had uber record exec/executive producer Clive Davis at her disposal, but an arsenal of producers and songwriters to make sure she didn't make a creative misstep. Despite Clarkson's sublime vocal talents, excessive gloss at times overwhelms the quirky charm and personality she displayed on American Idol. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews

A bit Mickey Mouse....
I bought this after falling in love with her second album - Breakaway, but have to admit to being a little disappointed.

Listening to it, I couldn't get Disney movies out of my head. The soaring strings, sometimes predictable melodies, female backings all combined to make me think of Princess Jasmine on a flying carpet, or Belle waltzing around a ballroom.

Don't get me wrong - there are some good moments, and a couple of very very good songs (Miss Independent and Beautiful Disaster), but the first can be found on the special edition of Breakaway, and a much better live version of the second on all editions.

Therefore, I'd say buy it if you like light, fluffy, sometimes a little gospel female artists. However, if you're working backwards from the more rocky and raw Breakaway, you may not be so satisfied.

Forget American Idol, Try World Idol!
Kelly Clarkson was the winner of American Idol in the US and this album beat 50 Cent to the top spot in its first week. 12 fantastic tracks including debut single Miss Independent and the AA Side A Moment Like This/Before Your Love which is the biggest selling single by a female solo atrtist in the US for 10 years!

The album shows that unlike other 'Pop Idols', Kelly can do it and I would recommend this album for anyone.

The album has a pop rock feel with heartfelt ballads and fantastic feel good rock songs. Miss Independent and You Thought Wrong ft. Tamyra Gray are the best tracks on the album in terms of upbeat rock tracks. In the ballads, nothing can beat Anytime. The track features in From Justin To Kelly: With Love the movie which Kelly and runner-up Justin Guarini star in.

The album will be one of the big sellers of 2003 and Kelly will certainly be around for years to come with stuff like this!

Astounding debut!
I love this album! I heard a small clip of Moment Like This on an MTV advert and had to download it. After that, I was in love with her voice and had to get the album...and it wasn't a let down at all! It's got a really beautiful and edgy sound to it.

1) The Trouble with Love - really good song. Nice lyrics and an interesting twist on a ballad. Her voice is astonishing and the tune is beautiful.

2) Miss Independent - well you've probably heard this song and are likely to love it. If you haven't, well, its fantastic. It starts of quite mellow and then hits the chorus! And the message of the song is effective.

3) Low - this is such a fabulous song! Kelly has such passion in her voice and it as though she really feels every word. The tune and beat of the song are really easy to get into. It's kind of rocky but in a pop way...just listen!

4) Some Kind of Miracle - this is a really beautiful song. Perfect lyrics and a steady, calm melody and way of singing adopted by Kelly. Also, there's a very constant beat. Altogether, the song has a calming vibe.

5) What's up lonely - this song sounds a bit like something off Christina Aguilera's first album. It's nice but nothing outstanding. However, the idea of the song is cool and, as usual, Kelly brings a special somethign to the song!

6) Just Missed the Train - i love this song! It's got really cool guitar strumming in the background and the melody and rhythm are really original. Very catchy.

7) Beautiful Disaster - i do like this song and I really really loved it when I first got the album (it was completely my favourite) but now it's not one that I wait to get to. I like it though and the bridge is terrific!

8) You Thought Wrong - AMAZING! I think this is my favourite song on the album. It stands out unbelievably and its really strong. Kelly and Tamyra's vocals blend well together and they both, not only sing with frankly outstanding talent, but real anger and feeling in their voices. You beleive what they are singing about and I'm sure it will make an impact on you.

9) Thankful - this is a nice bluesy type song. The beat and accompniment are very well suited and although it is a very simple song, Kelly's vocal variety guarantee that the song doens't get boring.

10) Anytime - Wow! There isn't really anythign else to say. You'll be blown away with the power of this song.

11) Moment Like This - this is one of my favourite songs in the entire world! She sings it astonishingly and the lyrics are so uplifting, hopeful and happy. Simply beautiful!

12) Before Your Love - again, another gorgeous song. A really meaningful ballad and Kelly makes you feel and believe eveything. Wonderful!

That's all the tracks. The one downside of this album is the order the tracks are organised in. I consider 5, 6 and 7 to be in the same group of "nice, sweet, enjoyable songs" then 10, 11 and 12 are the "moving and incredibly powerful ballads". Then the other songs just pop up. But, it still works and doens't mean you appreaciate the album for less than it is - a showcase of wonderful music and terrific talent!