Ashlee Simpson: 'Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)'

Released on Monday, May 19 2008

Published Monday, Apr 28 2008, 19:20 BST | By Nick Levine | 18 comments

Ashlee Simpson: 'Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)'

It's never been easy to take Ashlee Simpson seriously. Having originally styled herself as an edgier, punkier alternative to her Barbie Doll sister, she went on to dye her hair blonde, have a nose job and get engaged to a popstar. Now, with her usual Avril-style angst-pop falling out of fashion, she's decided to hitch herself to the latest pop trend: Timbaland.

Against the odds, 'Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)' is a bit of a triumph: not the Timbaland-by-numbers club confection we might have expected, but the sound of eighties new wave buffed and polished for 2008. Impressively, the song's jerky hooks and jagged rhythms actually heighten the sense of frustration in Ashlee's lyrics, suggesting she may have located something that a Simpson sister's never had before: artistic vision. Jessica ought to watch - well, listen - and learn.

> Click here to watch the 'Outta My Head' video

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Chelsea Louise Briscoe, on July 9th, 2008
I think that this review was exallent Me and my friend always sing to the lyrics especially the chorus the song is just AMAZING ! ! ! !

J, UK, on May 28th, 2008
i love most of the new album but this song is a bit of a disaster..most definitely something you have to listen to a thousand times before you start to like it!

Eddie, Glasgow, on May 12th, 2008
Rubbish. I hate her voice.

Chelsea, London, on May 10th, 2008
I must totally admit that Ashlee just rocked my world with this single. It's absoulty star-dust. This single really has to go to #1 in the UK charts. It's really fun, crazy and very different then those we have in the charts.

Josh, Notts, on May 9th, 2008
It's alright, much prefer the songs on her 1st album "autobiography", but hey ho, new nose, new song style.

Vanessa,Northern Ireland, on May 4th, 2008
At first i hated the song but now I LOVE it and i can`t stop listening to it lol I loveAshlee`s music!!!!

Jo, Scotland, on May 4th, 2008
One word...weird! To be honest I thought it was a load of rubbish when I first heard it but it's definatley a grower

Bianca, London, on May 3rd, 2008
Certainly very different from her older stuff... but still has her unique edgy style. It's very catchy and a real grower. Should shoot up the charts! I also love the video, very creative and visually wonderful. Almost Gwen Stefani with "What You Waiting For?" Love it.

Ellie, School, on May 1st, 2008
I Think This Song Is Great And I Love The Way Her Hair Looks In The Video Its A Great Song Lol Love Ellie Scribble Back X x X x X x X

Natasha, London, on April 30th, 2008
Wicked tune!

Katy, on April 29th, 2008
just give up.

Aled, North Wales, on April 29th, 2008
Love this song, it's awesome. One of the best songs so far this year.

Ryan, Kent, on April 29th, 2008
Great tune! Can't get it outta my head!(hahahahaha)

JP, London, on April 29th, 2008
I like this song too. My friend and I annoy each other by singing the chorus over and over again to each other, at the same time fondly remembering that classic Family Guy moment. Our favourite little pony may not be able to shake from our minds that awful SNL moment but listen Ashlee it was the only reason I took any notice of your music in the first place so be glad!

G, London, on April 29th, 2008
love it.

Dan, Midlands, on April 29th, 2008
One of my favourite tunes of the year - should be #1. Better than Timbaland's usual stuff.

James, London, on April 28th, 2008
Utter tune! The album's FIERCE as well! Go Ashlee!

Lucy , on April 28th, 2008
very good