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Hook Me Up (by The Veronicas, Alternative Rock)

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Edgy, electro-pop sister duo touring with JoBros.

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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.

Positive messages: Lots of dramatic talk about relationships, loss, love. One song is about cheating, but realizing it's a mistake: "I was missing you…/I let him stay…/he almost felt the same." Other songs talk about being tired of trying to fit in; another makes fun of celebrity girls ("I get what I want/my name is my credit card"). One line says "Revenge is sweeter than you ever were" -- although there's no details about getting actual revenge.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Lots of sexual innuendo; nothing graphic, but obvious stuff: "I feel so untouched and I want you so much that I can't resist you," "I can taste it in our first kiss../..searching for you in my sheets," "I can't stay away/get up and go down/then we go one more round," "I was numb/for you I come/night and day/I can't stay away," "I wanna kiss a girl/I wanna kiss a boy," and "Oh baby you were my first time."
Language: A few words here and there, but not sure it's enough to garner "Explicit" rating: "F--k" once, "hell" a few times, "bitch" once, "damn."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: One metaphor relating a guy to drugs: "I inhale now I'm addicted/to this place/to you babe."
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Talk to your kids
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?

What's the story?

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?

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.

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Released on: August 26, 2008
Label: Sire Records
Genre: Alternative Rock
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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528Moviechick
teen, 14 years old
13
 
perfect!
I love the veronicas!!!
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Values R A Must
parent of 10 year old
15
 
Not for Tweens. Not good role models.
Boy/Girl or Girl/Girl. Its too sexual.
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nazz4ever
teen, 16 years old
15
 
good song some bad words popping up here n there and some sex talk...
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Yasas10
teen, 15 years old
12
 
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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chicks luv2havfun
teen, 14 years old
12
 
only have heard 1 song, untouched and thought it was great..... just a few concerns
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ananma
kid, 13 years old
10
 
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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Horsegal1413
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15
 
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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TheVeronicasFan123
teen, 14 years old
13
 
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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PlagueRattyRat
teen, 14 years old
2
 
Music these days...
Really, in this day and age, people don't listen to lyrics whatsoever, and listen to crap. This is really the only pop I like, and see no problem in anyone listening to it.
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crushcrush149
teen, 16 years old
13
 
All over fantastic
Well, first off, for the sake of the misled reviewers, this is an ALBUM not just the one song. This was an amazing album. Everything by The Veronicas is gorgeous (especially their first album - the harmonies are terrific) and this one is no different. This album takes a pop-ier, more techno turn than Secret Life Of... and it suits them just fine. Check them out.
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MissStarryBlueEyes
teen, 15 years old
10
 
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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manya
teen, 18 years old
10
 
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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