`7 Things` (CD single) (by Miley Cyrus, Pop)

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Hannah Montana channels her rocker side.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song is Miley on her own -- no Hannah Montana on the flip side -- so it's a little more "hardcore," if you can call it that. The 15 year old sings about a recent breakup and declares her "7 things I hate about you." Strong feelings, but the language is fine if you don't mind the word "hate." There's a line about being hypnotized because of a kiss.

Positive messages: Just a teenage girl singing about a break-up with a bit of anger as she describes some things she hate about a guy. She also talks about what she likes about him.

Violence: Not applicable.

Sex: "And when we kiss, I'm hypnotized" and "When we're intertwined everything's alright" is all there is.

Language: The worse it gets is "7 things I hate about you."

Consumerism: A mention of Levi's.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about the dichotomy of Miley Cyrus and her alter-ego Hannah Montana. How do you think Miley has managed such success as both herself and another personality? Which one do you prefer? Why? How do you feel about the fact that Miley is so young and experiencing so much success so fast? Do you think the success will affect her because she's only 15?

What's the story?

"7 THINGS" is the first single to debut from Miley Cyrus' upcoming album, Breakout scheduled to be released July 22. It's an upbeat, in-your-face rocker rant, in which the 15-year-old Miley sings about the pain of a recent break-up. In the chorus, she gives a speedy list of the "7 things" she "hates about" her ex. ("You're vain/your games/you're insecure/you love me, you like her/you make me laugh/you make me cry.") The music goes back and forth between acoustic and hard rock guitar, as does Miley's voice from Tennessee twang to rocker-girl-done-wrong wallop.

Is it any good?

The song's lyrics are cute and catchy, with a sort of reprieve in the end with Cyrus declaring the "7 things I like about you" ("Your hair/ your eyes/your old Levi's"). So it's not all hate and boy-bashing. It's a good lead to a much anticipated album from the Disney superstar, but parents should keep in mind this is Miley, not Hannah Montana, so the music and lyrics are a bit more direct, and a little less bubblegum.

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Released on: May 13, 2008
Label: Disney
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Jessica Dawson

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`7 Things` (CD single) (by Miley Cyrus, Pop)

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it was great

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

Miley's new album

Ok

Great Song!

CHEESY BARF

Awesome, iffy for younger children

APPROPRIATE FOR TEENS, IFFY FOR TWEENS!

it go for all kids

Huh

Singing It All The Time!

It was awmasing concert

Don't Like Miley.

Yes!

7 Things I Hate About This Song...

A Fun,Fast, and Witty Single from Rising Star

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