Customer Reviews

Who You Are [Platinum Edition]

5 star:		(106)
4 star:		(17)
3 star:		(24)
2 star:		(10)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

My Daughter kept on and on for a Jessie J CD for her 8th birthday wasnt any hassle to get hold of one for her so I bought it for her but dont know if I missed anything in the write up but had no warning that there was any swear words on the CD. There were quite a few really strong one that I dont want her singing along to shame because quite enjoyed listening to the rest of it.

I rather like Jessie J. I rather like her music too. I would also be first in line to defend music made for adults, artists being able to express themselves how they wish, and record labels running a business profitably.

However (and it's a big however), it's utterly inexcusable that a CD should be on sale that contains graphic language and sexual content without having the industry-standard warning. Especially one that the record company knows full well will appeal to a younger audience. This smacks of a deliberate ploy since there is a Parental Guidance label which is almost illegibly small and printed in a corner on the back.

To add insult to injury, they have seen fit to re-issue the original album with a few extra tracks. Since the album was already popular (and thus didn't need to be brought to our attention à la Fleet Foxes first CD being re-issued with a later EP), this is just profiteering. It rewards only those people who haven't yet bought the album and penalises all those who have already made the record company (and Jessie J) a bunch of cash. Of course the extra tracks can be downloaded individually, but this is more expensive (remember, young audience) than getting them with an album.

Pretty much an indictment of the industry all round, and one which harms both Jessie J and her fans but not, I suspect, her label.

My daughter asked for this album and I was wary as I expected it to have some bad language in, I checked online and found no warning so ordered it. As I wasn't convinced I listened to the album myself once it arrived to find too much bad language to consider allowing my 9 year old to have the album, that aside it is a great listen, just not while the kiddies are around :o)

Ok so I've been listening to the album for a few days now and while I will admit that some of the tracks do stand out, the majority of the songs feel out of place.

I get that this is a first effort, so like many acts these day they tend to have various styles to see what best works for them and awaits feedback from fans etc...

So the truth is much like a Xfactor finalist, this will prove that they have a means to deliver (the voice) but until they establish that much needed identity many of the tracks are forgettable and become a victim of the skip button.

Don't get me wrong I think Jessie J has loads of potential but if you think the current Singles are good which she has released the rest of the album falls down, the odd throw in of her saying Jessie Jessie J, seems to form the water mark just incase you've forgotten who you are indeed listening to.

The follow up album will be fantastic, as for now, it's good, not great and if you compare Who You Are with efforts like 19 (Adele) from there debut albums you will see a strong contrast that Jessie's effort is no more than average.

I would mention that a Deluxe album is coming out later this year, with a host of new tracks.

Just had to have the Album as saw Jessie J at Warwick castle. It was a great concert and this album has all the songs she sang.

After the first listen of Who You Are I wasn't so keen on Jessie J's music but after each try of the album it started to grow on me and sooner I was hooked. This album is just a little taste of Jessie J's talent. Each song is well written, sung and produced and each track is special and different in it's own way. If your going to buy the album make sure you buy the deluxe or special edition that has a few tracks from the album sung live at Shepherds Bush Empire in London as they show of a lot of her talent. I highly recommend this album and I can't wait to hear her second one and also hopefully see her live on the Nice To Meet You Tour.
***Top 5 Tracks***
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Who's Laughing Now
Mamma Knows Best
Who You Are
Laserlight

absolutely loved it. different songs that are very catchy and have you singing along. have played cd lots of times now!

I ordered this CD for my sister as a gift for valentines day, she loves it and I can't get her to stop listening to it. The CD arrived in good time, and I was very impressed with the packaging. Be warned, the CD contains explicit content. (I didn't realise until I listened through it) but apart from that, the CD is fantastic and is a must buy for Jessie J fans.

Better late than never. This Old Wolf that is! Jessica Cornish
seems to have arrived at exactly the right time. I heard the
singles; I saw the music videos; I liked what I'd heard and seen.
What I hadn't been quite prepared for with the debut album is
just what an extraordinarily good singer Ms J. is. World Class
at 23 and then some! I didn't need to listen much futher than the
live recording of 'Big White Room'. The room errupts with amazement
and palpable affection. I shouted too (much to Mrs Wolf's surprise!)
It is a phenomenal performance by any standard known to man or beast!

The magic doesn't stop there however. Ms J. knows how to write a good
tune and there are thirteen of them here. This girl has SOUL. Natural,
abundant and free as the wind. The voice is wonderfully flexible and
unaffected. 'Casualty Of Love' is another terrific example of her
ability to find the heart of a song and run with it; the glorious
arabesques and decorations spin out into the air like silver fireworks.
It's very clear that she doesn't have to think about it that much :
it just comes out that way! (To think that this is just the beginning!)

I tend to gravitate towards the ballads and torch songs in any R&B
collection but there's one heck of a lot of funky fun to be had here too.

Of the uptempo numbers 'Who's Laughing Now' is a particularly feisty
example. It's pretty near impossible not to get out of your rocking
chair, kick off your slippers and dance! Ms J. demonstrates her razor
sharp larynx and wit to fine effect. So too with 'Do It Like A Dude'.

The stupendous retro burlesque shenanigans of 'Mamma Know's Best'
gives Ms Aguilera a run for her money. It's a blistering highlight!

For my money the truly beautiful 'I Need This' is the outright winner.
To say that the vocal performance made my hair stand on end would be
an understatement. Ms J sings it like she means it and I believed it too.

(Having said that the simply constructed but deeply affecting
final track 'Who Are You' came a very close second!)

The girl can sing. The album is a joy. What more could you want really!

Highly Recommended.

I bought this for my 11 year old daughter but was suprised by the amount of strong language on it as the cd gave no indication of any.