Album Reviews: High School Musical 3: Senior Year (The Soundtrack)

Their back and this time they all grew up. The wildcats will give their final shot with a bang with the release of this year's High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan as they face the joys, triumphs and hardships in their senior year. Along with the release of the movie comes with the soundtrack. Released last October 21, this 2-disk soundtrack features the 12 tracks included in the movie plus a DVD that features bonus video clips. One of the songs included in the album is the graduation mix of "We're All in this Together" and the newly released singles like "Now Or Never", "I Want It All", "A Night To Remember" and "Right Here, Right Now". You can check out the samples of the songs via this widget from Disney.





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Sarah Bareilles' Love Song

"Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well but you make this hard on me"

This line is borrowed from Sarah Bareilles' song Love Song from her debut album Little Voice. Fused with her melodic voice and sweet-sensation of pop, you might notice that she sounded like Colbie Caillat. Once you heard her song again and again, you will notice the difference. First, the harmony of piano in Love Song compared to the sweet-strum of guitar for Colbie Caillat's Bubbly. Meanwhile, after its release in iTunes as a free song on June 16, 2007, it peaked at the U.S. Billboard Top 100 and earning its #32 spot in Hot Digital Songs. The song's standings as of this moment is now at the #9 spot in Billboard's Hot 100 list. She might be compared to other artists of her genre but she's unique having no formal training in piano and voice which is rare among the artist of today.

Love Song

Head under water
And they tell me to breathe easy for a while
The breathing gets harder, even I know that
You made room for me but it's too soon to see
If I'm happy in your hands

I'm unusually hard to hold on to
Blank stares at blank pages
No easy way to say this
You mean well, but you make this hard on me
I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you asked for it
'cause you need one, you see

I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you tell me it's
Make or breaking this
If you're on your way
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving I'm gonna need a better
Reason to write you a love song today

I learned the hard way
That they all say things you want to hear
And my heavy heart sinks deep down under you and
Your twisted words,
Your help just hurts
You are not what I thought you were
Hello to high and dry
Convinced me to please you
Made me think that I need this too
I'm trying to let you hear me as I am


I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you asked for it
'cause you need one, you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you tell me it's
Make or breaking this
If you're on your way
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If all you have is leaving I'm gonna need a better
Reason to write you a love song today

Promise me that you'll leave the light on
To help me see with daylight, my guide, gone
'cause I believe there's a way you can love me
Because I say
I won't write you a love song
'cause you asked for it
'cause you need one, you see

I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you tell me it's make or breaking this
Is that why you wanted a love song
'cause you asked for it
'cause you need one, you see
I'm not gonna write you a love song
'cause you tell me it's make or breaking this
If you're on your way
I'm not gonna write you to stay
If your heart is nowhere in it
I don't want it for a minute
Babe, I'll walk the seven seas when I believe that
There's a reason to
Write you a love song today

High School Musical 2: Non-Stop Dance Party

From the highly-successful TV turned movie now comes High School Musical 2: Non-Stop Dance Party. The electronica version of the musical numbers used in the said movie. This album topped the recent Billboard's Album charts in electronica category. The album features some of the well-loved songs such as You are the Music in Me, What Time is It and Everyday. Afficionados of this genre would have a taste of the movie's soundtrack as well as having its usual electronica flavor they always crave for.

TRACK LISTING:

1 What Time Is It [Remix] 3:56

2 Fabulous [Remix] 3:58

3 Work This Out [Remix] 2:56

4 You Are the Music in Me [Remix] 3:09

5 I Don't Dance [Remix] 2:58

6 You Are the Music in Me [Remix][Version] 4:48

7 Gotta Go My Own Way [Remix] 3:27

8 Bet on It [Remix] 3:51

9 Everyday [Remix] 4:35

10 All for One [Remix] 3:31

11 Humuhumunuku-Nukuapua'a [Remix] 3:11

12 The Megamix 7:59

What Time Is It

[chorus]
What time is it?
Summertime!
It’s our vacation.
What time is it?
Party time!
That’s right, say it loud.
What time is it?
Time of our lives. Anticipation.
What time is it?
Summertime!
School’s out. Scream and shout.

