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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'.

User Reviews about Kris Allen

i purchaced this cd because i like american idol. even though i was for adam lambert to win, i still like kris. i really love his music on this cd. -- my music

Listening to the CD is like taking a look beyond the facade of a perfectly managed life. With Allen writing 9 of the 13 tracks it's clear that his heart is on display here and that heart is either being torn apart or Allen is one hell of a method actor. Almost every track is a picture of longing or loss. This album paints the picture of someone who is holding on to the past but sees what they really want in front of them but it's just out of reach. It's breathtaking and heartbreaking and you want to turn away but you're held, rivetted to your seat because each track digs a little deeper and scratches a little more off the surface. Every track is pretty amazing. There are several choices for the next single but the stand out tracks are The Truth, Is It Over, Before We Come Undone and Bring it Back. The debut CD of American Idol Winner Kris Allen is much like the man himself, a total surprise. Every track tells a story and the story is one that everyone can relate to.
The relationship has gone south and you aren't sure where to go now.

-- Nice Album from a newcommer

This is a CD that you need to listen to a few times to really enjoy. Maybe it took me that long to get past my expectations and listen to the music for what it is. Instead of overly produced auto-tune pop that most producers are pushing out this CD is a through back to a cross between folk rock and Seattle. Once I started listening to the songs and to the words I enjoyed it much more. I do wish the producers had given it more time and attention. It sounds like it was produced by someone who did not want to waste any magic on an American Idol product with guaranteed sales. It almost sounds like a basement studio production.

Now that I have listened to it a few times I would buy it again, but I don't think I would give it as a gift. -- Good material, poor production.

This is a wonderful debut album by Kris Allen. I knew him somewhat from American Idol, but forgot about him until recently. I picked up his album when a friend told me he'd seen a live show of his, and that it was incredible. I've since also had the pleasure of seeing Kris perform live, and I must say, that while I would recommend the album to anyone - it's chock full of heartfelt, gorgeous lyrics and earworm melodies, sung with passion and heart by a great singer - seeing Kris perform live beats his album by leaps and bounds. He and his band obviously adore making music together, and he's got a sensuous yet energetic stage presence that belies his age and experience. I will definitely go see him in concert again, and look forward to his upcoming albums. He can consider me a new - and likely lifelong - fan! -- great album, gets better with more listens - rare indeed!