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High School Musical Soundtrack (by Various Artists, Soundtrack)

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Squeaky-clean soundtrack to popular tween movie.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's absolutely nothing inappropriate about this CD, unless you're offended by optimistic kids singing and dancing.

Positive messages: A positive message of inclusion and respecting differences.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Nothing worse than whatever's implied by kids dancing and falling in love. Innocent stuff.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Tie-in to popular TV movie.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about cliques and peer pressure, as well as stereotypes. Why is it considered surprising that a jock would want to be in the school play? Families can also talk about the importance of trying something new -- parents might encourage kids to take up a sport or activity that they've always wanted to try.

What's the story?

What's the story?
This soundtrack to the popular TV movie is the mother lode of squeaky-cleanliness. Not only are the cast members of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL good kids who sing about falling in love and doing the right thing, but they're also getting involved in the right things at school. This CD makes theater look attractive the way All the Right Moves made kids of another generation want to play high school football. The music straddles the line between very light urban dance and show tunes.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The CD will provide lots for tweens and parents to talk about as most kids are well aware of cliques and how peers react when anyone dares cross those lines. Though uncomplicated, the lyrics are clear and have a point. Standouts include "We're All in This Together" and "What I've Been Looking For."

Bottom line: High School Musical may encourage tweens to try something new and not limit themselves to what their friends think. Who knows, it may even inspire some "jocks" and "brains" to try out for their school play.

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Released on: March 2, 2006
Label: Disney
Genre: Soundtrack
This review was written by Tony Hicks
 
 

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cute
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kris.tenn
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Absolutely AMAZING.
This was most definately the best movie I've seen, and the soundtrack is AMAZING. I, In fact, went out the next day and bought the soundtrack because I loved it so much. I've listened to it over and over and wouldn't have a problem letting the kids I babysit hear it. Its absolutely fun for all ages... including teens my age. All my friends loved it, too. Majorly Outstanding.
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LemonySnikfan
teen, 16 years old
 
i loved the theme
it was ok considering it was a disney made musical it did get boring at times but it dont mind overall this was a wonderful soundtrack. ive always been a fan of disney so natrally this was a outstang performance to me!
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eggs
teen, 16 years old
 
Good
Very nice!!
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goatstrand
teen, 14 years old
 
orsom!!!
high school musical is the coolest movie i have eva seen
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Jorde
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Awsome Music!!!!
This an amazing CD. Singers Zac Efron has a really nice voice. These songs make you feel good about yourself and are really fun to listen to. But personely I tink that you should see the move before you buy the soundtrack.
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lili31
teen, 15 years old
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Total Crap.
Don't watch the movie, or read the novel. The characeters are unrealistic. I especially hated Gabriella, a stupid, shallow, sucker. If you watch the movie you'll probly regret it. The music is fun, if not a bit cheesy. The whole thing sends bad messages and deals with romance, high school snots and cliques and is defanatly a NO for under 13's.
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The_sims2207
teen, 16 years old
 
4 ANY1
This soundtrack should be more like any age and up it's a soundtrack there is nothing bad about it.
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ironman
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I LOST SIX BRAIN CELLS WATCHING THIS
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zpd10
teen, 15 years old
 
must lesson to
i loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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katieawesome
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amara
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love itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! alot
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kecmodel95
teen, 15 years old
 
I thought it was an AWESOME movie!
This movie was exelent, and pretty funny. I really think that would love it beginning to end! G2G!
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smallvillefan1
teen, 17 years old
 
I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!
I love this movie. I've seen it like 5 times. I know almost all of the songs by heart. Zac Efron has a great voice. He is also really HOT!. This movie has an awsome sound track!!!!!
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