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Breakout (by Miley Cyrus, Pop)

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Giving tween girls something to scream for.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Miley's sound and lyrics are a teensy, tiny bit more mature than the pure pop of Hannah Montana alter ego. She does talk about kissing and declares "school is lame" and "we're gonna have some fun/gonna lose control," but everything about this album stays fine for her tween fans.

Positive messages: Song "Breakout" has some teen-typical lyrics about school: "stuck in school so lame/my parents say that I'm lazy/gettin' up at eight is crazy/tired of being told what to do...we're gonna have some fun/gonna lose control/feels so good to let go, oh." She sings about a break-up with a bit of anger as she describes some things she hates about a guy. She also talks about what she likes about him. "Wake Up America" gives positive message to tweens to do their part: "We're all in this together/It's a home so let's take care of it...Everything you do matters in some way." Bonus track's lyrics might be a bit possessive: "I'm gonna get you no matter what they say/I always get my way...I'm never gonna quit it."
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: "And when we kiss, I'm hypnotized," "When we're intertwined, everything's alright," and "I remember when we kissed/I still feel it on my lips."
Language: The worst it gets is "seven things I hate about you."
Consumerism: A mention of Levi's.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the lyrics in "Simple Song." Do you think Miley is talking about herself, and the frenzy that constantly surrounds her life as a teen celeb? Do you think the media is always fair in the way it portrays her? Do you think celebrities should just put up with the paparazzi because that's the life they chose, or should there be boundaries?

What's the story?

What's the story?
BREAKOUT is the second studio album for tween sensation and Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus and the first without the "Hannah" namesake in the shadows. Breakout's mix of rock, pop, techno-pop, and a little bit country will easily please Miley fans, and shows she can stand on her own without the blond wig.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Considering Miley Cyrus has already had more success in her short career than most artists will ever attain, it's easy to forget that the singer/actress/Billy Ray offspring is only 15. On Breakout, Miley sheds a little bit of her pop sound and rocks out like a typical teen, while proving she's more than just Hannah's alter ego.

It's quite an eclectic mix: "7 Things," "Full Circle," "Breakout," and "Wake Up America" have rock riffs and spunky lyrics, and "The Driveway" offers a hint of country that's a natural fit for Miley's voice. "Fly on the Wall" is a bit edgier sounding with funky synth-beats and a cheerleader-like chant on the chorus. The cover of Cyndi Lauper's hit "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" is a slightly flat attempt on a beloved classic, but Miley fans might like it; the vocals are a bit pushed at other times and reveal an as-yet developing voice. But regardless, tweens won't care as Miley struts her stuff -- sans Disney -- with spunk and variety that'll have them singing along in their bubble gum-colored rooms.

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Released on: July 21, 2008
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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Mari14
teen, 17 years old
 
IT MADE ME DANCE AND SING
i think that this song is great it tells that girls my age start to like guys really soon and then you start feeling all these diferent things like i love i hate you it really normal so this for the girls so i can even relate to it and many others girls can to..

SilverSnake
teen, 15 years old
 
Uh, How do I discribe this....? (retorical)
I agree we need to be loosened up, but not go crazy with hate. I really dont like the song though, its just not my favorite, no reason besides its tune didnt work with me. I liked some things, but most other things no. I aint a hater, just sayin' dont get all up in my grill..

Miss Sponge ...
teen, 13 years old
 
Sure, it talks about love and stuff, but no strong language or the s-word (sorry I don't like that word). I think it's fine for most kids 8 and up. The messages are postitive, it's just a fun peppy album mostly.

Yasas10
teen, 15 years old
 
Great Album!
I am obsessed with these songs, especially 7 Things and Full Circle!

Salimullah
teen, 15 years old
 
Fun but boring!!
Some songs are fun! But boring on the whole!! Some other disney artists like Demi Lovato and Ashley Tisdale are much much better!!

