Who I Am

Jessica Andrews

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 27, 2001)
• Original Release Date: February 27, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dreamworks Nashville
• ASIN: B000055XWR
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,408 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Jessica does it again!, February 27, 2001

By	Kori Frazier (Kent, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In July, 1999 my dad and I went to the county fair. But we weren't there to eat cotton candy, ride the ferris wheel, or win bright colored stuffed animals. We were there to see a young girl about my age who was becoming a fast rising star in country music. When she came onstage, the brown haired, smiling singer was warm and energetic toward the audience, and during the show it was obvious that she was going to be a star.

The young lady I am referring to, of course, was Jessica Andrews. It has been almost two years since the release of her first album, HEARTSHAPED WORLD, and in that time, she has grown and changed tremendously in her music. This musical development is reflected in her sophomore album, WHO I AM. Although the title track has already established a place for itself in the country music top ten list, and will surely be one of the favorites on this album, there are many other great songs on this CD that are sure to follow its success. Uptempo songs such as "Karma" and "These Wings" will be big hits for younger fans of country crossover and pop music, while tracks like "Helplessly Hopelessly" and "Show Me Heaven" that show a slow, romantic side of Jessica's music will be a big hit with anyone who has ever felt the wonderful, delicious feeling of being in love. One of the things I like the most about this album is how easy the songs are to relate to. "Who I Am" has become my personal theme song, and other songs like "Every Time" and "Good Friend To Me" (co-written by Jessica herself!) hit home with me as well.

However, WHO I AM does have a downside to it, and it is this that forces me to give it a ranking of four instead of the highest score. Despite the fact that I love Jessica and find her music style very appealing, this album lacks the variety of her first release. The majority of the songs are very upbeat and fast, while few slow ballads can be found. Although the fast songs on the CD are wonderful, more of a variety is needed.

Conclusively, this is a wonderful album that truly shows the great talent of Andrews as a singer and songwriter. If you like country, pop, or music in general, you will love it! Buy your copy from amazon today, and find out just who Jessica Andrews is!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A warm pop/country sound, July 16, 2002

By	Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

And I do say pop/country, not country pop, because she has gone a bit stronger on the pop side than the country which is too bad.

Whatever, she still has a mature, masterful voice, and yet young enough to have fun with such songs as "Karma".

"Who I Am" is deservedly the hit song from this CD, and she does utilize the natural sounding warmth of her voice to the utmost here.

"Helplessly, Hopelessly" is a beautiful song, a bit more countrified than others. This is truly an honest, sincere musical statement she makes.

"These Wings" is my favorite, and I can't really tell you why. It's just a song that I find myself wrapped up in. Really, I would've thought that this would be more of a hit.

And the final song, "Show Me To Heaven", is a good windup to a good CD...and I don't even watch DAWSON 'S CREEK! LOL

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "The spitting image of my father, Rosemary's granddaughter., June 30, 2001

By	Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Betwixt FL and CA, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

"Who I Am" is an excellent song with lyrics that show the power of heritage. It is a statement about who made Jessica Andrews what she is, including her own talent. This song will be around for a long time because people can identify with it and think about their own lineage. "Who I Am" is the reason I bought the album. If you have not heard this song, do not despair. Although there is no link to just listen to this song on Amazon, they provide a downloadable version.

Andrews has a beautiful, mature voice. She flexes her tones from alto to high soprano, as they were butterflies riding on a breeze. It always surprises me when a teenager sings such majestic music, and Jessica maintains this beautiful quality throughout the CD. A strong and consistent band that follows the rise and fall of her voice with ease and professionalism backs her.

Other outstanding pieces of music on this Pop-Country album are: Karma; I Don't Like Anyone; Helplessly, Hopelessly (which is another favorite of mine).

Variety is a spice, and that is where I think the music could have been more diversified. The rhythm throughout the CD is too similar in most of the songs.

Victoria Tarrani