Someone already posted a thread regarding this topic in the section section, so it got blocked. So I'm just reposting to the right section.

Kelly is the spokesperson for Vitamin Water. To promote for Kelly's upcoming album and single, Vitamin Water offer fans to get the remix of the single a few days early by purchasing a 12-pack Vitamin Water (including the code & website to obtain the song). I was able to listen the remix of the song, and it was so good. The song is rockish, but has pop element to it. She wrote this song herself.

Here is the lyrics to the song, courtesy of my friend Jess:



Some pics of Kelly at the recording studio drinking Vitamin Water:










Listen to the song at Kelly's MYSPACE:

Never Again

Youtube MV:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB9iOkOLNPA

LoL those lyrics don't seem too hot maybe it will with music i don't know.

Oh don't worry, the music makes the lyrics really meaningful.

This song is really different from the other mainstream songs out there.

I may be wrong, but do you mean Vitamin Water? Those look like Vitamin Water bottles to me.
I look forward to hearing her new song. Her songs are pretty catchy but I'm scared this will get overplayed again.

just got the remix.. it super awesome. Cant stop listening to it.

vivjelly, damn, I thought im the only one here obsessed with kelly

Yup, you're right! I was so excited about the single that I got messed up on the name. Thanks again.



So glad you like it, I kept listening to it yesterday!

I'm a Kelly's fan since the beginning of her career.

The official release date has been changed to Friday, the 13th instead of the 11th.

A review for her new song. The orginal is not out yet but a remix was leaked.

Kelly Clarkson : “Never Again” (Dave Aude Remix) [listen here]
Though the official version of Kelly Clarkson’s new single should hit the web any minute now, a dance remix has already leaked. And while we’re usually not crazy about generic bass-bump redos, this one really sets the stage for what sounds like another chart-busting pissed-off rocker from everyone's favorite Idol. There are no guitars on here, but we can subliminally hear them crash in just as the hook hits, a la “Since U Been Gone.” Once again, Kells is striking out at a two-timing ex, “Bet it sucks to see my face everywhere,” she roars, sounding more like spiritual godmother Pat Benatar than ever. Never say never--she's about to do it again.


http://www.blender.com/news/comments.aspx?article=9249

Thanks mouse!

My favorite line:

"Never say never--she's about to do it again."

Hehehe...poor David Hodges. I can't wait for his reaction when the song hits the radio

another review from a blog. I thought it would be cool to share.

Kelly Clarkson - “Never Again” (Dave Aude Remix). The official version of Kelly Clarkson’s new single, from her forthcoming album "My December", debuts on radio April 13th, meaning it should hit the web in seconds now. A dance remix, however, has already leaked. Despite the fact that musically it sounds like a generic dance track (albit, a kick ass one!) the lyrics and vocal delivery set the stage for what is going to be another chart topper a la "Since U Been Gone". There no guitars to be heard in this mix, but subliminally you know they are here. "I Hope When You’re In Bed With Her, You Think of Me", she sings with just the right 'touch' of bitterness as she condemns a former lover. She later roars "But When Your Day Comes, And He’s Through With You, And He’ll Be Through With You" as she takes a swipe at her ex's "trophy wife". Less talented chick rockers (Avril, Ashlee ect.) must hate this girl, she sounds so effortless here despite the fact that she hitting a tons of difficult notes. And she knows her way around great hooks, increasingly rare in music today. This. Will. Be. Huge.....and I haven't even heard the studio version yet?

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lol viv, it like, it just me and you talking kelly. No one seems to care much.

haha.

i've heard this and i'm not so much a big fan of it

That's okay...since the single is not out yet, people can't really have opinions on it. I'm sure people will start talking about it soon.

I'm happy that we both like it though.

[spoiler]Are you a member of the KCE board? [/spoiler]



That's okay too. Since it's the remix, it's probably different than the actual single.

I, personally, have been listening to it nonstop. I'm in love with it.

95 % of those who listened to it have been raving about it. So that's a good sign.

I adore Kelly!
But remixes aren't really my thing lol
This is going to be a good single though
Can't wait until the original is released

Yeah, I'm not a fan of remixes either. But, I really enjoyed this one.

I think the original single will be better though. It will probably be more soulful and rockish.

Another review of the remix...

