Friday I will not be over this…no way in hell. In fact, the Idoloonie within may never quite be the same after getting an exclusive first look at the cover art for Allison Iraheta’s debut album, Just Like You, due December 1 via 19 Recordings/Jive. I’d compare my current condition to someone who just dove into a swimming pool holding a plugged-in extension cord, except for instead of getting a lethal dose of electricity, I’ve been fried by pure joy. Call me crazy, but after watching Allison’s amazing season 8 trajectory — from that sizzling and unexpected first impression on “Alone” to that beyond-her-years take on “I Can’t Make You Love Me” to that gut-wrenching exit performance of “Cry Baby” — it’s a beautiful thing to see her dreams of music stardom on the brink of being realized. Also? That belt? A jangly delight! The hair? A perfect explosion from the fuchsia end of the Crayola box! And the slight hint of a smirk? I like to think of it as a not-so-subtle message to a certain Idol judge who never quite gave her the respect she was entitled to. (No, we will not sully this moment with his name.) What’s more, and as I’m sure is obvs to everyone, the heat of Allison’s music is melting the paint on the wall behind her. Yes? Yes. Now, let’s go straight to the slow clap. Rocker saved. Rocker signed. Rocker pre-ordered. (To get first dibs on all my Idol news and blathering, follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak.)
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Hot dang! Now I’m even MORE excited for her album! Side note: Why is her single not on iTunes yet? What’s the deal?
I’ve been looking for it on iTunes too. What I don’t get is why people would Pre-order it on Amazon? They charge a fortune for shipping so you can get it on the release date – why not just buy it from iTunes and download it the night before?
Maybe some people like to own the physical product?
Sweetie, Amazon has a download store too. Also, some folks prefer physical CD’s to downloads. I always buy the CD for my favorite artists. I prefer to have the CD on my shelf AND rip it for my iPhone and computer. And they don’t charge a fortune for shipping. Free shipping is one of their options! Most pre-orders I make arrive on release date, so it’s not a problem.
the single will be on itunes november 3rd.
I love it! The colors are so pretty. Yay Allison!!!
Excellent album cover.
Dead…I love it, she looks fantastic and I love her facial expression.
love it. now release the single!!!!!
amazing cover *DEAD*
SHE LOOKS AMAZING!p.s. i can’t stop listening to her new single. i’m buying like 20 copies of her CD. suck on that cowell
This is so awesome! I cannot wait to buy this album. She is amazing! Mike, I know you must be floating on air today :0)
i love it! absolutely gorgeous! keep the updates comin’ slezak
its a fuschia explosion!!!love it
the single is coming Nov 3rd (amazon has it listed)…I like the strategy. Her single will get mainstream add on the 26th..give the single enough airplay to get the non-AI audience a chance to hear it, then you can get more sales from itunes
simply gorgeous!
great mixture of colours
Agree. Very artistic looking.
except for her name and title! the art director should be shot.
OMG, what the hell is this crap? She is a rocker, why all the pink and sh*t? The only thing I like on here is her smirk.
She looks absolutely stunning. Love the hair, the clothes, the smirk. Can’t wait to hear the CD.
I absolutely love it. It’s cool, age-appropriate without being the slightest bit twee, fun (esp the hair and the smirk) and just, well, ALLISON. I seriously CAN. NOT. WAIT.
She looks fierce! I love the fuchsia blend in her hair! also like how the I is dotted with an “x” haha she rocks!
gorgeous !!! and stop with the idolatry vid because i already watched more times then it is mentally healthy !!!
I’m in love with this cover!! Can’t wait to have the album!!