[Troy]
Finally summer’s here.
Good to be chillin’ out.
I’m off the clock. The pressure’s off.
Now my girl’s what it’s all about.

[Gabriella]
Ready for some sunshine.
For my heart to take a chance.
I’m here to stay, not moving away.
Ready for a summer romance.

[Troy & Gabriella]
Everybody ready, going crazy, yeah we’re out.
Come on and let me hear you say it now. Right now.

[chorus]
What time is it?
Summertime!
It’s our vacation.
What time is it?
Party time!
That’s right, say it loud.
What time is it?
Time of our lives. Anticipation.
What time is it?
Summertime!
School’s out. Scream and shout.

[Sharpay]
Goodbye to rules.
No summer school.
I’m free to shop till I drop.

[Ryan]
It’s an education vacation.

[Ryan & Sharpay]
And the party never has to stop.

[Sharpay]
We’ve got things to do.
I’ll see you soon.

[Ryan]
And we’re really gonna miss you all.

[Sharpay]
Goodbye to you and you.

[Ryan]
And you and you.

[Ryan & Sharpay]
Bye bye till next fall (buh-bye!)

[Ryan & Sharpay]
Everybody ready, going crazy, yeah we’re out.


Come on and let me hear you say it. Now! Right now!

[chorus]
What time is it?
Summertime!
It’s our vacation.
What time is it?
Party time!
That’s right, say it loud.
What time is it?
Time of our lives. Anticipation.
What time is it?
Summertime!
School’s out. Scream and shout.

[Troy & Gabriella]
No more waking up at 6 AM.
'Cause now our time is all our own.

[Ryan & Sharpay]
Enough already. We’re waiting.
Come on, let’s go.

We're out of control!

(Alright.)
(Everybody.)
(Yeah.)

School pride. Let’s show it.
We’re champions, and we know it.
Wildcats are the best! Red, white, and gold.

When it’s time to win, we do it.
We’re number one. We proved it.

Let’s live it up. Party down.
That’s what the summer’s all about.

What time is it?

[Gabriella]
Summertime is finally here.

Let’s celebrate.

[Troy & Gabriella]
We wanna hear you loud and clear now.

School’s out.

[Chad & Taylor]
We can sleep as late as we want to...

It’s our time!

[Ryan & Sharpay]
Now we can do whatever we wanna do.

What time is it?
It’s summertime.

We’re lovin' it.
Come on and sing again now!

What time is it?
It’s party time.

Let’s go have!
The time of our lives.
(hey!)

Britney Spears tops The Buzz 100 list

She's definitely a noise-maker last year and there's no wonder that Britney Spears claimed the top spot at the Billboard's most blogged celebrities. From her child custody issues to her alleged pregnancy, she rocked the four corners of the entertainment world. Since the release of her album last October of 2007, it placed no. 2 in Billboard's 200 chart and her singles Piece of Me and Gimme More received the same reception taking their own spots in Hot Digital Song, Pop 100, Hot Dance Airplay, and Hot 100 all in courtesy of Billboard.com. The album per se is the best among Britney's roster of albums but bad publicity greatly affects her album sales, not to mention its scandalous album jacket where she used religious paraphernalia. One thing's for sure, she's a celebrity in every essence of the word.

TRACK LISTING:

1. "Gimme More" – 4:11
2. "Piece of Me" – 3:32
3. "Radar" – 3:49
4. "Break the Ice" – 3:16
5. "Heaven on Earth" – 4:52
6. "Get Naked (I Got a Plan)" – 4:45
7. "Freakshow" – 2:55
8. "Toy Soldier" – 3:22
9. "Hot as Ice" – 3:17
10. "Ooh Ooh Baby" – 3:28
11. "Perfect Lover" – 3:03
12. "Why Should I Be Sad?" – 3:10

Piece of Me

I’m Miss American Dream since I was 17
Don’t matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon put pictures of my derrière in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me…

I’m Miss bad media karma
Another day another drama
Guess I can’t see the harm
In working and being a mama
And with a kid on my arm
I’m still an exceptional earner
you want a piece of me?

