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Female Pop/Rock music : The Good, The Bad and The O.K

A guide by Min "minoti12" (India)

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Many people think that pop/rock music is about dancing around and singing upbeat tunes that will top the charts. But what sets some artists apart is their ability to make a lasting impression. What makes some artsist different from others? After some research and survey taking i have come up with this guide to what's good, bad and just o.k in the world of pop/rock music sung by a female. The results are in.

Please note: I have heard every track on the albums featured in the 'Good' and 'Bad' sections. Therefore my opinions are based on the entire album and not just the hit singles. I am a person who listens to all kinds of music. From Aerosmith to The Corrs. From Greenday to The Beatles. From Creed to Drake Bell. My opinions and results of my research are based on the appeal of the artists music, both musically and lyrically.



THE GOOD

Noise from the Basement by Skye Sweetnam

This album is amazing. Skye was signed on at the age of fourteen and the album was released when she was sixteen. At such a young age, Skye shows that she has great talent.

Finally Out of P.E. by Brie Larson

In real life, Brie is a random, funloving girl. It shows on her album. The songs are fun and most young teenage girls will be able to identify with them. She wrote these songs when she was 12 and 13 and the album was released when she was 15. So for a pre teen, the songs are surprisingly good.

Traveling Light by Courtney Jaye

20 something Courtney Jaye has a soulfull voice and her songs are more folksy than pop. Her music will probably appeal more to older listeners, but some catchy tunes like 'Cant Behave' and 'Mental' will surely appeal to younger listeners as well.

Eye to the Telescope by KT Tunstall

Like Courtney Jaye, KT Tunstall will probably appeal to older listeners. However her music has a certain unearthly quality to it. It's haunting and will draw you in. Undoubtedly a good buy.

Hilary Duff by Hilary Duff

Ok, i know what you're thinking. But in my opinion, people who trash her dont know what they are talking about. Have you heard every track on this CD like i have? Please do. You'll find some really nice one's like 'Someone's Watching Over Me', 'Fly' and 'Jericho'. Hilary may not have the worlds best voice, but she doesnt have to. This album shows that she's just a girl trying to make it in the world. What is so wrong with that? I dont get why people hate her. Really.

I Am Me by Ashlee Simpson

Again. See above. Listen to every song on the album before you trash her. I am not even an Ashlee Simpson fan. I didnt like her first album 'Autobiography' so much. But then this album came out and i thought "Oh what the heck". So i bought it. And i wasnt disappointed. She has composed most (all?) of the tracks on this album and the songs are really catchy. And all those who still hate her for the lip syncing accident on SNL, please listen to 'Catch Me When I Fall'.

Into the Rush by Aly and A.J

Ok so they're disney girls. So what? I repeat - So. What. If you listen to their music, you'll see that they are so much more than disney girls. They're both very young (17 and 15 respectively) and they've written and composed 12 songs on their debut album. They play guitar, the sing well and their album has done amazingly well. What does that tell you? That they'e successful because they're bad? Puh-leeze. They've got millions of fans because they are good. If you dont like them...get over it.

The Secret Life Of... by The Veronica's

Twins have never been cooler. And when i say that Jess and Lisa Origliasso can rock, i mean that they can ROCK! Australia should be proud of these 22 year old guitar playing twins - their music is on fire!

Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

Her songs have a rock edge to them, but with feelings and fun lyrics. All her songs are good and the one's released as singles are the best.

Coverage by Mandy Moore

Unlike her fellow popstars Britney and Christina, Mandy Moore is actually good. This album shows that.


THE BAD

In This Skin by Jessica Simpson

Ho hum. This album is so full of fluffand it has no originality whatsoever. A snooze fest.

Speak by Lindsay Lohan

I like Lindsay as an actress. As a singer, her voice is pretty good, but her songs are all rubbish. They're not catchy, they're not fun and all in all, they're quite wannabe.

Turn It Up by Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton has a song out? What is the world coming too????!!!???

A Girl Like Me by Rihanna

Alright her songs are catchy. But they have no MEANING! and Rihanna doesnt show any emotion in her voice - or in that case in her eyes while she performing or in the music video's.

Naked Truth by Sarah Hudson

This album has been compared to 'Noise From The Basement' by Skye Sweetnam. I'm sorry, but WHAT? This album isnt good. It get's annoying VERY fast.

Who We Are by Hope Paltrow

I heard about this album at about the same time i heard about Courtney Jaye's. I got both albums. I was very disappointed with this one. Very very very.

Goodies by Ciara

Ok. This is crap. That's all i have to say. Why do artists like this have no meaning in their songs?

Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (Limited Edition with Bonus CD) by Britney Spears

Considering that there are so many talented singers out there, it's a real shock that Britney has come this far. I have no respect for her. At all.

Stripped by Christina Aguilera

With her first album, i thought she had some potential. Then this came out. Stupid sell out.



THE OKAY

Wonderful Crazy by Katelyn Tarver

This album may be a little too 'kiddy' for teenagers. But kids and even parents of kids will love this album.

Nikki Cleary by Nikki Cleary

This album is just alright. Too many cover's. Plus i dont really like Nikki because she BLATANTLY lip synced when she performed on Nickelodeon's All That. It was so stupid.

Some Hearts by Carrie Underwood

She has potential. Some of the songs on this album are pretty good. The others are just okay.

Under My Skin by Avril Lavigne

I used to like Avril a lot when Let Go came out. Then she came out with this album which was Just OKAY.

Christy Carlson Romano: Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits by Christy Carlson Romano

This album is alright. Some of the songs are catchy and fun but the others...you just wonder what went wrong.

This Is My Time by Raven Symone

This album has some good songs, but Raven isnt quite upto the mark yet. She shows that she has alot of potential, but she isnt quite all that good yet.

JoJo by JoJo

A great effort by a young girl. Jojo has an amazing voice. The songs are just alright though. But i'm sure her next album will take the world by storm.

Because I Can by Katy Rose

Not bad, Katy. But you can do better. You can SO do better.

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3.  Traveling Light  by Courtney Jaye
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9.  Breakaway  by Clarkson, Kelly
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THE BAD
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THE OKAY
20.  Wonderful Crazy  by Tarver, Katelyn
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23.  Under My Skin  by Lavigne, Avril
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