Autobiography
by Ashlee Simpson
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jul 20, 2004
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 147 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 147
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 147
  3. Negative: 50 out of 147

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  1. lukeparkes26
    Jul 16, 2016
    7
    "Autobiography" was an edgy debut from Ashlee Simpson. It had its high moments with "Pieces of Me," "Shadow," "Better Off," "Love Me For Me," and "Giving It All Away," and though it did have a few weak songs, the album was, overall, spectacular.
  2. BabyJane
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Track by track review:
    1. Autobiography 9.5/10
    2. Pieces of Me 8/10
    3. Shadow 5.5/10
    4. La La 10/10
    5. Love Makes the World Go Round 9.5/10
    6. Better Off 9/10
    7. Love Me for Me 10/10
    8. Surrender 9/10
    9. Unreachable 8.5/10
    10. Nothing New 9.5/10
    11. Giving It All Away 9.5/10
    12. Undiscovered 7.5/10

    Highlight: Love Me for Me
    Potential singles: Autobiography, Pieces of Me, La La
  3. DaphneH.
    Sep 19, 2007
    10
    Her best album yet.
  4. AndieV.
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    Puh-leeze, people give her a break. i think she has some real talent, she knows how to rock and her songs are quite catchy, autobiography kicks some ass, she may not seem who she may seem to be.
  5. EdwardH
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    Y'all all hatin' on this one 4 sure. Its so damn good, it bitch slaps every album till 2007 cept "I am Me" which is tied with it. Ash has reel talant unlike sum foolz I have head before. plus she is honest in her songs and she makes em all fun 2 listen 2. u go girl!
  6. ixata
    Dec 22, 2006
    7
    its an okay album... 7 cuz honestly she can't sing as well as jessica does.. she cant hit the high note... and the reason this album sold 450000+ copies in its first week is becoz she had some popularity from jessica and her mtv show and this is john shank's creature. She rocks, yes, but to little kids... she'll never gonna be alanis, unless she writes and produces her own its an okay album... 7 cuz honestly she can't sing as well as jessica does.. she cant hit the high note... and the reason this album sold 450000+ copies in its first week is becoz she had some popularity from jessica and her mtv show and this is john shank's creature. She rocks, yes, but to little kids... she'll never gonna be alanis, unless she writes and produces her own record, that it can be considered. but all in all, this album is catchy and worthwhile. But dont get me wrong, im not her fan...… Expand
  7. oliviam
    Nov 5, 2006
    10
    this is like the best cd ever but wat does the track shadow mean
  8. AlexN
    Jan 28, 2006
    8
    This album is really good, people who say she is bad need to turn up their hearing coz she is fantastic. My fav songs on the album are Autobiography and Lala
  9. ChristianV
    Nov 19, 2005
    10
    Come 'on, this cd is the best ever, i mean, shes great, and she has a lot of talent, and more that Avril Lavigne and Pink togheter, i mean,. c'mon man, the album isnt that bad, she yeelss in some of her songs, but there is no other way to say the words, i mean, the lyrics are great!!, catchy and bubble gumy, ok, but it isnt mediocre, thats my thought.
