I Am Me
by Ashlee Simpson
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 204 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 101 out of 204
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 204
  3. Negative: 90 out of 204

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. lukeparkes26
    Jul 16, 2016
    8
    "I Am Me" is my favourite album released by Ashlee Simpson. I loved the more darker undertones in some of the songs. Highlights for me include "Boyfriend" (it was fun and sassy), "In Another Life" (in which she feels like she knew someone in a previous life), "Beautifully Broken" (a song that shows her at one of her most vulnerable moments), "Dancing Alone" (she got all pretty, but it"I Am Me" is my favourite album released by Ashlee Simpson. I loved the more darker undertones in some of the songs. Highlights for me include "Boyfriend" (it was fun and sassy), "In Another Life" (in which she feels like she knew someone in a previous life), "Beautifully Broken" (a song that shows her at one of her most vulnerable moments), "Dancing Alone" (she got all pretty, but it looks like she will be "dancing alone," "dreaming solo"), "Catch Me When I Fall" (who will catch her when she falls?), and "Say Goodbye" (a really emotional ballad). Ashlee Simpson managed to make an album that surpassed her previous one in many ways, and I hope she releases more music.… Expand
  2. BabyJane
    Mar 17, 2015
    9
    Track by track review:
    1. Boyfriend 10/10
    2. In Another Life 10/10 3. Beautifully Broken 10/10 4. L.O.V.E. 10/10 5. Coming Back for More 10/10 6. Dancing Alone 10/10 7. Burnin Up 10/10 8. Catch Me When I Fall 8.5/10 9. I Am Me 10/10 10. Eyes Wide Open 10/10 11. Say Goodbye 5/10 Highlights: Boyfriend, Coming Back for More, Burnin Up, I Am Me Potential singles: Boyfriend,    Track by track review:
    1. Boyfriend 10/10
    2. In Another Life 10/10
    3. Beautifully Broken 10/10
    4. L.O.V.E. 10/10
    5. Coming Back for More 10/10
    6. Dancing Alone 10/10
    7. Burnin Up 10/10
    8. Catch Me When I Fall 8.5/10
    9. I Am Me 10/10
    10. Eyes Wide Open 10/10
    11. Say Goodbye 5/10