Kelly Clarkson's New Remix
by Mandy Smyth

Kelly's new single just dropped! Well, sort of...the remix just dropped. Funny to drop a remix before dropping an original. EITHER WAY, it's hot. And Kelly's mad.

Kelly's new single, "Never Again," is about her ex who dumped her to go back to his ex-girlfriend (true story.) And while Kelly is a sweet girl, she has every right to be a little bitter here. Everyone gets burned by an ex at some point, and she channeled her energy into a really hot song that politely but strongly tells him off.

The song is energetic and it has some serious Kelly-ness to it! Her strong vocals really shine through in this dance ballad and man, I wouldn't want to be that guy she is singing about.

Personally, I like the new song. It looks like Kelly "Hit-Maker" Clarkson is due to have another number one album on her pretty little hands! Good Work, Kel!

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fresh and hot!!!!!!!! the orginal version

There is a better quality that has been released. The HQ is really good.

mouse, did you listened to KissFM this morning? The listeners really liked it...they called in to Ryan Seacrest's show and said they really enjoy the song!

i listen to part of the interview..... I can't listen to all of it. Did you have a cap it out for me

I'm in the library right now, so I can't listen to the mp3 of the interview. Basically, Ryan loved it and he went all crazy repeating the lyrics. Also, the listeners called in gave positive feedbacks. If you unable to listen to it today, when I get home tonight, I'll make a transcript of the listener comments. Were you able to listen to the HQ I sent you?

When listening to the original single, I'm surprised that it's still fast paced. Not as slow as I thought it would. But, the real single had this really cool drum sound added to it.

I just listened to the full single. It's pretty good. It's very rockerish.
I can't wait to see what else Kelly has planned for her new single/
album. Haven't heard from her in a while.
NEVER AGAIN: FULL SINGLE VERSION

Thanks for bringing over the youtube link. I was going to do that later, but you beat to it Thanks again.

I'm not too crazy about the song, Kelly has a nice voice but it seems like it's buried under the instrumental towards the end. I need a higher quality of the song.

I PMed the HQ. It's fine that you don't like it. I didn't really like it when first listened to it, but now, I'm hooked to it.

Holy crap...I needa get a hold of an acapella version of this song; a hands up style remix (a la Cascada) would be totally kick arse~!

^ I agree, an acapella version would definitely sounds good.
I really like the beginning, but not so much the rest of the verses or chorus, probably because it's sound like typical rock-pop to me.

I'm sure they will release the acapella eventually (when the album is released).

I think the 2nd part is more pop because they (the producer, RCA) wanted to gear toward the Pop & Hot AC audience.

This song is hot. I really like it!

Free listen at Kelly's MYSPACE:

http://www.myspace.com/kellyclarkson

her songs are always so.. angry .. but i like them anyways . looking forward to the new single.

EDIT: thanks for the links, i thought it was okay, needs it to grow on me a bit more

same here

I don't like it. The lyrics are bad too me. Like something a young girl would write.. Its too childish, she is a grown women. And why does she keep making songs like this anyway?

The song was written 2 years ago, right after the break up with her ex-boyfriend. I'm sure Kelly is not bitter anymore. But the producer likes the song, so he included the song on the album.

Last updated on Mediabase chart Friday 9:44pm EST: 347 spins

where can u get the song???

as in download??

^ I will PM you the song

I'm guessing the Rock fans are liking this song more than the Pop fans.

She made it to Top 60. Actual rank is 59 (in only one day)



Here are the stations that played the song the past 5 days

her vocals make up for the song.
& i like how she wrote her own lyrics.

Yeah, I really admire Kelly for at least trying to write her own songs. She works really hard not just to be a singer, but a songwriter as well. In all of the 3 albums (including the next one), Kelly has some creative writing control in them.

1st album: Thankful

Miss Independent (wrote the bridge of the song)
Thankful
You Thought Wrong

2nd album: Breakaway

Because of You
Behind These Hazel Eyes
Walk Away
Hear Me
Addicted
You Found Me

3rd album: My December

All songs


Last update on the ranking spin of the song for Friday/Saturday: 397 spins



Some more reviews from various blogs and sites...