  10. ChrisW
    Sep 6, 2005
    9
    Ashlee has...earthy vocals to say the least. She wants to be rock but to be fair is leaning slightly more to the pop genre. Her album is brim full of emotion and consistently in keeping with her own life 'trauma's' as all of her songs are near enough from her own life experiences. All in all a decent debut album from Ashlee and I would recommend it to most people who fall Ashlee has...earthy vocals to say the least. She wants to be rock but to be fair is leaning slightly more to the pop genre. Her album is brim full of emotion and consistently in keeping with her own life 'trauma's' as all of her songs are near enough from her own life experiences. All in all a decent debut album from Ashlee and I would recommend it to most people who fall into the rock/pop genre fans. Dont rate her on the SNL snaffu, she is a good artist who has done herself justice.… Expand
  11. Joey
    Jun 9, 2005
    10
    Reading the comments here I can't believe people are calling her talentless! Ashlee Simpson proves them wrong in her debut album 'Autobiography.' My favourite tracks are 'Shadow' and 'Autobiography' and I used to really dislike 'Lala' but it has grown on me. So the people who gave this album a bad review, I don't think we were listening to Reading the comments here I can't believe people are calling her talentless! Ashlee Simpson proves them wrong in her debut album 'Autobiography.' My favourite tracks are 'Shadow' and 'Autobiography' and I used to really dislike 'Lala' but it has grown on me. So the people who gave this album a bad review, I don't think we were listening to the same CD!… Expand
  12. JohnY
    May 9, 2005
    8
    It seems that the votes are either love or hate her. I can say that over-all that CD is very good. I qualified it for my 8 year old daughter, who we took to Ashlee's concert. Everybody wants to get on the "She's such a fraud" because of SNL. But she was very good in concert, and made a small show big. My review on all the people who gave her a 0, is... show me your media... It seems that the votes are either love or hate her. I can say that over-all that CD is very good. I qualified it for my 8 year old daughter, who we took to Ashlee's concert. Everybody wants to get on the "She's such a fraud" because of SNL. But she was very good in concert, and made a small show big. My review on all the people who gave her a 0, is... show me your media... because it appears you have not taken the time to listen. I am 42 and family man, but I like it. Despite the band wagon's shallow views. I hope my daughter keeps listening and singing her songs, because they speak about self actualization. Even if the music was written by someone else, the lyrics seem personal. Song writters don't always have to speak about real life, just enough to remind us of how distorted things can be.… Expand
  13. RobertR
    Mar 17, 2005
    9
    It makes me laugh when people think they know what REAL music is supposed to be. Come to think of it, why aren't Beethoven or Chopin (the actual genuises) being played on the radio anymore? But, I digress. "Autobiography" is entertaining and meaningful. Ashlee does not have the best voice, but is an intruiging and emotional vocalist. This album is disturbingly underrated, and people It makes me laugh when people think they know what REAL music is supposed to be. Come to think of it, why aren't Beethoven or Chopin (the actual genuises) being played on the radio anymore? But, I digress. "Autobiography" is entertaining and meaningful. Ashlee does not have the best voice, but is an intruiging and emotional vocalist. This album is disturbingly underrated, and people will realize it, in time.… Expand
  14. JohnC
    Mar 2, 2005
    10
    It is awesome! Undiscovered will make you cry and Surrender will make you mad! Full of emotion...I love it!
  15. Talya
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    Ashlee Simpson is great. This is one of those albums that you can listen to the whole way through, unlike some albums that you end up skipping half the songs because they suck. I think people who don't like her because she's apparently a 'poser' are being way too picky- everyone in the industry is like that no matter how much you try to deny it. Her voice isn't Ashlee Simpson is great. This is one of those albums that you can listen to the whole way through, unlike some albums that you end up skipping half the songs because they suck. I think people who don't like her because she's apparently a 'poser' are being way too picky- everyone in the industry is like that no matter how much you try to deny it. Her voice isn't crap- it's so different and interesting. I hate artists whose voices you can't recognise- how are they the talented ones? It's just the same old voice with different tunes that are written by other people. Everyone who hates her should wake up and realise that she's an incredibly talented singer and artist.… Expand
  16. brittanyw
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    this cd rocks ashlee is the best
  17. Max
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Simply one of the greatest album of 2004!!! Ashlee is very talented and I hope she will release another album like that (or maybe more).... I can't wait to see her in Europe!!
  18. Alanna
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    If this is her first try at a album, I can't wait for the next. She co-wrote every song, which is very believeble, since they are indeed raw and realistic. I love this album to death because no matter what mood I'm in, I can drowned the world out with one push of a button.