    Highlights: Boyfriend, Coming Back for More, Burnin Up, I Am Me
    Potential singles: Boyfriend, Beautifully Broken    … Expand
  3. vscoott345
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    Ooh not gonna lie, I sunk my teeth into this album from Simpson. Some of the songs are fun, catchy, and upbeat, Then, there are the songs that will just make you want to turn the lights out and cry. Exactly like the song "Undiscovered." What a song. Songs like "Catch Me When I Fall" and "Say Goodbye" are very sad tunes. "I Am Me" is my favorite song on the cd. It packs so much anger! NiceOoh not gonna lie, I sunk my teeth into this album from Simpson. Some of the songs are fun, catchy, and upbeat, Then, there are the songs that will just make you want to turn the lights out and cry. Exactly like the song "Undiscovered." What a song. Songs like "Catch Me When I Fall" and "Say Goodbye" are very sad tunes. "I Am Me" is my favorite song on the cd. It packs so much anger! Nice one for her.… Expand
  4. DavidIsOverHere
    Jun 7, 2011
    7
    Not the best in the world, but pretty decent. I can't stop listening to "Boyfriend"; it has been stuck in my head for weeks and shows no signs of fading.
  5. EdwardH
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    This is easily the best album I have eva heard, I mean eva. I have listened 2 it for three days straight already. I can't stop listening 2 it. I luv ashlee heaps. She's such an awesome singer. Her music is raw,true and very catchy. Great Work Ash!, keep em coming.
  6. adore77
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    I love this cd !
  7. AlexS
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    OMGSh!!!11 I LUVVV this album! It is SOOOO gud. U guyz r all haterzzzz. Represent. Word.
  8. beram
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    its cla i dont know why anyone dont not like it but i L.O.V.E. it
  9. BrookeP.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album is the best album of 2005! Go Ashlee! You Rock!
  10. MakedaS
    Apr 12, 2006
    9
    This CD is packed with good lyrics and very catchy songs. I think she really grew up with the last song, which is slow but definately some powerful lyrics. Her voice is sweet and though she tries to sound tough in some songs, it just doesn't come out right. All in all, there was not one song I skipped. I loved the whole album. So please give her some credit. She is on her way if she This CD is packed with good lyrics and very catchy songs. I think she really grew up with the last song, which is slow but definately some powerful lyrics. Her voice is sweet and though she tries to sound tough in some songs, it just doesn't come out right. All in all, there was not one song I skipped. I loved the whole album. So please give her some credit. She is on her way if she just trains her voice a little more… Expand
  11. janetteo
    Apr 3, 2006
    10
    Obviously the morons rating this a 0 have never listened to it. Fantastic and fun. Not all music has to be pretentious.
  12. EvanL
    Apr 1, 2006
    7
    Ashlee released this album, because she wanna prove to us she can sing i think she proved part of it but still this album does not lose her taste for ppl i dont think ppl want stars keep change style of music, and not showing their talent just like Britney spear the reason i give 7 is because she didnt show her full energy and it wasnt powerful like a STAR!! but she is a STAR!!!!! Ashlee released this album, because she wanna prove to us she can sing i think she proved part of it but still this album does not lose her taste for ppl i dont think ppl want stars keep change style of music, and not showing their talent just like Britney spear the reason i give 7 is because she didnt show her full energy and it wasnt powerful like a STAR!! but she is a STAR!!!!! let's just always be with our idol,student… Expand
  13. celinaj
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    I can't find any flaws with this album. Absolutely wonderful.
  14. hellobye
    Feb 24, 2006
    10
    I love this CD! I like all the songs on both of her Cds. She is fantastic!! i LOVE HER bravery by stepping up even after those two incidents. just love her. and to all of you ashlee-haters, give her another chance and you might end up liking her too!
  15. Ace
    Feb 18, 2006
    8
    It kills me how there are so many idiotic morons who give a bad grade to an album they've never even taken the time to listen to!!! That is just downright stupid!!! People are jeolous of Ashlee because of her family!!! Plain and simple! I dare of the idiots to actually listen to this album and then give it a bad grade! What a bunch of morons!
  16. Bubblegum
    Jan 23, 2006
    10
    Ashlee Simpson RMSO! She's TCFS! I Don't Know about you, but ever since she like totally lip sang, she's been famous! SHE'S TOTALLY MY BFF! OMG! She's So HOT! I'm HOT!
  17. AndyH
    Jan 19, 2006
    10
    Ashlee may not be the greatest singer in the world but her husky vocals have a charm all of their own and she brings a no nonsense attitude and genuine star quality to each track. All in all a superb sophomore album from a much aligned and seriously underrated performer.
  18. TomB
    Jan 8, 2006
    10
    Its brilliant all the songs are are good
  19. juliocesare
    Jan 2, 2006
    10
    la mayorparte de sus canciones son muy buenas aunque la cataloguen como un producto plastico, lo cual me parece una clasificacion estupida solo por ser hermana de jessica, ella realmente canta bien y su musica que la manejan como pop bien podria pasa como unas muy buenas canciones rock, es mas si grupos como green day reciben premios como grupo pop rock ashle realmente merece aparecer en la mayorparte de sus canciones son muy buenas aunque la cataloguen como un producto plastico, lo cual me parece una clasificacion estupida solo por ser hermana de jessica, ella realmente canta bien y su musica que la manejan como pop bien podria pasa como unas muy buenas canciones rock, es mas si grupos como green day reciben premios como grupo pop rock ashle realmente merece aparecer en esas categorias… Expand
