Reality Tour (Jessica Simpson)

{{Short description|2004 concert tour by Jessica Simpson}} {{About|the Jessica Simpson concert tour|the concert tour by David Bowie|A Reality Tour}} {{Infobox concert | concert_tour_name = Reality Tour | image = Jsimpson concertposter.jpeg | image_size = 220px | landscape = | alt = | image_caption = Promotional poster for the tour | artist = Jessica Simpson | location = North America | type = | album = ''In This Skin'' | start_date = {{Start date|2004|05|14}} | end_date = {{End date|2004|10|03}} | number_of_legs = 1 | number_of_shows = 56 | attendance = 249,471 {{small|(41 shows)}} | gross = $7.1 million {{small|(41 shows)}} | last_tour = DreamChaser Tour (2001) | this_tour = '''Reality Tour''' (2004) | next_tour = ... }}

The '''Reality Tour''' was the second concert tour by American recording artist Jessica Simpson. Predominately visiting the United States, the tour supported Simpson's third studio album, ''In This Skin'' (2003).<ref>{{cite press release |title=USHER, KANYE WEST, HOOBASTANK, YELLOWCARD, JET, & JESSICA SIMPSON SET TO PERFORM AT THE "2004 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" |publisher=MTV Networks |date=24 July 2004 |url=http://sunsetlaneentertainment.com/files/2004VMA.pdf |accessdate=11 July 2011 |archive-date=12 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312012112/http://sunsetlaneentertainment.com/files/2004VMA.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> According to the singer, the title derives from her recent success on the reality TV series, ''Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'', while showcasing her music on a natural level. The tour began in Chula Vista in May and ended in October in West Springfield.

Despite early reports of poor ticket sales,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news05135m01 |title=MADONNA, PRINCE SIZZLE, BUT MOST SUMMER TOURS FIZZLE |author=Trakin, Roy |work=Hits Daily Double |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107035232/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news05135m01 |url-status=live |archive-date=7 January 2016}}</ref> Simpson's tour became one of the biggest summer tours in North America.

To date, the tour serves as Simpson's last major concert tour. The tour ranked number 86 on Pollstar's "Top 100 Tours 2004", earning over seven million dollars out of 41 shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pollstaronline.com/sf-ye2004-top100.asp |title=2004 Top 100 Tours |date=7 March 2005 |work=Pollstar Online |accessdate=15 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050308032632/http://www.pollstaronline.com/sf-ye2004-top100.asp |archive-date=8 March 2005}}</ref>

==Background== While promoting the re-release of her album, Simpson stated in several interviews the possibility of a tour, wanting to break away from filming her TV series and connect with her fans. The tour was officially announced in May 2004 through various media outlets,<ref>{{cite news |title=Simpson Tour |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=MF9PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LAQEAAAAIBAJ&dq=jessica%20simpson%20reality%20tour&pg=2053%2C3429039 |newspaper=The Blade|date=12 May 2004 |accessdate=11 July 2011|pages=D5}}</ref> with sponsorship from Ice Breakers<ref>{{cite web |url=http://adage.com/article/people-players/jacobs-hopes-simpson-turn-ice-gold-hershey/99393/ |title=Jacobs hopes Simpson can turn Ice to gold at Hershey |author=Thompson, Stephanie |date=31 May 2004 |work=Advertising Age |publisher=Crain Communications |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107035232/http://adage.com/article/people-players/jacobs-hopes-simpson-turn-ice-gold-hershey/99393/ |url-status=live |archive-date=7 January 2016}}</ref> and Proactiv Solution.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Jessica Simpson Puts Her Best Face Forward on Her Summer Concert Tour, Thanks to Sponsor Proactiv(R) Solution |publisher=PR Newswire |date=10 June 2004 |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jessica-simpson-puts-her-best-face-forward-on-her-summer-concert-tour-thanks-to-sponsor-proactivr-solution-74917817.html|accessdate=11 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014151828/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jessica-simpson-puts-her-best-face-forward-on-her-summer-concert-tour-thanks-to-sponsor-proactivr-solution-74917817.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 October 2012}}</ref>