Kelly is ranked 48 on Hot AC after a day of release



Ranked 51 on Pop chart

One day charts - Sunday 3:55pm EST (after 2 days of release):

Top 40 - #40



Hot AC - #39



7-Day song analysis - 771 spins total from Friday to Sunday 3:55pm EST

Mediabase taking off charts :

Mainstream:
KELLY CLARKSON Never Again 42 535 Leaders Starters
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Summer Love 14 288 Leaders Starters
LINKIN PARK What I've Done 10 135 Leaders Starters
RIHANNA Umbrella (f/Jay-Z) 9 180 Leaders Starters
DAUGHTRY Home 9 150 Leaders Starters
T-PAIN Buy U A Drank...(f/Yung Joc) 8 110 Leaders Starters
MAROON 5 Makes Me Wonder 3 73 Leaders Starters
FALL OUT BOY Thnks Fr Th Mmrs 3 41 Leaders Starters
RELIENT K The Best Thing 3 40 Leaders Starters
BOYS LIKE GIRLS The Great Escape 3 39 Leaders Starters

HotAC:
KELLY CLARKSON Never Again 12 143 Leaders Starters
DAUGHTRY Home 10 154 Leaders Starters
MAROON 5 Makes Me Wonder 4 72 Leaders Starters
HINDER Better Than Me 2 45 Leaders Starters
PAOLO NUTINI New Shoes 2 41 Leaders Starters
MICHAEL BUBLE Everything 2 40 Leaders Starters
K.T. TUNSTALL Other Side Of The World 2 33 Leaders Starters
CARRIE UNDERWOOD Before He Cheats 2 20 Leaders Starters
PAPA ROACH Forever 1 17 Leaders Starters
FERGIE Glamorous 1 15 Leaders Starters

More reviews...

Photos of the Video Shoots




Kelly has a new drummer (Chris Deaner from indie band +/-) and he talks a bit about the "Never Again" music video


+/-'s Deaner Explains Kelly Clarkson Drumming Gig
"My first show with them was the Daytona 500. A nice intimate little show to get my feet wet."
Pinch him all you want: this is no mere dream. Chris Deaner, kit-man for Versus-derived electro-acoustic indie-poppers +/-, really is playing drums for one of the world's biggest pop acts.

As reported yesterday, Deaner follows in the footsteps of Mike Watt as the latest indie rocker chosen to help Kelly Clarkson remain hipster-friendly. Once just another guy in a band, Deaner will now get to stare at Kelly Clarkson's ass for 90 consecutive minutes, several days a week, before crowds in the tens and hundreds of thousands. Determined to find out just what that's going to be like, Pitchfork e-mailed Deaner for a quick chat.

Pitchfork: How did you hook up with Kelly Clarkson?

Chris Deaner: Her current guitarist, and co-producer on [Clarkson's forthcoming] My December album, Jimmy Messer, is an old friend of mine. We were roomates in college actually. Kelly's band needed a drummer, one that was used to playing with and triggring samples live, so he gave me a call.

Pitchfork: How long have you been in her band?

CD: Not very long. My first show with them was the Daytona 500 [on February 18, 2007]. A nice intimate little show to get my feet wet.

Pitchfork: Did you play on the new record?

CD: I did not. It was already finished when they called me.

Pitchfork: Are you going to tour with Kelly?

CD: That's the plan, I'll be touring and playing all TV performances.

Pitchfork: Are you playing Live Earth?!

CD: I hope so! What an amazing opportunity. It's a dream come true to be able to be playing music on something as historic as Live Earth. It gives me chills just thinking about it...

Pitchfork: Is your being in Kelly Clarkson's band going to affect your role in +/- at all?

CD: Unfortunately, yes. I am going to try to play all the shows I possibly can with +/-, but there is no guarantee that I'll be able to do all of them. In the event that I might miss any +/- shows (the European tour is an example), my friend Karl Lundin is going to fill in for me. He's a super great drummer and the other half of a two drumset band we have called Loudest Boom Bah Yea. (shameless plug)

Pitchfork: Is Kelly Clarkson as awesome in person as she seems to be on record/video?

CD: Yup. Maybe a little awesomer? She's exactly as you would think she is: grounded, funny, and very very very talented. Every time we rehearse with her I'm struck by how amazing her voice is.

Pitchfork: You mention that you're shooting a video right now. What's the deal with that?

CD:This time I won't be behind the camera at all, but instead in front of it. We are filming the video for Kelly's single, "Never Again". Should be exciting! I plan on geeking out quite a bit while on set.

