High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack

By Various Artists
Genre: Soundtrack

Common Sense Media says

More of the same likeable HSM tunes.

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Quality

Positive messages3
Predictably positive messages about friendship and dealing with the uncertainties of graduation and growing up, along with the subtle message that it's cool to be in the school play. "I Want It All" playfully glorifies the fame, fortune, and superficial perks that come with being a big star.
Violence0
Not applicable.
Sex0
Not applicable.

Language0
Not applicable.
Consumerism3
No obvious product placement in lyrics: packaging unavailable for review. Part of the marketing behemoth that is High School Musical.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
Not applicable.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that kids will be clamoring for Disney's hugely hyped soundtrack album. The good news is that it's squeaky-clean, well-performed kid pop that's family-safe, danceable, and fun, with plenty of positive messages.

What's the story?

There's a plot twist in the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR SOUNDTRACK, as the wholesome, talented East High crew faces graduation and the scary future beyond. Even though they're as predictable and squeaky-clean as ever, the HSM 3 songs do deal with some real-life hard stuff, like facing separation from a sweetheart and uncertainty about what the future may hold.

Is it any good?

With Disney's usual high production standards and through-the-roof energy level, the cast delivers another dozen flawlessly performed songs in a variety of styles. A basketball championship game, a prom, and (go figure) a high school musical provide enough material to drive the plot, and the bits of over-the-top schlock even seem appropriate, not unlike the messages people write in each others' yearbooks.

Particular highlights include Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale's excellent performances and the song "A Night to Remember," which is a delightful peek at the frantic excitement of preparing for the prom.

Explore, discuss, enjoy

Families can talk about all the hype surrounding this CD -- and the High School Musical franchise in general. Do you think the early release singles ("Now or Never", "I Want It All") were designed to make you want to buy the whole CD and/or see the movie more? Did it work? Was the CD worth the wait? Families can also talk about "A Night to Remember," a funny song that describes getting ready for the prom from both the boy's and the girl's point of view. How do you prepare for an exciting night out?

More details

Artist:	Various Artists
Release date:	October 14, 2008
Label:	Disney
Genre:	Soundtrack
Parental advisory:	No

This review of High School Musical 3: Senior Year Soundtrack was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

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JJL

Kid, 10 years old

November 8, 2008

OK for kids & up

WHAT THE HECK

The 3rd movie was boring but the music was good. They said they meay make a 4th movie. What the heck!!

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TOT

Kid, 11 years old

March 24, 2009

OK for kids & up

HIGH SCHOOL:FUN OR DEADLY

I THINK THAT HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL IS A WAY TO WATCH YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE & LISTEN TO YOUR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SONGS.

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akacha86

Adult

March 17, 2009

OK for kids & up

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John-SF

Adult

October 31, 2008

OK for kids & up

HS Musical is great!

Fun--up beat and a little sappy at time. The review and rating seem right on in terms of age and appropriateness. Taking my niece and nephew to see the movie this weekend.

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Spongebob Fan

Kid, 11 years old

November 25, 2009

OK for kids & up

Disney Clean with Positive Friendship Messages

High School Musical has never been known as 'dirty'. In fact, it has always been known as the cleanest famous movie ever. It's innocent, and has messages about friendship. The only concern is the obvious tie-in to the High School Musical franchise, which, unsurprisingly, has everything with an HSM tag on it. Overall, young girls will enjoy third dose.

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love2

Parent of 17 year old

September 26, 2009

Not for kids & under

not so great

to me a couple of the songs are just ok but the rest are awful. ( a couple songs are about relationships)

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