Rolling Stone (pp.79-80) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The album shrewdly positions her in hip-hop-flavored R&B..."
Entertainment Weekly (p.71) - "JORDIN SPARKS is as much effervescent fun as any post-IDOL bow....Expect R&B flavored froth-pop embellished with just enough vocal flourishes." -- Grade: B+
Personnel include: Jordin Sparks (vocals); Corky James (acoustic guitar, electric guitar).
Jordin Sparks, winner of AMERICAN IDOL's sixth season, delivered her self-titled debut in 2007 with all the youthful energy she displayed on the TV program. Interestingly, JORDIN SPARKS doesn't feature the old-school style Sparks favored on the show. Instead, it's full of slick, contemporary R&B in the mold of Beyonce. The style choice plays well to Sparks's impressive vocal range and power, even when she doesn't invest much soul or personal flair in her performances. Despite its shortcomings, JORDIN SPARKS should still please fans who followed the singer's success on AMERICAN IDOL.