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Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show
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Classic soundtrack cleaned up a bit by Glee gang.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Glee album is yet another example of the way the TV show's soundtracks turn out slightly cleaner than the episodes themselves. The lyrics here are largely benign (aside from the single "Touch A Touch A Touch A Touch Me," which has some suggestive lines about masturbation), though the episode and the original Rocky Horror script on which it's based both featured some more adult situations, including sex and violence.
What's the story?
Never a show to shy away from sensitive subjects, Glee goes after another one in its Rocky Horror Show episode, where the cast decides to perform a version of the classic, risque stage play and movie. This soundtrack features seven of the original tunes, including the fairly innocuous "Time Warp" and "Damn It, Janet," as well as more mature songs that deal with sex and sexuality, like "Sweet Transvestite" and "Touch A Touch A Touch A Touch Me." Though a few of the more explicit lyrics were changed ("heavy petting" was changed to "heavy sweating," for instance), parents should know that letting their kids listen to this album may lead to questions about the general meaning behind the songs and, subsequently, discussions about sex and sexuality.
Is it any good?
The Glee cast once again puts their collectively strong vocals on display in this latest collection of songs from the show. Of course, Mercedes (Amber Riley) packs a powerful punch with her version of "Sweet Transvestite." "Time Warp" is another highlight, with the cast successfully capturing the eerie, anthem-like feel that made the original such a hit.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Glee chooses to tackle sensitive topics like sexual orientation, and whether the show does a good job of representing these topics. Should a TV show be dealing with subjects like these? Why or why not?
Do you think this soundtrack is only for fans of the TV show, or it is good enough to stand on its own? Would you purchase the music if you weren't a fan of the series?
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THE BEST ONE YET!!"
I love the original, but the vocals are better on this one
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GLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great but the song touch me is not to good.
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good news and bad.
I think its ok but the song touch me is not to good.Some of the songs say bad words but not to bad.
P.S i am a gleek!!!!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
April 22, 2011
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:D
I love Rocky Horror, now it's in Glee form? Awsome! I loved Time Warp!!!
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Not very good.
I love the original Rocky horror picture show and i makes me sad to know that Glee did a re-make. In my opinion they didn't sing it very well and in Time Warp the wrong people were singing and some of the people weren't even supposed to be in that number, there weren't even Translyvanians! I do not recommened it.
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GLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMET JANET I LUV U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!J-A-N-E-T I LUV U SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GLEEK OUT!
it's AWESOME!!! I think any teen would love it!
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Kid, 9 years old
July 31, 2011
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Great Album!!!
Good songs. I like the movie too. The Glee Cast did a wonderful job of covering these songs.
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Idiotic and incredibly botched delievery
I'm gonna get this out of the way now: everyone on Glee has a good voice and they could sing the pants off of me any day despite my abilities as a singer.
With that said, who thought turning Frank N. Furter female was a good idea? My beefs about this episode are many and neverending, but the main ones are the dumbing down of well-written lyrics, the autotune, and the aforementioned gender flip in an extremely nonsensical way.
The music is decent , I guess, but the autotune is so distracting it's impossible for me to get into it. No stars out of five for holding a touchy character at arms-length.
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