4.14.12 - New Music - Kelly Clarkson

After having lead single “Mr. Know It All” make it to the top 10 (even though I didn’t care for it one bit) and second single “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” make it to number one for several weeks (I told you it would do well – twice!), Kelly is back with a third cut from her ‘Stronger’ album.

“Dark Side” has been confirmed as the third single from the album, although no word as to when it will actually be released (probably not too long now, don’t want people forgetting she put a CD out a few months ago).

The song is basically what Kelly Clarkson was made to do (and what she wants to do). It is most definitely a pop song, half of it being powerpop at that. It also combines Clarkson’s love of writing, well, on the dark side. She attempted a completely dark album, 2007’s ‘My December’. Since then, she has found success in mostly being upbeat and happy, but with an edge. Songs like “Dark Side” give her a chance to do both, and it fits her fairly well.

“Dark Side” isn’t the most original, nor the best track she’s ever done, but I am not going to find fault with it. The song has a good message and is very listenable, so why be mean?