Kris Allen

1	Live Like We're Dying 3:32
2	Before We Come Undone 3:31
3	Can't Stay Away 3:21
4	The Truth 4:41
5	Written All Over My Face 3:34
6	Bring It Back 3:42
7	Red Guitar 4:27
8	Is It Over 3:34
9	Let It Rain 3:29
10	Alright with Me 3:08
11	Lifetime 3:38
12	I Need to Know 3:38
13	Heartless Bonus Track 3:42

All Music Guide

If you didn†t pay close attention to American Idol Season 8, you can be forgiven for thinking that Kris Allen came in second to Adam Lambert. After all, Lambert is the one who grabbed all the headlines and magazine covers, while Allen plugged along as the cute, safe alternative to the self-styled glamazon, which was enough for him to take the crown, if not enough to create much excitement. Then again, Kris Allen isn†t about excitement, he†s about comfort, something that†s plainly evident on his immaculate eponymous debut, an album every bit as unexpected as his name. Allen possess an easy touch, makign already pleasant surroundings a touch friendlier. Kris pens almost all of the 12 songs here (the exceptions being "†Live Like We†re Dying,†" "†Written All Over My Face,†" "†The Truth†" ), which unifies the album. Unhip it may be by design, but at least Kris Allen delivers the goods: it†s tuneful and likeable, melodic enough to merit a close listen, All Music Guide

New York Times

It’s a seamless continuation of his “Idol” run, full of gentle songs that he only rarely tries to rough up. Jon Caramanica

MTV News

Kris Allen won over fans during Season 8 of American Idol with his boy-next-door charm and all-American looks. In one of the biggest upsets in Idol history, Allen beat out flamboyant, rocker runner-up Adam Lambert for the title. Allen's self-titled debut plays on his wholesome pop-rock strengths and includes the hit single "Live like We're Dying." His crowd-pleasing, acoustic guitar rendition of Kanye West's "Heartless" is included as a bonus track.

Reuters

Allen's "Idol" fans will recognize his cover version of rap star Kanye West's song "Heartless," which Allen performed on the show and also recorded for the album. Another track, "Red Guitar," predates Allen's "Idol" run and is the only song on the album he wrote on his own.