Despite the lukewarm buzz surrounding the CD, I, of course, was logged onto iTunes at 12:01 AM to download my favorite AI-er's 3rd effort, "My December". At the very least, it's a departure from her first two albums; the songs have more of an intense-rock-but-not-overtly-punkish edge... and the harmonies are super tight! But I have to give Kelly greater props; the lyrics are surprisingly pretty and mysterious poetic (but not in that Jewel-esque "Oh, how they used to call me yellow hair and point at my crooked teeth!" sort of way)!
Highlights include the songs:
- Be Still
- Never Again [the 1st single]
- Maybe
- One Minute
- Sober [my personal FAV!]
Overall, the Deluxe edition [available on iTunes and the #1 download today] is easily worth its weight in hard drive space. It's also comes with a 3 otherwise unavailable bonus songs, 2 previously unreleased remixes, and a secret song!
In short, buy "My December" and enjoy the evolution of American Idol's virginal champ!
PS: For an extra atypically special treat, download the recently released Reba McEntire cover version of Clarkson's "Because Of You". It's country music to my ears!
