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`Outta My Head` (CD single) (by Ashlee Simpson, Pop)

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Pop nod to the '80s; good for slumber parties.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's nothing really bad about this song except for a bit of attitude by someone who is tired of people telling her what to do. She says "shut up" once, but that's the most insulting thing in the single.

Positive messages: Beneath the fluff is some strong-willed female power: "Show me respect or I will show you the door."
Violence: The lyrics aren't really violent, just a wee angry: "You tell me one more time how I should live/I swear I'll bite your head off."
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: She says "shut up" once.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about the need for artists to constantly reinvent themselves. Ashlee Simpson used to be more of a rocker. Does her new pop sound have anything to do with her sister Jessica or boyfriend Pete Wentz? Why do you think singers try to change their images all the time?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Apparently there are people trying to tell Ashlee Simpson what to do and she doesn't like it. Collaborating with powerhouse producer Timbaland, her first single off her new album uses repetition ("Outta my, outta my head/Want you outta my head/Outta my,/outta my head/Get outta my head/Outta my outta my head/Want you outta my head/Outta my, outta my head" is the chorus) and an over-synthesized voice to talk about her frustrations. Like Avril Lavigne, Simpson has done the pop-punk thing, but opts for the softer pop styling on this one, and borrows heavily from the '80s in both sound and playfulness.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The lyrics are catchy and completely safe for tweens' ears ("All your opinions, keep them to yourself/Just let me think so I can hear myself") even if they don't have a lot to say. No doubt after one listen, you won't be able to get this catchy pop song outta your head. Note: Ashlee Simpson's new album is due out in 2008, so check back soon for a full review.

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Released on: December 11, 2007
Label: Geffen Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
 
 

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musiccrazy101
teen, 15 years old
 
Love it! Can't get it outta my head!
This song is the best, I can't stop listening to it! Seriously, if you listen to this song once, you'll want to listen to it again and again until you can't get it outta your head! The video is very interesting, but cool!
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DexterSmith
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Dull and bubblegummy - bring the old Ashlee back!
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None. Violence (Pause): Ashlee wants to bite somebody's head off. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (Not an Issue): Ashlee is obviously angry, but there are some good girl-power messages stuffed here and there. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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gossipgirl927
teen, 17 years old
 
Love this song!!
I love Outta My Head!!! Seriously, go listen to it. Great song to make you get up and dance!!
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