Tools for this page
Print

The Hills Soundtrack

(2007, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Epic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

    (Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)

    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Clean compilation celebrates substance over style.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Contrary to images portrayed on the television series, the soundtrack has strong, positive messages about looking beyond appearances and not trying to be part of the in-crowd.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Reference to a rifle and shooting in "One Girl Revolution," though they are metaphors for strength.

  • Sex:

    Some light sexual innuendo ("I don't fool around"). Several references to losing virginity.

  • Language:

    One instance of "fake-ass girls."

  • Consumerism:

    Obvious tie-in to the television show.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Hills Soundtrack

Parents need to know that this collection is comprised of songs used as a backdrop on the television show The Hills, an MTV reality series spin-off of its Laguna Beach. The show follows 19-year-old Lauren "LC" Conrad as she moves beyond high school and gets an apartment, lands an internship -- at Teen Vogue, no less -- and attends college at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Although the show (and its pretty cast) focuses much attention on appearance, fashion, and boys, the soundtrack has a clean, stronger message of individuality, independence, and girl power.

Read our full review by connyc

Did this review help you decide?

Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why these particular songs were selected for the television show and how they contrast with or complement what's happening on-screen. They can also discuss how daunting and frightening it can be to face major changes in life, such as starting college or beginning an internship.
Tools and tips that can help
Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Enter your email address
I am over 13 years old
Tell us your child's age
Why we ask
Why we ask
Providing your kids' age allows us to give you personalized recommendations for your family on our site and in our weekly newsletter (coming soon) - so you get better information, faster.Your privacy is our priority.

You are now subscribed to the Common Sense weekly newsletter!

To write reviews and create a public profile, complete your account set-up here.

Our Members Say

Have You Heard It? Review It!
  • What did you think about The Hills Soundtrack?

  •  I think this title is

    for ages

  •  I also give it

  •  Any concerns?

  •  Any highlights?

  •  Love it? Hate it?

  • or to post a review
See all 1 member reviews

Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Has useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate

Find music reviews by title

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0-9

More Great Stuff For Your Kids

  • Site of the Week

    Age 4+
    KidZui

    KidZui

    Kids' browser features prescreened, safe sites.

  • Managing Media

    "Screens Off"

    "Screens Off"

    Ideas for limiting screentime during playtime.

  • Book of the Week

    Age 12+
    Wings

    Wings

    Romantic fairy fantasy, milder than Twilight.

  • Member Buzz

    Parent Spying & Text

    Parent Spying & Text

    Should parents read their kids' texts?

  • Game of the Week

    Age 15+
    inFAMOUS

    inFAMOUS

    How you play superhuman adventure results in fame or infamy.