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Hook Me Up
- By The Veronicas
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Edgy, electro-pop sister duo touring with JoBros.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although this Aussie sister act is the opening band for the Jonas Brothers' tour, they aren't quite the squeaky-clean image that is, so far, JoBros. They're edgy and sexy, and the few curse words here and there and obvious sexual innuendo garnered an "Explicit" rating for this album. It's relatable to teens with talk about loss, love, and regret.
What's the story?
For their sophomore follow-up to the acclaimed The Secret Life of..., Aussie twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso are making their move in the U.S. with HOOK ME UP. Catching the wave of synth-heavy dance tracks and computer wizardry, this album features more of an electro pop sound than their previous effort. They're on tour with the Jonas Brothers, so watch The Veronicas' U.S. star status jump several notches almost overnight.
Is it any good?
Already big in their native Australia, The Veronicas are quickly making waves in the U.S. with their edgy, electro pop rock. Not that synthesizers and dance beats are ground-breaking, but the band has managed to stand out with fetching vocals and harmonies, unabashed lyrics, and layers of compelling mixes that pull you in from the start -- like the fast, bass-driven track "Untouched." Much of the album beckons to the '80s electric era such as "This Love," the imitation of a-ha's smash "Take on Me." "Hook Me Up," "Take Me on the Floor," and "Popular" -- an Avril Lavigne-ish ditty supposedly poking fun at celebrities -- are guilty pleasures for their infectious beats and saucy lyrics. The Veronicas are talented, pretty, and just a little bit bad, but these 23-year-old twins have a little more experience to sing about than your average teen queens today, so their lyrics reveal that. You can bet teens will get hooked on this duo from down un-dah.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the fact that The Veronicas are on tour with the ever-popular, also familial band, the Jonas Brothers. Do you think this will automatically launch their career in the U.S.? What do you think about the fact that their album has a "Parental Advisory," yet they're the opening act for the Disney, super-clean trio of the Jonas Brothers?
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good song some bad words popping up here n there and some sex talk...
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Not for Tweens. Not good role models.
Boy/Girl or Girl/Girl. Its too sexual.
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Mostly for teens.
This song is kind of sexual but most tweens these days know about this stuff because they have older siblings. It's really catchy.
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Great Songs!
I don't know why it's rated 13+, it's not THAT bad except for a few words here and there. I like this album a lot.
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only have heard 1 song, untouched and thought it was great..... just a few concerns
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good song but untoched is better
i really like the tecno side of this song.Very catchy but i still like untoched better
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Ok for older kids but NOT for tweens!
Sexual Content is unnecessary! They have some very catchy songs but too much innuendo.
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Not as bad as it seems
I don't think this CD is very bad at all...it does contain a few 'bad' words and some questionable lyrics, but it is nothing compared to what is played on the radio. The Veronicas' first album is cleaner, but it still contains good songs that are relatable. I would say that mature 10-12 year olds could listen to this. Also there is a clean version on iTunes that gets rid of the bad words.
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AWESOMELY......AWESOME!
As you can see by my screen name, I really love The Veronicas. They kind of dissapointed me, touring with the Jonas Brothers(so did Avril), but I'm sure they were wonderful. "Popular", "Take Me On The Floor", and "Hook Me Up"(in that order) are for sure the best.
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| Artist: | The Veronicas |
| Release date: | August 26, 2008 |
| Label: | Sire Records |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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