- A Minute (Intro)
- Love So Soft
- Heat
- Meaning of Life
- Move You
- Whole Lotta Woman
- Medicine
- Cruel
- Didn't I
- Would You Call That Love
- I Don't Think About You
- Slow Dance
- Don't You Pretend
- Go High
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Leon Silva Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
The Regiment Horns Horn,Trumpet
Joseph Trapanese Conductor,Orchestra
Conni Ellisor Orchestra
Jonathan Kim Viola
Andre Davidson Bass,Drums,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jessica Karpov Vocals (Background)
Alicia Enstrom Orchestra
Sean Kantrowitz Guitar
Bridget Sarai Vocals (Background)
Henry Flory Violin
Gared Crawford Violin
Tim Landauer Cello
Piotr Filochowski Violin
Jung-Min Shin Orchestra
Kevin Williams Jr. Tuba,Trombone
Philip Townes Organ
Srdjan Dimitrijevic Guitar
Bobby Burns, Jr Trumpet
Joe Cleveland Keyboards
Bridget Sari Vocals (Background)
Janet Darnall Orchestra
Priscilla Renea Vocals (Background)
Sara Parkins Violin
Mario de Leon Violin
Michele Richards Violin
Raymond Brown Conductor,Orchestra Leader
Maureen McDonald Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Sean Davidson Synthesizer,Bass,Drums,Keyboards
Davis Barnett Viola
Charles Parker Violin
Reggie Young Trombone
Brian Schultz Bass
Tommy King Organ,Piano
Andrew Duckles Viola
Serena McKinney Violin
John Wittenberg Violin
Amy Helman Orchestra
John Paris Drums
Alan Umstead Orchestra
Emma Kummrow Violin
Dave Walther Viola
Michael Pollack Piano
Luigi Mazzocchi Violin
Dane Little Cello
Anthony LaMarchina Orchestra
Jennie Lorenzo Cello
Buddy Ross Organ,Piano
Gabriel Noel Bass
Joseph Cleveland Keyboards
Ray Brown Horn
Nick Ruth Organ,Guitar
Zach Dellinger Viola
Jacob Braun Cello
Sean Erick Trumpet,Keyboards,Flugelhorn,Bass
Jessi Collins Vocals (Background)
Aben Eubanks Guitar
Nicole Hurst Vocals (Background)
Eric Peterson Guitar
Earth, Wind & Fire Horns Horn
Glenn Fischbach Cello
Natalie Leggett Violin
Paul Buckmaster Conductor
Gerry Hilera Violin
Jenny Bifano Orchestra
Dana Little Cello
Andreas Geck Bass
Erika Duke Cello
Jesse Shatkin Bass,Bells,Drums,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jason Halbert Harp Keyboards,Organ,Piano,Keyboards
Mary Kathryn Van Osdale Orchestra
Joel Derouin Violin
Neel Hammond Violin
Morris O'Connor Guitar
Darrin McCann Viola
Catherine Umstead Orchestra
Tereza Stanislav Violin
Karen Winkelmann Orchestra
Armen Ksadjikian Cello
Trevor Laurence Drums
Greg Kurstin Drums,Mbiri,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Synthesizer Bass,Guitar (Baritone)
Charlie Bisharat Violin
Verdine White Bass
Jeff Gitelman Guitar,Soloist
Bruce Wethey Orchestra
Maria Conti Orchestra
Songa Lee Violin
Gary Bias Sax (Tenor)
Bobby Burns Trumpet
Lester Estelle Drums
Bruce Dukov Violin
Chuck Findley Trumpet
Chris McHugh Drums
Mark Hill Bass
Lucia Micarelli Violin
Earth, Wind & Fire Horn
Victor Lawrence Cello
Larry Gold Strings,Conductor,String Conductor
The Regiment Horns Brass Arrangement
Joseph Trapanese Arranger
Iain Findlay Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Andre Davidson Composer,Programming,Drum Programming
Jessica Karpov Producer,Vocal Producer,Composer
Molly Kate Kestner Composer
Josh Ditty Assistant Engineer
Greg Burke Design,Art Direction
Fade Majah Producer
Evon O. Barnes Jr. Composer
Jussifer Producer
Pat Linehan Composer
Robert Stevenson Arranger,Vocal Arrangement
Christopher Cerullo Assistant Engineer
NOVA Wav Producer
Samuel Dent Engineer
Carrie West A&R
John Denosky Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Priscilla Renea Composer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Alex Pasco Engineer
JoAnn Tominaga Production Coordination
