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Alvin and the Chipmunks Soundtrack

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic and new songs from rockin' rodent trio.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Just plain fun.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    No product placement in lyrics; insert is all about the movie.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Alvin and the Chipmunks Soundtrack was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that there's no questionable content on this cheerful movie soundtrack. Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and their "dad" attack both beloved classics and current hits with their unique signature sound. Most families will find Alvin's mischievous antics -- inspiring the annoyed "Alllviinnnn" response -- amusingly familiar.

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  • Families can talk about why the Chipmunks have enjoyed a 50-year career while other pop acts have come and gone. How do you think the characters' funny voices are created in the recording studio? Do you know how to make your own voice sound like one of the Chipmunks? Playing around with a digital sound program and making your own Chipmunks-style recording could be a fun family project.
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What’s the Story?

Who could have guessed that some silly backup vocals on a 1958 novelty hit would jump-start a 50-year pop music career? ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS have now delighted several generations of kids -- and their parents -- with goofball antics and squeaky self-expression. When the chipmunks hit the music scene back in the '50s, the originality of studio-altered voices alone was enough to charm the socks off listeners of all ages. But after so many years, its now the endearing, if predictable, characters that keep them popular.

Is It Any Good?

The magic of the Chipmunks in this millennium is that despite the fact that just about any kid with a computer (or a helium balloon) can alter the pitch of his or her voice, this soundtrack still delights with the same vivid delivery and vivacious charm as the original.

Music Details

Released on: 11/20/2007
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0

    You'll like it if you like Justin Beiber

    My brothers own this CD, and I personally think the chipmunks are adorable (although after listening to it over and over and over and over and over and over again it can start to irritate you) And it's like listening to justin beiber (except I think even Theodore has a deeper voice than him OOO BURN)

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    great for all ages

    this has great songs by them and they are great singers

  3. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for everybody, if they like the Chipmunk voice

    the songs are great for everybody, I like them and I think that anybody who can stand the Squeaky voice will like the cute lyrics!

  4. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    kids will LOVE it!

    very funny songs that kids WILL LOVE!!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

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