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  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Burlesque dancers try to sound like pop stars.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not the best role models for girls.
  • Violence:

    Nothing worrisome.
  • Sex:

    A lot of lusty innuendo.
  • Language:

    A couple of sexist words used.
  • Consumerism:

    Inserts advertise clothing and cell phone accessories.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Nothing obvious.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of PCD was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that the Pussycat Dolls emerged from a burlesque act that reportedly took the L.A. club scene by storm; the songs are unapologetically sexy with lots of innuendo.

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  • Families can talk about the limp cover tunes on this CD, as compared with the original versions, all of which are way better. They can also discuss whether or not the Dolls would be making this CD if it weren't for their sexy stage antics.
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What’s the Story?

The Pussycat Dolls' press release describes a group of starry-eyed young women who met in an unpretentious L.A. dance studio (that happened to be in Christina Applegate's garage), decided to get together and put on a show, then ended up taking the underground club scene by storm as a burlesque act, with none other than Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, and Paris Hilton sitting in at various times. The result -- the Pussycat Dolls' PCD album -- sounds like exactly what it is: a bunch of pretty dancers trying their best to sing like pop stars. But the thing is, their dancing talents just don't translate to singing.

Is It Any Good?

The promise of the first few tracks (featuring cameos by Busta Rhymes, Will. I. Am, and Timbaland) isn't kept as the album drones on with tedious drum machine tempos and monotonous arrangements showcasing limited, overprocessed vocals. The sincere but uninspired originals are bad enough, but when they gamely start rolling through covers of "Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)" or (ouch) a medley of "Tainted Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go?"...you'll find yourself longing for the full-tilt competence of the original versions.

Music Details

Released on: 9/13/2005
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    BAD EXAMPLES

    I guess the music is OK but these girls are HORRIBLE EXAMPLES FOR GIRLS!! HORRIBLE! They almost always wear really really mini skirts and there shirts are always just right below their boobs! Really Slutty!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    BAD EXAMPLES

    I guess the music is OK but these girls are HORRIBLE EXAMPLES FOR GIRLS!! HORRIBLE! They almost always wear really really mini skirts and there shirts are always just right below their boobs! Really Slutty!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off and give it 1.0

    Oh, dear.

    Shallow, monotonous, and tedious. What a waste of talented dancers.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title off and give it 1.0

    bad!

    beep is a very bad song 17+:(

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