Kelly Clarkson established her name by winning the first edition of American Idols in 2002, after a competition that was watched by millions of people with over 10,000 participants. It is therefore not surprising that Kelly appears to have the necessary talents. Her powerful voice in particular is a relief, compared to that of Dutch Idols like Jamai and Jim. Nor should it be considered remarkable
… that Thankful can be heard an anthology of everything that is currently popular in the United States: a mix of hip hop, R&B with an occasional touch of AOR rock. Thanks to her undeniable talent and some strikingly catchy songs, she knows how to convince despite the safe angle. Most notable contribution comes from Christina Aguilera, who delivers one of the strongest tracks on the album with the rocking Miss Independent. (MS)more
