Jesse McCartney is definitely one of the prominent so penned "heartthrobs" of today. He is a talented actor as well as a talented, credible enough singer. Jesse doesn't so much have the problem of say Lindsay Lohan or Ashlee Simpson in releasing an album; he was a member of the lackadaisical, underrated Dream Street prior to becoming a serious actor. Also moreso than Lindsay or Ashlee, the boy can sing, even if this album in particular does have its flat moments. Having not heard BEAUTIFUL SOUL, I don't have the ground to compare this album, but based off the single "Beautiful Soul" compared to the songs here, this album doesn't necessarily have song nearly that strong. It isn't a bad album though in the least, and it has many shining moments.

"Right Where You Want Me", the title track features soulful production with a very minor-dark feel during the verses. The chorus though takes on "cliche proportions" as the guitars are overproduced and tend to cover up McCartney's vocals. His falsetto here is particularly notable, and almost makes up for the more indicipherable vocals by McCartney at the chorus.

"Just So You Knew" is a rather unexciting, uninspiring track. There is nothing new here to draw you in; at times infact, McCartney sounds a bit thin. Despite that, McCartney does sit on top of the production vocally well here, but quality supercedes production with this track making it filler material in my eyes.

"Blow Your Mind" is the track that you've been waiting for McCartney to record (yeah I know he's only released 2 albums). What is particularly exciting is the soulful-rock quality of this track that just might give McCartney a bit of rock-credibility. This track is the strongest rival where quality is concerned to "Beautiful Soul". Also, an "electrifying" guitar solo makes this track all that much better than it already is.

"Right Back in The Water" is another solid track exploiting the best facets of McCartney's vocals. Unfortunately by this song, you do start to wonder how nice it might be if McCartney stepped outside of his comfort zone to try to sing a different type of song. "Anybody" showcases an over-exerted performance by McCartney meaning that his voice here sounds like McCartney is working to hard. Despite the faux-pas, "Tell Here" almost completely makes up for the uninspiring, predictable "Anybody".

The only other major standout of RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT ME is the penultimate track "Invincible" which is among the top echolon where quality of the tracks are concerned. Here McCartney sounds great, the lyrics are exceptional, the string orchestration is lush, and it makes for perhaps the best track or one of the best tracks on the entire album. Otherwise, the ball is dropped on such tracks as "We Can Go Anywhere", "Feeling You", or "Just Go" while other tracks are above average, though nothing to write home about ("Daddy's Little Girl" and "Can't Let You Go").

It is hard for some of the strongest material here to assign a rating of just 3 stars, however as whole, the album has its phenomenal moments and its dull moments making it average. However, I believe Jesse McCartney has more than his looks going for him, meaning vocally, he isn't a bad singer; he is one with great potential. 3 stars.

Okay, first off, I'm Azaria and I'm 17. I've been around the block and I know all about what the adults are saying about this new CD.
Jesse McCartney's new CD seems to have some controversy around it. There's been controversy around stupid things, but this is one of the stupidest things ever. He says a profanity in one of his songs. Profanity is everywhere, so stop being so overprotective of children. They eventually will hear these words from either their parents or their friends. As for the sexual material in it, he's 19, if he wants to write about sexual material, he has every right. Anyways, it just annoys the hell out of me that you complain about something as stupid as a profanity and sexual material. Try listening to some rap music, then Jesse will seem like an innocent virgin. Anyways, Jesse actually co-wrote the songs on this album, unlike on "Beautiful Soul" so it makes the album even more all the better! If you don't like it, don't buy it or listen to it. Get your kids Kids Bop.

This is a great CD guys. Jesse takes hard hits all the time, but I think he's really tallented. It's pop at it's best. It grows on you just like Beutiful Soul did. I love singing these songs in he car. You can really relate to them. One thing I love about Jesse's style is his harmonies and his range and cascading phrasing. It's really unique that someone of this age can grasp that and use it to their advantage. And he's so darn cute, I mean come on . . . you can't argue that. Listen to it a few times. You'll like it.

On Right Where You Want Me, teen pop star Jesse McCartney attempts to extend his fifteen minutes with a stab at rock maturity. Basically, this involves nicking Maroon 5's style and running with it. Unfortunately, the album's sound is dated and has been for some time.

The title track (and first single) will probably be a deserved semi-hit. It's the most immediate thing on the album and fits McCartney's thin, nasal voice. In fact, much of the album is full of retreads of the first song, though all are inferior. Worst of all are Right Back In The Water and Tell Her, or as I like to call them, Droopy Ballad #1 and Droopy Ballad #2. Neither of these songs have the bombast or vulnerability that superior teenage ballads exhibit. Better is Invincible, which tells the story of a fatal drinking-and-driving accident. Lyrically it's obvious, but at least McCartney seems to feel it. Less successful are Can't Let You Go and We Can Go Anywhere, a pair of atrociously detached rockers.

Jesse McCartney is better suited to Radio Disney fair. After all, Beautiful Soul and Because You Live (both off his major label debut) were legit, catchy pop hits. While they were undeniably bubblegum, they were also fun and urgent. Right Where You Want Me is neither. Instead it's a long, arduous collection of factory-pressed wannabe-rock that feels hollow and forgettable.

Key Tracks: Right Where You Want Me, Feelin' You, Invincible

I may be a teenager, and a Jesse fan, but my area of expertise is music.

I bought this album off of iTunes for 10 bucks, and I think it's safe to say that it should have been more.

I enjoy every song on here, and I definitely am not sick of it yet.

I own "Beautiful Soul" as well, and it is quite a bit different from this album. It's not as edgy, and the tracks are all about falling in love. This album, however, is quite a bit different...

Blow Your Mind is about Jesse being sexually attracted to a woman {NOT on Beautiful Soul...}, Invincible is about drinking and driving, and Just Go is about Jesse pushing a woman away {on Beautiful Soul he was embracing them}.

I like this album, just because Jesse makes the music his own.