Allison Iraheta Debut Album – “Just Like You” – Sneak Peek!

I think Scars is the best song on there. Friday I’ll Be Over You is actually the weakest song to me. They should have picked another single.

My only criticism is that they made her sound soooo much like Kelly Clarkson.

She promises more rock and she delivered. I love it!

promised*

I’M LOVING THIS!!! Really love her voice and the lyrics on “You Don’t Know Me” – I hope she sings this one for Simon next season! Also love her voice on “Still Breathing” and “Pieces”. Love, love, love BEAT ME UP!! Makes me smile even though it shouldn’t??

After hearing Alli’s snippets i dislike FIBOU more (idk, i’m seeing her jumping up & down on the bed with this song) — so boppy & kiddish.
But with the rest of the songs, I got more of Kelly & Pink vibes, so i see a lot of potential hits. You go lava girl!! Adam, watch your back!!

I hate to say this but i’m liking Alli’s songs more than Kris’. They’re more upbeat & this girl’s raspy, big voice just draw you in. I like “Scars”, “Just Like You”, “Still Breathing”, “D is for Dangerous”, “Trouble Is” and “Holiday”. I can’t wait to hear the whole songs. BTW, the “Robot Love” sounds like FYE but not as tight as the latter though…heheheh.

Alli should have picked “Just Like You” as the first single…ohh, well.

Though I love a lot of the songs, I think she sounds a lot like Pink and not as much like Allison. I am ok with that for now. I understand they need to get her radio play but I think she has one of the best rock female voices ever and she sounds more Pop on this album. But really great pop!

Wow. I wasn’t happy with her single, it seemed to erase what I loved about Allison. However, the snippets have me exited again! I love Just Like Me and Scars. The Pretty song seems good too. I will once again start fangirling over my little pixie. Good job Allison!

I also must admit I too like these songs better than Kris’. When I listened yesterday, there were a few that just made me want them over, and I didn’t go back and listen to none of them. With just these snippets, I went back and relistened and was so sad that these are just snippets. Like I said my fangirliness has returned, yes, I thought of Pink and Kelly, but I think that is exactly the point. I mean talk about the creme de la creme!

OMG I looovvveeeeddd D is for Dangerous and Scars!! Beat Me Up has my favorite sound on the whole album but the lyrics so far are kind of scary… maybe the rest of the song will tell the rest of the story

Well, I hadn’t decided whether to buy Ally’s album or not, but damn – she’s just so good. I really liked “Don’t Waste the Pretty” and I want to hear the rest of “Scars”…

Good job, Allison!

I really like the clips! I expected this sound from her and I think it suits her. She sounds great : )

oooh I love ‘Scars’, ‘Holiday’ ‘Still Breathing’ ‘Trouble Is’

Do not like ‘Beat Me Up’ at all.

The others are pretty good. I guess I will be pre-ording another album today. Go Allison!

Wahoo!

This is very encouraging. It’s soooo not what I feared back in June! It’s as over-produced as Cook’s album, which is generally a bad thing, but adjusting for that, overall this sounds strong and very promising.

A good amount of low-register singing, which of course is fantastic news. For the most part, this sounds like the real Allison.

Robot Love sounds like fun, but her voice is too buried, at least in the chorus. Kind of makes sense given the theme of the song, so I’m willing to cut them a bit of a break. As expected because of the writing credits, the Gary Glitter bit is written into it.
Just Like You sounds to me like “the Kelly song”. Sounds pretty good, though.
Don’t Waste The Pretty sounds really good — kind of a throwback to 70s rock in some elements. Might end up being one of my favorites. Could tell it was one of the Howard Benson tracks without even rechecking the credits. (No, I don’t have them all memorized!)
Scars sounds like “the Pink song” — so much so that I think it’s going to take some time to purge the “sounds like Pink” thoughts so I can properly enjoy it. Sounds promising.
Pieces sounds promising too — good lower register and cool drums, both in the beginning of the verse.
D Is For Dangerous sounds really good, really well written. Her voice sounds great on it — good lower register again. Probably going to be a favorite.
Holiday sounds significantly more up-tempo than Dilana’s version. Expected it to be promising, and it is.
Still Breathing sounds way over-produced in the chorus, but the verse sounds really excellent. Once again, has Howard Benson’s fingerprints all over it.
Trouble Is is the snippet that gave me chills. We thought this could end up being a great one, and I think it will. I expected that they might lower the key from the Aimee Proal demo to make it more comfortable for Allison, and they did, but only by a half step.
No One Else isn’t really hitting me one way or another. That’s kind of interesting, given that it’s the Kara/Pink song.
Beat Me Up is certainly catchy and fun musically and sounds very much like a single, but lyrically it sounds as though those who feared that the theme would be negative may be right, unless it takes a turn at the end. Will have to hear the full song to make a final judgment, but based on the snippet I’m not happy, especially because I think I might end up liking the music quite a bit.
You Don’t Know Me sounds really good — I’m thrilled that it sounds so good because it’s her one co-write.

This just keeps getting more exciting!

Esqt: Alli should have picked ‘Just Like You’  as the first single’ ¦ohh, well.

That’s not an Alli decision — that’s a TPTB decision.

This could be a really good album.I want SCARS in SPANISH.

BTW really love Don’t waste the Pretty, Scars, Just like You, Trouble is, and You don’t know me…I like the rest of the snippets but these 5 are Awesomely, fantastic, incredible songs (snippets anyway) IMHO

The snippets seem to run together – there’s a lot of similarity in the sound between the songs for me.

FIBOU is one of the weakest songs for sure though – seems a little like when they had Cook release LO.

Beat Me Up is scary – I would never want to hear any woman sing this ever, even more so a teen like Allison.

The one that sticks with me the most is You Don’t Know Me after listening to each snippet twice.

YEAH Allison.. this album I will buy.. My daughter will love it .. and welllllll I would love to play it in the CAR..

I’m having a hard time choosing a favorite track. So far I like everything and as I suspected, FIBOU is the weakest track of the bunch. This is her voice, this is Allison and she promised more rock and she delivered. I can’t wait to have the whole album.

I don’t think she sounds like Kelly at all, more like Pink, specially in Scars. It’s so similar it’s scary.

I’m very happy to hear that it seems they went to town with her lower register which is absolutely gorgeous and unique.

I think based on the comments Scars is the overall favorite.

Holiday and Don’t Waste The Pretty are standouts to me. There was one song were she sounded a little like Melissa Etheridge. Some of them were a little too Pink or Kelly, but overall a very solid album I think.

The snippets seem to run together ‘“ there’s a lot of similarity in the sound between the songs for me.

For me too.

I don’t think she sounds like Kelly at all, more like Pink, specially in Scars. It’s so similar it’s scary.

I don’t know if thats necessarily a good thing though.

Love what i heard. i am definitely going to order it.

Ok, sorry it is off topic , but i am over exciting when i found this. Michael John and Kimberly Locke will be performing in ” Holiday of Hope’ Tree-Lighting Celebration” in HOllywood and Highland on November 28th (same event where David Archuleta performed last year) . I am so going. Sorry if someone already posted.
here is the link.

This girl delivers. I am impressed .
also:

I hate to say this but i’m liking Alli’s songs more than Kris’.

I didnt want to start another fan war or anything but I totally agree with this…maybe its a matter of personal preference and Ill admit I like Allison’s voice more than Kris’s but judging from the actual songs, I have to say that Allison’s songs seem more catchy and more melodically driven…and I honestly wanted to like Kris’s songs I sat down with an open mind and tried to soak it in but it just wasnt happening for me and some how I dont think it was Kris’s fault…
I liked him on Idol and I like his style and love his personality but other than the second song I wasnt really feeling it…
Im actually worried about him now, poor guy he deserves to be successful…he is genuinely a nice guy and a talented musician.
I guess we shall find out next week.

