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

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  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 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.
  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 do something better than this!
  3. LizR
    Dec 6, 2009
    10
    This album rocks! True raw talent.
  4. AndrewG
    Dec 3, 2009
    8
    Easily the best album of this season's Idols, and pretty decent in its own right.
  5. RJ
    Dec 3, 2009
    9
    It's one of the best rock album i've ever heard in this year. it also contains some weak songs like: "Robot Love" and "D is For Dangerous", but i really like it. one of the best performance of this album is "Holiday" that she covered from Dilana. she performed it better than her. this album sounds kinda 80's Rock and Pop Rock Album.
  6. JeremyB
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    I can't believe the reviewers are giving her less than perfect reviews. Because her album really is perfect! I love it! The best idol debut ever!
  7. MarkB
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    I'm disregarding a couple of the overproduced songs. The songs that allow her to really sing are exceptional. To bad they couldn't get Howard Benson to produce the whole album.
  8. billd
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    Rare talent showcased to near perfection. 11 out of 13 songs 100% winners.
  9. MikeM
    Dec 2, 2009
    9
    I really love this cd, its the first post idol cd I have brought since Fantasia. The only song that kind of sucks is robot love. Don't Waste The Pretty, Beat Me Up, Just Like You, Im Still Breathing, Scars, Holiday, and Pieces all have potential to be hit singles. The label clearly chose the wrong song as the first single, not that FIBOU is a bad song, it just doesn't represent I really love this cd, its the first post idol cd I have brought since Fantasia. The only song that kind of sucks is robot love. Don't Waste The Pretty, Beat Me Up, Just Like You, Im Still Breathing, Scars, Holiday, and Pieces all have potential to be hit singles. The label clearly chose the wrong song as the first single, not that FIBOU is a bad song, it just doesn't represent the album well and seems like it and robot love were thrown on there to make it more marketable to younger audience. Allison voice is terrific she doesn't need to be doing stuff like that let her do that stuff that shines in. Im very pleased with this and I know this is going way out on the limb here but I would not be suprised to see her become the second idol alum nominated in the best new artist at the grammy's come this time next year.… Expand
  10. DanielB.
    Dec 2, 2009
    8
    The best new-Idol album of all three (Adam, Kris and Allison) It's one part Joan Jett, one part Pink, one part Sheryl Crow, and all parts awesome. The first single "Friday I'll be Over U" is not the greatest choice for a single, but it's still decent. Songs like the title track, "Don't waste the pretty" and "Scars" are all great. There's barely any filler except The best new-Idol album of all three (Adam, Kris and Allison) It's one part Joan Jett, one part Pink, one part Sheryl Crow, and all parts awesome. The first single "Friday I'll be Over U" is not the greatest choice for a single, but it's still decent. Songs like the title track, "Don't waste the pretty" and "Scars" are all great. There's barely any filler except the forgettable "No one else" and the melodramatic "still breathing". But that said, they're still listenable and it's an album you can easily listen the whole way through. Wish I could say that about Kris' and especially Adam's. The last 2 songs on here are mind blowingly good "Beat me Up" and "you don't know me" Check em out Kris Allen: 77 Adam Lambert: 71 Allison Iraheta: 83.… Expand
  11. IthielZ
    Dec 2, 2009
    10
    Wonderful album.
  12. LaurenW
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    Great debut album from Allison! There are many great songs to enjoy with my favorites being "Don't Waste the Pretty" and "Scars." Allison's interpretation and emotional connection is evident in each song. This only makes her album all the better.
  13. LoriR
    Dec 1, 2009
    10
    This album simply ROCKS. Best debut from a new artist. Love "Trouble Is", "D is For Dangerous", "Still Breathing" and "You Don't Know Me".
  14. JF
    Dec 1, 2009
    0
    Michael Slezak at Entertainment Weekly gives these last Idol finalists way too much love.
  15. OwenP
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Some very good pop/rock tracks and excellent ballads; a strong debut album from a talented singer.
  16. Beau
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Best Idol debut disc to date! From all eight seasons.
  17. D.W
    Dec 1, 2009
    9
    Allison Iraheta (17) placed fourth in last season's American Idol. Jive Records immediately signed her and this CD shows why they were so ready to do so. Musically it spans a range from pop to rock, upbeat to ballad. Her edgy voice shines through on every song and is filled with emotion showing Allison feels both the music and lyrics she is singing. Written and produced by some of Allison Iraheta (17) placed fourth in last season's American Idol. Jive Records immediately signed her and this CD shows why they were so ready to do so. Musically it spans a range from pop to rock, upbeat to ballad. Her edgy voice shines through on every song and is filled with emotion showing Allison feels both the music and lyrics she is singing. Written and produced by some of the major names in today's music industry (Allison even has a co-write on one song) this CD is a show piece of creativity. Keep an eye on this girl. She has a huge career ahead of her.… Expand

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#86 Most Discussed Album of 2009

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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. 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.
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  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.
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  3. 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.
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