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High School Musical 2 Soundtrack (by Various Artists, Soundtrack)

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Upbeat dance-party fun from Disney's hit sequel.

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Parents need to know that this CD is the one your kids have been waiting for. And it's good to know that Disney's soundtrack sequel delivers more of the same stuff that was found on the first one: family-friendly, danceable music, and gently positive anthems about friendship and self-esteem. Clothing brand names are mentioned in one song ("Fabulous") and the CD package is filled with ads for other CDs and products, but the overall message is upbeat, encouraging, and harmless.

Positive messages: Gently positive messages about sticking up for yourself and your friends, taking responsibility, and stepping up when problems need to be solved.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: "Fabulous" mentions expensive brand-name clothing; CD package is filled with ads for half a dozen other Disney CDs. Still, there's less advertising per page-space than usual on a Disney product.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about all the hype that preceded the release of this CD. Did the "teaser" single make you want this one more, or did it feel like the record company just wanted to sell you the same product more than once? Now that you've heard the whole album, do you think it was worth the wait? Also, the song "Fabulous" celebrates buying expensive clothes. Do you think it's meant to be serious or tongue-in-cheek?

What's the story?

What's the story?
This soundtrack of Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2, sequel to the first HSM, delivers more of the same squeaky-clean, danceable messages about personal responsibility ("I wanna make it right/that is the way/to turn my life around/today is the day/Am I the type of guy who means what I say?/Bet on it"), friendship ("All for One"), and problem solving ("Work This Out"). High points are the irresistible single, "What Time Is It," an ode to summer fun; Sharpay's version of "You Are the Music in Me," delivered with gritty energy and style; and the gospel-choir-energized ending to "Everyday."

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Relentlessly good-time fun is the name of the game on the soundtrack for Disney's High School Musical 2. A quirky bonus track, "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a," may remind some of the 1950s Disney Pineapple Princess, "Hawaianette" Funicello. The duet ballads veer especially close to drippy, so committed rockers will want to skip those tracks.

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Released on: August 14, 2007
Label: Disney
Genre: Soundtrack
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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PambaMaster
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This Is the Music in ME!
Great soundtrack!! They went with mostly fast paced songs this time which I like!
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Mojo
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It's great
This movie's soundtrack is better than the first one.
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Great
sound just as good as the first
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TheDeans
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This will not disappoint!
This is a "bangin'" CD! Not only do my children love it...I love it! The lyrics are clean and relatable, and the music itself is innovative. I am grateful that this generation is getting exposed to musical theater (I have singers in my bunch at home!) I can't say enough about the styles of music, from swing to alternative rock to urban. Wow! I cannot wait to see the dance moves that have gone up to the next level like the music has. Enjoy!
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Ela Chavez
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I LOVE High School Muiscal!
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shicky
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1-brain cell
I love sports and music I play a violin I get good grades Ima grat reader I love school I go to mcarter im new there I yust to go to willams I speak alitle esponyoul spanis
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It is okay
I would wacth the movie first if I were you.
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love it
i'm going to a primere party for the movie!
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ilovefalloutboy
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Still No Talent
I wouldn't listen to this. I have to say it is still some of the worst voices ever. If you want good music, go listen to Norma Jean, Boys like Girls, or Fall out Boy.
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(I must not listn cd!!)
it sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont want anyone listening to this monstrosety of music. it is rubbish and revolting. ereily dispicable.
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Very good.
If you are between the ages of 10-15 headed to buy this CD August 14.I did.It's awesome.Defenitly,I approve this.
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