Well, color me relieved! I absolutely hate that first single. But, the rest of the album sounds promising!

I don’t know if thats necessarily a good thing though.

That’s why it’s scary but I don’t see that one becoming a single anyway. I love her voice more than Pink’s but I like Pink too so for me it’s all good.

The snippets sound good but I feel like Allison’s voice has been lost here. She’s duplicating Pink and Kelly Clarkson IMO. I think she can have success but she needs to find her own voice.

Bringing over from the Headlines thread…

Hey, if you have trouble listening on the Sproutbuilder site (like me), you can also listen to the stream from here. There’s a DL link too.

So far, from snippets only, I like ‘Don’t Waste the Pretty’ and ‘Scars’ the most.

I really don’t like FIBOU, though the Spanish version is nice and I’d probably buy it.

I HATE just the concept of ‘Beat Me Up’ and quickly clicked past it.

I don’t think she sounds like Kelly at all, more like Pink, specially in Scars. It’s so similar it’s scary.

I don’t know if thats necessarily a good thing though.

I agree in parts the similarity is uncanny but I love Pink’s voice so I really like it LOL and I dont think she sounds like Kelly Clarkson much if at all…now I do see where the problem might be..I do realize that some ppl might label her as a “pink wannabe” or something but Allison is Hispanic and we have seen she can play that card very well with FIBOU…I actually think the song sounds better in Spanish and I know Im not alone
Also, I think Pink’s voice is raspier than Allison’s (though Allison’s voice is raspy as well they dont showcase that much on the songs in her album it seems) and her voice is higher-pitched…they have similar tones but Allison has a lower, more husky voice…also Pink’s voice is naturally more mature…We shall just have to wait and see what her voice sounds like in 10-15 yrs.
Hopefully by then she will really be rocking out.

Here’s a different site that has the clips with a volume control (the other site doesn’t have one in my browser) and with the track list and credits on the same page.

i wanted to like it, but i’m not feelin’ it… scars is the one bright spot.

My favorite of all of them is Holiday then Scars. I keep listening to Holiday

The snippets sound good but I feel like Allison’s voice has been lost here. She’s duplicating Pink and Kelly Clarkson IMO. I think she can have success but she needs to find her own voice.

Allison’s voice has always sounded like Pink but lower and deeper, so it’s nothing new. She sounds nothing like Kelly to me. Some songs sound like Kelly songs but it’s not Allison’s voice, it’s the song.

I don’t think her sounding like Pink is a problem. Someone also mentioned her being able to tackle the hispanic market, which gives her an edge over both Pink and Kelly in that regard.

PRMari: I don’t think she sounds like Kelly at all

Not even in the title song? That one really says Kelly to me.

adamisthemanfan:
I hate to say this but i’m liking Alli’s songs more than Kris’.

I didnt want to start another fan war or anything but I totally agree with this

Well, as a certifiably insane Allison fan, I’ll stand up and say that I’m very impressed with Kris’ album. I’m 99% positive I’ll enjoy and play Allison’s album more, but I think Kris did an excellent job and I’ll be happy to listen to it when my wife plays it, at least. And I think he / his people avoided the over-production trap.

Not even in the title song? That one really says Kelly to me.

What I mean is that her voice doesn’t sound like Kelly’s. The song reminds me of Kelly but it’s not Allison’s voice, it’s the song.

I LOVE THIS! sure her voice is a little to overproduce but as a first album this is really good and practically the st pepper’s lonely hearts club of idol debut’s. Ok I’m being OTT LOL (especially just from snippets)but I just love that I love it!

prediction: Allison will become the most successful AI8 contestant(red rocker has always been a darkhorse) and will become one of the most successful contestants ever. Reason: her album is something teens and tweens would buy since it sounds like a mix between pink and miley Cyrus(Miley at her best) and won’t need thousands of devoted fans to get her career started like the other idols do.JMO but I hope my prediction comes true

Wow, after hearing FIBOU and absolutely hating that song cuz it’s teen pop crap, the rest of the album totally rocks…well except for Beat Me Up because I refuse to listen to it!! I’ve been trying to figure out who else her voice reminds me of besides Pink and Dilana and now I’ve figured it out…Lita Ford!!

There is a lot of Pink in this album, if the clips are representative of the album (though I was pleasantly surprised by Kris’s album vs snippets, so there is that) and while I like Pink and so that works for me, I do worry she might get labelled as a Pink clone. I don’t really hear a lot of Kelly, except for like one song.

But while there is a sameness and overprocessing in the album, the overprocessing is expected from AI and might not be there as much with the full, better quality songs. And the sameness, well like with Kris, and a lot of records, there are similiar sound on an album. The trick is to find an album whose sound(s) you like. I happen to like the pop/punk/rock one, so I am liking a few songs off this that I would definitely put in my iPod. D is for Dangerous, Scars, Holiday, seem like I would (we’ll see with the rest of the songs), and I enjoy a fair amount of the other songs as well.

Oh and yeah, Beat Me Up is definitely my least favourite song, not because of my issue with the lyrics or it being too old/dark for her, but because musically I don’t like it.

Well, as a certifiably insane Allison fan, I’ll stand up and say that I’m very impressed with Kris’ album. I’m 99% positive I’ll enjoy and play Allison’s album more, but I think Kris did an excellent job

diddo. I think Kris crawled out from under the bus and gave a very impressive first effort and I will be buying his album and have no doubt that more than half of the songs on it will end up on my ipods most played playlist

The snippets that I liked the best were “Scars” (I see I am not alone on that), and “D is for Dangerous”, and several others sounded pretty good to me too. I don’t think I will like “Beat Me UP” and I know I don’t care for FIBOU. This is a relief though, I planned to buy her album either way, but it’s nice that it sounds like there will be some songs on there that I will like very much (FIBOU had me a little worried, it may be a current/marketable song but it is not interesting to me).

Alli always draws comparisons to Pink and Kelly which I think is what made her popular to begin with. She sounds like Allison Iraheta – her voice is deeper and imo has more range than Pink does. I’m loving the album so far!

Immediately fell in love with Robot Love, Holiday, and Trouble Is. I can’t wait to see and hear her perform these songs live, she will shine!

I think tweens (and teens) will eat this album up!

PRMari: What I mean is that her voice doesn’t sound like Kelly’s. The song reminds me of Kelly but it’s not Allison’s voice, it’s the song.

Yeah, I saw your other comment about this after I posted — sorry. I know what you mean, and she does still sound like herself in the title song clip, but I do think there are various points in that clip where her voice sounds very much like Kelly’s. There was one point in the season when that really struck me — when she went up high to sing “No you won’t” in I Can’t Make You Love Me — and as it happens, that was the performance that prompted Randy to comment that she reminded him of Kelly.

Anyway, the more I listen and the more I think about it all, the more thrilled I am with the amount of lower register work and the whole thing in general.

Wow, it’s better than I have expected. Her songs are very different from another, most of them are instantly memorable. Her team made a great job. Allison sound is very current and radio friendly, but at the same time reflects her attitude and her own musical taste. I’m really impressed. She can be the most successful AI contestant besides Clarkson and Daughtry. My favorites: Beat Me Up, Scars, Still Breathing, Holiday, D is for Dangerous, You Don’t Know Me, Trouble Is.

Promote Jive – you hit the jackpot with Allison!

Oh and yeah, Beat Me Up is definitely my least favourite song, not because of my issue with the lyrics or it being too old/dark for her, but because musically I don’t like it.

Same here. But damn I’m hooked on Holiday.

Scars is my fav. there’s something abt it. really looking forward to hearing that one in full.

