That Jessica Simpson has been groomed to become the next (as well as younger, whiter, and more virginal) Mariah Carey should come as no great shock. Production by slavish imitation is the way it goes these days, and wanting to duplicate Carey s success is understandable. Yet the downside of idol worship (Simpson grew up with the octave-conquering diva as a touchstone) is the loss of unique identity, and sadly that s exactly what has occurred. From the wordless sighs to the mock Spanish guitars added for international appeal, to the overwrought power ballads and faux hip-hop flavored up-tempo cuts, Simpson, who can sing, is a prisoner of by-the-numbers production and songs by the usual pop/R&B-lite suspects. The end result is sonically stellar, but is too close to a generic endeavor that does little to establish Simpson as an artist. Still, Irresistible will no doubt firm up her already serious stats as a rising young star.

Tracklist:
01. Only Girl (In the World) 3:56
01 Irresistible
02 A Little Bit
03 Forever In Your Eyes
04 There You Where (duet with Marc Anthony)
05 What s It Gonna Be
06 When You Told Me You Loved Me
07 Hot Like Fire
08 Imagination
09 To Fall In Love Again
10 For Your Love
11 I Never
12 His Eye Is On The Sparrow
13 Irresistible (Hex Hector Club Mix) (Bonus Track For Japan)