I’m Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the rich and famous'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Oh my God that Britney’s Shameless'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! This just in'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'She’s too big now she’s too thin'
(You want a piece of me)

I’m Mrs. ‘You want a piece of me?’
Tryin’ and pissin’ me off
Well get in line with the paparazzi
Who’s flippin’ me off
Hopin’ I’ll resort to some havoc
End up settlin’ in court
Now are you sure you want a piece of me?
You want a piece of me…

I’m Mrs. ‘Most likely to get on the TV for strippin' on the streets’
When getting the groceries, no, for real..
Are you kidding me?
No wonder there's panic in the industry
I mean, please, do you want a piece of me?



I’m Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the rich and famous'
(you want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Oh my God that Britney’s Shameless'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! this just in'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'She’s too big now she’s too thin'
(You want a piece of me)

I’m Miss American Dream since I was 17
Don’t matter if I step on the scene
Or sneak away to the Philippines
They still gon put pictures of my derrière in the magazine
You want a piece of me?
You want a piece piece of me…

You want a piece of me?

I’m Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the rich and famous'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Oh my God that Britney’s Shameless'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! this just in'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'She’s too big now she’s too thin'
(You want a piece of me)

I’m Mrs. 'Lifestyles of the rich and famous'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Oh my God that Britney’s Shameless'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'Extra! Extra! this just in'
(You want a piece of me)
I’m Mrs. 'She’s too big now she’s too thin'
(You want a piece of me)

You want a piece of me
You want a piece of me

Colbie Caillat's Coco Album Review

Sweet as her album title, Colbie Caillat's music soothes your ears and warms your hearts as she strums her guitar with melodic tunes that fits in her soulful lyrics. As she released her album Coco last July 17, 2007, it peaked at no. 5 in the Billboard's 200 charts selling over 50,000 copies at first week alone. Its first single Bubbly speeds up from the 16th to the 10th spot in Billboard's Hot 100 then took five notches higher sticking at number five for seven weeks. Aside from Bubbly, her other singles includes Feelings Shows, The Little Things, Realize and a digital single entitled Mistletoe. Surely enough, we will ask more of her music as she provides us her great sound and according to her a great song should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good.

TRACK LISTING:

1. "Oxygen" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:51
2. "The Little Things" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:45
3. "One Fine Wire" (Caillat, Reeves, Blue) – 3:36
4. "Bubbly" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:16
5. "Feelings Show" (Caillat, Reeves, Blue) – 3:09
6. "Midnight Bottle" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:40
7. "Realize" (Caillat, Reeves, Blue) – 3:40
8. "Battle" (Caillat, Blue) – 4:04
9. "Tailor Made" (Caillat, Reeves) – 4:29
10. "Magic" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:24
11. "Tied Down" (Caillat, Reeves) – 3:06
12. "Capri" (Caillat) – 2:57

BUBBLY

Will you count me in?

I've been awake for a while now
You've got me feelin' like a child now
Cause everytime I see your bubbly face
I get the tingles in a silly place


It starts in my toes
And I crinkle my nose
Where ever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Where ever you go


The rain is fallin' on my window pane
But we are hidin' in a safer place
Under cover stayin safe and warm
You give me feelins that I adore


They start in my toes
Make me crinkle my nose
Where ever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Where ever you go


What am I gonna say


When you make me feel this way
I just-mmm..


It starts in my toes
Make me crinkle my nose
Where ever it goes
I always know
That you make me smile
Please stay for a while now
Just take your time
Where ever you go


Dada dada dadada dada dum..
Mmm mmm..


I've been asleep for a while now
You tuck me in just like a child now
Cause every time you hold me in your arms
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth


It starts in my soul
And I lose all control
When you kiss my nose
The feelin shows
Cause you make me smile baby
Just take your time now
Holdin' me ti-i-ight


Where ever, Where ever, Where ever you go
Where ever, Where ever, Where ever you go