Allison was my #2 fave after Adam. This album intro sounds great! So proud of this little girl. Hot, hot, hot, and very promising for a long career. MY husband and I are big Janis Joplin fans, and very excited that Allison is definitely on the scene!! That she has a Pink sound is a big plus, in my book. Keep on rocking Alli! Love you.

man, i am liking this a whole lot more than kris’ album. great songs, better variety and a hell of a lot more punch to it. i fall asleep listening to the snippets from kris.
unfortunately, it looks like allison is getting left behind re the promotion bit. i hope she sells enough to make her happy and keep her in the game.

I’m surprised I’m not seeing more love for Don’t Waste The Pretty. Is it just me being a 70s rock dude?

I like Scars and Trouble Is so far. I’m hating that the album is soo over processed though. I know that’s to be expected, but I feel like the raw raspy-ness of her voice is completely lost in these songs.

…maybe she could get her whole album translated? That would be awesome.

i didnt expect to like this based on FIBOU, but i really liked a lot of it.

I’m surprised I’m not seeing more love for Don’t Waste The Pretty. Is it just me being a 70s rock dude?

I’m literally from the 70s, born in ’76, does that count? I love it, but then again, I’m loving most of this, even Robot love sounds like fun to me. I’m really liking Pieces and Still breathing too.

I know that’s to be expected, but I feel like the raw raspy-ness of her voice is completely lost in these songs.

Really? I find it refreshing that her voice actually sounds an awful lot like her voice.

bruno: unfortunately, it looks like allison is getting left behind re the promotion bit.

I think she’s just getting a bit of a later start. Her album comes out last, and I think they’re planning on building her success from the ground floor, rather than relying on her AI history. She’s going to start her promo appearances in a few days, so hopefully it’ll end up being strong. Really happy she’s got Good Morning America on her album release date.

PRMari: I’m literally from the 70s, born in ’76, does that count.

No way am I going to let that qualify you as a 70s rock dude.

I find it refreshing that her voice actually sounds an awful lot like her voice.

I agree. And not only refreshing, but relieving, encouraging, blah blah blah…

i wasnt too excited for this after her single (which i like but dont know if i really love) but based on these samples its alot better than i was expecting and i think that i will be buying it. sounds amazing from the snippets

i definitely get the kelly comparisons but is that really a bad thing? kelly has been a very successful artist and people like her music. their voices sound different enough to set them apart, so its not like allison is just a clone of kelly

Hmmm, like Allison but not really liking her CD. However, I think she has a good chance to sell her music because of the tween audience and also because of her Latin heritage (Is her entire album going to be done in Spanish, I did hear her first single in Spanish and it sounded good? ) but I am not sure I’ll be buying anything just yet. Although I do like the sound of the song Trouble. Most of the rest of it sounds too much alike to me. But I think she is going to be successful despite my tastes as I’m just not in her targeted age group.

I am totally impressed. Holiday sounds like a balls to the wall rocker and I will probably download that song first. I prefer the way her records sounds over Adam Lamberts. Go figure.

LOVE what I heard! Alli’s voice is like a mix of the voices of P!nk, Hayley Williams and Kelly Clarkson.

Im dying!!! I cant listen to this from work!! Damn internet filters!! CURSE YOU!!
I might sneak out early and have a listen. lol.
I`m such a fantard

Holiday would have been a great first single, IMHO, I’m definitely liking the snippets from the rest of the album a lot more than FIBOY .

revcat: I think she has a chance to sell her music because of the tween audience [...] But I think she is going to be successful despite my tastes as I’m just not in her target age group.

I have to say, I really don’t get the tween/teen thing. That’s an obvious touchstone for the single, but I haven’t gotten a tween vibe out of the clips of any of the other songs, and I don’t really get a specific teen vibe either. I’m out of that age group by a factor of 3 or so, and I’m excited by this.

It’s a little all over the place, but definitely doesn’t sound like an “Idol” album. Very Pink/ Avril with that 80s influence. I’m kinda hearing Jane Weidlin in this too…and maybe a little bit of some hair band ballad. Like I said, all over the place.

Again, hard to tell from the snippets…

I want to hear more of Robot Love, Don’t Waste the Pretty, Holiday (I really like her version. A lot.), Still Breathing, Beat Me Up (I have a feeling I’m going to love this!), You Don’t Know Me

Not feeling Just Like You, Scars, Pieces, Trouble Is, No One Else

D is for Dangerous totally sounds like a Bond anthem. Jive needs to get on that.

Things will probably change once I hear the full songs.

Very excited for her! There’s seems to be enough that I like that I may just end up breaking the bank on Idol CDs in the next month or so.

she definitly sounds like herself, they just remove some grittiness of her voice. Seems a good album to me although there is a bit too much sameness for my taste. It’s not melodically strong except for fibou which is very teen rock, but the rythmic is great which make up for it. I like fibou. Others that caught my interest are Just like you, Scars, D for dangerous. Don’t like Beat me up.
I’m looking forward to hear the whole songs

btw, FIBOU is up to five adds this week — Buffalo, Lansing, Peoria, Ft. Myers, and Madison. Hmm, this is interesting — I just realized that of the 9 adds it’s gotten, only one is west of the Mississippi (Modesto CA). Curious.

Also, more good news — the album is now on the big chart at iTunes — #83 overall (up to #19 in pop).

What a line-up! Wow, I like so many so much for so many different reasons! DEFINITELY some top 10′s in here and a successful album. Really, after 6 listen’s, I cannot decide on a favorite or least favorite.

I see no inordinate processing anywhere. Some styles get more than others, of course. The main thing is that the presence of HER voice predominates the album (so it seems). If anything, I hear a little road weariness(IMHO) in 2 songs (whose names I shall not mention) that could have been removed without evidence left.

I like the snippets and the album sounds like it’s going to be great… I still think she needs to find her voice…. I love the gritty tone she has and hopefully when the full songs are revealed that will be there.

Beat Me up is a questionable song but I’m sure the lyrics can be taken literally or metaphorically… I don’t think Allison is promoting domestic violence against young girls. I liked it and want to hear the whole thing.

Scars is my fav of the snippets.

YES!!! I’m seriously loving all these snippets. Early favs have to be ‘D Is For Dangerous’, ‘Pieces’, ‘Trouble Is’, ‘You Don’t Know Me’, ‘Scars’, ‘Beat Me Up’, and ‘Robot Love’. The other songs sound good and I’m sure I’ll enjoy them even more once the full songs are released. I can see where the comparison to P!nk arose, particularly on ‘Scars’, but as adamisthemanfan mentioned Allison’s voice is distinct enough that she’ll eventually overcome the “P!nk copycat” issue. As for the KC comparison, I don’t get that at all. Maybe I have to listen to the snippets some more but as JohnM stated the only time Alli reminded me of KC, whom I love, was when she sang ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’. Other than that performance it was all Allison. So everything sounds great to me.

I know some people are saying that Allison sounds like P!nk (particularly on ‘Scars’) on some tracks but I have to agree with adamisthemanfan in that Allison’s voice is more huskier and richer than P!nk’s. I’m a huge P!nk fan and I listen to her songs on the regular but

I’m really happy the only really teeny song is FIBOU. A lot of the stuff is actually very mature and lyrically has a lot of substance which is exactly what her voice is suited for. 3 week is a long time to wait!

^^^ Disregard the last paragraph

yeahyeahsure… Alli’s voice is like a mix of the voices of P!nk, Hayley Williams and Kelly Clarkson.

I think this post is on the money.

I will never agree with the notion that it sounds the same across the record. If it was up to me, I would make Music Appreciation a requirement course to graduate high school. It would more useful than Calculus.