During an interview with the Associated Press, the singer says she wanted the concerts to focus on her music and her personality.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/malls-arenas-simpson-hits-big-time-wbna5111437 |title=From malls to arenas: Simpson hits big time|date=1 June 2004 |work=NBC News |accessdate=11 July 2011}}</ref> Onstage, Simpson was joined by a seven-piece band, with no dancers or choreography for the show. Simpson would perform songs from her three current albums, while providing anecdotes about her life and the songs. Unseen footage from her reality series and variety show (entitled ''The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour'') were included in the show as well. Each night, the singer dedicated "I Have Loved You" to the American armed forces and conduct a Q&A session with contest winners.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/music/article/Jessica-Simpson-gladly-leaves-home-for-a-reality-1149948.php |title=Jessica Simpson gladly leaves home for a reality check on tour |author=Stout, Gene |date=22 July 2004 |work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018041644/http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/music/article/Jessica-Simpson-gladly-leaves-home-for-a-reality-1149948.php |url-status=live |archive-date=18 October 2012}}</ref> Before the tour commenced, Simpson performed at several radio-sponsored music festivals including: Your Show,<ref>{{cite news |title= N&D PRIME PICKS |newspaper=The San Diego Union-Tribune |date=13 May 2004|pages=D1 }}</ref> Wango Tango,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1487059/05172004/nerd.jhtml |title=William Hung Overshadows Backstreet Reunion, All-Star Lineup At Wango Tango |author=Moss, Corey |date=15 May 2004 |work=VH1 News|accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808084159/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1487059/05172004/nerd.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 August 2007}}</ref> Summer Music Mania,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Ent_buzz506.ec32.html |title=The Buzz |date=6 May 2004 |work=The Press-Enterprise |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20110712084139/http://www.pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Ent_buzz506.ec32.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 July 2011}}</ref> Zootopia,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/24/arts/pop-review-offerings-from-aspiring-underdogs-and-swagger-from-a-top-dog.html |title=POP REVIEW; Offerings From Aspiring Underdogs (and Swagger From a Top Dog) |author=Sanneh, Kelefa |date=24 May 2004 |work=The New York Times |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309123428/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/24/arts/pop-review-offerings-from-aspiring-underdogs-and-swagger-from-a-top-dog.html |url-status=live |archive-date=9 March 2014}}</ref> Kiss Concert,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.projo.com/music/content/projo_20040516_chasez.eb66e.html |title=Give Chasez a fair shake and he'll move you, too |author=Righi, Len |date= 16 May 2004|work=The Providence Journal |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616191430/http://www.projo.com/music/content/projo_20040516_chasez.eb66e.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 June 2004}}</ref> Last Chance Summer Dance,<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=2004-08-10|title=Let's Get Physical|url=https://www.wweek.com/portland/article-3509-lets-get-physical.html|access-date=|website=Willamette Week|language=en-US}}</ref> and Play Safe in the Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,633702,00.html |title=Jessica Simpson Singing for Skin Care |author=Silverman, Stephen M. |date=6 May 2004 |work=People |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110109092648/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,633702,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 January 2011}}</ref> To introduce the tour, Simpson stated:<blockquote>"This is definitely a big tour for me. I'm a little nervous. It's like you're a little shaky about will I sell tickets to such a big market? […] But it's cool to put together such a huge production. And we're calling it the 'Reality Tour', from the show ['Newlyweds']. And there'll be all kinds of stuff showing never-seen clips and just kind of putting my personality into the tour, which will be a lot of fun."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1487248/jessica-simpson-talks-dukes-hazzard.jhtml |title=Jessica Simpson Crossing Her Fingers For Some Good Ol' Boys |author=Moss, Corey|author2=Vineyard, Jennifer |date= 24 May 2004|work=MTV News |access-date=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107131656/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1487248/jessica-simpson-talks-dukes-hazzard.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 November 2012}}</ref> </blockquote>

==Opening acts== *Ryan Cabrera (Leg 1)<ref name="opening">{{cite web |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595079057/Simpson-a-better-singer-than-dancer.html |title=Simpson a better singer than dancer |author=Iwasaki, Scott |date=23 July 2004 |work=Deseret News |publisher=Deseret News Publishing Company |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023145931/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595079057/Simpson-a-better-singer-than-dancer.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 October 2012}}</ref> *Cherie (Salt Lake City)<ref name="opening"/> *Shifty Shellshock (Salt Lake City)<ref name="opening"/>

==Set list== #"I Think I'm in Love with You" #"A Little Bit" #"Forbidden Fruit" #"I Have Loved You" #"She Works Hard for the Money" #"Take My Breath Away" #"Angels" #"Be" #"Everyday See You" #"You Don't Have To Let Go" #"My Way Home" #"Loving You" #"Sweetest Sin" #"I Wanna Love You Forever" #"Irresistible" ;Encore: #<li value="16">"With You"

