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

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

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  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. JavierD.e
    Oct 4, 2007
    6
    Even is not a GREAT Cd it has really good songs like coming back for more , another life , say goodbye . But there's some songs who could it be better.
  6. RobbieC
    Oct 4, 2007
    1
    Hilarious!
  7. DanF.
    Sep 4, 2007
    1
    I am me? WTF! Who else would I think this talentless hack is? At least her sister is kinda nice to look at.
  8. AmandaG
    Apr 23, 2007
    1
    After her lip-syncing fiasco that was pulled on Saturday Night Live in front of millions, it left many wishing that she would lip-sync her entire album off a more talented artist so we would not have to hear her scratchy voice played on the radio ever again. One of her adoring fans describes her sound as
  9. 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.
  10. adore77
    Mar 5, 2007
    10
    I love this cd !
  11. sam
    Jan 27, 2007
    2
    the only thing notably good about this album is her boobs on the cover..
  12. AlexS
    Jan 13, 2007
    10
    OMGSh!!!11 I LUVVV this album! It is SOOOO gud. U guyz r all haterzzzz. Represent. Word.
  13. RobC
    Sep 29, 2006
    2
    That's the most stupid name i hever heard (i am me). need more reasons?
  14. 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
  15. beram
    Jul 25, 2006
    10
    its cla i dont know why anyone dont not like it but i L.O.V.E. it
  16. AlanH
    Jul 20, 2006
    6
    OK..so Ashlee Simpson isn't a great singer, but she can occasionally come off as acceptable, especially when she isn't trying so hard to convince you. With many of the songs on I Am Me you get this odd feeling you've heard it before, especially on Eyes Wide Open which sounds very much like a Coldplay tune. And , of course, their's L.O.V.E. which is a total rip-off of OK..so Ashlee Simpson isn't a great singer, but she can occasionally come off as acceptable, especially when she isn't trying so hard to convince you. With many of the songs on I Am Me you get this odd feeling you've heard it before, especially on Eyes Wide Open which sounds very much like a Coldplay tune. And , of course, their's L.O.V.E. which is a total rip-off of Qwen Stefani. However, I do find myself turning up the volume when it's playing in my car.… Expand
  17. BrookeP.
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album is the best album of 2005! Go Ashlee! You Rock!
  18. 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
  19. mikes.
    Jun 26, 2006
    5
    an underated album, the songs decent pop. nothing special, but not as bad as some people say
  20. 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
  21. JasonL
    May 14, 2006
    0
    The fact that Ashlee sells a single record terrifies me. Pop music has become an atrocity on an almost inconceivable level...this girl is its flagbearer. Obviously fake even to the lowest of IQ's, a non-existent singing talent, lip syncing, what else do people need before they realize that this is utter crap? Summed up: More garbage people will buy because they're told to. The fact that Ashlee sells a single record terrifies me. Pop music has become an atrocity on an almost inconceivable level...this girl is its flagbearer. Obviously fake even to the lowest of IQ's, a non-existent singing talent, lip syncing, what else do people need before they realize that this is utter crap? Summed up: More garbage people will buy because they're told to. Baaaaaaaaaaa....… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. celinaj
    Mar 24, 2006
    10
    I can't find any flaws with this album. Absolutely wonderful.
  26. 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!
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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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