  20. GaryF
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    An amazing album. It is great to see Ashlee prove the doubters wrong with this great piece of pop rock.
  21. IAmMeFan
    Dec 27, 2005
    10
    I LOVE THIS GOOD S**T! Think Meta needs to be careful not to be unfair in their total rating as well; if Blender gave the album 2/5 that would equate to 40/100 and not 30 as is posted. Please, let the process be as transparent and fair as possible!
  22. DeboA
    Dec 27, 2005
    9
    This album is good regardless of what anyone with biases of the artiste has to say! In fairness to Ms. Simpson. I Am Me finds her more mature in more ways than one. U want a good party record that still has a soft, touching side; Get this! I love it!
  23. DanielN
    Dec 26, 2005
    9
    I love the album ! I'm not a REAL Ashlee fans as i listened to all kind of music but I have to say this album gave me the vibe in musical sense ! The songs with her 'not-your-sweet-songbird' voice just perfectly matched together !! Personally recommended : Boyfriend, In Another Life, L.O.V.E, Coming Back For More, I Am Me, Catch Me When I Fall .. etc. Can't give it a I love the album ! I'm not a REAL Ashlee fans as i listened to all kind of music but I have to say this album gave me the vibe in musical sense ! The songs with her 'not-your-sweet-songbird' voice just perfectly matched together !! Personally recommended : Boyfriend, In Another Life, L.O.V.E, Coming Back For More, I Am Me, Catch Me When I Fall .. etc. Can't give it a '10' here as nothing is perfect right ?… Expand
  24. jossm
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    Hey guys why u hate her so bad???? let her be!!!!!! she likes to sings and i really like her style, no more to say. bye
  25. alexa
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    Love ya ash
  26. dane
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    Ashlee rocks
  27. tomm
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    Look people, all i have to say is that i enjoy her music, its fun for me.end
  28. jamest
    Dec 17, 2005
    10
    i really really love this album and ALL the songs it wasbetta than autobiography which is hard to beat! and who eva said she doesnt write her own songs she does u idiot i think the haters r just jelous and sad ASHLEE U ROCK!!!
  29. brendas
    Dec 14, 2005
    10
    this is the best album i've listened 2! every song has something different to offer... it fun and exciting. I Am Me is much better than Autobiography. I personally like L.O.V.E, dancing alone and Beautifully broken
  30. DuaneC
    Dec 6, 2005
    8
    A good pop/rock album with many good songs and some not very good songs. Skip to: Boyfriend, L.O.V.E, Coming Back for More, Burnin Up, I Am me, and Kicking and Screaming. (I Didn't Steal Your) Boyfriend: First single to be released off the album (due to be released in the UK on January30th 2006), is an upbeat track which is a good choice for the opening track. 7/10 In Another Life is A good pop/rock album with many good songs and some not very good songs. Skip to: Boyfriend, L.O.V.E, Coming Back for More, Burnin Up, I Am me, and Kicking and Screaming. (I Didn't Steal Your) Boyfriend: First single to be released off the album (due to be released in the UK on January30th 2006), is an upbeat track which is a good choice for the opening track. 7/10 In Another Life is probably the downfall of the album and doesn't showcase Ashlee's vocals as well as the other songs. 4/10 Beautifully Broken is again quite a boring track which was not a good choice for the album, this track really disappointed me. 5/10 L.O.V.E is an upbeat track, it is probably the poppiest track on the album, a lively, upbeat track. Definately an highlight of the album. 8/10 Coming Back For More starts off quite boring and doesn't showcase Ashlee's voice like In Another Life but the guitar solo towards the end of the track really revives it, OK-Average. 6/10 Dancing Alone really disappointed me, another downfall, but some could argue with that. 4/10 Burnin Up is another pop track, the track is refreshing and lively. 7/10 Catch Me When I Fall is the slowest song on the album and really shows Ashlee's stunning voice off, but it's too slow for me Average. 5/10 I Am Me is going to be the second single from the album, and possibly the best song on the album, more rock than pop, the chorus is the best. 9/10 Eyes Wide Open is another downfall, in the middle of rock and pop. 4/10 Say Goodbye is like Undiscovered from album Autobiography which I really liked but I just don't like this song. 5/10 Kicking & Screaming is again an ace song to finish the album off, more rock and definately lively, and upbeat. 9/10 Fall in Love With Me is a bad choice to finish the album boring pop song should have been scrapped. 1/10 Definately worth buying, OVERALL 8/10… Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

22
#22 Most Discussed Album of 2005

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
43

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 5 out of 13
  1. E! Online
    67
    The pop hooks are there, but we can't shake the feeling that the sentiments come off as phony.
    Read full review
  2. Rolling Stone
    30
    In venturing to offer something for everyone, Simpson offers nothing for anyone.
    Read full review
  3. AllMusic
    40
    No matter how hard Simpson tries, no matter how foreboding the surface, beneath it all she's still light and frivolous. But that doesn't mean, by any stretch, that this is bubblegum music, since that term implies that this music is frothy, fun, and, most important, hooky, and I Am Me is none of those things.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »