`Higher` (CD single)

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Common Sense Media says

Wow, this Hills star really can't sing.
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.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song from The Hills star is fine lyric-wise, even though it's hard to make to it the entire way through without cringing. The music video shows Heidi frolicking on a beach in a tiny bikini.

  • Good, perky messages: "Here we go let it flow/spread your wings and fly/you never known till you let it go" and "No time for looking back/I dream and that's a fact."
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What's the story?

This song is about letting go and not looking back. The video (directed by her sweetie Spencer), is all about Heidi jumping, splashing, and posing on the beach -- with her large chest and her small bikini.


Is it any good?

 

While the premise of the song is good, the singing is definitely not. Despite all the immature, catty behavior she displays on The Hills, Heidi actually is a grown up, but somehow her voice sounds like a tween girl practicing for her school talent show. Part squeaky, part off-key, and very repetitive, this single proves that once you're a reality TV star, you're able to get your music on iTunes -- even if you have absolutely no talent at all. Thanks, Heidi, for at least giving us all something to laugh about.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about why Heidi and the rest of the gang from The Hills are so popular. Does being on a reality TV show give you the green light to star in movies, to make music, to create your own fashion line?


This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Fine for kids, if it doesn't make their ears bleed!
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None in the song, but the video features Heidi in a skimpy bikini. Violence (Not an Issue): None. Language (Not an Issue): None. Social Behavior (On): "Spread your wings and fly; I dream and that's a fact, I'm only going higher." Commercialism (Pause): Obvious tie-in to Heidi's show, The Hills. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.

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Teen, 15 years old
June 14, 2010
 
:( terrilbe just plain bad
she can kill britney spears with her singing

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
dunno
alot

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Parent of 18 year old
February 16, 2010
 
Great song for anyone
Great song,.I rated this song because they dont have nickleback. Drugs,smoking,drinks none at all. Swearing is none or i think he swore once i dont know. Bad content is zero.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Most UNPROFESSIONAL song/video ever.
I really think that this song's message is alright. And the music overall is okay, although she does lack talent. But the video is so unprofessionally done it teaches us that "if she can make such a low-budgeted video, then so can we". It makes our home videos look too professional. And puh-leeze, the outfit of her in just a bikini must GO.

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
i lost a millon brain cells from this
omg Heidi Montag can not sing at all the only reason this song even was released was beacuse she i a rich blond with huge fake boobs i just want to say to Heidi come down back to earth girl and listen to your self you cant sing at all

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
wow...
Heidi definately can't sing. It actually doesn't sound like her. It's totally completely mixed and synthesized. Just because she's a cute blonde with big boobs doesn't mean she should be singing. Just stick to acting on the Hills Heidi...

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This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
Artist:Heidi Montag
Release date:February 5, 2008
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
 

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