Who You Are
by Jessie J
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 29, 2011
    10
    This is dead-eyed pop with aspirations of being your comfort food but turns out to be a starchy soulless slop.
  2. NOW Magazine
    Apr 29, 2011
    20
    Over-emoting at every turn, she obliterates otherwise innocuous soul, R&B and reggae-inflected songs with gimmicky vocal histrionics, strident attempts at melisma and the kind of callow self-help lyrics that are apparently mandatory for all young pop stars nowadays.
  3. Pitchfork
    Mar 28, 2011
    20
    She comes across like a severely dumbed-down Lily Allen at best, and at worst she seems like someone you would want to root against in a televised singing competition

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#24 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#26 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 199 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 121 out of 199
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 199
  3. Negative: 47 out of 199
  1. ChrnoTodd
    Jun 11, 2011
    10
    I love this album. "Do it like a Dude" is one of the best songs of the year! Congratulations Jessie J, you have a piece of my heart. If youI love this album. "Do it like a Dude" is one of the best songs of the year! Congratulations Jessie J, you have a piece of my heart. If you (Jessie J) continue on this path will be the next to pop artists like Lady Gaga… Full Review »
  2. comeandgetit
    May 8, 2012
    3
    Sadly, the result here is a rushed album that sounds cheap throughout. 'Do It Like a Dude', 'Price Tag' and the Brit Award for 'CriticsSadly, the result here is a rushed album that sounds cheap throughout. 'Do It Like a Dude', 'Price Tag' and the Brit Award for 'Critics Choice' led many people to expect something great, but what they got was something rather different. Vocal showboating and pointless 'quirky' lyrics do not make for a great album.… Full Review »
  3. Migsangelo
    Oct 16, 2015
    10
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