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V
- By Vanessa Hudgens
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Clean, processed, pretty pop for tweens and up.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is nary a hint of sexual innuendo here. And even though Vanessa is another attractive pop diva wannabe, the album, refreshingly, doesn't resort to overt sexual marketing.
What's the story?
Vanessa Hudgens has impressive credentials for one so young, including TV, theater, and films. Her most successful role so far was starring opposite Zac Efron in the Disney made-for-TV movie High School Musical. Hudgens' debut CD, V, is well positioned to win the approval of the tween+ girl market. Her 12 relatively simple, syrupy-sweet pop songs about boys, hanging out with friends, dancing, girl power, and the trials and tribulations of a very young life are delivered with the latest in slick, recycled, computer-programmed music and hip-hop beats.
Is it any good?
Unfortunately there are surprisingly few live musicians to be found on this album, but Vanessa Hudgens has a capable, if not overly original, voice. Hudgens is strong, steady, and comfortable in the midrange, as when she's singing the club/dance tune "Let's Dance" and the pop/rocker "Never Underestimate a Girl." Otherwise her voice can range from diminutive and mousy to downright shrill. As her voice and her musical talents mature, it would be nice to see Hudgens take more risks and produce something more original. Then as her audience matures, they won't leave her behind.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of someone like Vanessa Hudgens. Does she talk about what you talk about with your friends? Does she seem like someone you'd hang out with instead of someone too glamorous to be a regular teen? When she talks about boys and high school relationships, do you feel the same way she does? Why or why not? Do you think she's that way in real life, or does this have to do with selling her album? If you saw her in High School Musical, does she seem different than her character?
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Awful!!
Eww*....it stinks!! Vanessa is the worst disney artist!!! Worst Role-Model and arguably the Worst Singer Ever!!!!!
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Great album
Commonsense* said there was no bad language, but there is the word Hell in the song Let go. Also she says tight shirt short skirt. It dosn't seem like this album is for younger children. But Vanessa is a great singer and a wonderful actress. I just think this album is for people 11 and up.
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An absolutely phenomenal album, definitely not a typical "disney" type artist. Every song is absolutely amazing, and the genre is not pop. Its mainly R&B Soul, Pop/Rock. It has a completely unique sound that no ones heard before. I highly recommend it.
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Vanessa Hudgens is a terrible role model
GRRRR.....OBVIOUSLY you people don't know what she has done. She is not innocent!!!!! Her music is bad, her acting is bad, she CAN'T sing, and she will always have those pictures of her on the internet!!! You can't undo it once it is all over the internet! This girl should have thought before she did that!!
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good music but.........
great music. But Vanessa hugens isnt a good role model.
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OK Cd for 10+
Bad songs:
Let's Dance
Physic
Ok for kids 10 and up.
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Something CSM Missed...
This album is great for teens, but parents of kids may want to skip the song "Let Go." CSM forgot to mention that the song uses the word "hell."
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I loved it
Hey I'm 18 and male and I liked this album. Her voice is nice and fun to listen to and she doesn't use sex to sell like a lot of artists. V is a great album and is very appropriate. I would suggest this album to anyone preteen and up.
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| Artist: | Vanessa Hudgens |
| Release date: | September 26, 2006 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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