  19. Emmanuel
    Dec 14, 2004
    7
    This isnt the greatest album in the world but compared to other actress turned singers this is pretty decent. i kinda admire Ashlee cuz she co-wrote her songs and was actually involved with her album
  20. LALAC
    Oct 29, 2004
    10
    I LOVEEEE this CD I am so glad that I bought Ashlee is awesome I love her music even more than I loved her sisters!!Everybody that is complaining about it.....all I got to say is that you are LOSERS!!!!If you dont like her music dont listen to it!!!I am looking forward to more from Ashlee!!I love her song LALA it makes me relax!!!!Ashlee you are awesome!!
  21. BrittanyT.
    Oct 11, 2004
    10
    i luv ashlee simpson shes alsome i would give her cd a million or infinity if u could!
  22. noubnoub
    Oct 9, 2004
    10
    i love this album and shlee 4 shure is my role model b cuz she doznt give up juss b cuz she kant sing but she loves wat she doz and she doz it gud!!! :D
  23. melanyb
    Oct 3, 2004
    10
    ashlee you are the best!!!!!! i love your music and you are better than your sister.............ashleee rocks!!!
  24. Cali
    Sep 23, 2004
    10
    I love this album , Ashlee the best and Jessica is so out !
  25. Lisa
    Sep 21, 2004
    9
    For all of you that are bad talking Ashlee, I would like to see you try to make an album. Do you think it is easy work? I love Ashlee and I don't think her fame has anything to do with Jessica. I think Ashlee is well known for her acting on "7th Heaven" and her singing career is just a plus! For all of you that are giving low ratings, you have absolutely no taste in music at all! For all of you that are bad talking Ashlee, I would like to see you try to make an album. Do you think it is easy work? I love Ashlee and I don't think her fame has anything to do with Jessica. I think Ashlee is well known for her acting on "7th Heaven" and her singing career is just a plus! For all of you that are giving low ratings, you have absolutely no taste in music at all! Ashlee did an awesome job with this album and I can't wait for more!… Expand
  26. ChelseyH
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    I love this album!!!!!!!!! I realllly hate when ppl give her bad reviews and say she sucks. She isnt the best performer but her songs are awesome. Her and her sister jessica should do an album together it would be great!!!!
  27. RayleenT
    Sep 20, 2004
    10
    An awesome album. Ashlee has a lovely voice and her songs are so endearing and funky at the same time. If i could turn back time, i would still buy her album. A great buy!!! I love Ashlee Simpson.
  28. samanthat
    Sep 17, 2004
    9
    Ashlee Simpson's album rocks!!! i love all the songs on it and my fave song is pieces of me. its so cool i love it. When i get home from school i just put my sterio on full blast and listen to that song ova and ova !!!.I love the cd !!!!!!!!!!
  29. LouiseAnneR
    Sep 16, 2004
    10
    Ashlee, Your the femme!!! You rock... Rock on!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. Amy
    Sep 14, 2004
    9
    I have to admit that the first time I saw Ashlee was on her MTV show- Autobiography and I was somewhat annoyed at the show. Yet I became addicted to watching it, and started to be entertained by the show as well! She is different from A LOT of artists out there- shes young, has an older celebrity sister, and has a unique voice and sound. I bought her cd, not knowing that I would listen to I have to admit that the first time I saw Ashlee was on her MTV show- Autobiography and I was somewhat annoyed at the show. Yet I became addicted to watching it, and started to be entertained by the show as well! She is different from A LOT of artists out there- shes young, has an older celebrity sister, and has a unique voice and sound. I bought her cd, not knowing that I would listen to it as often as I do- and constantly get all her songs stuck in my head. It is a true reflection of her, and what she has been through. If you like rock-pop music then I urge to get her cd- you will LOVE IT!… Expand
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#18 Most Discussed Album of 2004

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58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Billboard
    70
    Chock-full of catchy songs.
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  2. Blender
    60
    There isn't a song on her debut that doesn't paint in huge strokes. [Sep 2004, p.143]
  3. Stylus Magazine
    40
    She sounds like she’s adopting characters and singing their songs, rather than her own. And, for a record with the name Autobiography, it seems like no bigger criticism could be leveled.
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