Known for his work with rock acts like Daughtry and All-American Rejects, Benson helped preserve Clarkson’s gritty pop-rock edge.
A mid-tempo anthem of support for a friend or lover in crisis. “I will save you,” she promises over a pulsing synth line. It feels like a spiritual sibling to “Breakaway.” Kelly Clarkson - All I Ever Wanted -Album - 200...
To craft this sound, Clarkson collaborated with a "dream team" of hitmakers: Known for his work with rock acts like
Recorded throughout 2008, All I Ever Wanted traded the "angst" of its predecessor for a lighter, more vibrant palette. Clarkson teamed up with heavy-hitting pop producers like , Dr. Luke , and Ryan Tedder to craft a record that blended pop-rock hooks with elements of dance and soul. It feels like a spiritual sibling to “Breakaway
Originally intended to be titled , Clarkson changed the name to All I Ever Wanted to avoid confusion with other "theatrical-themed" albums of the era, such as Pink’s Funhouse and Britney Spears’ Circus . The album was a direct response to the commercial friction caused by her previous work; while My December was a personal victory for Clarkson, her label RCA Records sought a more radio-friendly follow-up.