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Identified
- By Vanessa Hudgens
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Clean dance tunes from HSM sweetie.
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album from Disney Channel's High School Musical sweetheart is fine for kids. The more mature sound for Hudgens -- a little bit of hip-hop is thrown in with her usual bubblegum pop -- blends with typical teen talk about relationships, feelings, and getting your groove on on the dance floor.
What's the story?
IDENITIFIED is the sophomore album from High School Musical sensation Vanessa Hudgens. Working with A-list songwriter-producers like JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James, and Antonina Armato, the 19-year-old singer-actor-dancer showcases more hip-hop and contemporary beats than before.
Is it any good?
It isn't easy to stand out among a seemingly growing crowd of teen pop stars who sing and either have their own TV show or are in a movie. Vanessa Hudgens is obviously trying to make a new name for herself as a serious singer, and not just Troy's sweet girlfriend who churns out bubblegum pop.
On Identified, her sound is different -- more mature -- yet at times more of the same innocent pop. On tracks like "Sneakernight" (the first single) and "Last Night," Hudgens brings a surprising and refreshing, bluesy side to some catchy lyrics. There's also a lot of hip-hop, synth-heavy dance beats that are great to move to -- but tend to sound like many songs you might hear already. "Identified," "Hook It Up," and "Amazed" (with Lil Mama) may not be what fans expect from little Miss HSM, but definitely showcase a shift and maturity in her voice and style, as well as upbeat, contemporary mixes. If nothing else, Vanessa proves she can hang with the rest of them, and she does so with just a little more confidence this time around.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the popularity of Vanessa Hudgens due to the immense success of High School Musical. Do you think people are more likely to buy her album because of she made it big on the small screen? How do you feel about the growing trend of teen singers/actors like Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, or Raven-Symone? Do these people have real talent to warrant their success, or are they simply riding on the coattails of popularity that they've garnered from their successful movies/TV shows?
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Hated it!!!!!!!!
Real bad singing... ok, vanessa is cute, has a nice role in the HSM movies... but she should not sing!!
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Three Words: Ter I Ble
Read my headline and thats all I gotta say. It's fine for kids my age and it's fine for kids who are 9 but it's not a very good CD.
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Bland enough to keep Mickey Happy
I think it's funny how Disney closes their eyes when Miley or Vanessa take a nude picture. Just like in this CD, it seems that the Disney police are breathing down her neck to keep it appropriate. THey don't want her turning into a Pussycat Doll (sick, super-model bikini wearing screamers) so they let her slip some content in there to target an older crowd, but its still bland enough for Disney.
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Grown-up pop album from HSM star
Sexual Content: Iffy. A few of the songs are mildly suggestive; "That she's ready to dance right upon you" ect. Violence: Not an issue. Language: One use of hell. Social Behaviour: Great role model and terrific messages portrayed throughout the albums 12 tracks. Commercialism: Not an issue. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Not an issue.
Identified On for 12+
The album is a nice grown up pop album to jam to this summer.
FAVES: Identified, Hook It Up, Don't Ask Why, Amazed, Don't Leave
BUY IT!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
December 29, 2009
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GO VANESSA
There is a problem with h word. Um Vanessa is a strong good role model for younger girls like me. She is awesome and I love her. She is a good role model cuz she shows that girls can do anything. I think that Never Underestimate A Girl from one of her albums is another way she shows that fact.
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Vanessa has done some bad stuff....
Vanessa took some inappropriate pictures a long time ago which is why I still will never listen to her music or watch a movie that includes her in it. Vanessa is a TERRIBLE role model...worse than anything Miley Cyrus has done so far
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Great Sophomore Album for teens
This is a great album for teens. Depending on parents' rules, this will most likely be okay for kids, too. However, the song "Hook It Up" uses "hell" in a rap by Rock Mafia.
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| Artist: | Vanessa Hudgens |
| Release date: | July 1, 2008 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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