Fashion Pixiez

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Common Sense Media says

Safe dance-hall beats for the primary-school set.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that in the Bratz universe, girls support their friends with acceptance and sisterhood, embracing individuality while watching out for one another -- and giving credit where credit is due. Fourteen bouncy tracks on this CD manage to promote these lofty ideals.

  • Some positive girl-power messages delivered with sledgehammer subtlety. There are references to fashion and fitting in.
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What's the story?

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.


Is it any good?

 

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.


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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Worst
other bratz CD's are much better

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April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
i can't stand bratz
i apoligize for not being able to elaborate at this time, on this ridiculous movie aimed at little girls. Just know this, if you value the beauty of manners, friendship, and being age appropriate this movie is not for your little girl. My five year old was mesmerized by this movie cover, and i said let me give these bratz a chance, since they have never been allowed at my house. I knew it. this movie is full of excess, attitude, and wanna be grown up behavior. sorry bratz, you are not coming home with me again.

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Parent
December 25, 2010
 
Wholesome album that even toddlers can listen to

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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:Bratz
Release date:February 20, 2007
Label:Hip-O
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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