Name: Meaning of Life by Kelly Clarkson
Brand: Kelly Clarkson
SKU: 075679887177
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (98 reviews)

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With Meaning of Life, Kelly Clarkson opens up a new chapter of her career, moving from RCA to Atlantic Records. Switching labels gives Clarkson the freedom to pursue a different kind of music, an opportunity she seizes here by leaning hard into soul and R&B. Clarkson doesn't entirely abandon adult-leaning pop -- Greg Kurstin, one of the producers du jour in 2017, comes aboard for the sparkling "Would You Call That Love," a song that glistens -- but there's an undeniable soulful undercurrent on Meaning of Life. Certain styles bubble to the surface -- "Love So Soft" has a bounce straight out of Motown, "Heat" has a bit of gospel fire, "Move You" is Southern vamp -- but even if the construction is a throwback, the production on Meaning of Life is thoroughly modern, a seamless hybrid of retro flourishes and crisp electronics. There's a clean sheen to the sound, but Clarkson never seems to be chasing trends. As the title suggests, there's a maturity in the perspective of Meaning of Life: it's filled with songs about love and living, it's rooted in the past and living in the moment. The blend of contemporary and classic suits Clarkson, who sounds assured here in a way that differs from her earliest records. Controlled and confident, she certainly has her share of showstopping moments, but Clarkson always keeps her focus on the songs, which are consistently strong -- maybe her best overall set of songs yet. Even if they're not, Meaning of Life is one of her most satisfying albums: it feels like not just a collection of good tunes, but a statement of purpose. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. A Minute (Intro)

by Kelly Clarkson

Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Composer: Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson
Jim Mccormick
Katie Pearlman; Composer
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production

2. Love So Soft

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Maureen "mozella" Mcdonald
Bridget Sarai
Priscilla Renea; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Gabriel Noel
Jesse Shatkin
Verdine White; Performer
Drum Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Guitar: Sean Kantrowitz
Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Cerullo
Todd Tidwell
Iain Findlay; Production
Drums: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Engineer: Michael Harris
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Horn: Earth, Wind & Fire Horn Section
The Regiment Horns
Earth; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Orchestra Leader: Raymond Brown; Performer
Organ: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Composer: Maureen 'mozella' Mcdonald
Priscilla Renea
Jesse Shatkin; Composer
Mastering: Chris Gehringer
Will Quinnell; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Jesse Shatkin
Priscilla Renea
Maureen "mozella" Mcdonald; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Additional Organ: Buddy Ross; Other
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Bias
Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.
Reggie Young; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley
Sean Erick
Bobby Burns; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Production
Wind & Fire Horn Section: Earth; Other

3. Heat

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai
Jessica Karpov; Performer
Bass: Brian Schultz; Performer
Guitar: Eric Peterson; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Composer: Michael Pollack
Andre Davidson
Mick Schultz
Sean Davidson
Jessica Ashley Karpov; Composer
Engineer: Iain Findlay
Jesse Shatkin
Todd Tidwell
Mick Schultz; Production
Executive Producer: Craig Kallman
Kelly Clarkson; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: The Monarch
Mick Schultz
Jessica Karpov
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Programmer: Mick Shultz
The Monarch; Production

4. Meaning of Life

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai
Jessi Collins; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Cello: Glenn Fischbach
Jennie Lorenzo; Performer
Drum Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Drums: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Conductor: Larry Gold; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Chris Cerullo
Joel Metzler
Todd Tidwell; Production
Engineer: Michael Harris
Jeff Chestek
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Guitar: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Keyboard: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Organ: Buddy Ross; Performer
Piano: Buddy Ross
Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Strings: Larry Gold; Performer
Synthesizer: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Viola: Jonathan Kim
Davis Barnett; Performer
Violin: Henry Flory
Piotr Filochowski
Gared Crawford
Emma Kummrow
Charles Parker
Luigi Mazzocchi; Performer
Composer: Ilsey Juber
Jesse Shatkin
James Morrison Catchpole; Composer
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Jesse Shatkin; Production
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Production

5. Move You

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Jessi Collins
Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Mark Hill; Performer
Cello: Glenn Fischbach
Jennie Lorenzo; Performer
Drums: Christopher Mchugh; Performer
Brass Arrangement: The Regiment Horns; Composer
Conductor: Larry Gold; Conductor
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Guitar: Nick Ruth; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Organ: Nick Ruth; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Cerullo
Joel Metzler; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Viola: Jonathan Kim
Davis Barnett; Performer
Violin: Charles Parker
Emma Kummrow
Gared Crawford
Henry Flory
Piotr Filochowski
Luigi Mazzocchi; Performer
Composer: Nick Ruth
Molly Kate Kestner
Amy Kuney; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Larry Gold; Composer
Engineer: Michael Harris
Todd Tidwell
Jeff Chestek
Paul Baily
Shawn Daugherty; Production
Executive Producer: Craig Kallman
Kelly Clarkson; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Nick Ruth; Production
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Programming: Nick Ruth; Production

