USA Today: Even when the material—crafted by a collection of pop and R&B stalwarts—flirts with the banal, Hudson’s unmannered strength and class shine through, as surely as the technical prowess she wields with confidence and discretion. 3.5 out of 4
Entertainment Weekly: What’s more surprising than the album’s existence, though, is that Ms. Iron Pipes finally sounds like she’s having some fun. Where 2008’s Jennifer Hudson was bogged down with serious, self-assuring ballads, here she aims for a lighter vibe, flexing her newfound confidence on “I Got This” and coasting over producer Ryan Tedder’s signature emo-soul synths on the sparkling title track. B+
Chicago Sun-Times: The success of I Remember Me is in the light touch of its various producers and songwriters, giving Hudson plenty of room to stand flat-footed and sing. The only thing that’s overproduced is a fussy cover of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good,” which goes for baroque and spoils the magic of Simone’s suggestive restraint. 3 out of 4
Us Weekly: Her pristine pipes flourish in Ne-Yo—penned and Dreamgirls-esque ballads, just like on her first effort. Still, a few too many notes are again wasted on by-the-numbers R&B filler. 2.5 out of 4
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