Jessica Simpson's Do You Know Early Album Review

At one time Jessica Simpson was one of the biggest stars in entertainment. She had a hit reality television show The Newlyweds with then husband Nick Lachey, movies galore and platinum selling albums. However, after the commercial failure of her last album, A Public Affair. Since that flop, Jessica decided to switch genres and release a country album Do You Know. Will her attempt at country music be a success?

The first single off of Do You Know is Come on Over. The song is definitely very commercial pop-country in the same vein as one of Jessica's rivals Carrie Underwood. Jessica has a strong voice however the vocal does not really feel country.

The title track Do You Know teams Jessica with country music titan Dolly Parton. The song is a mid-tempo ballad. The song is one of the better cuts on the whole album as it feels authentic and not forced.

Pray Out Loud is a country-gospel inspired track. Sooner or later it would not be surprising to see the song featured on one of those W.O.W. Christian compilation albums. The song is good yet it just seems like a contradiction considering Jessica's former image.

Still Beautiful is a nice up-tempo track. The song is able to blur the line between country and pop music and could do well at either radio format.

Still Don't Stop Me is one of the mellower songs on the album. On the song Jessica's voice overshadows the minimalist track. Jessica is a more than competent vocalist and she finally gets her chance to showcase it.

When I Loved You Like That is another solid ballad. Lyrically the song is very simplistic with almost painful lyrics during the verses. However, the strong chorus makes up for all of the writings deficits.

Might As Well Be Making Love is yet another ballad. However, the vocal on the track just does not work. The vocal is too breathy and lacks an emotional connection.

You're My Sunday is fairly similar to the rest of the album as a song and does not really add much to the album as a whole.

Do You Know runs the gambit of commercial country-pop. The songs are just fair, however; and it feels like a great contradiction from Jessica's old public persona. Overall Do You Know gets 7.5 out of 10. If you are a fan of Jessica Simpson, make sure you pick up Do You Know when it is available in stores on September 9.