==Tour dates== {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- " ! style="width:150px;"|Date ! style="width:150px;"|City ! style="width:150px;"|Country ! style="width:250px;"|Venue |- style="background:#ddd;" |colspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|'''North America'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486875/jessica-simpson-heats-up-with-summer-tour.jhtml |title=Jessica Simpson Heats Up With Summer Tour |author=Wiederhorn, Jon |date=7 May 2004 |work=MTV News |access-date=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107131701/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1486875/jessica-simpson-heats-up-with-summer-tour.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/6713.html |title=Jessica Simpson cancels second straight show|date= 23 June 2004|work=LiveDaily |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040626020721/http://www.livedaily.com/news/6713.html |archive-date=26 June 2004}}</ref> |- |May 14, 2004{{ref label|KHT|A|A}} |Chula Vista |rowspan="37"|United States |Coors Amphitheatre |- |May 15, 2004{{ref label|WGO|B|B}} |Pasadena |Rose Bowl |- |May 20, 2004{{ref label|SMM|C|C}} |Glendale |Glendale Arena |- |May 21, 2004{{ref label|RDO|D|D}} |rowspan="2"|New York City |Madison Square Garden |- |May 22, 2004{{ref label|PSP|E|E}} |Rumsey Playfield |- |May 22, 2004{{ref label|KSS|F|F}} |Mansfield |Tweeter Center |- |June 4, 2004 |New Orleans |New Orleans Arena |- |June 5, 2004 |Pelham |Oak Mountain Amphitheatre |- |June 6, 2004 |Jacksonville |Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena |- |June 8, 2004 |Antioch |Starwood Amphitheatre |- |June 11, 2004 |Orlando |TD Waterhouse Centre |- |June 12, 2004 |West Palm Beach |Sound Advice Amphitheatre |- |June 13, 2004 |Tampa |St. Pete Times Forum |- |June 15, 2004 |Charlotte |Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |- |June 17, 2004 |Uncasville |Mohegan Sun Arena |- |June 18, 2004 |New York City |Radio City Music Hall |- |June 19, 2004 |Bristow |Nissan Pavilion |- |June 20, 2004 |Raleigh |Alltel Pavilion |- |June 25, 2004 |Clarkston |DTE Energy Music Theatre |- |June 26, 2004 |Columbus |Germain Amphitheater |- |June 27, 2004 |Indianapolis |Verizon Wireless Music Center |- |June 29, 2004{{ref label|SFM|G|G}} |Milwaukee |Marcus Amphitheater |- |June 30, 2004 |Cincinnati |Riverbend Music Center |- |July 2, 2004 |Hershey |Star Pavilion |- |July 3, 2004 |Burgettstown |Post-Gazette Pavilion |- |July 4, 2004{{ref label|QC4|H|H}} |Camden |Tweeter Center at the Waterfront |- |July 6, 2004 |Tinley Park |Tweeter Center |- |July 7, 2004 |Maryland Heights |UMB Bank Pavilion |- |July 8, 2004 |Bonner Springs |Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |- |July 10, 2004 |Dallas |Smirnoff Music Centre |- |July 11, 2004 |Oklahoma City |Ford Center |- |July 14, 2004 |Houston |Toyota Center |- |July 16, 2004 |San Antonio |SBC Center |- |July 17, 2004 |Lubbock |United Spirit Arena |- |July 18, 2004 |Albuquerque |Journal Pavilion |- |July 20, 2004 |Denver |Universal Lending Pavilion |- |July 21, 2004{{ref label|ZHT|I|I}} |Salt Lake City |USANA Amphitheatre |- |July 23, 2004 |Vancouver ||Canada |General Motors Place |- |July 24, 2004 |Auburn |rowspan="18"|United States |White River Amphitheatre |- |July 25, 2004 |Ridgefield |The Amphitheater at Clark County |- |July 27, 2004 |Mountain View |Shoreline Amphitheatre |- |July 28, 2004 |Sacramento |Sleep Train Amphitheatre |- |July 30, 2004 |Los Angeles |Universal Amphitheatre |- |July 31, 2004{{ref label|OCF|J|J}} |Costa Mesa |Pacific Amphitheatre |- |August 1, 2004{{ref label|CMF|K|K}} |Paso Robles |Main Grandstand Arena |- |September 11, 2004 |Pensacola |Pensacola Civic Center |- |September 12, 2004 |Jackson |Mississippi Coliseum |- |September 15, 2004 |Memphis |Mud Island Amphitheater |- |September 17, 2004 |Cleveland |Plain Dealer Pavilion |- |September 19, 2004 |Fairfax |Patriot Center |- |September 21, 2004 |Atlanta |Chastain Park Amphitheater |- |September 27, 2004 |Manchester |Verizon Wireless Arena |- |September 28, 2004 |Providence |Dunkin' Donuts Center |- |September 30, 2004 |Boston |Bank of America Pavilion |- |October 2, 2004 |Bridgewater Township |Commerce Bank Ballpark |- |October 3, 2004 |West Springfield |Comcast Stage |}

