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WONDERFUL! We bought this CD after seeing Marissa completely blow away the crowd singing the national anthem in Giants stadium. We've listened to it non-stop ever since we got it. The songs are original, the production is pristine and the singer is awesome. Marissa is very talented young girl with a crystal clear voice. Pick this up if you want a quality album through and through.

Marissa sang each song beautifully and did the best she could with what she had to work with on this CD but the material seemed bland. Having seen her in Annie etc. she has proven that she is a vocal powerhouse but the material on this CD did not showcase that.

This is a fairly enjoyable album and worth getting; particularly if you have children. What I would like to hear is a new album cut now that her voice has matured some. I had the opportunity to hear her perform in Shrek: The Musical; although her part was very short her voice is most impressive. I particularly look forward to her reaching her adult years; I believe that she has the talent to go quite far not only in musical theatre but as a recording artist.

Having seen Annie, I thought this girl would be the next music star. It seems like the Annie curse has befallen yet another star. They are magnificent in their Annie role, but just can't seem to get out of that box of loud, belty, baby voice. Perhaps when Marissa's uncharacteristically young voice matures, she will outgrow the American Girl, baby, breathy voice. It seems all the kids coming out of American Girl have that same sound - pretty but can't make a good crossover to pop.
Leave this CD alone, as it lacks the energy and fun that tweens/teens can enjoy.