SelenaGomezfan110
teen, 14 years old
 
Ok For Kids Age 8+
I Like This CD Quite A Bit. There Are A Couple iffy things in here for 8-year-olds, for example, In the lyrics for "Simple Song" it reads: "I Swear Sometimes, I can't Tell, Which Way Is Up, Which Way is He__" but in the actual song it says "down".And, in the song "Breakout Its Says: "Were Gonna Breakout/Let The Party/ Start/Were Gonna Stay Out/ Gonna Break Some Hearts?" and, it also Makes It Sound Like it's Okay To Go Out And Break Rules. But after All Of This I Would Still Consider it(Barely) Appropriate For Kids Age 8+

rainydayqueen
parent of 13 and 21 year old
 
It's the most amaizng thing i ever heard
miley cyrus is so talented i love her so much my 11 year old daughter is obsessed with this album i think it's perfectly appropriate i love it so much and i think every girl should listen to it

karatekid101
parent of and 1 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 3 year old
 
cool
this is the coolest cd ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

YorkieAngelz
teen, 15 years old
 
...................... O_O
O_O.................. THIS CD ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jobrofan4ever
teen, 13 years old
 
Another Awesome Miley Album!
Miley is amazing, and so is this album. As soon as I woke up on July 22, I knew exactly what I wanted to do: wish Selena Gomez a happy 16 Birthday and buy this CD. But I had to wait until yesterday. From yesterday to now, I have been listening to it like crazy! In the car, on iTunes, and on my iPod. This is truly my favorite album in the world!!

mileycyrusroxursox
teen, 15 years old
 
YEAH!!
Miley rulz and this is no exception!! The best tracks r Girls just wanna have fun,7 things, full circle, breakout, and fly on the wall.

hannahmommy
parent of 8 and 12 year old
 
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
This is a great CD. My 9 year old daughter bought it with her own $$ and she was so excited. When I got home yesterday we sat on her bed together and listened. It was great to hear such a phenomenal version of the Cindy Lauper classic. The other songs are fun and less "bubble gum" than the Hannah Montana music. As an adult I like the rock side of Miley and wish her a long career.

Meow314159
teen, 15 years old
 
Music not good, too rebellious!
Well, my review for this is a little late. Now Miley Cyrus has already come out with the racy new Can't Be Tamed video. So if you're a parent and thinking about buying your kids Miley Cyrus cds, I'd say "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!" Miley Cyrus has become a horrible role model. This cd is sort of the turning point in her music where she starts to become more rebellious, for example lyrics like "stuck in school so lame" School is good for you kids, stay in school! Thanks a lot Miley. >:(

h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
 
change is good, but not that big
Miley Cyrus? what happened what made you change? you used to be my role model but now I try my best not to be like you. CHANGE! BE A LITTLE GIRLS ROLE MODEL AGAIN! PLEASE!

watermelon200
teen, 17 years old
 
pyesinc- ok, shes NOT A stripper, she was on top of AN ICE CREAM CART!!!!!!! and her parents werent even there when she posed for vanity fair, SHE WAS TALKED INTO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE WORST WORD SHE SAYS IN IT IS HATE!!!! ITS NOT LIKE SHE CUSSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is a GREAT singer! MILEY CYRUS ROX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dcgirl
teen, 16 years old
 
best miley cd ever
I had been waiting for a couple months for this cd. so i bought the day it came out. i'm a huge miley fan, so my expectations were high for this album based on some of the older miley/hannah songs. i was in no way disapointed. i absolutely love this album! Miley is breaking out on this album without hannah montana on this cd, yet it is still appropriate for miley's younger fans. but i think that teens will still like this cd because it talks about stuff that teens go through, like a break up or wanting to hang out with your friends and dance. it has a lot of upbeat dance tunes like fly on the wall and breakout. but it has a few rock songs as well as some slower songs too. so far this is my favorite album of 2008. people should definately buy this cd because you wont be disapointed. i know i wasnt! Fave songs: bottom of the ocean, 7 things, and fly on the wall.

Ghillie
teen, 14 years old
 
Positive Messages
It is a positive CD with positive messages about friendship and saving the earth and the like. Very good for tweens.

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