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Hannah Montana: Vol. 3
- By Miley Cyrus
- Genre: Soundtrack
Common Sense Media says
Miley charms with a message of friendship over fame.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this soundtrack album to the Disney hit television series covers puppy love, partying, and priorities. Leading a double life is the premise of the TV series and usually makes for comedic moments. On the album, the idea is taken a step further so that kids can see that fame and fortune aren't enough to make a girl happy. There are only a few songs about romance on the album and these tracks stay pretty tame, covering relationship roadblocks and crushing on someone special.
What's the story?
HANNAH MONTANA: VOL. 3 is yet another soundtrack song collection from the hit Disney Channel series. Full of the same high-energy pop rock found on Miley Cyrus' albums and concert compilations, this Cd dares to veer into deeper territory, as Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana questions the value of fame and all its trappings. This internal debate can be heard on tracks like "Mixed Up," "SuperGirl" and "I'm Just a Girl" which finds Hannah singing "The dream got the best of me, in a world that believes fame is everything, so easy to forget what really matters in this life." But things don't become too philosophical. With party dance tracks sprinkled throughout the album, like "It's All Right Here," "Let's Do This" and "Ice Cream Freeze." There's also some familiar material on this album, with "Let's Get Crazy" (from Hannah Montana: The Movie) and "I Wanna Know You," the David Archuleta duet version that appeared on the TV series.
Is it any good?
Not another celebrity complaining about fame and how troublesome being famously wealthy can be? On paper and with the current state of the economy, it might seem a bit obnoxious for a millionaire teen to complain about her circumstances in life. But surprisingly enough, Hannah Montana and the voice behind the character, Miley Cyrus, do an admirable job of making an audience empathize with this crazy, albeit privileged life.
Part of the secret lies in the light pop melodies that will instantly improve a mood. Credit also has to go to the team of songwriters (which includes Idol judge Kara DioGuardia) who created irreverent and relevant lines like "So you wanna be just like me, just like me? Snap my fingers, just like that, I don't get what I want, just 'cause I want it." "Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill)" should become an instant slumber party classic, while Cyrus' duet with Corbin Bleu, "If We Were a Movie" is a dreamy teen song reminiscent of the days of Grease.
What families can talk about
How do you select the right albums for your kids' ages? Read our Music and Your Kids Tips for age-by-age advice.
What do you think it's like to be a celebrity? Do you think it's always fun? What are the downsides to fame?
Do you think a teen celebrity has an easy life or do television shows and magazines just make their lives look like everything is wonderful?
Can you name some of the items that you've seen or bought that are "Hannah Montana?" If you like the TV show, does that make you want to buy this album and other branded merchandise as well?
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I think some of the songs are good and some of the songs are bad
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corneater, im surprised to hear that coming form a parent, i thought parents were supposed to be mature and be a role model, which obviously your not. she is a GREAT singer, AND SHE DID NOT BECOME FAMOUS OF HER DAD! C'mon r u people serious?? O and lord of sushi u could do better with your name!
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great alblum
a good alblum for younger hannah montanah fans.
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great for both
Luv this cd!!! It's more about friends.
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I simply don't know what to say...
...about how HORRIBLE this album is! Kids can seriously do better. Just introduce them to more classic artists or an indie artist that isn't really that mainstream. Seriously, avoid this album like the plague.
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Good Album
I'm not really a fan of her songs but I still like some of her songs...
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WARNING: UGLY VOALS MASKED BY COMPUTERS!!!!!!!
There is nothing good about this album. All I could hear as I listened was her squeaky squirrel voice with computers in the back round trying to save her from her own horrible voice. Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana is a stuck up snot pop star diva joke that thinks she's better than people like u and I because she is rich and famous. The only reason she is famous is because her dad sang "Akey Breaky Heart" with his ugly greased down mullet. I'm gonna do u a favor and recommend u do not buy this terrible cd. It represents everything against talent and actually having a nice real singing voice that isn't masked by computers and still sounds bad. So call me a hater on this one because I seriously DON'T CARE!!!!! C'mon America! LISTEN 2 SOME REAL MUSIC AND NOT THIS JUNK!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 10 years old
September 14, 2009
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ages 8 and up
i lov this album
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A good alblum. Perfect for kids (girls) ages 5-12
Girls ages 5-12 willl love this hannah montanah alblum with some of her newest and some of her most popular songs! PS: don't exspect all 11 and 12 year old girls to like this alblum because this is the age for some girls where they grow out of stuff like this.
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| Artist: | Miley Cyrus |
| Release date: | July 7, 2009 |
| Label: | Disney |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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