Jessica Andrews, Jessica Andrews - Who I Am

OK, it's happened. Jessica Andrews, the teen sweetheart who steered clear of diva aspirations and bombastic production on her 1999 debut, Heart Shaped World, has succumbed. No, she's not dead. She's just artistically challenged, thanks to Byron Gallimore, the man who pushed Faith Hill into megawatt success. Now she's warbling for the soundtrack of Dawson's Creek (the album-closing "Show Me Heaven"), and largely mining the same musical wasteland as LeAnn Rimes. Gone is the refreshing innocence, soulfulness, and quiet charm of her first album, replaced by the manufactured emotions and aerobicized lyrics of Los Angeles pop. Example? How about "Uh uh, uh uh uh uh," from "I Don't Like Anyone"? That said, if generic, bouncy pop is your thing--especially when it's performed by someone who just got her driver's license--you're gonna eat this one with a big spoon. --Alanna Nash Amazon.com

Just buy the tracks Who I Am and Karma.

Just buy the tracks Who I Am and Karma. The rest isn't anything special and the sound is sort of old now. October 31, 2008

A step down for Jess

Jessica is back and singing as well as ever. This album, however, is not as strong as her first one. It's more lightweight, less substantial. A number of the songs are rather bubblegummy and not memorable or particularly distinguishable one from the other. The rock-like edge in her first album is gone. Some of the first album's tunes had substance too. This album's tunes are mostly just reflecting on relationships. The album's got a good sound, thus 4 stars, but is not up to the level of Jess's first. So not 5 stars. August 20, 2007

You Can't Find Much Better Than This!!!

when it comes to music,I'm very picky...I'm a professional musician/producer and I don't gush about many albums,however,when it comes to Jessica Andrews I make an exception...she is awesome
the songwriting on this and her previous album is just incredible
and her voice has a quality that the best pop singers out there should listen to and learn from

this is considered a 'country' CD but I disagree with that label,I think it is just good straight ahead music...there are no over the top banjos and fiddles (that ruin many a great cd *clearing my throat Dixie Chicks*)

'Who I Am' starts out with a beautiful song called 'now I know' and follows up with the very catchy 'Every Time' which really shows her best qualities,same with the next tune 'I Don't Like Anyone' it is just very cute with a touch of innocence that is extremely sexy,the highlight of the CD is next 'Karma' I play this song over and over...it warns of what happens when you treat people badly,it will come back to you,she sings it with conviction and has a sultry yet playful vibe in her voice that tops even Britney Spears,I wish more singers went for this approach...from there it's the equally cute and equally powerful 'helplessly hopelessly' from there is the biggest hit on the album the title cut 'who I am' which shows she can get serious when it's called for...this song is beautiful and shows the pride you can have in yourself ...the album ends with 'Show Me HEaven' which was actually at one time done by Robin Zander (singer of Cheap Trick) this song is beautiful and powerful and was actually on Dawson's Creek...all 12 songs are beautiful,expertly produced and show what a tremendous talent Jessica Andrews has...there is a reason out of the hundreds of singers out there,that she stands up with the top 3 in my book,and this shows why...I only wish she kept going in this direction,this CD is amazing

the upside - every song!!! especially 'Karma' 'Who I Am' 'Show Me HEaven'
her voice is just amazing!

the downside - none,absolutely none

the bottom line - no matter what kind of music you listen to,if you like talent you will love this music...it will bring a smile to your face...I can't recommend this highly enough!!! donutman says so!!! April 12, 2007

wondeful

jessica andrews's songs are great for anyone even if u don't like country music, it's such a change from the "i hate my life, nobody loves me, i'm so alone" music its just refreshing to hear songs that have a positive outlook on life and love August 15, 2005

Jessica's most successful album

Jessica began her recording career via a song (I will be there for you) on a soundtrack album (Prince of Egypt - Nashville). With encouraging response, the song also appeared on her debut album. It sold well but the follow-up (this album) did much better. This album is more pop sounding than its predecessor but is a fine example of contemporary country music and remains Jessica's most successful album to date.

Jessica has a superb voice that is equally effective on up-tempo songs and romantic ballads. All the songs here are originals except for an outstanding cover of Show me heaven, a song that Maria McKee (originally the lead singer of Lone Justice) had a UK number one hit with.

Although she didn't write or co-write the title track, I'm assuming that the writers knew Jessica reasonably well as it sounds like an autobiographical song. Jessica had a hand in writing one of the songs (Good friend to me, about a man who wants too much too soon).

Jessica's future in country music is uncertain but I, for one, hope that she makes a comeback and she's certainly young enough to so. Even if she doesn't, Jessica's first two albums (and maybe her third, which I haven't heard) are well worth a listen. I generally prefer her first album (although not by much) but this is the one that sold best, so I'm probably in the minority. You must make up your own mind. April 4, 2005

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