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KELLY CLARKSON - Thankful
And here she is. The American Idols winner. Whether her album title
refers to Simon Cowell for the shot of a lifetime, I'm not sure, but to
come up on top in the elaborate, contentious, popular and competitive
USA version of this televised talent show is quite something. While pretty,
Ms Clarkson is not an overwhelming stunner - which adds a bit of credibility
to the legitimacy of the show's focus being more concerned with talent
than looks. Kelly is clearly talented, and the real, organic instrument
presence as opposed to an over-synthesized pop endeavour is a welcome
experience. The fact that the end product is accessible pop come as no
surprise. She also co-wrote a song with the shoulderless one, Christina
Aguilera, and can't resist wailing like
her in parts. While she wasn't all that fortunate in the nose department,
Kelly will still have many young fans after her. Besides her album title,
Kelly puts her thanks into words stretching half the CD sleeve, as if
there won't be another…
3 / C
- PB
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