In addition to keeping time for Kelly, Deaner has also been helping his ex-roomie Messer record some demos in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, +/- themselves recently remixed a track off the Rosebuds' latest, Night of the Furies. They have a DVD, collecting 12 videos and some bonus goodies and titled Self-Titled Long-Playing Debut DVD, out soon via original home Teenbeat.

Finally, the +/- European tour Deaner mentions-- in further support of 2006's Absolutely Kosher LP Let's Build a Fire-- kicks off (plus or minus Deaner) May 15 in Cologne; the band also hopes to swing through the U.S. East Coast in September with Japan's Moools.

When I heard this song for the first time I said "Oh my god"
It's like it's about me. Word for word. I was never a fan of her but I love this song.

^^^I heard and read a few comments from people who listened to the song said/wrote that they were in very similar situation as the song too.

It's funny how this song is played on Gospel stations. Interesting.

Kelly's thoughts on the Never Again song and her album

Kelly Clarkson On Her New CD & Her Favorite 'Idol' Finalist
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 18, 2007)

Kelly Clarkson spoke with Shaun Robinson from the set of her new video, "Never Again," opening up about her new album, a past love, and her new love for a certain "American Idol" finalist.

Kelly reveals that the new song isn't actually that new. "I wrote the song two years ago, and it's the first single from my new album 'My December,'" she says, adding, "It's probably the most bitter song I've ever written."

She admits that it's a classic breakup song about a real-life boyfriend she had, but insists it's not meant to be hurtful:

"I wrote this song like in 15 minutes. The [emotions] just came pouring out. But it's not meant to be spiteful or anything. Everyone goes through this kind of situation, and you just want a song you can get in your car and be like, 'Ahhh' to."

Kelly explains that the song is the beginning of a story that runs through the whole album, noting that it might take fans to a darker place than they're used to from her:

"They want 'happy Kelly,' and I'm a very happy person, but I'm a real person. It's reality -- I'm gonna show people the good times and bad times. The whole CD isn't negative, it's more of a story... and some of the story is kind of intense."

And while Kelly looks ahead to the next stage in her musical career, she doesn't turn her back on the thing that started it all. "I love the fact that 'American Idol' is so popular," she says. "Everybody always thinks I try and separate myself [from it]. I'm not at all -- I love very much where I came from."

And she's happy to be going back to the "Idol" stage for the upcoming "Idol Gives Back" special, which is in support of children in need in Africa. "They're focusing in on something that is so great," she says. "Of any charity, I think it's always great when something that big like ['Idol'] turns the focus for a bit."

But is Kelly too busy to actually watch the show these days? "Oh Lord, no," she admits. "We TiVo it at my house."

When asked to reveal who her favorite finalist is, Kelly begins by ominously saying, "I got to be honest with you..."

After admitting that she thinks Jordin Sparks is the best vocally, she gets to the fact of the matter:

"My other favorite is Sanjaya, I'm sorry. It's fun to watch him. Every week you're like, what is this guy going to do? And you're kind of embarrassed but at the same time you're just like, that's just comedy. It's funny."

And if he wins? "I think a lot of people would go see him tour just so see him on stage," she says. "He is a goober. I don't even understand it."

Says Kelly, "I can't wait to meet him when we go do the show."

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah4940.shtml

it doesnt sound as good as her 2nd album.
but it's still has her powerful vocals.
so strong.

From all the information gathered, it seems like Kelly is branching to a different direction in music, less pop/mainstream. The new music will be more raw (like MTV unplugged). She might lose a few fans from the new album, but she will gain fans from the rock/indie music side. This is good way to establish her career, not to limit herself with just pop music.

i was kind of disappointed with this song, even though i was very happy that she'll be having a new cd out soon

Yes, I notice quite a bit that this song is a mixed bag for the general mainstream listeners. it's either a love/dislike song. Since the song is really a stretch from other previous singles. Many whom listened to it for the first time didn't like it (including myself), but after a few times listening to it, it got better. Moreover, it's doing quite well on the charts and there have been many positive reviews on the song. That's all I can hope for Kelly's career right now.

More reviews:

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Article from MTV News...I highlighted the stuff that are related to Never Again.

'I'm Not Even This Open With Boyfriends!'