;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

:{{note label|ZZT|A|A}}This concert was a part of "KHTS-FM's Channel 93.3 concert" :{{note label|WGT|B|B}}This concert was a part of "KIIS-FM Wango Tango"<ref>{{cite web |author=Rosemary Jean-Louis|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/05/13/festivals/index.html |title=Music festivals unite artists, fans |date=May 13, 2004 |publisher=CNN |accessdate=2022-06-11}}</ref> :{{note label|SMM|C|C}}This concert was a part of "Summer Music Mania"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/summer-music-mania-show-focuses-on-tv/article_7baf7c91-7ce0-5d25-93e5-1f4213c31f9d.html|title=Summer Music Mania show focuses on TV|date=21 May 2004 }}</ref> :{{note label|ZZT|D|D}}This concert was a part of "Z-100 Zootopia"<ref name="top40-charts2004">{{cite web |url=https://top40-charts.com/mnews.php?nid=6897&cat= |title = Jessica Simpson announces 2004 Summer Tour with special performance at NY Central Park}}</ref> :{{note label|PSP|E|E}}This concert was part of "Play Safe in the Park"<ref name="top40-charts2004"/> :{{note label|KSS|F|F}}This concert was a part of "KISS-108 FM" :{{note label|SFM|G|G}}This concert was a part of "Summerfest"<ref>{{cite news|title=Simpson steps in to replace Aguilera at Big Gig|author= Tarlach, Gemma|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ijUqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dkUEAAAAIBAJ&dq=summerfest%20jessica%20simpson&pg=4584%2C6536069|newspaper=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=7 May 2004|pages=10B|accessdate=11 July 2011}}</ref> :{{note label|QC4|H|H}}This concert was a part of "Q Concert"<ref>{{cite news |title=Summer mix Simpson heats up Camden; Best rocks Sellersville; Guster, Wainwright hit Philly |author=Franzen, Marty |newspaper=Burlington County Times |date=2 July 2004|pages=10D }}</ref> :{{note label|ZHT|I|I}}This concert was a part of "97.1 ZHT Birthday Bash"<ref>{{cite news |title= The Sounds of Summer|author=Nailen, Dan |newspaper=The Salt Lake Tribune |date=28 May 2004|pages=D1}}</ref> :{{note label|OCF|J|J}}This concert was a part of the "Orange County Fair"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pe.com/entertainment/guide/stories/PE_Ent_Guide_double28.a13a6.html |title=Summer calls – put the phone on hold |author=Lehman, Chrystal |date=28 May 2004 |work=The Press-Enterprise |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040607162950/http://www.pe.com/entertainment/guide/stories/PE_Ent_Guide_double28.a13a6.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 June 2004}}</ref> :{{note label|CMF|K|K}}This concert was a part of the "Budweiser Grandstand Concert Series"<ref>{{cite news |title= CONCERT LINEUP AIMS FOR DIVERSITY, MAIN STAGE VEERS FROM TRADITIONAL COUNTRY ACTS |newspaper=The Tribune |date=22 April 2004|publisher=The McClatchy Company|pages=B1 }}</ref>

;Cancellations and rescheduled shows {| cellpadding="2" style="border:0 solid darkgrey;" |- ! style="width:150px;"|  ! style="width:225px;"|  ! style="width:200px;"|  ! style="width:700px;"|  |- border="0" |June 22, 2004 |Providence, Rhode Island |Dunkin' Donuts Center |Cancelled; rescheduled to September 28, 2004 |- |June 23, 2004 |Manchester, New Hampshire |Verizon Wireless Arena |Cancelled; rescheduled to September 27, 2004<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1488646/jessica-simpson-scraps-another-show.jhtml |title=Jessica Simpson Scraps Another Show Due To Kidney Infection |author=Rashbaum, Alyssa|author2=Vineyard, Jessica |date=24 June 2004 |work=MTV News |access-date=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107131722/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1488646/jessica-simpson-scraps-another-show.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 November 2012}}</ref> |}