If somebody asked me who performed “Somebody to Watch Over Me” and “Cry Baby”(exit performance) on Idol, without any hesitation what-so-ever my answer would’ve been Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill, respectively. Allison is the quintessential vocalist with a unique metamorphosing ability to change her vocal tonality. Even, without tapping into her falsetto, I might add.

In this album she does it again from “don’t waste the pretty” to “Holiday” and everything in between. Two different vocalists? One can easily make that mistake. No electron microscope required to discern the difference. Now lets ask Pink or Kelly to try THAT? It won’t be pretty!

Also in this album the styles are diverse. Lets see, there’s poprock(FIBOU, Pieces), Dance(Robot Love), hot AC(Just Like you, DWTP), R&B(Scars,Trouble Is), Rock(Holiday,Still Breathing,No One Else), Funky NIN Allison was talking about in one of her interviews on tour about Rudolf’s “Beat Me Up.”
I think this record showcases her vocal prowess and versatility in a tasteful manner.

If anything, I hear a little road weariness(IMHO) in 2 songs (whose names I shall not mention)

Oh, c’mon ppwars, spill it!

I think this is a great first start for Allison. I am totally a grown up so the over all feel of this album doesn’t appeal to me but I think it is perfect for the demographic they are aiming her at: the miley, taylor swift group. She reminds me of Avril when she first hit the scene. I really liked Holiday. That had the most mature sound. I can imagine I will be dling that one.

oh wow, i’m so impressed with her album so far. these snippets made my day!!! The song that stuck with me the most was You Don’t Know Me and I absolutely loved Scars and Pieces. Cannot wait for this album to drop! They should’ve picked a different lead single for sure!! but, goooo Alli!! You pop ROCK!

I am totally a grown up so the over all feel of this album doesn’t appeal to me but I think it is perfect for the demographic they are aiming her at: the miley, taylor swift group.

Heh, I’m 33, and other than FIBOU I honestly don’t see how this album is that much of a teen-oriented one. Some of these songs sound very mature, which as an older fan I really love.

Jae: I am totally a grown up so the over all feel of this album doesn’t appeal to me

I guess I’m not, then!

but I think it is perfect for the demographic they are aiming her at: the miley, taylor swift group.

I don’t hear that AT ALL. Except for FIBOU, of course — the ol’ “the single doesn’t sound like the rest of the album” thing…

LOL! Hey I am not saying that grown ups like us ( am also 30 something) won’t find anything to love here. I love Allison. I think she made just the album she needed to make for her debut. I like a lot of the songs but they seem young to me as they should. Holiday for me shows a bit of extra oomph but nothing is wrong with a lot of these. I even liked FIBOU ok but didn’t dl that song. I really do still think Jive is going for the teen crowd with this but hey, even I liked The Climb and Party in the USA.

Jae…but hey, even I liked The Climb and Party in the USA.

I lost respect for you lol j/k

Jae: I really do still think Jive is going for the teen crowd with this but hey, even I liked The Climb and Party in the USA.

Well, I’ll try to find the charity somewhere deep in my heart to forgive you for liking Miley songs!

But this is an interesting issue. As I said in today’s earlier Allison thread, it’s clear from Jive’s website / street team PR that they’re aiming the marketing at teens, but these clips feel as though the album can appeal to a wide age group (which she seems to have done on AI). Overall, they feel much more like a HAC album to me than a Top 40 album. Maybe the music is intended to get us older folks while the marketing is intended to bring the young’uns along? I’d be interested in hearing what others think.

Very very much inspired by her love of Pink. Baby Pink is what I feel like calling her now. Scars, Robot Love, and Holiday easily could have been on Pink’s last cd (musically moreso than lyrically).

My favorite of the snippets is “Trouble Is.” The only songs I’m not feeling are Pieces, No One Else, and Beat Me Up. Everything else? Really good so far.

This is exactly the type of album I was hoping she’d make. Now it’s in the hands of fate. I wish the lil’ Red Rocker much luck. She’s a true talent.

Beat Me Up is coming across to me like a punk song at this point. This girl does not sound submissive at all – she’s very assertive. If anything, she’s beating up the guy, too! Still liking this one.

D is for Dangerous is really growing on me now. No One Else, too.

Still Breathing is also still a big winner for me.

Loving it! Love that you cna hear Allison in these songs. I really hope Scars and Holiday become singles; I really want to see her perform them live.

Honestly, when I heard Scars, I thought it was Pink.

Niall: The only songs I’m not feeling are Pieces, No One Else, and Beat Me Up.

But how about the verse of Pieces, just in the last few seconds of the clip? I think that’s just awesome.

alli lurker: D is for Dangerous is really growing on me now.

That’s the one that jumped right out at me on first listen, in terms of the song itself. I suspect it may well turn out to be the best-written song on the album.

Still Breathing is also still a big winner for me.

I’m with you on the verse for that one.

unfortunately, it looks like allison is getting left behind re the promotion bit. i hope she sells enough to make her happy and keep her in the game.

She is starting her national radio promo tour on November 16th

JohnM: not tellin’ (I forget…)

RUB, I agree re: music appreciation. Your discourse above was right on.

Rub: I will never agree with the notion that it sounds the same across the record. If it was up to me, I would make Music Appreciation a requirement course to graduate high school. It would more useful than Calculus.

Agree, agree, agree!

Allison is the quintessential vocalist with a unique metamorphosing ability to change her vocal tonality. Even, without tapping into her falsetto, I might add.

In this album she does it again from ‘don’t waste the pretty’  to ‘Holiday’  and everything in between.

True — and I think the falsetto point is important. Although, I must give a nod to David Cook, who showed on AI that he is a true master of tonal versatility. Some of you are probably sick of seeing me say that she’s the greatest singer on the planet as far as I’m concerned, but that guy is a tonal wizard.

Then again, he cheated by using his falsetto.

Baby Pink is what I feel like calling her now.

LMAO…it does sound cute but I think we should stick to Allison.
As far as the album is concerned, I really liked all of the songs except “Robot Love” which is strange because on Adam’s album there was also only one song I didnt really like and it was that “whataya want from me” song…
how bizarre LOL…Im not gonna say I hate them because 30 seconds does not do a song justice so I will wait til I fully listen to them to make my final decision
Im diggin the rest of the songs though and as far as FIBOU, my little sister loves that song and shes 11…so there you go I prefer the Spanish version myself.

“Scars” sounds good…. It’s a bit too early for me to tell how I’ll feel about the entire album.

I hear “Tiny Dancer” in “Trouble Is”… anyone else?

Finally got the chance to listen to the snippets! I’m liking a lot of the songs. Go Allison!

There’s lots to love here, and I’ve already tagged my favorites in previous posts. After many listens, the three I’m still not feeling are Robot Love (the music, not the lyrics), Just Like You (whoops, the title track!) and Trouble Is (I know, I know everybody likes it, but its just meh for me).

Woo! I took a quick listen to the snippets this afternoon and was gratified that I like most songs, love others and was never, ever bored by any of them. I don’t like “Beat Me Up” based on the lyrics in the snippet, but I am very willing to give the song a chance to redeem itself lyrically once I hear the full version.

Oddly, the one song that sounds out of place is FIBOU — it’s the most heavily worked. I love, love that I can hear so much of her voice in the other songs. Makes me feel much better about the whole thing. I have pre-ordered!

On second and third listens,
Like:
Robot Love (adore her voice on this, not sold on the song)

Just Like You (a bit generic, though again, she sounds great — love the lower register)

Pieces (again, a little generic, but I love the break in her voice in the chorus)

Trouble Is (gorgeous vocal, not sold on the song),

You Don’t Know Me (I want to love this because I know it’s a personal song for her, but I need to hear more to be sure)

Love:
Don’t Waste the Pretty (Very Pink, but it sounds like an awfully good song)

Scars (Wow. Just Wow. There’s my beautiful, emotional Allison voice!)

