Jessica Simpson - In This Skin

When Jess lost her talent.

In This Skin by Jessica Simpson was her attempt to be taken seriously as a singer/songwriter, and I am sorry to say that she failed miserably. This album was released before The Newlyweds hoopla, Jessica's vocals just weren't the same anymore, when her first album was released I thought she had the most natural talent of the four "poptarts" (Britney, Christina, and Mandy). Poor Jess just seems bored on this record, tracks like You Don't Have to Let Go, With You, Sweetest Sin, and even the title-track are meaningless pop. I am a fan no more, sorry Jess! April 21, 2008

Ballad-heavy, and much more enticing than I wanted to Believe. 3.7 stars.

Let me start out, By saying that this chick is a blond bombshell, who is so hot, She could charm Her way into my Life even though I'm into Guys!!

She's lovely, maintains a "Sweet, girl next door" aura, and "Wishes She could save the world like She was Super Girl." Hehe.

Just check out the song, "With You", a wonderful love song, that celebrates, being comfortable with one's self - one's own being, and loving every drop - every morsel that your omnipresent Lover decides to devote to you.

I love most of these songs, Hence the 3.7/5 stars rating, I'm awarding this release. It's not stellar, but the sweet, yet quite powerful vocals is the forward and background of the Music and production and that's fairly important.

Standout tracks, mostly pop ballads are:

Everyday See You
With You
Take My Breath Away
With You (Acoustic version)
Underneath

The only thing this chick should consider, is trying to become a singer-songwriter. Even if her lyrics are trite, and elementary that's OK because numerous amounts of pop singers these days write trite, empty, and meaningless "songs" these Days...!

You don't know how much respect I'd gain for Her If she decided to take matters into the palm of Her own hands and sat down to write some love songs on Her very own or even if She decided to collaborate with someone who would take initiative steers the ship and is the head Songwriter.

I would melt inside if she took over and wrote something. I think it'd be wicked cool if Her and Ashlee penned a couple of catchy pop songs for All to devour! They could even get together to materialize a "love-that-you're-gone" song, that happily dismisses Nick Lachey her ex-Husband.

*NOTABLE UPDATE* Just in: Jessica Simpson successfully co-wrote some of these tracks. I'm in Awe to be perfectly honest. But I love it. It just shows how multi-talented She is. And I'm sure that She laughs all the way to the bank! Go, Jess!! Stay sweet and don't let this crazy world change You!!!!!

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Cover Art: A-
Inside Art: A-
Songwriting: B
Vocals: C++
Vocal Emotion: B-
Production: B
Overall: B-

3.7 stars. November 5, 2007

Fans can never be objective...

I'm repeating myself, but then so is Jessica! Nice...but forgettable. September 21, 2006

Say "NO" to JESSICA SIMPSON and a "YES" to THE WHO

JESSICA SIMPSON is the worst in the music industry after BRITNEY and ASHLEE.STAY AWAY FROM THIS LOUSY CD AND BUY THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM FROM THE WHO INSTEAD.ONE STAR. July 19, 2006

In This Skin

Jessica wrote 9 of the 11 songs on "In This Skin", and they are all from the heart. Jessica has continued to mature with each album, but this one shows exactly how far she's come. She shows just what her beautiful voice is capable of, and every single song is sung with tremendous emotion. She found her own sound and voice, and unlike many artists today, did not produce a "trendy" sounding CD.

Song by song:

1)SWEETEST SIN (9.5/10): The first single off the album, and it is sexy and smoldering. Jessica's breathy vocals create very intense mental images.

2)WITH YOU (10/10): This song is a light, upbeat song talking about how being truly loved for who you are is the most liberating thing in the world.

3)MY WAY HOME (9/10): This song has a great downbeat and slinkyness to it. The melody is very enticing.

4)I HAVE LOVED YOU (10/10): I love this song--the melody, the vocals, it's just a beautiful song that was made for Jessica's voice.

5)FORBIDDEN FRUIT (8.5/10): Probably the most "pop-y" song, but kind of has an old school Paula Abdul vibe, not trying too hard to be hip. You can get into the beat of this one!

6)EVERYDAY SEE YOU (9/10): A sweet, beautiful song that makes you forget all your problems and just relax for 3 minutes. Very soothing

7)UNDERNEATH (9.5/10): A wonderful, powerful song that describes love at it's most passionate, and every bit of that passion flows through Jessica's voice.

8)YOU DON'T HAVE TO LET GO (11/10!!): The best song on the album. Jessica wrote this song for her father, and it is the most touching, poignant, amazing song I've heard in a long time. It actually brought tears to my eyes. It shows what an amazing person she is to have this much gratitude towards her father for making her the person she is today. Her voice is spectacular here. If this song doesn't at least give you chills, then I give up!

9)LOVING YOU (9.5/10): My favorite up-tempo song on the album. Has a great groove. Another incredibly sexy and sultry song.

10)IN THIS SKIN (10/10): This is probably the most revealing song on the album. Jessica tells about her insecurities, but it is very motivating in that it emphasizes being comfortable with yourself. A very touching and uplifting song.

11)BE (10/10): The best "love" song in my opinion, on the CD. It talks about hope and happiness and what love really feels like.

Jessica bares her soul and we see her vulnerabilities and her passion for life, love and family. She has truly found the "skin" she is comfortable in! November 16, 2005

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