Gather 'round, Idol fans — we've got the exclusive track listing for the upcoming American Idol Season 8 album (available June 30 at Walmart), and the cover art too. Read below and weep (tears of joy? You tell us!)
1. Kris Allen, "No Boundaries"
2. Danny Gokey, "Stand By Me"
3. Allison Iraheta, "I Can't Make You Love Me"
4. Matt Giraud, "Human Nature"
5. Adam Lambert, "Mad World"
6. Kris Allen, "She Works Hard for the Money"
7. Lil Rounds, "I Surrender"
8. Scott MacIntyre, "Just The Way You Are"
9. Michael Sarver, "You Are Not Alone"
10. Megan Corkrey, "Walkin' After Midnight"
11. Anoop Desai, "Always On My Mind"
12. Adam Lambert, "No Boundaries"
So there you have it, Idol-izers. What do you think — any glaring sins of omission? What tracks will go straight to your iTunes top 10? Which are already on there?
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wtf…she works hard for the money for kris? umm falling slowly , aint no sunshine??? helllllllllooooo….again, the producers are just dumb. next
Of all of the songs from the season to choose from for Adam, why would they choose that song? The same song as Kris on the same Adam. I think that is a little crazy.
what?? is this just the same stuff that was on itunes? and why is there the tragic no boundaries on there twice? for twice the torture? hehe
Why not something that rocked a little harder for Allison, like “Hot Stuff?”
Could they make this CD any more boring? Hard to imagine. Mainly slow songs, and a double helping of “No Boundaries” (ugh!). I like Adam, Kris and Allison, but sorry, I’m not buying this. I’ll wait for their solo albums to come out.
Wow you couldn’t pay me to buy this CD. I hope Adam’s and Kris’s real debuts aren’t as awful and boring. Though Kris’s will still have No Boundaries, won’t it. Shucks.
Um, Gokey looks like a creeper.
They shouldn’t have Adam on twice – and definitely not singing No Boundaries. The artists or judges don’t even like the song in the first place so how did it wind up being twice on there! Also, I wish Megan could have sung her audition song. Walking after Midnight? paleeeze! I was hoping that Kris could’ve had falling slowly on this one as well…
Pass. That’s why we have iTunes and cd burners. I have a hard time imagining them making a lot of money off of this cd.
did they make one of these for last year? i dont they did…why not??
and these song choices sucked ass. Matt giraud’s “human nature”?? why not “so small” or something? and Kris’ “she works hard for the money”?? they shouldvechosen “falling slowly”
Geez…..Matt had a lot better songs than Human Nature. And both versions of “No Boundaries”….yuck. Kris and Adam deserve better! At least they gave them a second song. I wouldn’t waste my money on this.
Definitely will not waste money on this. I already have KRADAM’s albums from iTunes, and these songs aren’t even the best choices for the season. And, No Boundaries TWICE? No thanks.
Oh geez…both version of the crappy coronation song?
I think I’ll save my pennies to buy Kris’ and Adam’s (and Allison’s) debuts. Cool news on that front today. We’ve already seen stuff on who Adam’s working with, now finally some news on Kris’ collaborators.
“I’ve been writing a lot with a lot of different people, and it’s going well,” Allen says. In fact, he’s been working with some of the top songwriters and producers, including David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry), Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse) and Claude Kelly (Akon, Leona Lewis). Allen also hit Timbaland’s studio in Virginia Beach to work with Joe King of the Fray.
While Allen has been experimenting with some urban-influenced styles, he’s honing the material for the album in a John Mayer/Jason Mraz direction.”
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/adam-lambert-kris-allen-team-with-top-hitmakers-1003986210.story
Ugh. Just ugh. No will buy.
I agree w/ everyone else, I am saving my money for Kradison’s albums in the fall.
These are the songs they picked for the CD…seriously? Wow, they are pretty lame; I am not going to waste my money on this.
Chichi mentioned Gokey looking like a creeper, which he does, but look at poor Anoop too. That poor kid, what a bad picture.
I wouldn’t waste my hard earned money on one version of that horrid No Boundaries song, and never in my life time would I pay for two. Are they kidding, they picked some of the worse songs for this album. I am sorry but Lil, Sarver, Scott and Megan shouldn’t even be on the album. I will just wait for Adam and Allison’s album and they can put this cd in the bargain bin.
I already have my favorites, why waste money on this lame cd.
Already bought all the Itunes I wanted.
Can that “No Boundaries” song just die now? Thanks.
I’ve already bought ALL of Adams songs from Itunes and two of Kris’. I wouldn’t spend a dime on anything that has Danny Gokey’s voice or face on it.
hard for the money r u kidding me! wtf made the idol/19 label put that of all song on this record. its one the judges gave him heck for. why not put one of his better more popular performances/songs heartless or aint no sunshine. Looks like Matt n Adam got the best song on the record. But like someone else said why would I wanna buy the record when i bought the songs i wanted from the idols i like already. If I got it super cheap I might buy it just cuz matt is from my area of michigan. Idk. Why’d they even release an idols album this yr.They didnt last yr or yr b4 did they? Least not in CD format right?
that is definitely NOT my fave matt g song. bleh
Why would I want to buy this record when I already bought the songs of the Idol contestants I like. Also besides Matt and Adam 19/RCA/Idol put contestants worst songs on the record. That’s mean (ex. kris’ song). Why ‘Hard For The Money’ on the record? The judges threw Kris under the bus when he sang that. Why not put Heartless or Aint No Sunshine. Boo Idol. Only way I buy this record is cuz Matt is from my area of MI and if the record was on sale really cheap. I wouldnt buy it as a digital download. It be ptless as I already got ones I like.
Wow, Adam gets Mad World and Kris does not get Heartless. I guess the AI peeps are desperate to get Mad World’s number higher than Heartless’ number, no matter what it takes.
If this is the best that the label 19 could produce I’m starting to get a little worried whats in store for the future of Kris & Adam albums that has so much buzz going around. I sure hope they use better judgement what goes on their albums or they will crash & burn like other Idols.
The only 3 that i would care to hear on that CD already have record deals. I will wait for the real CD’s from the trio. Besides I have already downloaded the songs from the three of them that are on this CD. Don’t want nothing with Gokey on it, heck I can’t even stomach the Packers anymore now that they are kissing up to the Goke. Sad he represents my State.
I love Matt’s Human Nature. I think it is the most underrated performance of the season. I also love Mad World. That’s an oh so obvious choice.
Oh stop your Bit**ing people. You don’t have to buy it. I will buy it. I am happy they put both Adam’s and Kris’s version of No Boundaries. I have come to really like that song, I love Adam’s version and for that reason, um yeah I will be buying this. Danny doesn’t look creepy, I wish people would stop bashing others, let it go. Danny is ok in my book. The only one I don’t care to listen to is Megan. I don’t care for her style.
Yeah I will buy this. Have it on itunes, most of the songs anyway. But my cd burner is not working, so yeah would love to hear these songs in my truck. Two thumbs up 19!