Music Commentary

Grade Eh

''American Idol'' grads Kelly, Clay, Ruben, Fantasia, and Diana all released albums within weeks of each other -- here's what EW thinks of them

By Raymond Fiore

| Dec 07, 2004

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''Free Yourself'' (J)

Claim to Fame Season 3 winner

The Gist Somewhere, Mary J. Blige is quaking in her diva boots. Too bad the material's a mixed bag.

Highlight The Missy Elliott-co-produced title track hits the authentic-soul jackpot.

Lowlight Pop classic ''You Were Always on My Mind'' is a bloated beast.

Liner Notable ''Clive Davis...thanks for being so gangsta!''

EW GRADE B-

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