6. Whole Lotta Woman

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Verdine White
Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Conductor: Raymond Brown; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Todd Tidwell
Chris Cerullo; Production
Drum Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Drums: John Paris
Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Guitar: Morris O'connor
Srdjan Dimitrijevic; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Engineer: Michael Harris
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Synthesizer: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Bias
Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Reggie Young
Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Bobby Burns
Chuck Findley
Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Composer: Jussi Karvinen
Kelly Clarkson
Jesse Shatkin
Evon Barnes Jr.
Denisia "blu June" Andrews
Brittany "chi" Coney; Composer
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Novawav
Jesse Shatkin
Jussifer
Fade Majah; Production
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Programming: Jesse Shatkin; Production

7. Medicine

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai
Jessica Karpov; Performer
Bass: Brain Schultz; Performer
Guitar: Eric Peterson; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Composer: Jessica Ashley Karpov
Mick Schultz; Composer
Engineer: Mick Schultz
Shawn Daugherty; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Mick Schultz
Jessica Karpov; Production
Programmer: Mick Schultz; Production

8. Cruel

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Jessi Collins
Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai; Performer
Bass: Andreas Geck; Performer
Drums: Lester Estelle; Performer
Guitar: Aben Eubanks; Performer
Keyboard: Jason Halbert; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Conductor: Joseph Trapanese; Conductor
Contractor: Alan Umstead; Production
Engineer: Jason Halbert
John Denosky
Nick Spezia
Shane D. Wilson; Production
Executive Producer: Craig Kallman
Kelly Clarkson; Production
Orchestra: Maria Conti
Alicia Enstrom
Conni Ellisor
Amy Helman
Bruce Wethey
Catherine Umstead
Janet Darnall
Jenny Bifano
Jung-min Shin
Karen Winkelmann
Mary Kathryn Vanosdale
Alan Umstead
Anthony Lamarchina; Ensemble
Mastering: Chris Gehringer
Will Quinnell; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Jason Halbert; Production
Production Coordination: Booker White; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Additional Arrangement By: Justin Levy
Robert "raab" Stevenson; Other
Composer: Sean Davidson
Pat Linehan
Andre Davidson
Jessica Ashley Karpov; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Joseph Trapanese; Composer
Programming: Jason Halbert; Production
Additional Arrangement By: Justin Levy
Robert "raab" Stevenson; Other

9. Didn't I

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Bridget Sarai
Nicole Hurst; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Drum Programming: Sean Davidson
Jesse Shatkin
Andre Davidson; Performer
Drums: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Brass Arrangement: The Monarch; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Cerullo; Production
Engineer: Todd Tidwell
Jesse Shatkin
Michael Harris; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Keyboard: Jesse Shatkin; Performer
Horn Arrangement: The Monarch; Composer
Organ: Tommy King; Performer
Piano: Jesse Shatkin
Tommy King; Performer
Synthesizer: Jesse Shatkin
Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Jesse Shatkin
The Monarch; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Programming: Andre Davidson
Sean Davidson
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Composer: Katie Pearlman
Audra Mae
Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson; Composer
Vocal Producer: The Monarch; Production

10. Would You Call That Love

by Kelly Clarkson

Drums: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Guitar: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Keyboard: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Engineer: Greg Kurstin
Alex Pasco
Julian Burg; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai
Jessi Collins; Performer
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Piano: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Synthesizer: Greg Kurstin; Performer
Composer: Kelly Clarkson
Greg Kurstin; Composer
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Producer: Greg Kurstin; Production

11. I Don't Think About You

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Bridget Sari
Nicole Hurst; Performer
Cello: Jacob Braun
Armen Ksadjikian
Victor Lawrence
Tim Landauer
Erika Duke
Dane Little; Performer
Drum Programming: Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson; Performer
Drums: Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Piano: Michael Pollack; Performer
Strings Arrangement: Paul Buckmaster; Composer
Viola: Andrew Duckles
Darrin Mccann
Zach Dellinger
David Walther; Performer
Conductor: Paul Buckmaster; Conductor
Additional Production: Michael Pollack; Production
Violin: Songa Lee
Sara Parkins
Neel Hammond
Natalie Leggett
John Wittenberg
Bruce Dukov
Charlie Bisharat
Lucia Micarelli
Michele Richards
Mario Deleon
Gerry Hilera
Tereza Stanislav
Serena Mckinney
Joel Derouin; Performer
Composer: Jessica Ashley Karpov
Andre Davidson
Sean Davidson
Michael Pollack; Composer
Contractor: Suzie Katayama; Production
Engineer: Todd Tidwell
Steve Chruchyard; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Producer: The Monarch; Production
Programming: Sean Davidson
Andre Davidson; Production

