Review

Hairspray Soundtrack

Common Sense Media says

Positive messages that'll get you movin'.
Age
7
Quality
 
  • Positive messages3
    Very positive messages about acceptance and self-esteem. Also touches on the racial climate and sexual politics of the 1960s.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
    One French kiss. Some sexual innuendo, particularly in "Ladies' Choice" and "I Can Hear the Bells."
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that these lyrics contain gentle, positive messages of self-esteem, pride, and acceptance of differences, relating mostly to race and size. ("I can't see why people look at me/and only see the color of my face" and "I'm big, blond, and beautiful/face the fact...it's simply irrefutable.")

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Age
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Based on 10 parent & educator reviews:
  • 30% say there are positive messages
  • 30% say language is an issue
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Kid, 9 years old
February 22, 2010
6
OK for kids & up
 
i<3hairspray!!!!!!!!!!!
The songs are very catchy and by far my favorite songs ever! they are positive and fun and they all are just great! i<3 hairspray!!!!!
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Parent of 13 year old
March 6, 2009
7
OK for kids & up
 
Wow! Infectious and Positive!
This is the kind of music I want my kids to listen to. Positive messages are intermixed with toe-tapping tunes and wonderful voice talents. There are two "d**n"s, and some very mild innuendos "test drive this American male" and "won't go all the way, but I'll go pretty far". They are quick and kids won't pick up on them; they're not nearly as bad as some make them out to be.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
0
OK for kids & up
 
I THINK 9+
SHOULD SEE IT
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April 9, 2008
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Adult
April 9, 2008
0
OK for kids & up
 
JUST AS GOOD AS THE MOVIE
THIS CD IS SO GOOD THAT I ALMOST WORE IT OUT. IT HAS THE WORD d*mn IN IT ONCE AND SEVERAL REFRANCES TO AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE SUCH AS NEG*O. BUT IT DEFINANTLY SENDS THE MESSAGE OF BEING YOURSELF OUT TO ALL
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Kid, 11 years old
April 9, 2008
0
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Adult
April 9, 2008
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Hairspray Soundtrack
Sexual Content (Pause): Lots of sexual innuendo, particularly in "Ladies' Choice" and "I Can Hear the Bells". Violence (Not an Issue): None. Language (Pause): One use of D**n. Social Behavior (On): Positive messages of acceptance and sticking up for yourself. Racism and obesism are touched upon, but are portrayed in a negative light. Commercialism (Not an Issue): CD packaging unavailable for review. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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Adult
April 9, 2008
0
OK for kids & up
 
Great beat and inspiring lyrics
Parents need to know that there is a lot of sexual innuendo here. The songs "Mama I'm a Big Girl Now" and "Ladies' Choice" in particularly include lyrics like "If I get a hickey/don't have a cow" and "test drive this American male". One d**n, but that's about it for profanity. Great soundtrack!!!
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Teen, 14 years old
April 9, 2008
0
OK for kids & up
 
Almost as good as the OBC
I love the original 1988 and Broadway musical Hairspray, and I am so happy that this album lives up to the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Nikki Blonsky's vocals are amazing, especially on Good Morning, Baltimore. Amanda Bynes and Zac Efron surprised me with great, but not excellent, voices. Elijah Kelley is my favorite singer out of the cast. His Run and Tell That really rocks. The adult cast does wonderfully, but the younger cast really stood out to me. These songs are sure to get you moving, and put you in a good mood. "Come So Far (Got So Far To Go)" is my favorite on the soundtrack, along with "Without Love," "You Can't Stop the Beat," and "I Can Hear the Bells." This album is a must-have if you love musicals or outstanding music.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 9, 2008
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