"Scars" is the second single from the debut album, Just like You, of American Idol season eight finalist Allison Iraheta. It was written by Toby Gad and Elyssa James.[2] Gad also produced the track.[3]
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| Single by Allison Iraheta | ||||
| from the album Just like You | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2010 (U.S. radio)[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Toby Gad | |||
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Critical reception
editReception of "Scars" has been generally positive.
Entertainment Weekly's Michael Slezak wrote "Meanwhile, ballads like the understated Scars and the bluesy Trouble Is separate Iraheta from questionably abled Miley/Selena contemporaries. Girl. Can. Sang!".[4]
Kelsey Paine from Billboard.com agreed writing "soulful tunes like "Scars" and the bluesy "Trouble Is" showcase the raw talent that made Iraheta a star on "Idol" and set her apart from other young pop upstarts."[5]
AOL Radio writer Sara D Anderson praises Scars, noting "'Scars' is one of the many songs (others 'Robot Love,' 'Trouble Is' and 'Friday I'll Be Over U') critically appraised off her debut album that showcases her husky yet powerful vocals and spunky attitude."[6]
Promotion
editIraheta performed the song on February 25, 2010, on the Top 24 elimination episode of the ninth season of American Idol.[7] She also performed an acoustic version of the song on JoJo Wright's radio show JoJo on the Radio on KIIS-FM.[8] Due to Iraheta's popularity in Asia, Iraheta also headlined concerts in Manila and Bali, performing 'Scars' at both.[9]
Sales
edit| Year | Title | Sales |
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| 2009 | "Scars" | 20,000[10] |
Media appearance
editThe song was featured on the TV special Monster High: New Ghoul @ School.
References
edit- ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2010-03-08.
- ^ Allison Iraheta Exclusive: We Reveal songwriting and production credits for her debut album!
- ^ Allison Iraheta's 'Just Like You': Track-by-track
- ^ Entertainment Weekly Music review of "Just Like You" album
- ^ Billboard.com Music review of "Just like You" album
- ^ Allison Iraheta 'Scars' -- New Song
- ^ Allison Iraheta to Debut 'Scars' on 'American Idol'
- ^ Allison Iraheta - Scars
- ^ Allison Iraheta warned about ‘balut’
- ^ "Bonus numbers! Kelly Clarkson, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, more".