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VANESSA HUDGESN V (Hollywood/EMI) |
 IS it any surprise that Vanessa Hudgens is now balancing dual careers as an actress and recording artiste? Blessed with good looks and a decent voice (think a mix of sultry and girly), it was really a matter of time before some savvy recording company exec tapped this High School Musical star's potential. All 12 songs on this debut album (released five months ago in the US) have been designed to cater to the listening pleasure of the tween market. The melodies are catchy and easy to sing-along to, and Hudgens has also made sure she's covered all bases by offering everything from R&B to pop to dance. Most of you should have already heard the 18-year-old's first single Come Back to Me, which has been receiving heavy airplay for the past month, and if you like what you've heard, chances are you will find the album a delight to sink into. While I'm way over the tween age group, I had fun listening to the album, and that's despite some distinctly unmemorable tracks here and there. The tracks I did enjoy were Say OK, Let's Dance, Psychic and Lose Your Love. Overall though, I can't shake the feeling that this is music that is unlikely to stand the test of time. In fact, I'm inclined to believe that if Hudgens is serious about becoming a singer, she'll probably look back on this album with embarrassment. |