Maureen McDonald Composer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Sean Davidson Drum Programming,Composer,Programming
Paul Baily Engineer
Carolyn Tracey Project Manager
Booker White Music Preparation,Production Coordination
Audra Mae Composer
Shawn Daugherty Engineer
Nick Spezia Engineer
James Morrison Catchpole Composer
Alan Umstead Contractor
Michael Pollack Composer,Producer,Additional Production
Brittany Coney Composer
Jordan Silva Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Ray Brown Leader,Music Preparation
Jussi Karvinen Composer
Nick Ruth Composer,Producer,Programming
Eddie Spear Engineer
Michael Harris Engineer
Denisia Andrews Composer
Justin Levy Arranger,Vocal Arrangement
Julian Burg Engineer
Gena Johnson Assistant Engineer
Sean Erick Composer,Programming,Drum Programming
Mick Schultz Composer,Engineer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Joel Metzler Assistant Engineer
Vincent Peters Photography
Serban Ghenea Mixing
Paul Buckmaster Arranger,String Arrangements
Bob Horn Engineer
Craig Rosen A&R
Amy Kuney Composer
Jesse Shatkin Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Vocal Producer,Drum Programming
Katie Pearlman Composer
Jason Halbert Vocal Engineer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Jeff Chestek Engineer
John Hanes Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Jim McCormick Composer
Todd Tidwell Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Craig Kallman A&R,Executive Producer
Suzie Katayama Contractor,String Contractor
Steve Churchyard Engineer
Greg Kurstin Composer,Engineer,Producer
Sam Dent Engineer
Ilsey Juber Composer
Kelly Clarkson Composer,Executive Producer
Chris Gehringer Mastering
Will Quinnell Mastering
Larry Gold Arranger,String Arrangements
Shane D. Wilson Engineer
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Overview
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
Product Details
Release Date: | 10/27/2017 |
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Label: | Atlantic |
UPC: | 0075678659843 |
Rank: | 196732 |
Tracks
Album Credits
Performance Credits
Kelly Clarkson Primary Artist,VocalsLeon Silva Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
The Regiment Horns Horn,Trumpet
Joseph Trapanese Conductor,Orchestra
Conni Ellisor Orchestra
Jonathan Kim Viola
Andre Davidson Bass,Drums,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jessica Karpov Vocals (Background)
Alicia Enstrom Orchestra
Sean Kantrowitz Guitar
Bridget Sarai Vocals (Background)
Henry Flory Violin
Gared Crawford Violin
Tim Landauer Cello
Piotr Filochowski Violin
Jung-Min Shin Orchestra
Kevin Williams Jr. Tuba,Trombone
Philip Townes Organ
Srdjan Dimitrijevic Guitar
Bobby Burns, Jr Trumpet
Joe Cleveland Keyboards
Bridget Sari Vocals (Background)
Janet Darnall Orchestra
Priscilla Renea Vocals (Background)
Sara Parkins Violin
Mario de Leon Violin
Michele Richards Violin
Raymond Brown Conductor,Orchestra Leader
Maureen McDonald Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Sean Davidson Synthesizer,Bass,Drums,Keyboards
Davis Barnett Viola
Charles Parker Violin
Reggie Young Trombone
Brian Schultz Bass
Tommy King Organ,Piano
Andrew Duckles Viola
Serena McKinney Violin
John Wittenberg Violin
Amy Helman Orchestra
John Paris Drums
Alan Umstead Orchestra
Emma Kummrow Violin
Dave Walther Viola
Michael Pollack Piano
Luigi Mazzocchi Violin
Dane Little Cello
Anthony LaMarchina Orchestra
Jennie Lorenzo Cello
Buddy Ross Organ,Piano
Gabriel Noel Bass
Joseph Cleveland Keyboards
Ray Brown Horn
Nick Ruth Organ,Guitar
Zach Dellinger Viola
Jacob Braun Cello
Sean Erick Trumpet,Keyboards,Flugelhorn,Bass
Jessi Collins Vocals (Background)
Aben Eubanks Guitar
Nicole Hurst Vocals (Background)
Eric Peterson Guitar
