Previous article on track listing.
Excites! Kris Allen’s album is now streaming on AOL! Yes, you heard that right, you can listen to the entire album NOW, one week before its release on November 17.
- Listen to Kris Allen’s new self-tiled album, now streaming on AOL RIGHT HERE
I’ll be back to let you know what I think!
- Download Kris’s Single ‘Live Like We’re Dying’ : iTunes, Amazon
- Pre-order Kris Allen, the album: Amazon Pre-order
iTunes Pre-order
Watch the video for Kris’s single, “Live Like We’re Dying” HERE.
What do YOU think?
Thanks Kirsten
Finally getting around to listening to this here at work. I have found that I have not had to skip over a single song, nor have I found any of them “unlistenable”. Tried Danny Gokey’s single and couldn’t get all the way through it. Not sure if I’ll buy it (only Idol CDs I’ve ever bought are Taylor Hicks) but this is a really good freshman Idol CD. They seem to be doing right by him. Good first listen.
To answer the question oceana posed: I am a huge David Cook fan. If I said my real name, some of you would obviously recognize me. And I LOVED Cook’s post-idol album. Didn’t like Analog Heart for some reason. I fell in love with Cook’s personality and his vocals (and the power in his voice). I don’t follow him anymore for personal reasons, but I’m sure I’ll check out his next album.
There’s just something about Kris’s sweet vocals (and good boy image) that appeal to me. The only song on his album that I would skip over would be Heartless. I love all of the other songs. I love, love, love his lower register, and that’s where Cook misses it…everytime Cook sings the low notes he gets terribly pitchy…not that it’s his fault, it is what it is (to quote DC). But that’s where Kris shines.
Cook and Kris are incomparable, but it doesn’t mean fans of both have to choose one or the other. Both guys are awesome. Personally I think that David has a really strong live presence – he really knows how to engage the crowd and get the crowd going – a very valuable asset for a live performer. Kris knows how to engage an audience, too, but he does it in a less overt way. He likes to pull them in with his singing – a desirable quality as well in a performer. Both guys are gifted, and I think they will both do well.
Today the song I am singing is “Bring It Back”. I’m really surprised that I love this song. On the 30-second snippets, it was one of my least favorites, but the full version is so pretty and I love Kris’s voice on it. Love love love the bass line and instrumentation – the intro is so pretty. Good luck to Kris and Jive in picking the next single – he definitely has plenty to choose from. I think they won’t go wrong with “Before We Come Undone” though – it seems to be a crowd favorite. If they go with a slow song, I’d go with “The Truth” or “Bring It Back”
Starr, just went and re-listened to BIB and I think the key to that song is the piano. Kris + piano = WIN. Same goes for INTK. It’s such a nice change of pace from the guitar and it sounds so pretty. I like to think that Kris is actually playing it, but I don’t think he is (we’ll find out soon enough!). As for the second single, I’ve decided BWCU is my pick–love the trippy guitar, lyrics, his voice. It’s a cool song. Yep.
@hoosiermama: yep, the piano is cool but I am talking about the bass line in the chorus – it adds a nice texture to the song that can definitely not be accused of being cookie-cutter. Eg White, I approve!
“Red Guitar” is just such a good song. Kris’s voice just spills over like melted butter all over the song. The melody is really nice and I love the piano instrumental part towards the end. This seems to be the song a lot of people are comparing to U2 – which is NEVER a bad thing, in my book.
I think the strength of this album is that while it is being compared to songs and artists who have already done this sound, they are respectable artists nonetheless. I would rather Kris be compared to U2 and Maroon 5 than something else. It also shows the variety in this album. You have comparisons to George Harrison, U2, Maroon 5, The Fray – people who could not be any more different. The vocals though are distinctly Kris Allen
I was able to some of the tracks…and I have to say it’s very good in general….considering the rather short period they had to come up with the entire album (and while he was on tour).
I think the album is very representative of who kris is–it’s very nicely put together and the songs aren’t a hodge-podge of singles just hurriedly put together—the songs gel…I even think the album title is appropriate because the songs seem to emit a personal touch from Kris….funny I think LLWD–while a good song by itself–didn’t feel like a good representation of Kris’ singing…..
The album is very contemporary,very alternative rock…very,very nice debut for him I think.
With the proper radioplay and promo,i think this will do good…it may not skyrocket immediately in sales but i think it’s the type of album that’ll have staying power because a lot of the songs have potential to be good singles….
I wasn’t able to hear every song but the standouts for me are: Written All Over my Face,Alright With Me,Before we come undone,The Truth,Let it Rain…
And while people may say that this sound has been done by other artists,I did not feel any pretentiousness on the part of Kris’ singing….the songs are definitely him….Kris has always been like this on AI…he may not have the most distinctive voice or the best technical voice…but he has the ability to bring a song to life…to give it meaning…I think that’s a feet that’s hard to find especially in today’s top Billboard chart hits….
These are the types of songs that –I think–will stand the test of time because it’s about real feelings,real people…
Congratulations…Oh and America did not get it wrong….and I’m not even a Kris fan (Anoop supporter here)…
Hoosiermama & Starr I’m on board with BWCU as the second single. I agree, it’s such a crowd pleaser. I love watching the Dolphins Tailgate performance of this song. I love how during the 1st verse the crowd is sort of subdued but then Kris breaks into the chorus and the Crowd just Errupts!! I really felt that vocally he was strongest on this song as compared to CSA & WAOMF.
BWCU has some of the strongest lyrics in this album. “Could we put our weapons down, just to figure this out now” So simple yet so real and so touching. Along with it’s beautiful and catchy hook and melody, this song is a great contender, esp after LLWD.
Other Contender is CSA…. This song has had the most spillage into other artist’s fanbase. Non-Kris fans love this song. They are surprised by it and enjoy the hell outta it.
“I think LLWD’“while a good song by itself’“didn’t feel like a good representation of Kris’ singing’ ¦” JGA94
You know, I agree with this statement. I adore LLWD, and I love the way Kris sang the chorus and the sing/spoken bridge. I love the little “Mmmh” before the bridge and other little nuances he’s added to the song. But the song does not do justice to Kris’s vocals & range. The song stays at a higher range, so you really don’t experience his lower register at all (Which I can listen to all day & night). As his 1st single, it had left me wanting…
But now, not complaining anymore coz this song adds great depth and variety to the album. And this song’s Music Video…. Perfect UNF!!!
Songs that I’m listening on loop today – ‘Bring It Back’, ‘Red Guitar’, ‘Is It Over’, ‘I Need To Know’ (I have MAD Passsionate love for these 4 songs) Followed by ‘Before We Come Undone’ & ‘Can’t Stay Away’.
OK…. ‘Bring It Back’, when I first heard it, took me straight to ‘The Frays’ (and that’s a good thing.) But now the more I listen to this song, I’ve completely lost the Frays connection. I just hear Kris with a touch of Coldplay. The piano pieces reminds me of one of my fav CP songs – Trouble, a beautiful dark soft song. “Bring It Back” God! this song is magic!
‘Is It Over’ – “Your tears on my chest”, “So take your time”, Oooh the melodic twists & turns in this song just KILL ME. Pure Golden Sex!
‘Red Guitar’ – His love for his wife just pours out of this song. Love how he sings “Melody”, just this word, the way he sings it, just so sweetly.
I Need To Know…. what else can I say about this song…. I just feel compelled to mention it everywhere, even just the track name.
Oh Kristopher Allen, what have you done….