Fashion Pixiez (by Bratz, Pop)

The Bratz marketing machine rolls out the big guns with a movie, a DVD, and this CD featuring 14 positive, upbeat, and very well-performed songs for the 5- to 9-year-old dance-party set. The tracks are clean with clear, easy-to-understand lyrics promoting self-esteem, individuality, and girl power on songs with titles like "We Can," "It's A Girl Thing," "One of a Kind," and "Strong Enough." Unfortunately, the repetitive lyrics can border on silly sometimes: "I'm all revved up…so c'mon/That's what I'm talkin' 'bout/Never gonna stop/1, 2, 3, 4/Turn it up a little more." On the other hand, these energetic songs can't help but inspire movement, and are perfect for a slumber-party soundtrack.

Although it's a pleasure to hear well-performed songs using grown-up production standards on a kids' record, some parents may find the relentless dance grooves a little unsettling -- we're not supposed to train our daughters to be dance-club divas in the first grade, are we? Still, the songs are fresh and fun, delivered with talent and energy by…um…hmmm, no singers on the credits? Instead, there's a full-page ad for ringtones and other Bratz products.

Released on: February 20, 2007
Label: Hip-O
Genre: Pop