Just Like You
by Allison Iraheta
  • Record Label: 19/Jive
  • Release Date: Dec 1, 2009
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    The muscular, instantly recognizable growl that carried her to a fourth-place finish on American Idol's eighth season is all she needs to seamlessly wed a collection of first-rate ditties.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    The boys got most of the attention on “American Idol’’ last season, but fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta has the last laugh with the most consistent debut album thus far.
  3. Billboard.com
    74
    Her debut album, Just Like You, has no shortage of commanding pop-rock tunes, but Iraheta really shines when her spirited voice breaks through the precise production.
  5. AllMusic
    60
    Allison may strongly resemble her idols here, but chalk that up to youth and it doesn’t prevent her from conveying considerable charisma.
  6. The New York Times
    60
    Just Like You is a workmanlike pop album with shrewdly punky touches, like a ready-made outfit from the mall chain Hot Topic. It flatters Ms. Iraheta as a singer but too often suggests other empowered female stars, like Pink or Brandi Carlile or Kelly Clarkson.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    50
    That spitfire spirit carries over into the most electrifying moments of Just Like You, a batch of tuff-girl tunes for the torn-fishnets set, but too much of it sounds impermanent, like so much Manic Panic rinsing down the drain.
  8. Rolling Stone
    50
    'Friday I'll Be Over U' is Scandinavian-designed punk-pop perfection, and 'Robot Love' turns Gary Glitter's 'Rock and Roll Part 2' riff into something fresh. But on ballads like 'Scars,' Iraheta sounds so much like Pink that it's distracting.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 11 out of 42
  1. NosterToaster
    Apr 11, 2013
    8
    amazing debut from Idol alum Allison Iraheta. It has some songs on the weaker side like "Robot Love" and "D Is For Dangerous" but overall itamazing debut from Idol alum Allison Iraheta. It has some songs on the weaker side like "Robot Love" and "D Is For Dangerous" but overall it has a good level of quality, and her vocals are just pop rock at its purest. "Friday Ill Be Over You" Might be my favorite debut single from any former Idol contestant.… Full Review »
  2. afinemess7
    Feb 21, 2011
    6
    good one debut album from American idol contestant! this girl can sing can rock but some song s is so underrate her ability because she can dogood one debut album from American idol contestant! this girl can sing can rock but some song s is so underrate her ability because she can do something better than this!… Full Review »
  3. LizR
    Dec 6, 2009
    10
    This album rocks! True raw talent.
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