Holes Soundtrack

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Common Sense Media says

Fun soundtrack with many musical styles.
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.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this soundtrack CD incorporates a remarkable variety of musical styles: hip-hop, country, blues, rock, gospel, and electronica.


What's the story?

Most of the optimistic, motivational lyrics on the HOLES SOUNDTRACK support the movie's story of kids in a juvenile detention center who are forced to search for buried treasure. To inspire the reform school kids, some lyrics suggest a Tony Robbins motivational seminar, such as Eagle-Eye Cherry singing "If we give we will receive" and reggae rapper Shaggy singing "Don't worry, push on through." If the music weren't so fun and accessible, the life-affirming clichés might grow old quickly. The only marginally edgy line is in a verse from "Shake 'Em On Down," where the North Mississippi All-Stars celebrate sex euphemistically: "One thing in this world I crave is a big-leg woman to shake me down to my grave."


Is it any good?

 

Highlights of the soundtrack are numerous. Dr. John and his great band lay down a powerful dose of New Orleans funk on the joyful "Let's Make a Better World." Cuts by Moby ("Honey") and the D-Tent Boys ("Dig It") feature pastiches of gospel, blues, prison work songs, and hip-hop to great effect. Pepe Deluxe's "Everybody Pass Me By" weaves a hypnotic mix of bluesy slide guitar, electronica, and a snatch of lyrics from blues legend Robert Johnson's "Crossroads." On the whole, the musical performances are excellent.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the origin and variety of musical styles presented as they listen to the CD with their kids.


This review was written by John Graham
Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Addicting Cd
This cd was great, i listen 2 it so much it is starting to get scratched! gotta get a new one! its worth your money!!:)

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
The best!
GReat cd! get it

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This review was written by John Graham
Artist:Various Artists
Release date:April 15, 2003
Label:Walt Disney Records
Genre:Soundtrack
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by John Graham
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
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FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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