Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that the vocals on this CD are mostly heavy breathing, with lyrics to match, and the CD package includes an insert advertising perfume and ringtones.
Families can talk about the production and mixes. Hilton's breathy vocals are way down in the mix. Is this the producer's artistry, or a cover-up for weak vocals?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
The best thing about contemporary audio production technology is that making a CD is within reach for anyone who wants to be a recording artist and can put a certain amount of cash on the barrelhead. The worst thing about contemporary audio production technology is ... exactly the same thing.
In the old days it would have been a lot harder for a "talent" like Paris Hilton to nab a record deal. Production was simply too elaborate and expensive to waste on a cute heiress with breathy, monotone vocals and a collection of monotonous songs.
Hilton does have a cutie-pie presence and style and would, no doubt, bring down the house if she were singing a terrifically written pop song in your neighborhood karaoke bar or amateur talent show. In fact, she does exactly that on Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy," which ends up being the most successful track on the album. But there's no way this reality TV star is ready for prime time. The fact that the vocals are sort of spoken, not really sung -- and pushed way back in the mix, at that -- might make discerning fans wonder why Ms. Hilton gets to make a heavily promoted major-label CD when their own incredibly talented friends have such a hard time getting heard.
There's an insidious, subliminal message that comes along with a CD like PARIS. We're being told that working hard to develop your talent and hone your craft and paying dues at rehearsals and disappointing gigs doesn't matter all that much. It's more important to be a sexy rich girl made famous by reality TV.
For some sexy, fun music with actual substance, try Beyonce instead.
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Sexual ContentA lot of innuendo, explicit in a couple of instances. |
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Language"I'm screwed" is as strong as it gets. |
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Social BehaviorA very subtle-but-negative message that fame and money mean more to the world than talent. |
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CommercialismThe CD insert advertises perfume and ringtones. |
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