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Track Listings
| 1. Live Like We're Dying |
| 2. Before We Come Undone |
| 3. Can't Stay Away |
| 4. The Truth |
| 5. Written All Over My Face |
| 6. Bring It Back |
| 7. Red Guitar |
| 8. Is It Over |
| 9. Let It Rain |
| 10. Alright With Me |
| 11. Lifetime |
| 12. I Need To Know |
| 13. Heartless |
Editorial Reviews
2009 debut album from the American Idol Season 8 winner. Kris Allen hails from a town of less than 60,000, but his ability to captivate an audience of millions has undoubtedly put him on the map. As nearly 100 million votes were cast for the Season 8 finale, Kris Allen quickly became a household name nationwide. This much-anticipated release features the first single 'Live Like We're Dying'.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Assessing the talent of Idol contestants can be a tricky thing. Some of them sound really good on the show, singing standards and proven hits, but they don't come across so well in the recording studio. Others are so-so on the show, but their albums turn out to be good. To me, Kris Allen is one of the latter. During the competition, I saw him as a smiling audience-pleaser. But his CD reveals more talent and appeal than I gave him credit for. On the show, I didn't regard Kris as being "serious" enough. But on this album, he sings about serious subject matter, mostly relationship problems, and his voice reveals both intimacy and strength that I didn't notice on Idol. The lyrics are very clearly sung, and despite the production, his vocals, when they are not multi-tracked, almost seem "live". You can hear Kris begging for understanding of his human flaws, and expressing other basic feelings - confusion, need, determination, the joy of youth. Some of the music is slightly country-tinged, but mostly it sounds like mainstream pop-rock. Although many tracks are formulaic, this is to be expected on the first album from an Idol contestant. It's up to the artist to breathe life into them, and Kris does this. The material is mostly sincere, not much attitude or irony (although he does strike a hard-rock pose in "Can't Stay Away"); but then, he's a sincere guy. My favorite tracks are "Written All Over My Face", with its demanding "talky" vocal and some glam-rock guitar; "Is It Over", which has a "bluesy" feel, both vocally and instrumentally; "Alright With Me", a happy, carefree acoustic number; "I Need To Know", a slow, quiet piano ballad with touching lyrics and heartfelt delivery; and "Heartless", another demanding vocal beautifully executed. Kris has certainly captured my attention with this CD.
36 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By Aphra Behn
Format:Audio CD
I've listened to this album a few times since I downloaded it, and I'm happy to say, it keeps sounding better and better. The music is very pop, with good hooks and infectious tunes, and the lyrics are engaging and involving. I find Allen's performance the best part of the album, since he seems to be able to inject emotion and honesty into every song. It seems as if this album and these songs mean a lot to him, and as a consequence, they play well to my ear, as well.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Endoannie
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This debut album is very listenable. It is great to workout with...clean house to...drive with...and correct papers by! My fourth graders love to do their art while listening to it. The more I listen to it, the more I like it! I thought there would be a klunker or 2...BUT I was wrong. The whole thing is amazing. He has such talent. I will be the first to buy his second cd!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Sweet Album
Even though I didn't think I'd like this album when it was first released, I recently decided to give it a chance after I became curious about how good or bad No Boundaries was. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bippen and blossom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
CD and case were in perfect condition. Music is fun to listen to. I love Kris Allen's style. Would defiantly buy another album of his.
Published 6 months ago by C and R
3.0 out of 5 stars
Raw-voiced Kris gives it a go.
And I mean that in a not so good way. His voice grates on the ears when he hits that stretched note he hits about 30x on the album. I really like his second album. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Adrian Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this CD
Pleasantly surprised by this album. I don't buy many CDs but thought this one was worth it. It's been a couple years, I wish he'd come out with more material now!
Published 13 months ago by Kim
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only One Goodie
I heard Live Like We're Dying, and was enamored by it. I checked out the rest of the album, and sadly, it's much too pop. It isn't like Kris Allen at all. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Radhika Morabia
5.0 out of 5 stars
great cd
received this quickly and in great condition. Enjoyed the cd and the speedy service. Amazon and its venders have been great. I'm rarely disappointed.
Published 19 months ago by Rosemary Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very original, organic debut that takes you on a Kris Allen ride to a...
This is an amazing record. there is no one track that I can even complain about. It's amazing how much originality & depth Kris Allen was able to infuse into his first album, which... Read more
Published 22 months ago by SG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Talented and likeable
I can listen to Kris's first album all the way through and just enjoy it. His talent shines and can't wait to see what he comes up with next
Published on March 24, 2011 by Jonathan Wilborn
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Debut Album
Though debut albums from American Idol winners are rushed to get released quickly, Kris Allen's self-titled debut does not feel like it was rushed in any way. Read more
Published on March 24, 2011 by Lena Kovadlo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Confession: I voted for Adam Lambert.
And it's not like I regret voting for Adam. Adam is fantastic and I love his album like crazy. But for all the fervent Adam fans out there, don't let your disappointment in the... Read more
Published on January 25, 2011 by R. Stewart
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