• Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2003
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. In fleeting moments, Gray's remarkable charisma dominates The Trouble With Being Myself, but the missing ingredient is too often a simple lack of hooks.
  2. Blessed with a voice that immediately announces itself, Gray still hasn't found a musical personality to complement it.
  3. Unfortunately, none of it's even remotely memorable.
  4. Uncut
    60
    Sunny funk pours from most tracks, veiling the odd lyric about single moms, and the slowies are lit by noble torches. [Jun 2003, p.104]
  5. Vibe
    50
    While less preposterous than her second album, The Id, this is still a frustrating piece of work. [June 2003, p.154]
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. ArtemH
    Aug 7, 2003
    8
    Yuh, I must admit - Macy rulezzzz!! (como siempre). I liked the whole album, except 2 or 3 tracks. That they are not bad - just they're Yuh, I must admit - Macy rulezzzz!! (como siempre). I liked the whole album, except 2 or 3 tracks. That they are not bad - just they're not for me. The best song - She ain't right for you, great ballad with raspy Macy's voyce Full Review »