I never really gave Guilty Pleasure much of a chance. I just listened to "Hair" and "Hot Mess", which I thought had lousy lyrics. I'm going to give it another chance. Here is my full review of the album:
1. "Acting Out" - This song surprised me. I previously wrote an article on how this song could be seen as inappropriate. This song is OK, but parents, keep in mind it may cause your kids to "act out"!
2. "It's Alright, It's OK" - Not a BAD song, but not exactly a winner. It's undeniably catchy, but the lyrics could be more catchy. Many critics said this track was too much like P!nk's "So What?" and Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You". The perfect cookie-cutter track!
3. "Masquerade" - Also undeniably catchy but unfulfilling lyrically. What on earth is she supposed to be singing about? Not being herself? If you see through this song, you'll know this isn't about a real masquerade but about not being yourself to impress a guy.
4. "Overrated" - OK song. not much to criticize or compliment.
5. "Hot Mess" - Ashley missed a note in this song -- not literally, but lyrically. What is Ashley doing in this song that might leave her in her bra and her makeup and that she wouldn't remember? DRINKING! This song is inappropriate for children more than "Acting Out"!
6. "How Do You Love Someone?" - Were Ashley's parent's really that lousy? Why would anyone make her sing a song like this? Same goes for "Hot Mess". Here songwriters are messed up!
7. "Tell Me Lies" - I'm liking what I hear, lyrically and musically! This song is appropriate for kids and satisfying for teens! I like this one!
8. "What If" - Nicely done! Catchy, not too over-the-top and flowing with emotion!
9. "Erase and Rewind" - Good! lyrics are OK, also not over-the-top, catchy and fun!
10. "Hair" - What? No, you are not a sexy superstar, Ashley...
11. "Delete You" - Eh, this is alright. Listenable, but not breathtaking.
12. "Me Without You" - Pretty song, nothing else to say.
13. "Crank It Up" - What is this? An attempt at hip-hop? Stick to overproduced pop, Ashley!
14. "Switch" - OK, not a shining star of the album, but not vomitingly bad...
BONUS TRACKS
15. "I'm Back" - Wow Ashley, little kids are listening to you... don't cuss! "Mommy, what was that word?" "Wanna make this night unforgettable!" No, Ashley...Don't be a Vanessa Hudgens!
16. "Time's Up" - ASHLEY -- DON'T CUSS! "I'm too damn lazy." What on Earth? Kids will be singing along to this song! No!
17. "Blame It On The Beat" - Poorly done dance song. Nothing else I can say.
18. "Guilty Pleasure" - Catchy, but not that great.
19. "It's Alright, It's OK (Jason Nevins Remix)" - Good remix!
20. "Whatcha Waiting For?" - Not a bad song, but not brilliant, just like most these tracks.
21. "If My Life Was A Movie" - Average song lyrically and musically. Not her best, not her worst.
Overall, a mediocre album. 2 1/2 stars.
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