ashlee simpson

I Am Me
$38.99
Ashlee Simpson is definitely not her sister's shadow for this album is a more "in control" "like me for me" style definitely bold, confident, and full of spunk! Her singing is raw at times, blended on others, and definitely attitude filled to an extent. The messages behind the music also make this a phenomenal buy even for those not into rock or pop. She has proven with time that haters, critics, and boers won't stop her from achieving her dreams and staying true to herself as being "who she is". It's not about playing a role for popularity, it's not about selling sex for sales, but about reflecting on who she is as a music artist and person. This album is definitely a great achievement standing the test of time. The singing has some grunge, punk, and Courtney Love hints while also making her own signature mark. "I Am Me" is the vibe on this album. It's being happy for being who you are and never changing for anybody no matter what.

Stand-out tracks like "Boyfriend",and "L.O.V.E." have catchy dance styles along rock/pop blends adding guitars. Songs like, "I Am Me" bring to the limelight how she won't change for anybody while "Catch Me When I Fall" has a more suggestive role of wanting that special person to pick you up when the times are rough. Every single track is filled with messages that range from being yourself, not taking put downs, to getting nasty, coming back for more, and even being proud of who you are in "Beautifully Broken". One of my favorite tracks is "Say Goodbye" for the catchy beat, and words that express how a person is not there when you need him the most. It's a song many can relate to. All throughout each song was definitely relatable and uplifting for the person who has been put down, hated, or just dumped by someone else. It's a sure fire empowering vibe all the way through along guitars, rock, and blends of pop and dance hints.

This Japanese Edition has 14 tracks and the enhanced video of "Boyfriend". The bonus tracks are "Kicking And Screaming", "Fall In Love With Me", and "Get Nasty". All released included the lyrics so the lyrical sheet is all in Japanese text. "Kicking And Screaming" [2:57] has a nice raw punk grunge style that adds to the listening experience for sure. Some words, "... you're the one with something to loose... so get down and get off I'm gonna show u what you'll be missing/gonna drag u through this kicking and screaming..." "Fall In Love With Me" [2:56] has a more laid back sound along a more rich vocal pitch. "turn it up I'm falling, turn the music up and fall in love with me..." The beats are catchy, the hooks are addictive, and the twists even take some Caribbean blends along pop, rock, and punk to mid tempo grooves definitely hot! "Get Nasty" is an up-tempo rock pop track with a more fast styles along guitars, claps, and Ashlee singing about getting nasty. Some words, "... everybody's looking for a good time don't u know a good time doesn't hurt. everybody wants to feel the spotlight so let me show u how my nasty works..." There's rap interjections by Ashlee along varying beats definitely fun, energetic, and fast!

*The Taiwanese Edition has the VCD with the videos: Boyfriend, L.O.V.E--viewable in all players. The Taiwan Edition was available at Ebay so keep checking.

I Am Me
$13.98
I am not a Ashlee fan but I listened to these tracks and they all sound the same. I have to admit "Boyfriend" is not a bad song but all the songs sound the same to me as if there was no talent that went into this. I think Ashlee needs to move up and try different styles of music or mix it up a little.

Pieces Of Me
$10.98
This woman is better at torture than anyone! Thank God for the background music but I do have a complaint. I can STILL hear Ashlee Simpson. Make it STOP!!

Bittersweet World
$13.98
I am not a Ashlee fan but I listened to these tracks and they all sound the same. I have to admit "Boys" is not a bad song but all the songs sound the same to me as if there was no talent that went into this. I think Ashlee needs to move up and try different styles of music or mix it up a little.