Chemistry
by Kelly Clarkson
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2023
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. viniciussawate
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    It's her most musically complex work, during the entire passage of the album there is overcoming pain and the struggle to regain freedom and self-esteem of a personality lost between the sentimental dichotomies of a great emotional shock. Visceral and transparent, the album is a great autobiographical material for Kelly Clarkson. After all, much more than commercial American pop, the albumIt's her most musically complex work, during the entire passage of the album there is overcoming pain and the struggle to regain freedom and self-esteem of a personality lost between the sentimental dichotomies of a great emotional shock. Visceral and transparent, the album is a great autobiographical material for Kelly Clarkson. After all, much more than commercial American pop, the album explored Latin and black music veins to give more weight to the portrayed dramas. Therefore, the listener is able to perceive pop itself, but also R&B, gospel, soft rock, reggaeton, huapango, mariachi, folk and electropop.… Expand
  2. Salvacalvo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Truly an amazing body of work from top to bottom. Hands down one of the best albums in the last few years
  3. Maxolaf
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    No words can describe how perfectly imperfect this album is. It is not the ultimate heart wrenching breakup album but brings you throughout a whole relationship. Lighthouse is my favourite. Kudos Kelly!
  4. LikeADarkHorse
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Not as soul-baring as one might expect from a "divorce record" but Kelly Clarkson sounds as great as ever as she soars on Chemistry. Standouts like Rock Hudson, Skip This Part, Mine, High Road, Down to You, Lighthouse – they all feel essential to the story she's telling. You feel the pain that she's feeling in these deeply personal songs. Kelly also succeeds in her goal of showing "the arcNot as soul-baring as one might expect from a "divorce record" but Kelly Clarkson sounds as great as ever as she soars on Chemistry. Standouts like Rock Hudson, Skip This Part, Mine, High Road, Down to You, Lighthouse – they all feel essential to the story she's telling. You feel the pain that she's feeling in these deeply personal songs. Kelly also succeeds in her goal of showing "the arc of an entire relationship" with tracks like Magic, Chemistry and Favorite Kind of High. A really strong "divorce record" that's more interested in empowering the listener and Kelly herself, by moving forward, than looking back.… Expand
  5. Shearmen
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's such a beautiful listen. It truly represents an arc of a relationship when Kelly takes you through all the stages of confusion, heartbreak and even happy.… Expand
  6. robertolsjr
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Kelly entrega mais um álbum com letras fortes e bonitas, Skip the party funcionou muito bem como início do álbum.
  7. Andreemusic
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This album is the comeback I was waiting for from Kelly Clarkson she is one of the best voices ever , all the songs have the potential to be a single , let's hope she gets nominated for the Grammys
  8. LestrangeLeo
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album of the Year. Such personal detail in the songs, such variety on such specific topics, amazing lyrics and melodies, great production… Expand
  9. Spitz1082
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Chemistry was well worth the wait! Great album from start to finish. Definitely one of Kelly's best albums yet!
  10. Zemir
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Amazing álbum, every song is a different experience, and the lirycs, wow. Remember me why i Love this Woman
  11. someonewhocares
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is conceptualised to represent the arc of an entire relationship, but most of these songs fade into one another and they just are too similar. Not just is it her first non-Christmas album in over four years, but it also is one of her most weakly-strung albums to date.… Expand
  12. GosuGabe
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    Emotionally and sonically mature, cohesive and consistent. All the tracks hold their own, the vocal performance is as amazing as anyone would expect it from her. The production is really smooth, blending pop, r&b, soft rock and soul.

    I have to admit, it's a grower. The first few listens I didn't like it at all but after the 3rd time I was hooked on every single song. If you give it time    Emotionally and sonically mature, cohesive and consistent. All the tracks hold their own, the vocal performance is as amazing as anyone would expect it from her. The production is really smooth, blending pop, r&b, soft rock and soul.

    I have to admit, it's a grower. The first few listens I didn't like it at all but after the 3rd time I was hooked on every single song. If you give it time they're all earworms. The lyricism is also worth mentioning, Kelly is growing to be a great songwriter, not just a vocalist.

    Some songs are truly heart-wrenching while we also find anger and happiness/love on the album. She was right, you get to experience every single emotion you would during a relationship.

    For me Meaning Of Life is still the best Kelly Clarkson album but this is a veery close second.

    My top tracks: that's right, red flag collector, i hate love, down to you, mine    … Expand
  13. Lajaleaa
    Jul 15, 2023
    6
    Listening Kelly Clarkson with a complete attention for the first time is... funny, because it is incredibly easy to focus out of her music. I don't know how or why, but paying attention to this glory pop which she has been working with her entire career has become something incredible superfluous.
    Don't misunderstand me, she does have a powerful voice, full of energy and great range, but    Listening Kelly Clarkson with a complete attention for the first time is... funny, because it is incredibly easy to focus out of her music. I don't know how or why, but paying attention to this glory pop which she has been working with her entire career has become something incredible superfluous.
    Don't misunderstand me, she does have a powerful voice, full of energy and great range, but the production is just a giant pile of recyclated sounds and melodies, it is completely burnt. And her lyrics, well... just as well, this epic phrases have become just cute footnotes on books written with a whole new level of lyrica she is showing she can not match. At least on this album. I hope this is just the step out of something she needs to evolve of.    … Expand
  14. HerickDiener
    Jun 30, 2023
    8
    É muito interessante perceber quando um cantor que já vendeu muitos álbuns, ganhou prêmios e cravou seu nome na música simplesmente só quer fazer um álbum que espelhe o que viveu nos últimos anos, sem entrar na rinha pelo topo das paradas.

    Kelly sabe que sempre terá muitos fãs para ouvirem suas experiências. Bom, pelo menos eu vou.
  15. andriko8
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    Outstanding album--worthy of a 3rd Best Pop Vocal Album Grammy, if an artist is to achieve that.
  16. mnorris751
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Album of the Year. Such personal detail in the songs, such variety on such specific topics, amazing lyrics and melodies, great production, and of course the vocals are top notch.
  17. Davebrown74
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This is such a beautiful album with zero skips.. I strongly believe she is getting better with her age and I love how it stays true to her sound not trying to be anyone else just Kelly
  18. Medb1981
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic Album. Kelly at her best. Vocals GOAT! Writing is raw, direct and subtle when needed and playful too. Zero skips. Multiple replays.

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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Jul 14, 2023
    60
    Despite Clarkson's rousing performances and optimistic outlook, Chemistry feels cloistered and secluded, lacking pathways into its inner sanctuaries.
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  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 29, 2023
    70
    Luckily, there are enough tracks to cement Kelly Clarkson’s status as a long-standing pop icon – and to sympathise with her as a human being who only longs for emotional security.
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  3. PopMatters
    Jun 28, 2023
    70
    While it might not be her most eclectic work, Chemistry grapples with this condition in the most human ways.
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