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High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack

(2008, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Disney)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    More of the same likeable HSM tunes.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Predictably positive messages about friendship and dealing with the uncertainties of graduation and growing up, along with the subtle message that it's cool to be in the school play. "I Want It All" playfully glorifies the fame, fortune, and superficial perks that come with being a big star.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    No obvious product placement in lyrics: packaging unavailable for review. Part of the marketing behemoth that is High School Musical.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack

Parents need to know that kids will be clamoring for Disney's hugely hyped soundtrack album. The good news is that it's squeaky-clean, well-performed kid pop that's family-safe, danceable, and fun, with plenty of positive messages.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about all the hype surrounding this CD -- and the High School Musical franchise in general. Do you think the early release singles ("Now or Never", "I Want It All") were designed to make you want to buy the whole CD and/or see the movie more? Did it work? Was the CD worth the wait? Families can also talk about "A Night to Remember," a funny song that describes getting ready for the prom from both the boy's and the girl's point of view. How do you prepare for an exciting night out?
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    love2
    I rate this title off for age 6 and give it 2.0

    not so great

    to me a couple of the songs are just ok but the rest are awful. ( a couple songs are about relationships)

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    TOT
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    HIGH SCHOOL:FUN OR DEADLY

    I THINK THAT HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL IS A WAY TO WATCH YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE & LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SONGS.

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    akacha86
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    JJL
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    WHAT THE HECK

    The 3rd movie was boring but the music was good. They said they meay make a 4th movie. What the heck!!

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    John-SF
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    HS Musical is great!

    Fun--up beat and a little sappy at time. The review and rating seem right on in terms of age and appropriateness. Taking my niece and nephew to see the movie this weekend.

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