"Is It Over" was written by Allen with Cale Mills, who is an Arkansas friend of the Idol champ.

[2] According to a preview of the album,[3] the tracks are: big, widescreen adult-alt-pop records reminiscent of VH1 house bands like Carolina Liar, Maroon 5, or Augustana, all full of huge hooky choruses ridiculously readymade for radio.

Instead, a newly recorded version of "Heartless", covered by Allen during his run on Idol, was included as a bonus track.

Allen previewed three songs from his album "Written All Over My Face", "Can't Stay Away," and "Before We Come Undone" at a Miami Dolphins tailgate party before their game against the New Orleans Saints on October 25, 2009.

[13] In a review for AllMusic, critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote: "Unhip it may be by design, at least Kris Allen delivers the goods: it's tuneful and likeable, melodic enough to merit a close listen, ready to slip into the background at a moment's notice.