A Moment Like This
Kelly Clarkson · 2002
9 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B
Empowering pop anthems meld with heartfelt ballads, showcasing a fresh voice in contemporary music.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Moment Like This — The title track encapsulates Clarkson's powerful vocal delivery and emotional range, serving as an anthem for triumph and celebration.
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Summertime — This song highlights Clarkson's versatility, blending a laid-back vibe with her strong vocals, making it a standout summer anthem.
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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word — Clarkson's rendition adds depth to this classic ballad, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability and emotion through her interpretation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and varied arrangements but lacks cohesive flow across its short tracklist.
What we noticed
- The title track opens with a slow build, gradually layering instrumentation before reaching a powerful climax in the chorus.
- The second track features a stripped-down arrangement with prominent piano and vocal harmonies, contrasting sharply with the first.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Kelly Clarkson's reputation post-American Idol.
- Themes
- American Idol triumph· first taste of fame· emotional balladry
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 2002, 'A Moment Like This' marked Kelly Clarkson's debut album following her victory on the inaugural season of 'American Idol.' This album established her as a notable pop artist and set the stage for her successful career, blending elements of R&B and pop rock.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Moment Like This 4:20
- 2 Summertime 2:27
- 3 Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 2:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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