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Meaning of Life

Kelly Clarkson · 2017

44 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rock

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop rock infused with themes of self-empowerment and love.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo uplifting vibes
  • empowerment anthems for self-reflection
  • for energetic gatherings
  • catchy choruses begging for sing-alongs
  • consistent flow for easy listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of abrupt energy shifts
  • prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 27, 2017, 'Meaning of Life' marked Kelly Clarkson's eighth studio album and her first under Atlantic Records. Following her previous album, 'Piece by Piece' (2015), this release showcased a shift towards a more soulful sound, as Clarkson embraced her vocal strengths in the R&B genre after years of pop dominance.
Stylistic neighbors
Adele· Jessie J· Beyoncé

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Minute (intro) 1:09
  • 2 Love So Soft 2:52
  • 3 Heat 3:10
  • 4 Meaning of Life 3:51
  • 5 Move You 3:22
  • 6 Whole Lotta Woman 2:53
  • 7 Medicine 3:10
  • 8 Cruel 3:05
  • 9 Didn’t I 3:39
  • 10 Would You Call That Love 2:58
  • 11 I Don’t Think About You 3:44
  • 12 Slow Dance 3:40
  • 13 Don’t You Pretend 3:14
  • 14 Go High 3:25

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