12. Slow Dance

by Kelly Clarkson

Soloist: Jeff "gitty" Gitelman; Main Performer
Additional Guitar: Nick Ruth; Other
Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Bridget Sarai
Jessi Collins; Performer
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Drums: Trevor Laurence Jr.; Performer
Guitar: Jeff "gitty" Gitelman; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Gena Johnson
Jordan Silva; Production
Organ: Jason Halbert
Philip Townes; Performer
Piano: Jason Halbert; Performer
Composer: Nick Ruth
Molly Kate Kestner
Amy Kuney; Composer
Engineer: Bob Horn
Eddie Spear
Paul Baily; Production
Executive Producer: Craig Kallman
Kelly Clarkson; Production
Mastering: Will Quinnell
Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Nick Ruth; Production
Programming: Nick Ruth; Production

13. Don't You Pretend

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Maureen "mozella" Mcdonald
Nicole Hurst
Jessi Collins
Briget Sarai; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Bells: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Cello: Glen Fischbach
Jennie Lorenzo; Performer
Drum Programming: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Drums: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Conductor: Larry Gold; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Joshua Ditty
Todd Tidwell
Chris Cerullo
Iain Findlay
Joel Metzler; Production
Engineer: Michael Harris
Jeff Chestek
Jesse Shatkin; Production
Executive Producer: Kelly Clarkson
Craig Kallman; Production
Guitar: Jessie Shatkin
Jeff "gitty" Gitelman; Performer
Keyboard: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Organ: Buddy Ross; Performer
Piano: Buddy Ross
Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Synthesizer: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Viola: Davis Barnett
Jonathan Kim; Performer
Violin: Luigi Mazzocchi
Gared Crawford
Emma Kummrow
Charles Parker
Piotr Filochowski
Henry Flory; Performer
Composer: Kelly Clarkson
Maureen "mozella" Mcdonald
Jesse Shatkin; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Larry Gold; Composer
Mastering: Chris Gehringer
Will Quinnell; Production
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Producer: Jesse Shatkin; Production
Production Coordination: Joann Tominaga; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Programming: Jessie Shatkin; Production

14. Go High

by Kelly Clarkson

Background Vocals: Nicole Hurst
Briget Sarai; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Bass: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Cello: Glen Fischbach
Jennie Lorenzo; Performer
Drum Programming: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Drums: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sean Erick; Performer
Guitar: Sean Kantrowitz
Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Keyboard: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Conductor: Larry Gold; Conductor
Assistant Engineer: Joel Metzler; Production
Engineer: Jesse Shatkin
Jeff Chestek; Production
Executive Producer: Craig Kallman
Kelly Clarkson; Production
Lead Vocals: Kelly Clarkson; Performer
Mastering: Chris Gehringer
Will Quinnell; Production
Primary Artist: Kelly Clarkson; Main Performer
Mixing Engineer: John Hanes; Production
Piano: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Mixing: Serban Ghenea; Production
Synthesizer: Jessie Shatkin; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Leon Silva; Performer
Trombone: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Trumpet: Sean Erick; Performer
Tuba: Kevin Williams Jr.; Performer
Viola: Jonathan Kim
Davis Barnett; Performer
Violin: Luigi Mazzocchi
Gared Crawford
Emma Kummrow
Charles Parker
Piotr Filochowski
Henry Flory; Performer
Composer: Kelly Clarkson
Jesse Shatkin
Maureen "mozella" Mcdonald; Composer
Strings Arrangement: Larry Gold; Composer
Producer: Jesse Shatkin; Production
Additional Engineer: Samuel Dent; Other
Programming: Jessie Shatkin; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary

Label

Atlantic Records

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 26, 2017

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75679887177

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Meaning of Life

1. A Minute (Intro)

2. Love So Soft

3. Heat

4. Meaning of Life

5. Move You

6. Whole Lotta Woman

7. Medicine

8. Cruel

9. Didn't I

10. Would You Call That Love

11. I Don't Think About You

12. Slow Dance

13. Don't You Pretend

14. Go High

Technical Specifications

Meaning of Life

Product information

Release options

1. A Minute (Intro)

2. Love So Soft

3. Heat

4. Meaning of Life

5. Move You

6. Whole Lotta Woman

7. Medicine

8. Cruel

9. Didn't I

10. Would You Call That Love

11. I Don't Think About You

12. Slow Dance

13. Don't You Pretend

14. Go High

Technical Specifications