Earth, Wind & Fire Horns Horn
Glenn Fischbach Cello
Natalie Leggett Violin
Paul Buckmaster Conductor
Gerry Hilera Violin
Jenny Bifano Orchestra
Dana Little Cello
Andreas Geck Bass
Erika Duke Cello
Jesse Shatkin Bass,Bells,Drums,Organ,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synthesizer
Jason Halbert Harp Keyboards,Organ,Piano,Keyboards
Mary Kathryn Van Osdale Orchestra
Joel Derouin Violin
Neel Hammond Violin
Morris O'Connor Guitar
Darrin McCann Viola
Catherine Umstead Orchestra
Tereza Stanislav Violin
Karen Winkelmann Orchestra
Armen Ksadjikian Cello
Trevor Laurence Drums
Greg Kurstin Drums,Mbiri,Piano,Guitar,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Synthesizer Bass,Guitar (Baritone)
Charlie Bisharat Violin
Verdine White Bass
Jeff Gitelman Guitar,Soloist
Bruce Wethey Orchestra
Maria Conti Orchestra
Songa Lee Violin
Gary Bias Sax (Tenor)
Bobby Burns Trumpet
Lester Estelle Drums
Bruce Dukov Violin
Chuck Findley Trumpet
Chris McHugh Drums
Mark Hill Bass
Lucia Micarelli Violin
Earth, Wind & Fire Horn
Victor Lawrence Cello
Larry Gold Strings,Conductor,String Conductor
Technical Credits
The Monarch Horn Arrangements,Producer,Vocal Producer,Brass ArrangementThe Regiment Horns Brass Arrangement
Joseph Trapanese Arranger
Iain Findlay Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Andre Davidson Composer,Programming,Drum Programming
Jessica Karpov Producer,Vocal Producer,Composer
Molly Kate Kestner Composer
Josh Ditty Assistant Engineer
Greg Burke Design,Art Direction
Fade Majah Producer
Evon O. Barnes Jr. Composer
Jussifer Producer
Pat Linehan Composer
Robert Stevenson Arranger,Vocal Arrangement
Christopher Cerullo Assistant Engineer
NOVA Wav Producer
Samuel Dent Engineer
Carrie West A&R
John Denosky Engineer,Vocal Engineer
Priscilla Renea Composer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Alex Pasco Engineer
JoAnn Tominaga Production Coordination
Maureen McDonald Composer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Sean Davidson Drum Programming,Composer,Programming
Paul Baily Engineer
Carolyn Tracey Project Manager
Booker White Music Preparation,Production Coordination
Audra Mae Composer
Shawn Daugherty Engineer
Nick Spezia Engineer
James Morrison Catchpole Composer
Alan Umstead Contractor
Michael Pollack Composer,Producer,Additional Production
Brittany Coney Composer
Jordan Silva Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Ray Brown Leader,Music Preparation
Jussi Karvinen Composer
Nick Ruth Composer,Producer,Programming
Eddie Spear Engineer
Michael Harris Engineer
Denisia Andrews Composer
Justin Levy Arranger,Vocal Arrangement
Julian Burg Engineer
Gena Johnson Assistant Engineer
Sean Erick Composer,Programming,Drum Programming
Mick Schultz Composer,Engineer,Producer,Vocal Producer
Joel Metzler Assistant Engineer
Vincent Peters Photography
Serban Ghenea Mixing
Paul Buckmaster Arranger,String Arrangements
Bob Horn Engineer
Craig Rosen A&R
Amy Kuney Composer
Jesse Shatkin Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Vocal Producer,Drum Programming
Katie Pearlman Composer
Jason Halbert Vocal Engineer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Jeff Chestek Engineer
John Hanes Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Jim McCormick Composer
Todd Tidwell Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Craig Kallman A&R,Executive Producer
Suzie Katayama Contractor,String Contractor
Steve Churchyard Engineer
Greg Kurstin Composer,Engineer,Producer
Sam Dent Engineer
Ilsey Juber Composer
Kelly Clarkson Composer,Executive Producer
Chris Gehringer Mastering
Will Quinnell Mastering
Larry Gold Arranger,String Arrangements
Shane D. Wilson Engineer
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