Artist - Selena Gomez and the Scene
Release Date - September 17, 2010
Plot -The second of the CD's released by Selena Gomez and the Scene is the followup album to Kiss and Tell. The album is named after the title track as she wanted to make sure that the albums themes she wanted to be reflective of that one major song. This means that much of the albums lyrics reflect joy, love and the freedom to express yourself in whatever ways you wish. The music was specifically designed to have a largely techno-pop kind of feel, mixing sampling with an upbeat music and vocal styling.
Critical Review- While this goes along with much of the tween pop genre that is prevalent today, Selena Gomez is attempting to shed a little bit of that mold by bringing a little of her own personality and styling to the music and lyrics. The themes are often simplistic, but the lyrics as a reflection of the music can be at once beautiful, and haunting. Disney, in bringing up its young stars has served them well. Selena has been given a forum for her musical talents and they are pop as its simple, yet catchy, finest.
Reader's Annotation-
About the Author- Selena Gomez got her big start on Barney and Friends, opposite another rising star Demi Lovato. She was on there for a few years before developing her acting talents in smaller roles, finally landing a show on the Disney Channel called "The Wizards of Waverly Place" Opposite other young actors, Selena has been the major star on the show with her sassy attitude about the world around her.
From this Disney has given an opportunity to showcase her talents. Singing the title track for the TV program gave people and opportunity to hear the voice that she was blessed with. And her self effacing and humble attitude has ingratiated her into homes with her catchy tunes and innocent, yet soulful lyrics.
From this Disney has given an opportunity to showcase her talents. Singing the title track for the TV program gave people and opportunity to hear the voice that she was blessed with. And her self effacing and humble attitude has ingratiated her into homes with her catchy tunes and innocent, yet soulful lyrics.
Genre- Music, Pop
Curriculum Ties - Discuss CD Lyrics as poetry - Literature
Booktalking Ideas - None
Reading Level/Interest Age -Grade 7+
Challenge Issues - None
Why Included - Because my daughter, who is four years old and loves Selena Gomez from the Wizards of Waverly Place, loves her music. And as I have been forced to listen to the album quite often, and its target audience is primarily teens, I figured it was worth reviewing for my last review for the project.
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