Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that the Pussycat Dolls emerged from a burlesque act that reportedly took the LA club scene by storm; the songs are unapologetically sexy with lots of innuendo.
Families listening together can compare the limp cover tunes on PCD to the original versions, all of which are way better. They could also discuss whether or not the Dolls would be making this CD if it weren't for their sexy stage antics.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
The Pussycat Dolls' press release describes a group of starry-eyed young women who met in an unpretentious LA 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. As charming as this story may be, the result -- the Pussycat Dolls' CD PCD -- sounds like exactly what it is: a bunch of pretty dancers trying their best to sing like pop stars. And, well, they don't sound all that bad, for dancers.
But the thing is they're not really singers. 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, over-processed vocals. There's a lot lost without the visuals. 'Cause, you know, they're dancers! 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 those original versions. The Pussycat Dolls are trying hard, and it certainly shows. Give them an "A" for effort... and a "D" for, um... "Dancer?"
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Sexual ContentA lot of lusty innuendo. |
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ViolenceNothing worrisome. |
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LanguageA couple of sexist words used. |
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Social BehaviorNot the best role models for girls. |
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CommercialismInserts advertise clothing and cell phone accessories. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoNothing obvious. |
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