Irresistible (album)

Irresistible
Image:Jessica Simpson - Irresistible.jpg
Album by Jessica Simpson
Released May 29, 2001
Recorded ???
Genre Pop
Length 50 min 43 sec
Label Columbia
Producers Walter Afanasieff,
Louis Biancaniello,
Rhett Lawrence,
Corey Rooney,
Sam Watters
Professional reviews
AMG 2.5/5 link
Jessica Simpson Chronology
Sweet Kisses
(1999)
Irresistible
(2001)
In This Skin
(2003)

Irresistible is the second album by American pop singer Jessica Simpson, released in 2001 (see 2001 in music).

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Irresistible" (Anders Bagge, A. Brigissan, Pamela Sheyne) - 3:14
  2. "A Little Bit" (Kara DioGuardi, Steve Morales, D. Siegelk) - 3:47
  3. "Forever in Your Eyes" (Nick Lachey, R. Lawrence) - 3:38
  4. "There You Were" (L. Biancaniello, T. Lacy, S. Watters) - 4:25
  5. "What's It Gonna Be" (K. Love, T. Oliver) - 4:41
  6. "When You Told Me You Loved Me" (W. Afanasieff, Billy Mann) - 3:48
  7. "Hot Like Fire" (C. Rooney) - 4:17
  8. "Imagination" (L. Daniels, R. Jenkin, F. Jerkins, Mischle) - 4:25
  9. "To Fall in Love Again" (Afanasieff, Lachey) - 4:57
  10. "For Your Love" (Biancaniello, Watters) - 4:20
  11. "I Never" (Daniels, Jenkin, Jerkins, Mischle) - 4:34
  12. "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" (C. Gabriel, L. Goss, C. Martin) - 4:37

Personnel

  • Jessica Simpson - vocals
  • Walter Afanasieff - drums, keyboard
  • Janie Barnett - background vocals
  • Bernard Belle - bass
  • Marcelo Berestovoy - guitar
  • Mats Berntoft - guitar
  • Louis Biancaniello - keyboard
  • Greg Bieck - keyboard
  • Loren Dawson - keyboard
  • Margaret Dorn - background vocals
  • Sharlotte Gibson - background vocals
  • Richie Jones - percussion, drums
  • Kandice Love - background vocals
  • Chieli Minucci - guitar
  • Troy Oliver - keyboard
  • RL - guitar
  • Corey Rooney - keyboard
  • William James Ross - conductor
  • Ira Segal - guitar
  • Stockholm Session Orchestra - strings
  • Sam Watters - background vocals

Production

  • Producers: Walter Afanasieff, Louis Biancaniello, Rhett Lawrence, Corey Rooney, Sam Watters
  • Executive producer: Corey Rooney
  • Engineers: Louis Biancaniello, Greg Bieck, Jason Bonilla, Larry Brooks, Jim Caruana, Will Catterson, LaShawn Daniels, Paul Foley, David Gleeson, Dan Hetzel, Jim Janick, Pete Krawiec, Steve MacMillan, Glen Marchese, Adam Olmsted, Dave Reitzas, RL, David Swope, Sam Watters
  • Assistant engineers: Larry Brooks, Nick Marshall, Michael McCoy, Adam Olmsted, David Swope
  • Mixing: Tom Bender, Mick Guzauski, Dan Hetzel, Richie Jones, Tony Maserati, RL
  • Mastering: Ted Jensen, Bob Ludwig
  • Assistant: Mark Russell
  • Vocal producer: Corey Rooney
  • Vocal engineer: Ron Martinez
  • Production coordination: Joanie Morris, Mark Russell
  • Production assistant: Matt Kormondy
  • Programming: Walter Afanasieff, Louis Biancaniello, Jason Bonilla, Richie Jones
  • Drum programming: Greg Bieck, RL, Rooney
  • Keyboard programming: Eric Kupper, Troy Oliver
  • Arrangers: Walter Afanasieff, Louis Biancaniello, Loren Dawson, Richie Jones, Rhett Lawrence, Corey Rooney, William James Ross, Sam Watters
  • Scoring consultant: Matthew Dellapolla
  • Consultant: Debbie Datz-Pyle
  • Art direction: Ron Jaramillo
  • Design: Ron Jaramillo
  • Photography: Jeff Bender, Alberto Tolot
  • Hair stylist: Ken Paves
  • Make-up: Francesca Tolot

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2001 The Billboard 200 6
2001 Top Canadian Albums 13

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
2001 "Irresistible" Canadian Singles Chart 16
2001 "Irresistible" Rhythmic Top 40 12
2001 "Irresistible" The Billboard Hot 100 15
2001 "Irresistible" Top 40 Mainstream 3
2001 "Irresistible" Top 40 Tracks 5