Don't watch the movie, or read the novel. The characeters are unrealistic. I especially hated Gabriella, a stupid, shallow, sucker. If you watch the movie you'll probly regret it. The music is fun, if not a bit cheesy. The whole thing sends bad messages and deals with romance, high school snots and cliques and is defanatly a NO for under 13's.
High School Musical Soundtrack
(2006, Soundtrack, by Various Artists)
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Squeaky-clean soundtrack to popular tween movie.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of High School Musical Soundtrack was written by Tony Hicks
Parents need to know that there's absolutely nothing inappropriate about this CD, unless you're offended by optimistic kids singing and dancing.
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- Families can talk about cliques and peer pressure, as well as stereotypes. Why is it considered surprising that a jock would want to be in the school play? Families can also talk about the importance of trying something new -- parents might encourage kids to take up a sport or activity that they've always wanted to try.
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What’s the Story?
This soundtrack to the popular TV movie is the mother lode of squeaky-cleanliness. Not only are the cast members of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL good kids who sing about falling in love and doing the right thing, but they're also getting involved in the right things at school. This CD makes theater look attractive the way All the Right Moves made kids of another generation want to play high school football. The music straddles the line between very light urban dance and show tunes.
Is It Any Good?
The CD will provide lots for tweens and parents to talk about as most kids are well aware of cliques and how peers react when anyone dares cross those lines. Though uncomplicated, the lyrics are clear and have a point. Standouts include "We're All in This Together" and "What I've Been Looking For."
Bottom line: High School Musical may encourage tweens to try something new and not limit themselves to what their friends think. Who knows, it may even inspire some "jocks" and "brains" to try out for their school play.
Music Details
Released on: 3/2/2006
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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Total Crap.
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I LOST SIX BRAIN CELLS WATCHING THIS
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This soundtrack should be more like any age and up it's a soundtrack there is nothing bad about it.
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