Stronger

The first (and still best) winner of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson has undeniably powerful pipes. Unfortunately, they’re too often used to deliver songs that aren’t as invigorating as her vocals. Notable exceptions have included “Since U Been Gone,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” and “My Life Would Suck Without You”—all…

Check out our album review of Artist's Stronger on Rolling Stone.com.

If she’s going to keep us waiting for her long-rumored Nashville album, she needs to make sure that her pop releases justify the procrastination.

Kelly Clarkson - Stronger review: Ms. Clarkson breaks away into maturity mode only to find out that it isn’t all she ever wanted.