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Another Side
- By Corbin Bleu
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Perky, pretty pop that won't offend anyone.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Corbin Bleu's lyrics are predictably tame (if not impressive) with a gentle "I'm OK the way I am, and so are you" message. But, it's weird how the teens in his world have no trouble getting into after-hours dance clubs.
What's the story?
The star of the Disney Channel's High School Musical and Jump In!, Corbin Bleu delivers a dozen high-energy, danceable pop tunes. The songs in ANOTHER SIDE also carry gently positive messages about being yourself. "I don't worry 'bout tryin' to fit in/long as you're cool we can be friends/I'm a little bit of this and a little bit of that/best of both worlds all over the map" he sings on "Mixed Up." When he's not figuring out what life's all about, Corbin's trying to figure out how to get a pretty girl's attention, with sweetly flirtatious songs like "Homework" and "She Could Be."
Is it any good?
If there's a message in this music, it's a gentle one promoting friendship and self-esteem, and not giving up when things get tough: "No words describe a mother's tears/No words can heal a broken heart/A dream is gone, but where there's hope/Put your faith in what you most believe in/Two worlds, one family/Trust your heart/Let fate decide" ("Two Worlds"). Bleu's good-guy sensitivity, adorable good looks, and a generous helping of actual musical talent ensure that he's unlikely to have much trouble getting the girls to notice him, but how does he get into those dance clubs?
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the themes of this CD. Why is it important not to give up when things get tough? What's important for friends to do for each other? Families can also discuss the connection between Corbin's CD and his on-screen fame. Do you like him better as an actor or a singer?
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Awesome :)
A long way from High School Musical and Jump In!
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Oh my goodness.
Okay, so you can sing about people being self absorbed, AND you can be self absorbed too? Well that's what Corbin Bleu is doing. He's so self absorbed! "I always knew I'd be a star" I will NEVER buy this album, because the lyrics are petty and false incouraging. Not to mention he's not cute, and he really can't sing!
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lamo
well, though it is true that there is no inapropriate content in this, corbin's dorkiness may scare little children. HONESTLY, HE CANNOT SING!!! he should stick to acting. - but then again, he does a pretty BAD job of ACTING LIKE HE CAN SING.
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i think people need to back away from all their stuppidness and sit down and listen to his songs there not harmful, they actually encourage kids to relax and have fun!!!
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HE CAN'T SING!!!!
Yeah, Corbin is good but he sure can't sing!
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Another bad hair day for todays youth
You can use the kid's head as a mop just turn him upside down, he has a cute face but the hair oh my please give that boy a clean cut.
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Fun stuff that is easy to listen to
Easy pop with a cool spark
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| Artist: | Corbin Bleu |
| Release date: | May 1, 2007 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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