Kelly Clarkson On Her Revealing New LP: 'I'm Not Even This Open With Boyfriends!'
'I like Jordin Sparks. She's passionate and still not jaded,' singer says of this year's 'Idol' crop.

Hell hath no fury like Kelly Clarkson scorned. With her latest single, "Never Again," America's "Idol" sweetheart has cemented her place as the angry young woman in pop/rock, and it couldn't have happened to a nicer gal.

"People are probably going to be like, 'What happened to you?' " Clarkson laughed.

In the song, Clarkson takes an ex to task for cheating on her and marrying the other woman: "I hope the ring you gave her turns her finger green/ I hope when you're in bed with her, you think of me." If it reminds you of Alanis Morissette from days gone by, it should — "You Oughta Know" is an obvious inspiration, as are a few songs by a rocker from a pre-Alanis generation.

"I had somebody at my label say they didn't like it because it was too Pat Benatar," Clarkson recalled. "I was like, 'Now I really like it! I love her, and what's wrong with you?' I love any kind of rock chick who's just totally into what she's doing. What's funny is that we now think of her as a rock icon, but she was pretty pop as well. And I'm pretty pop too — I'm a rock/pop girl, which is cool with me."

"Never Again" almost didn't make Clarkson's forthcoming album, My December (see "Kelly Clarkson Blowing Off 'Bubblegum Ear Candy' On New LP"). She wrote it two years ago as a counterpoint to Breakaway's "Since U Been Gone" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes." Both of those songs and videos reflected her breakup with ex-Evanescence member David Hodges — with one song expressing her relief, another her pain — but neither was originally written with that subject matter in mind (they were tweaked to address it after the fact). "Never Again," though, was a little nastier than those two songs, so the singer shelved it, until she realized that it was the best opening to the story arc on My December. Plus, it rocks.

"I was in a totally different place when I wrote it, so it's weird to sing the song and do the video and have to get really into it," Clarkson said. "But it's a fun song, and that's why we kept it. It's just got such great energy. It's so blunt — I was so angry — and it reads so well, so we just went with it."

Clarkson is shooting a video for the track this week with director Joseph Kahn in Los Angeles. In the clip, she gets to haunt her ex. "It's kind of like 'What Lies Beneath,' " she said, referencing the Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer thriller. "You don't know if he killed me or if he's just being haunted by his conscience. Not to get all artsy-fartsy, but I'm all in white, everything is in white, because it's been ripped of innocence. Anyone who's ever been in love, when it goes bad — and sadly, everyone can relate in some manner — it just gets cold and it's hard to get past that."

Still, Clarkson insists that My December isn't a cold album. "There's more 'me' on this record," she said. "I had more hold on the reins because I wrote the entire thing. It wasn't planned like that, because I don't think you have to write everything you sing, but on this one I had a lot to say. I'm not even this open with boyfriends!"

She's also not that open with her co-songwriters, who she was too embarrassed to be in the same room with while writing songs like "Sober" and "Yeah."

"I'm really weird," she said. "I'm like, 'OK, I have this song,' and I'll send them the melody and lyrics, and then I'll ask, 'Can you build something on that? Do a lick or something?' But I can't just sit in a room and be like, 'This is me.' I have to spell-check 'me' before I send it to someone."

Clarkson was also embarrassed to admit that she didn't know who punk legend Mike Watt was before inviting him to play bass on six of the album's tracks. "Lord have mercy, I'm an idiot," she laughed. "I'm not that huge into indie punk — I didn't grow up around that." But once Watt was suggested to her and she saw him play, she "flipped out." "He's phenomenal," she said of the bassist, who has been performing lately with the Stooges. "I was like, 'Oh no, please don't be that indie guy,' like you're too cool for pop. But he wasn't like that at all. He was way humble — more modest than he should have been, because he's really talented."

Plus, Clarkson said, Watt's the perfect element to add to My December, as she tries to transition into being someone who's "way different" than what's on the radio right now — or even what's being offered on her former home, "American Idol."

"One of my friends wants the Sanjaya guy to win," she said. "Oh, man, he's crazy. I think it'd be funny, but I like Jordin Sparks. She's passionate and still not jaded."

But what she likes most of all — in her own music and in others' — is variety. "[Otherwise] it gets boring," she said. "That's when it's time to plug in your iPod."


http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1557541/20070418/id_0.jhtml