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

Mixed or average reviews- based on 204 Ratings

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

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  1. SamanthaS
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    I think this cd is great. The hooks are catchy and, most importantly, meaningful to Ashlee. As a co-writer of this album, she made sure this cd was personal to her. I believe it is a top ranker within its genre.
  2. jamif
    Oct 23, 2005
    0
    ohmygod, when will she stop!!
  3. StaceyS
    Oct 23, 2005
    1
    worst album EVER
  4. stevej
    Oct 25, 2005
    2
    This album sucks, i would bang her though.
  5. evenhamownsashlee
    Oct 25, 2005
    0
    wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww sucks
  6. JoniquaM
    Oct 26, 2005
    10
    i love dis Cd ashlee is a hotti and shes got catchy songs all yall others r jus hatazz
  7. 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
  8. TobyKeith
    Oct 26, 2005
    1
    It's worth 1/10 at least for her rack that nicely frames the album cover. You'd do her, wouldn't you?
  9. RichardD
    Oct 26, 2005
    1
    It was a struggle to give this even a "1." It just sounds like someone set the machine to "pop" and out shot this album. She could have done so much better. Sad.
  10. T-BONE
    Oct 27, 2005
    0
    ok read shannon p's comment. That sums it for me. This album sucks.
  11. 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.
  12. KyleighH
    Feb 11, 2006
    0
    I cannot believe that Ashlee Simpson had the nerve to come out with a sophomore album. After the lip-syncing fiasco on "Saturday Night Life", her complaints of acid-reflux disease, and not to mention being booed at the Orange Bowl, this girl has the nerve to come out with another album? I give this a zero, for Ashlee and this album.
  13. 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!
  14. celinaj
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    I can't find any flaws with this album. Absolutely wonderful.
  15. VincentG
    Jun 25, 2006
    0
    There are a good number of comments lashing out at the users who gave this CD a zero, mostly by people who gave it a between an eight and a ten. I truly feel sorry for anyone who would give this anything above a one--not because the music is putrid or unlistenable, because it really isn't; this album is a complete farce--her voice has been doctored so much, it's basically a There are a good number of comments lashing out at the users who gave this CD a zero, mostly by people who gave it a between an eight and a ten. I truly feel sorry for anyone who would give this anything above a one--not because the music is putrid or unlistenable, because it really isn't; this album is a complete farce--her voice has been doctored so much, it's basically a robot singing to you. The lyrics are meaningless, the songs are formulaic, and after you've heard the first song, you've heard the whole album--and the first song sucks. To all the people who question why people post comments who hate this album--we've got just as much a right to expose this tepid pile of crap for the fraud it is as the rest of you have to promote it.… Expand
  16. RandyB
    Jun 29, 2006
    3
    Ashlee Simpson had such potential in August 2004. She was never a singer in the leagues of Christina Aguilera or even Gwen Stefani, but it didn't matter. Her guilty pleasure debut was full of songs that for better or worse (depending on how you see it) struck a chord, and it's not like she had a Courtney Love voice posturing as Aretha Franklin. She sold 3 million records and Ashlee Simpson had such potential in August 2004. She was never a singer in the leagues of Christina Aguilera or even Gwen Stefani, but it didn't matter. Her guilty pleasure debut was full of songs that for better or worse (depending on how you see it) struck a chord, and it's not like she had a Courtney Love voice posturing as Aretha Franklin. She sold 3 million records and people liked her. Then the infamous lip-synch incident occurred and it all blew up. Criticism was flung from ever direction, and the Orange Bowl debacle didn't help matters. But her fortunes were not lost. She had a chance in her sophmore album to prove that she was worth listening to. Her single "Boyfriend" was a hit before the album came out, and people started to think she might have a salvageable career. The lamely titled I AM ME debuted at number one, and then it fell away. The reason? Ashlee blew her second chance. While I still don't care squat about her voice, it's the clumsy tunes that dig I AM ME into the ground. While not perfect, the first and third parts of the whole are catchy and show a hint of maturity, but the center section is gag worthy. "L.O.V.E." isn't just a Gwen knockoff-it's a terrible Gwen knockoff. Even "Hollaback Girl" had some degree of cleverness and it was well produced; this has neither. "Coming Back for More" is boring, "Dancing Alone" is ruined by a laughable bridgeline, and "Burnin' Up" is a sad attempt at the dancefloor and the only track on here worse than "L.O.V.E." But even the good songs are derivative and still not enough to save this hurtling pile. Instead of proving Ashlee as a talent to be reckoned with, I AM ME just makes that 50ft. hole she's in big enough she can poke her head out of the other side of the world.… Expand
  17. BrookeP.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album is the best album of 2005! Go Ashlee! You Rock!
  18. BorisF
    Sep 24, 2006
    4
    Ashlee fell victom to over indulgence she tryed to go so far left IT FAILED though the album is listenable and some songs are actually "good" (boyfriend,say goodbye) most are not after her great dbut "Autobiography" Ashlee should have stuck to the same formula that worked for her debut
  19. RobC
    Sep 29, 2006
    2
    That's the most stupid name i hever heard (i am me). need more reasons?
  20. AlexS
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    OMGSh!!!11 I LUVVV this album! It is SOOOO gud. U guyz r all haterzzzz. Represent. Word.
  21. JessicaJ
    Nov 14, 2005
    10
    Ashlee proves once agains that she is the queen of pop rock.
  22. LaurenK
    Nov 16, 2005
    9
    ashlee simson's new recrd is amazing... itis catchy and you can listen to it over and over without getting bored! She puts her emotions into her lyrics so listeners can connect with her songs. also to dennis if ashlee took everything good about the artists wouldn't that mean shes really good?!
  23. Nicole
    Nov 17, 2005
    1
    Ashlee Simpson deserves to die, and we deserve to watch her suffer!
  24. RichardR
    Nov 24, 2005
    0
    Wow, this CD plays like an homage to every other famous artist out there, without meeting the fresh excitement or novelty created by her peers. Quite sad, really.
  25. LindaR
    Nov 24, 2005
    0
    I can't believe I ever thought this person had a speck of talent. I'm so glad I've realized the error of my ways! This CD isn't worth the plastic it's encoded on!
  26. MattP
    Nov 25, 2005
    9
    As usual Ashlee brings out all the stops to bring out kick ass music , this absolutely rocks and is even better than her last album which was superb!
  27. ashm
    Dec 28, 2005
    6
    love her husky voice
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
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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.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    30
    In venturing to offer something for everyone, Simpson offers nothing for anyone.
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  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.
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