D is for Dangerous (not sold on the song, but she sounds so cool and mature and here)

Holiday (Mmm, tough Allison! Awesome.)

Still Breathing (sounds a bit Evanescence-ish in the chorus, but I love the snippet of verse)

No One Else (I love the melody on this — any competent singer would sound good singing it because it’s so pretty and tuneful, but Allison brings so much more to it)

I am so happy for Allison. And for me. Heh!

JohnM:

Some of you are probably sick of seeing me say that she’s the greatest singer on the planet as far as I’m concerned, but that guy is a tonal wizard.

He really, really is. It’s one of the things that wowed me when I started to listen to his full repertoire of songs late last year (I never saw him on Idol.) I have a feeling Allison is going to do the same thing — from these snippets I don’t think we’ve even begun to tap into her full tonal range. It’s so damn exciting!

Then again, he cheated by using his falsetto.

Well, yeah, guys can do that. *g* I remember Cook saying though, that it took him years to figure out what his voice could do, and that he rarely even used his falsetto before Idol. This makes me excited for Allison — she’s so amazing now, but in a few years? Hooboy.

alison8701: I hear ‘Tiny Dancer’  in ‘Trouble Is’ ’ ¦ anyone else?

Well, no, but I know why you hear it — the first three notes of the chorus are the same in each song — the words “Trouble is”, and the words “Hold me closer” (leaving off the -er syllable of “closer”).

Heh, I’m 33, and other than FIBOU I honestly don’t see how this album is that much of a teen-oriented one. Some of these songs sound very mature, which as an older fan I really love.

Same here! FIBOU is the only one I’ve gotten a “Miley-ish” vibe from so far. The rest is Pink/Kelly Clarkson all the way and I LOVE it! I don’t see too many tweens going for most of the songs other than FIBOU.

Having just read back through comments, it sounds like my knowledge of Pink is different (and no doubt much more limited) than that of others. I hear a touch of “God Is a DJ” (my favorite Pink song) in “Don’t Waste the Pretty” (though DWTP is slower and softer, but there’s some similarity there melodically, especially in the verse), which is why I like it so much, I think.

And now that I listen again, I guess I do hear a Pink vibe to “Scars,” but funny enough, all I heard on my first listen of that song was pure Allison. For me, she took a common Pink approach, erased the Pink vocal, and replaced it with her own unique sound. I love it.

Ah, finally I get to hear her voice again! I was really craving it lately. Holiday is my favorite so far, though D for Dangerous has a good beat and Scars really shows off how gorgeous her voice is. Also, Beat me Up is certainly tackling an edgy issue, so more props to Allison for being ballsy.

I just hope we hear more belting and wailing throughout the album than what was shown on the clips… that’s Allison at her best IMO

Allison is unbelievable. She is going to be our next iconic rock chic. Her voice is incredible. I am so happy I bought the album. I know some of the songs on that album are going to be hit singles on the charts.
Go Girl>>

Wow. Color me impressed. Just listened once and I’m dead tired. Haven’t read all the comments. Her voice is so unique to me… I don’t think she sounds like Pink or Kelly, although that’s great company.

Will form impressions of the songs when I hear the full versions.

Rock on Lava Girl.

Destry
I just hope we hear more belting and wailing throughout the album than what was shown on the clips’ ¦ that’s Allison at her best IMO

I agree – belting and wailing are my favorites, too. I think that’s why I was drawn to Still Breathing, Pieces, and You Don’t Know Me. There’s definitely wailing at the end of FIBOU, and I’m hearing some in D is for Dangerous.

Having heard the demo for Trouble is, I can guarantee that there will be belting and wailing involved, heh. I’d be shocked if there wasn’t some belting and wailing in the other ballads as well.

Love the whole thing. Great debut.
I am a bit conflicted with “Beat Me Up.” Musically, it sounds really good, and I love her playing with the words. On the other hand, I can’t pass the fact that the woman likes to be beaten up. I know some people would say “its not literally physical harm”, and good for them. That’s not my take. I wish it had different lyrics.

Jae
I really do still think Jive is going for the teen crowd with this but hey, even I liked The Climb and Party in the USA.

I think The Climb is a good song wasted on Miley. The song gets some play in a station I listen to, and she really can’t handle it. Kelly Clarkson’s cover version shows you how good it can be.
Party in the USA, on the other hand …

I don’t think she sounds like Pink or Kelly, although that’s great company.

Not that she necessarily SOUNDS like them, but style-wise this music reminds me of those artists. Though there was one snippet where I could swear I was listening to Pink, but it’s definitely a compliment as you noted

It’s hard to tell from the clips but this sounds like the perfect debut for her and for me, the best solo disc out of the three upcoming releases from Allison, Kris & Adam. They sound like they could be overpowering anthems that a lesser voice or smaller personality would get lost in them but Allison handles them in a way that makes her stand front and center and take them over. I can hear that distinct sound that I loved and they’ve captured fun songs while also playing up to a girl with a gin soaked voice who happens to be 17.

Friday I’ll Be Over You – Reminds me of a-ha type of song set in a contemporary setting. It’s got sass to the song and is current and catchy even though heavily overproduced.

Robot Love – Reminds me of “If U Seek Amy” but sounds like a filler song.

Just Like You – I love that tone in her voice and its hard to judge it over that.

Don’t Waste the Pretty – It reminds me a little like Freedom. It’s got a good hook to it.

Scars – I love that they let the muscle of her voice shine in this song.

Pieces – This does sounds a little overproduced but thanks to her talent you can still hear its Allison. I think this could be a hit.

D is for Dangerous – I liked this and was surprised at her voice just took control of thatand she didn’t sound out of place or lead this song into a disaster.

Holiday – She has the swagger, and this just fits like a rubber glove and her voice even sounds like Dilana.
I think this could be a huge hit for her and Dilana.

Still Breathing I think her voice sounds great which helps since this song really didn’t do anyting for me.

Trouble Is – Sounds like it could be a big hit for her. It has a anthem style to it and I know I’ve heard this somewhere else but can’t place it (and not from the demo.) I think this song and her style of voice will be with her for the rest of her life.

No One Else – It was a good song that highlighted her voice which felt front and center of the music of a good song.

Beat Me Up – This is the type of song that Adam should have done but workers better for Allison’s distinct voice and swagger. I think this is going to be a hit song.

You Don’t Know Me – I love the rolling sound of the melody and think that this song will do well for her.

The great thing about this CD is when I hear it I know it’s her. Which is something I hear all over the CD and the funny thing is that they got her so right for this CD that I could easily mixing this with the studio performances and I think everything would fit in nicely. I liked Kris’s CD but found it a little boring and I felt under whelmed by Adam’s CD and disappointed. With Allison I feel like this is a start for a very long career with both good and great songs delivered with that voice.

Finally got to listen! Every snippet was hot!!

A lot of people are complaining about Beat me up. but for me, that is the best of the bunch.

I wonder if they included it to create controversey and improve sales?

It might just work!! The song rocks too!!

Holiday sounds EXACTLY like Dilana’s version so a little disappointed in that. Still a great song though.

I am a Kradison fan but this album, (snippets anyway) blows the others out of the water!

I cant help but post..kittys!!!

im a Guitar player Producer with my head in the sand over most music I hear today! What a crock Of crap on the radio today..that being said….

THIS RECORD ALLISON HAS DONE…KILLS…in every way…Mixing…producing…Songs…EVERYTHING.

I wont bat an eye if she out sells Adam…..and I love his voice…Kris on the other hand…wont come even close to what this record is gona do…Its all in the marketing Folks…lets just wait and see who gets the biggest buzz first…Allison will be around for a long time….trust me

This isn’t the style of music I listen to on a regular basis although if a song is good, a song is good.

It sounds like she’s got some good songs here. My problem with Allison is her age. I usually need to be able to relate to not only the music but the musician in order to fully appreciate a song. What I mean is, I need to know the person understands the material they’re singing about and can connect to the song in a personal way through either direct experience or life experience. That’s my problem with many teen singers.

I guess I just like my singers to have some life experience. That’s why I like Kris so much. He’s not just singing, he’s connecting with the music, and I know I can trust his emotions because of his life experience.

I wish her all the best, though. There’s definitely a market for her.

This album really kills and that is exactly what I expected. If she sang all those non Disney songs on Idol why would she sing now something else. She is 17, so what. I am not teenager, and a lot of her fans are not teenagers as well. Her voice is brilliant, amassing, awesome, incredible. She is really amazingly powerful singer, her voice is recognizable. I like all the songs : Just Like You, Scars, Pieces, Holiday, Still Breathing, Trouble is, No One Else, Beat Me Up, You don’t Know Me…Her voice distinguishes her from other singers and carries emotions from the bottom of her hard. I am so, so happy for her and I wish her all the best and she deserves it. Keep It Up Allison !!

Wow, I’m quite impressed with Allison’s debut release, even though these are just snippets. She has that Pink’s vibe in her songs, which is a good thing. She does have an unique voice and I actually prefer the less rock songs on her album since I’m not really a rock listener. Jive is really great in making radio-friendly type of songs, similar to Kris’s album as well. So glad for Allison and wish her all the best!

I guess I just like my singers to have some life experience. That’s why I like Kris so much. He’s not just singing, he’s connecting with the music, and I know I can trust his emotions because of his life experience.

I offer you You don’t know me. I understand your point but I feel like people pre-judge her life experience and ability to connect to a song only based on her age. We don’t know her, it’s entirely possible that she does have the life experience to connect to these songs, she’s not your average teenager. Even if she doesn’t, I really can’t tell because she’s extremely good at conveying emotions through her voice and when she sings, I completely forget how old she is.

…from the bottom of her heart !!
sorry about this

I never understood why the lyrics of a song to be such a deal breaker for the AC audience. Though I can barely imagine why, but I think it only limits a persons experience to engage in the musical ensemble with all its layers of instruments. Symphonies and jazz orchestras connect with their audiences with power and finesse, telling a story without speaking a word through melodies and twists. It can be very emotional. What an experience a live concerto can be – its a beautiful thing.

Singers not only relay their experiences, but also other peoples experiences and put themselves in the translation connecting convincingly. I mean I connect with some arabian music without understanding the language, let alone massage or diction, but I can feel it in the delivery and passion. Axl Rose was asked why the dark lyrics in Welcome to The Jungle and other songs similar in content, and his answer was: “I may not sing about how to save the world but I can describe the world and give you a portal, a view of this other world…” I think Allison has a similar approach with “Beat Me Up” showing us a view she hasn’t personally experience, but through it, delivering a message and awareness. We’ll have to listen to more than just a :30 sec. snip.

I. Frakkin’. Love. Her. Voice. And immediately liked 9 songs out of 13 from the snippets. In fact, the only song I can say I dont like is the single – coz it sounds like a Katy Perry song, and I think Allison’s miles better than Katy (although I do like Katy’s personality). Izzit a conspiracy to release the worst songs off every Idol’s album when they’ve got other great songs on their albums?! *sigh*.

Anyway, I’m buying. She’s just 17? I hope she’s strong enough to find her way in this industry and keep her identity, and I hope she’s lucky enough to have good peeps around her.

Allison’s cd better than Adam’s and Kris’ cd. that is all. lol

apart from fibou – the whole album is great.
my favourites are trouble is, you dont know me and scars

It sounds like she’s got some good songs here. My problem with Allison is her age. I usually need to be able to relate to not only the music but the musician in order to fully appreciate a song. What I mean is, I need to know the person understands the material they’re singing about and can connect to the song in a personal way through either direct experience or life experience.

That’s the kind of outlook a lot of us teens get really annoyed about. Don’t treat teens like they can’t understand or comprehend the lyrics they are singing. Just because she hasn’t been around maybe as long as you or Kris Allen has, doesn’t mean she doesn’t life experience. To say that is completely unfair.

Ok. general consensus is that FIBOU is one of the weakest songs of the album. But I find it to be rather unique (musically at least), catchy, and age-appropriate.
But what can I say. She had me at “Alone.”

VAidolFan09

That’s the kind of outlook a lot of us teens get really annoyed about. Don’t treat teens like they can’t understand or comprehend the lyrics they are singing. Just because she hasn’t been around maybe as long as you or Kris Allen has, doesn’t mean she doesn’t life experience. To say that is completely unfair.

I get you, and I felt like writing a similar response (I am not a teenager though ). However, some people not only connect to songs but connect to artists, and if they can’t believe (or even fantasize) that the artist has lived a song’s experience, they don’t get the entertainment they are looking for. Its just how some people get their kicks. As Adam said “go buy that guy’s record.”
Allison can not change the fact that she is 17, regardless of how amazingly beautiful her voice is, and how remarkably well she connects to songs. Is it unfair? Yes. But know these two things from someone who’s probably twice your age: life is not fair and you can’t please everyone.

I like her voice it’s amazing and so deep

My blog:
http://musicisthedoortothesoul.blogspot.com/

LoveDaRocker
But what can I say. She had me at ‘Alone.’ 

Me too… when she sang “no answer on the telephone”, I said WOW!

I still love FIBOU, but I can tell there’s others here I’ll love even more. A few I love less.

I found out about “Alone” later going back.
She had me at “Give in to me,” and I was lucky to have discovered her. I tuned in channel surfing and stopped on FOX 7 because of the booming voice blasting out of that girl. ..and I laughed at Simon and changed channels.

From Allison’s and Adam’s 30s sneak peeks I’m very impressed with both debut albums. Allison’s is pop-rock with rock vibe underlined and Adam’s is eclectic one (and more risky imo).

My favs songs from JLY are:
- Don’t Waste the Pretty
- Scars
- Holiday
- Still Breathing
- Trouble Is
- You Don’t Know Me
and D is for Dangerous I like the most.

From the beginning I planned to buy Adison’s albums to support them as they are my favorite Idol contestants. Now I will purchase the albums with pleasure.

BTW, not many posts here. People clearly are in shock after some samples of Alli’s awesomeness!

BTW, not many posts here. People clearly are in shock after some samples of Alli’s awesomeness!

Alli has some core fans, but posts related to her don’t generate the traffic that posts about Adam and Kris do. It tells something about the true popularity of the Idols.
I am sometimes puzzled by it. Like Slezak was when she kept being sent to the bottom three and Simon kept putting her down. My guess is that her talent simply does not click with the Idol core audience (which is probably the same audience who post in this blog). I have a feeling she will be more appreciated outside the Idol universe.

AdoK
and D is for Dangerous I like the most.

D is for Dangerous has definitely moved up my list. I really want to hear the rest of that one. ‘H is for hot and wild’… whew! smokin’…

LoveDaRocker

I agree with you : “life is not fair and you can’t please everyone.”

I just have to add something. Allison knows that you can’t please everyone, i am pretty sure. She stays true to herself and that’s great. She knows what she want, so take it or leave it. She can really sing anything and yet you can feel every word she sings. I can definitely. If her music / voice reaches deep into my hearth, which means i am trying to connect to the song I’ll be ok and I don’t care what age she is.
I wouldn’t underestimate her ages, uncontrary. I am mother, i have kids and we all love her music, so…

This is my favorite of the 3 new AI8 albums, and this is just snippets! Having said that, all 3 albums are amongst the best mainstream releases this year! Love our AI kids!

“Scars” stopped me in my tracks. Showcases Allison’s voice so well! But her tonality and vocal affectations (where she takes a breath, when her voice cracks) is waaaay too much link Pink. Like she’s impersonating Pink.

Is “No One Else” the Pink/Kara song? Ironically, Allison sings this completely differently than Pink would have & sounds nothing like Pink on it.

“You Don’t Know Me” sounds like it could be on Kris’s album. Can you just hear Kris singing it? Though I can tell the lyrics are about Allison.

“Beat Me Up” could have been on Adam’s album. If Adam had sung it, you’d interpret the lyrics as an S&M / bondage song. But since a woman’s singing it, it’s suddenly about domestic abuse? Not fair to Allison…

“Robot Love” reminds me of 2 Britney songs: mostly “Womanizer” and somewhat “If U Seek Amy”. But at least it doesn’t sound like she stole one of Britney’s songs – it sounds younger, more tweeny, less sexed-up.

“Don’t Waste the Pretty” has nice harmonies. Sounds like a song that should play from your boombox at the beach on a summer day.

“Pieces” has some cool U2-like instrumentation. I could imagine Bono slowing it down a bit and singing this back on Joshua Tree.

“D is for Dangerous” has some cool funk background instrumentation and fun lyrics.

“Holiday” is a fantastic homage to 80s-era rock-punk. Very likable.

“Still Breathing” is reminiscent of Evanescence.

I love the violin work in “Trouble Is”.

FIBOY has really grown on me. It’s fun. It is what it is.

“Just Like You” is meh for me. I keep forgetting this one is on the album. Sounds like it comes from Kat McPhee’s first album. Maybe I’ll like the full song better.

Lot of the songs sound like they belong on a KC album, but in no way does Allison sound like KC.

Reflections On Life
‘Beat Me Up’  could have been on Adam’s album. If Adam had sung it, you’d interpret the lyrics as an S&M / bondage song. But since a woman’s singing it, it’s suddenly about domestic abuse? Not fair to Allison’ ¦

It would have been impossible for me to interpret Beat me Up as an S&M/bondage song in Allison’s album. Thanks for ruining the song for me, and the rest of my day.

I’m absolutely in love with these snippets. This album is going to rock so much face.

I can see “Holiday” being a huuuuuge hit. Also really liking “Just Like You”.

sleeptalker
I can see ‘Holiday’  being a huuuuuge hit.

I would agree if it was an Allison original. But given that it is a cover of Dilana, Dilana (apparently) will release it shortly, and Allison’s version does not depart from Dilana’s version, it might not even get released to radio stations.

LoveDaRocker:…My guess is that her talent simply does not click with the Idol core audience (which is probably the same audience who post in this blog). I have a feeling she will be more appreciated outside the Idol universe.

I think we agreed to disagree in this subject right?
Thats why I feel Alli shouldn’t be part of that Ryan concert with Adam Kris and Allison.
If we go by the percentages, Allison will get her usual amount of critics in proportion to adam and Kris. She already extracted the most she could out of AI viewers. She will be underappreciated.

19E needs to expose her to a different type of audience. Maybe opening for Pink or Aguilera when she finally starts to tour.

Someone said the Ryan concert would be good because they can do Slow Ride. All it means is we are gonna have Utubes of Adamcentric and little Alli nowhere to be seen unless she gets close to him.
I could be wrong.

Rub
All it means is we are gonna have Utubes of Adamcentric and little Alli nowhere to be seen unless she gets close to him.

LOL! Rub, you speak the truth.

And please, god, don’t make her tour with anyone remotely related to Disney!

She should tour with Daughtry. I’m sure Chris would be happy to open for her. j/k

Rub
I think we agreed to disagree in this subject right?

We agreed to disagree on whether it would be good for her to be part of Ryan’s Kradison gig. I still believe is a good gig, even if, overall, she may be underappreciated in the Idol universe.
Funny you mention opening for Pink, because I remember saying in that other discussion that opening for Pink would be a better alternative than the Kradison gig.
So, as far as the Kradison gig, we agree to disagree; as far as opening for Pink, and her being underappreciated by the Idol crowd, we agree to agree .

alli lurker:She should tour with Daughtry. I’m sure Chris would be happy to open for her. j/k

That would be fun, but then a lot of folks would be hitting the exit doors after Chris. And yeah, no Disney.

LoveDaRocker :Funny you mention opening for Pink, because I remember saying in that other discussion that opening for Pink would be a better alternative than the Kradison gig.

hmm I don’t remember that? You just want to agree with me

So, as far as the Kradison gig, we agree to disagree; as far as opening for Pink, and her being underappreciated by the Idol crowd, we agree to agree

alright ok, agreed. Only because you love the rocker lava girl.

‘Beat Me Up’  could have been on Adam’s album. If Adam had sung it, you’d interpret the lyrics as an S&M / bondage song. But since a woman’s singing it, it’s suddenly about domestic abuse? Not fair to Allison’ ¦

I seriously do not think this is an s&m song. Allison explained about it in an interview recently. She said, a lot of girls get beat up by their boyfriends, and “its very sad.” She said she was assuming the role of a character when she sang the song, of a girl who gets beat up by her boyfriend.

Until we hear the whole song and the lyrics, I wouldn’t make assumptions about what the song means, yet. It’s pretty hard to do without knowing the whole song. I don’t think, at her age, her label would let her do an s&m song, even if she wanted to.

From what she said in the interview, this song isn’t a celebration of violent relationships, it’s more of a portrait of and perhaps a commentary on a sad situation that is common among girls her age. I think the song will be dissected once it is known in its entirety. It is a bold title and makes us curious about what it means, but we just can’t know yet.

After one listen I want to say this – I love it. I think it’s a really good cd. I’m proud and excited. She reminds me, and has all along, of both Pink and Kelly Clarkson. [Not that her voice is identical, of course, but they have similar styles and I think they are all 3 similarly talented.]

She’s a young rocker and this cd sounds relevant and current. I won’t love all the songs, since I’m older, but most cds I’m lucky if I like half the songs.

I love that there are some strong ballads with her powerful, emotional voice front and center. I have to listen again and come back with a more detailed response.

She doesn’t have the large fanbase from the show that Adam and Kris had, but I think this is a very strong cd that will contain many great singles. Jive is known for putting out multiple singles, and I think she will be on the top 40 charts before long. I really believe that six months from now we will be looking at a changed situation, if not sooner.
Her promotion hasn’t even begun yet.

I don’t know why she wasn’t as popular as the others on the show, she was always my favorite and always the one I was excited about each week. But it happens that way. Some are underrated on the show (like Jennifer Hudson) and make their mark after the show ends.

The media raved about Allison every week and finally the judges came around. It killed me during the show when they were pimping Danny Gokey, Matt, Anoop, and Lil, and ignoring Allison, who was clearly, to me, the superior talent.

Her talent was huge, I don’t know how anyone missed it. But then again I didn’t forsee the success that would be had by Daughtry, Carrie, or Hudson. So we each respond to something different and then when they hit the real world, it’s a whole other arena.

I know, I totally know, she’s going to have a long and stellar career. I can’t wait to read reviews of this cd, I think they will be very positive.

Rub
hmm I don’t remember that? You just want to agree with me

That’s true, however, from the tread announcing the gig:

LoveDaRocker
11/09/2009 at 2:27 pm

Rub
I hope Alli is not in this gig, is not good for her …

… Unless she starts opening for Pink, or the like, how would [staying home] be better than this gig?

Just saying …

I guess I just like my singers to have some life experience.

But a 17 year old has life experience. Some people have sheltered lives, others don’t. I doubt that Allison did. Some people live more in 17 years than others do in 30 who live safe, orderly lives. On top of that, she seems like an old soul. There is definitely a maturity and a depth to her, even if she tweets silliness. The way she interpreted songs like Someone to Watch Over Me, and Cry Baby, showed a very mature interpretation.

When you say “teen” that is not a label that explains anything, since many teens have sheltered, safe, privileged lives, and others have lived a helluva a lot by the time they get to 17, and I think Allison is the latter.

I offer you You don’t know me.

Exactly. That song says it all.

Cute, recent video of Allison on the Idol website:

http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_8/special_guests/allison_iraheta_life_after_idol

She says she can’t wait to appear on Idol next season. That will be awesome! Still pulling for You Don’t Know Me!

She says she can’t wait to appear on Idol next season. That will be awesome! Still pulling for You Don’t Know Me!

That would be perfection, either that or rock their faces off with Holiday.

When you say ‘teen’  that is not a label that explains anything, since many teens have sheltered, safe, privileged lives, and others have lived a helluva a lot by the time they get to 17, and I think Allison is the latter.

Exactly, I agree completely. Age isn’t what determines anyone’s life experiences and I have a feeling that Allison has lived enough already to not only understand very well what she’s singing but also connect on an emotional level. The way she interpreted Cry baby every night on tour is not something you’d expect from a sheltered/regular 17 year old, but she got it right every night, she connected, she understood. As scary as it may seem to some, teens in this day and age know and have lived way more than you’d think.

Check it:

http://twitpic.com/p5i8o

Mystery solved!!

Thats great. Lyndsey’s second favorite was always Ali.
She said in one of her articles that as good as Slow Ride was in rock week, imagine how awesome Adam and Allison could’ve been in the finale performing We are the Champions if it was up to her, or something to that effect.
I want her to talk about Holiday, and heck, the rest of the album.

The album seems to start out very poppy and gradually gets a little more rock. That said, I gravitate more towards songs in the later half of the album like “Holiday”. That’s more of what I was hoping her album would be like, but understandedly the more power poppy songs like FIBOU sound like they’ll fit right into Top 40 radio easy. I definitely get a Pink/Clarkson vibe with a little K. Perry and a pinch of Gaga. In “Scars” particularly she sounds SO MUCH like Pink. I’d say “Baby Pink” is an appropiate nickname for her. Lol. And I like “Scars” ’cause it’s one of the few songs where her beautiful voice really stands out and isn’t over processed to death. I wish that wasn’t such the norm. I adore her voice, and the girl can saaaang. I’m surprised they let her sing “Beat Me Up”. It seems super mature for her. Overall though, I can see myself working out to this album, so I will be picking it up.

Lyndsey said the interview is 1/2 hour split into 2 parts. The first part goes up tomorrow.

I think Allison is comfortable with Lyndsey, so it should be good.

It looks like we’re finally getting some traction on Alli’s promo.

I’m surprised they let her sing ‘Beat Me Up’ . It seems super mature for her.

Having heard the demo for Trouble is and the original Holiday, those two songs are also super mature, so I’m also very surprised, though in a good way that the label let her be a little bit more edgy because she really isn’t a Disney pop princess. It makes sense though, she’ll only be 17 for 5 more months and she’s already mature enough to handle these songs. Breaking out of the teen star molde is not easy, so she might as well start up a little more adult.

PRMari
Breaking out of the teen star molde is not easy, so she might as well start up a little more adult.

I totally agree with this. (Isn’t that why Miley was pole dancing that one time?) And even teens posting on this site have said they resent being marketed to. Everyone seems to want to hear the more adult stuff.

PRMari
Having heard the demo for Trouble is and the original Holiday, those two songs are also super mature, so I’m also very surprised, though in a good way that the label let her be a little bit more edgy because she really isn’t a Disney pop princess.

Not to mention, “El Viernes Te Olvido Yo”, which is more mature than FIBOU.

Not to mention, ‘El Viernes Te Olvido Yo’ , which is more mature than FIBOU.

El viernes te olvido yo has very mature lyrics and from what little we’ve heard it seems like most of the songs do too.

As, I believe it was Waylon and Hank, Jr., said: leave the boy alone and let him sing his song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely cannot wait for this album to drop. I was hooked after one listen to the snippets! “Trouble Is” makes my ears perk up every time; I also love her lower register that she uses in a handful of songs.

“Beat Me Up” is also one of my favorites…I know it seems like a somewhat taboo topic for a 17-year-old to sing about, but we have to remember all we’ve got is 30 seconds to go on. The song reminds me (lyrically) of Taylor Swift’s “Tell Me Why”:
“You took a swing, I took it hard, and down here from the ground I see who you are…you tell me that you want me then push me around…I need you like a heartbeat but I know you’ve got a mean streak, makes me run for cover when you’re around…”

This could completely be misinterpreted as a “violent song” if we were only given 30 seconds of it. Let’s hope that Alli’s song ends like Taylor’s — with the girl leaving the bad guy. I love the song and I think there are many girls who can relate to it, regardless of age.

This could completely be misinterpreted as a ‘violent song’  if we were only given 30 seconds of it. Let’s hope that Alli’s song ends like Taylor’s ‘” with the girl leaving the bad guy. I love the song and I think there are many girls who can relate to it, regardless of age.

Do you really want to bring allison into this.Her songs will sell top 40

Thanks for that new video of Allison, it was fun to watch. She’s very composed and poised and yet excited. I can’t wait to see her on Idol, I do believe they will invite her to perform. Can’t wait for the cd, Dec 1 seems so far away.

I am sure this tread is sort of dead by now but I know some hardcore fans are still around.
I was reading a Lyndsey Parker blog entry about Dilana, and (it seems) Dilana herself wrote the following:

Dilana - Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:06am PST
i am extremely honored to have Allison rocking out HOLIDAY! she’s the best woman for this song! can’t wait to hear and buy her version! thanx to all of you for the awesome comments and support! COME N SEE ME AT THE ROXY 11/22 for my CD release, InsideOut
Much love n rock,
DILANA

Sounds legit, not only because I wouldn’t expect Dilana to think differently, but also because of the plug to her upcoming release.
See the blog here.

LoveDaRocker: I am sure this tread is sort of dead by now but I know some hardcore fans are still around.

Of course we are!

oceana: Can’t wait for the cd, Dec 1 seems so far away.

It does indeed. These snippets have made me so excited for the release. I’m hoping to get to our local Torrid store next weekend to listen to the whole thing — assuming they’ll let a creepy old guy hang around a women’s clothing store for an hour! Well, I’ll have my teenage daughter with me…

Also, I just saw that she’s scheduled on Ellen on December 3. Keep them appearances coming!

That sounds really great and it does seem legit. If so, then that’s a great compliment to Allison.

Oh man, we need a new thread! Almost off the ‘recent posts’ list now!

alli lurker
Oh man, we need a new thread! Almost off the ‘recent posts’ list now!

I know. LOL. Last night I learned from her facebook fan page that she finally took of her lower braces. That screams new thread! LOL.

I love this kid as if I birthed her myself. But Kradam all seem to suffer from sounds-alike songs on the debut album, as far as I cam tell from samples. But, from samples, I hesitate to judge. But still, I love Adam’s”For Your Entertainment.” And I love Alison’s “Friday I’ll Be Over You”, although it seems geared to 17 younger–and I’m just not. Allison’s title track and “Scars” are so darned good, they are classics in waiting, particularly “Scars”. Maybe I’ll love each and every song on the dynamic threesome’s various albums, but, if not: May Adam’s, Allison’s, and Kris’s sophomore albums be more satisfying (to me), in the vein of Bowie/Mercury, Raitt/Taylor, and LaMontagne/Taylor.