Breakaway
Kelly Clarkson · 2004
44 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
Empowering pop anthems blend with emotional ballads, showcasing Clarkson's powerful vocals and lyrical vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Since U Been Gone Start here — This track redefined pop-rock with its anthemic chorus and electronic production, establishing Clarkson as a force in the genre.
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Because of You — A deeply personal ballad reflecting on childhood trauma, this song showcases Clarkson's emotional range and songwriting prowess.
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Behind These Hazel Eyes — With its poignant lyrics about heartbreak and resilience, this track highlights Clarkson's vocal intensity and ability to convey raw emotion.
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Breakaway — The title track serves as an anthem for self-discovery and empowerment, blending inspirational lyrics with a soaring melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends empowering anthems with emotional ballads, showcasing Clarkson's vocal prowess and lyrical depth.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high energy level with driving beats and anthemic choruses, while the subsequent tracks shift towards more introspective themes.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that emphasize Clarkson's vocal range, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- empowering sing-along moments
- steady pacing for road trips
- emotional release through anthems
- catchy hooks for group listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- want experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album elevated Clarkson's career and established her as a pop icon.
- Themes
- personal liberation· heartbreak narratives
- Career context
- Breakaway is Kelly Clarkson's second studio album, released in late 2004 after her debut, Thankful. This record marked a significant turning point in her career, elevating her from American Idol winner to a mainstream pop star and solidifying her place in the music industry.
Tracklist
- 1 Breakaway 3:57
- 2 Since U Been Gone Start here 3:08
- 3 Behind These Hazel Eyes 3:18
- 4 Because of You 3:39
- 5 Gone 3:27
- 6 Addicted 3:57
- 7 Where Is Your Heart 4:39
- 8 Walk Away 3:08
- 9 You Found Me 3:39
- 10 I Hate Myself for Losing You 3:20
- 11 Hear Me 3:56
- 12 Beautiful Disaster (live) 4:34
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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