==Broadcasts and recordings== Rehearsals and select performances from the tour were seen on Simpson's MTV show and her sister's show, ''The Ashlee Simpson Show''. The show was filmed at the Universal Amphitheatre for DVD release. The DVD was released in November 2004 and omitted the performances of "A Little Bit", 'She Works Hard for the Money" and "I Wanna Love You Forever". The set featured the music video for "Angels" along with a behind the scenes look at the making of the video.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/7286.html |title=Jessica Simpson readies Christmas album, live DVD |author=Zahlaway, Jon |date=4 November 2004 |work=LiveDaily |publisher=Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041110204751/http://www.livedaily.com/news/7286.html |archive-date=10 November 2004}}</ref> The DVD showed strong sales within its first week<ref>{{cite press release |title=NuTech Digital Expects Strong Early Sales from Jessica Simpson Concert DVD; Initial Reality Tour Concert Revenues Anticipated at $350,000 |publisher= Business Wire|date=18 August 2004 |url=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/Aug/1066566.htm|accessdate=11 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040830105122/http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/Aug/1066566.htm |archive-date=30 August 2004}}</ref> and was certified platinum by the RIAA, recognizing shipments exceeding 100,000 copies. {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- !scope="col"|Chart (2004) !scope="col"|Peak position |- !scope="row"|US Top Music Videos (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/Jessica-Simpson/chart-history/VDM |title=Jessica Simpson Chart History | Billboard |website=www.billboard.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012062801/https://www.billboard.com/music/Jessica-Simpson/chart-history/VDM |archive-date=12 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | style="text-align:center;"|8 |}

==Critical reception== Overall, the tour received mixed reviews from music critics. Many applaud Simpson's onstage persona but felt the show itself felt unfinished. Jim Farber (''New York Daily News'') felt Simpson's vocals during her show at the Radio City Music Hall were "overdramatic". He followed with, "Not that Simpson didn't give it her all as a singer. Pulling a Mariah Carey, she belted every note to the rafters. While she clearly lacks Ms. Carey's pipes, a gross excess of amplification, and some apparently recorded vocal helper, allowed her to simulate diva-status. Too bad the songs from her three CDs all sound like pieces fished out of Britney Spears slush pile".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.nydailynews.com/2004-06-21/entertainment/18262692_1_jessica-simpson-slush-pile-suzanne-somers |title=It's Jessica's Show, But It's All About Nick |author=Farber, Jim |date=21 June 2004 |work=New York Daily News |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531081645/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2004-06-21/entertainment/18262692_1_jessica-simpson-slush-pile-suzanne-somers |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 May 2012}}</ref> Dustin J. Seibert (''The Cincinnati Enquirer'') felt the singer's concert at the Riverbend Music Center was "honest and warm" He elaborates, "Simpson's reliance on her high-octane voice and bubbly personality set her apart from some of her pop counterparts. Her shows featured no pyrotechnics or funky choreography, just her butter-melting octave range over a smooth six-piece band and two backup singers".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/07/02/tem_conc02.html |title= Simpson puts stage smarts on display|author=Seibert, Dustin J. |date=2 July 2004 |work=The Cincinnati Enquirer |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731004859/http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/07/02/tem_conc02.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 July 2012}}</ref>

Neva Chonin (''San Francisco Chronicle'') criticized Simpson's vocal performance at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. She writes, "A rendition of Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away', dedicated to her husband, sounded like an ode to autoerotic asphyxiation. [...] With her band successfully drowning out her tuneful but wispy vocals, Simpson led sing-alongs for anesthetized funk number 'The Sweetest Sin' and an encore of 'With You'".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Jessica-Simpson-makes-it-safe-for-Barbie-to-belch-2737963.php |title=Jessica Simpson makes it safe for Barbie to belch |author=Chonin, Neva |date=29 July 2004 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |access-date=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107080126/http://articles.sfgate.com/2004-07-29/entertainment/17434485_1_robbie-williams-angels-jessica-simpson-simpson-phenomenon |url-status=live |archive-date=7 November 2012}}</ref> Joey Guerra (''Houston Chronicle'') admired Simpson's personality during her performance at the Toyota Center; but felt the singer's concert was "uneven". He explains, "Her material is also a bit thin to sustain a full concert. Many album tracks began to sound alike after a while, and her few certifiable hits popped up late in the evening. 'Irresistible' came at the end of the show, and the feel-good anthem 'With You' was the expected encore. Even odder was the omission of 'I Wanna Love You Forever', Simpson's breakthrough single."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/ae/music/concerts/2683247 |title=Songstress Jessica Simpson gets real for Houston crowd |author=Guerra, Joey |date=30 July 2004 |work=Houston Chronicle |accessdate=11 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040823080656/http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/ae/music/concerts/2683247 |archive-date=23 August 2004}}</ref>

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