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Kiss & Tell (by Selena Gomez, Pop)

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Disney star releases clean, if uninspired, debut album.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that KISS & TELL is a typical tween album, giving clean accounts of common tween concerns like falling in love and following your dreams.  

Positive messages: Striving to reach your goals and standing up for yourself in romantic relationships are two examples of the positive themes that pervade most of this album.
Positive role models: When it comes to being a role model, Selena Gomez goes a bit above and beyond her peers, working as a UNICEF ambassador and participating in charity events.   
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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  • Families can talk about Gomez's career. When faced with so many other young singers seeking the spotlight, how can someone like Selena Gomez distinguish herself?
  • If Selena ultimately doesn't become a megastar, what else can she do to make her life meaningful? 
  • Would Selena Gomez be a star without the Disney marketing machine behind her? Why or why not?

What's the story?

What's the story?
KISS & TELL is the first full-length album from Selena Gomez, the star of Disney's Wizards of Waverley Place. The long list of songs (20 in all) runs the gamut of topics that most tweens talk about -- such as falling in (and out of) love, setting life goals, and striving to realize them. In terms of questionable content, there's not a lot to be found here: the lyrics contain no swearing, sexual references, or other adult themes. The only thing Gomez is guilty of is having a somewhat pessimistic perspective on love at times, in tracks like "Falling Down" and "Disappear:" "I remember the first time but it wasn't the last time / That you told me you'd take me back / So I'm still wonderin' why it was ever a question / I should've learned my lesson, I keep comin' back, like a heart attack that's always breakin.'"

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
With a bevy of young female pop singers vying for attention, you've gotta have a pretty exceptional voice to stand out -- and Selena Gomez doesn't. Though she manages to stay on pitch, her vocals lack that certain something, like the punch of Demi Lovato or the purity of Taylor Swift. Unfortunately, Gomez can't even hide behind good music, since the canned arrangements in these songs sound like they're straight out of the drum machine.

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Released on: September 29, 2009
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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Kid Reviewer
kid, 13 years old
8
 
SELENA ROCKS!
Selena Gomez is awesome!!Her CD is really amazing,and listening,I have finally kinda let go of Miley a LITTLE.
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lorelei101
kid, 12 years old
8
 
Crappy Album
Sorry about my very angry review on Falling Down, I was just really ticked off and ready to go off. I apologize. On a different subject, this album sucks. A. She doesn't even write her own songs, B. This is the type of cutesy bubblegum pop that's straight out of the brain of a washed-out hitmaker.
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MileyySupport
teen, 16 years old
2
 
Selena needs to put down the microphone
I HATE THIS ALBUM.It's boring,fake and uninteresting don't waste your time
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Musicgirl101
kid, 11 years old
5
 
Selena sends out messages like you are who you are. I have this CD and it says, " you know who you are and to me that's exciting" in Natrully I think.
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jennifer736
kid, 13 years old
8
 
Perfect!
I love it! it has good messages and the songs all have good beats, and there are only 1 or 2 slow songs
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BieberFeverLove
teen, 14 years old
9
 
HORRIBLE< BORING< FAKE
I am practically a *teen* and I absolutely HATE this album. Selena can NOT sing live AT ALL so to make her look good she has her voice animated in every song which is not a good role model because its showing kids that being fake is exceptional which is NOT. (If you dont believe me just go to youtube and search selena gomez LIVE she may sound great and all on the CD but listen to her REAL voice before you comment. It sucks.)Most of the songs she didnt even write herself and the thing that bothers most people is that the artist name is under Selena Gomez & **THE SCENE** She NEVER gives enough credit to her band which are the ones who have the TRUE talent NOT her. The messages in the song are mostly about love and romance which is not appropriate for younger kids. Although she is an exceptional actress she should stop singing and just stick to what shes best at.
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oplon
kid, 11 years old
9
 
Selena Gomez can be a role model for anyone.
Selena Gomez is a wonderful role model just becuase she's friends with Milley Cyrus and Milley Cyrus is a bad role model doesn't make Selena Gomez a bad role model to. Spread the word.
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Salimullah
teen, 15 years old
6
 
Thumbs Up if you're a Kid!!
Good for kids which makes it a goodie-two-shoes
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Bean Bean Dou
teen, 14 years old
7
 
Bad singing...
Selena Gomez's songs aren't bad, it's just her singing that ruins it.
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SuperIceS8r
teen, 14 years old
8
 
i just like it cuz its a good cd
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lalaland503
teen, 17 years old
7
 
catchy and upbeat
Selena Gomez is a really good role model,and I tend to listen to her music a lot. She is sending a good message to her fans and parents as well, I really like her and I always will, the songs on the album are catchy and very upbeat, I listen to It all the time.
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Sarahx
teen, 14 years old
9
 
Tweens will love it and we'll catch some teens singing along!
Ah Selena, your a keeper aren't you. For your first album I have to say it's catchy and you still keep it clean so parents don't hang you! The videos are quirky, no sexy dancing! Overall 8/10!
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gomezgirl
kid, 12 years old
7
 
Perfect for Anyone!!!!!
I love Selena's first CD. It is perfect for kids to relate to. There is no swearing, alcoholic mentioning or anything. It is a must buy!!!!
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MKCC
parent of 7 and 9 year old
8
 
O.K.
I am 8 and I think it's O.K..
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Beachgurl
kid, 11 years old
11
 
Quit Hating on Selena
Quit hating on Sel!!! This song isn't bad it's better for pre teens going through boy trouble.
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