No Boundaries

Kris Allen | Format: MP3 Download
From the Album No Boundaries

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 21, 2009
• Label: Sony Music Entertainment
• Copyright: (P) 2009 19 Recordings Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment
• Duration: 3:30 minutes
• Genres:
• ASIN: B002AWDB8O
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,788 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kris Makes The Most Out Of 'Idol' Coronation Song, May 29, 2009

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Lance G. Augustine (The Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Boundaries (MP3 Download)

I can understand people's frustrations with the lyrics of this song, but when you think about it, they're just about what you would expect for an 'Idol' coronation song...meant to appeal to the masses with the basic 'rags-to-riches, anything is possible' theme. Previous finale song lyrics have been similar ("Flying Without Wings", "magic rainbow" from "The Time Of My Life", for example).

And even though there wasn't a chance to pick from several contending songs this year (again, no surprise considering A.I.'s desire to promote new judge and songwriter Kara DioGuardi), "No Boundaries" is a surprisingly good fit for Kris Allen. The producers of this recording made some wise decisions...keeping the arrangement simple with acoustic guitar being the focus, and including just enough strings and electric guitar to spice things up and give the song some power. The harmony vocals really work to accentuate Kris' lead vocal, and the way Kris slides down to lower notes while holding out the 'boundaries' lyric sounds great and adds emotional impact. All in all, a more-than-decent effort, especially considering the circumstances.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it., September 15, 2009

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Leyla - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Boundaries (MP3 Download)

Kris Allen has done an amazing job with a difficult song. The more I listen to it, the more I love it! I can't wait to hear his new album in November!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Cheesy Lyrics Give This Song Boundaries, May 29, 2009

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Flap Jackson "Sky Is Burning, But At Least We... (State Road, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Boundaries (MP3 Download)

I'll admit it, I am a Kris Allen fan, but this is honestly a good song on par with last year's "Time of My Life." Sure, is it chiched, unoriginal and cheesy? Absolutely, but Kris honestly does a great job with it in studio, and it's slightly catchy. And plus, for all you sappy people out there, isn't this right up your alley in inspiration?

Overall, while the lyrics keep it from reach the top of its mountain, Kris Allen saves the song in the studio, and does a great job with it. Sure, Adam does slightly better, but still a very good effort. I just don't exactly seeing it be a hit on radio.