One of our favorite Idol contestants this season releases her debut album on December 1 and we’re pumped! Red-haired rocker chick Allison Iraheta’s “Just Like You” hits stores (Target for $9.99) and Amazon.com/iTunes on Tuesday but the tracks have leaked online if you can’t wait to hear it.

We got a listen to her entire album at idolbloglive.com and we’re soooo glad Idol producers didn’t completely strip Allison of her rock persona. The first single “Friday I’ll Be Over You” is a bouncy, Kelly Clarkson-ish track that is sure to pull in the Miley Cyrus crowd while keeping fans like us around.

The video is a cool 80’s throwback which is a little ‘young’ for our taste but hey, we’re also around 30 years older than Allison so we can’t talk much.

Our favorite tracks are “Holiday” and “Beat Me Up”, the perfect rock/pop songs to showcase Iraheta’s rasp and power.  “Holiday” btw has a very Depeche Mode meets No Doubt feel to it so it’s no wonder it’s a fave.

Overall, we really dig the album and based on readers’ comments it could outsell Idol winner Kris Allen but then again, our grandmother could probably outsell Kris – sorry but just telling it like it is.

[photos/video from allisoniraheta.com]

What do you think of the album/video?

Which is your favorite track and will you buy it?