Paint-by-numbers power pop proves Tisdale's propensity for producing pabulum.
As Sharpay Evans in the preposterously popular High School Musical franchise, Ashley Tisdale stood out thanks to her lively and amusingly mischievous character. She brought something extra to the role — perhaps due to her being a little older than the other main HSM performers — and seemed somewhat more self-aware.…
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26 - Jess
I understand everyone has their own opinion... but dissing a young girl who is having fun doing the job she loves isn't gonna do anything. I understand if you put "Ashley Tisdale's C.d. was a some what disapointment because I suspected her to do better" or what not. But things like, "awkward songs, spiritless attempts at sexuality, and very little in the way of imagination or distinctiveness" is just plain rude and mean to Ashley.
27 - Jay
Ashley you are cute.
28 - Janny
Hi
29 - donna
WTF ASHLEY TISDALE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON SHES AWSOME okay atleast she aint like THAT DAMM VANESSA HUDGENSON taken nude picture ashley is 24 let her live she never did anything worng and now you ppl find it okay to talk bad about her music atleast shes doing something with her life and yes she did grow out of disney shes not gonna be a little girl for every i think ashley tisdale is fun and a wonderful person and if you dont like her music simply dont listen to it. Ashley remembers that this is her work and she put her best into everything she havent mess up and im not saying shes perfect because no one isnt but you ppl seriously got issue talking bad about her music why dont you go talk bad about someone else shes 24 SHE CAN MAKE HER OWN DICSION soo fall off
30 - John Paul
Guys..AShley Tisdale is very great!From Disney Girl to Miss IndePenDent I guess Guilty Pleasure is much better than her previous Album!Guilty Pleasure Is testament that She is Growing up a lot.Ashley Is already a Woman?she is not a kid anymore!she's turning into woman.Not Just a "Disney Girl"It's time for her to Acting out!She's 23 not 15 years old.
31 - Mikael
this album is freakin awesome and screw this critic! huge asshole!
32 - Jennifer T.
This critic seems like a serious hater. Very jealous of how talented Ashley is. Please re-listen to Guilty Pleasure.
"What If" is the most sincere song I've heard since Ashlee Simpson's "Shadow". The song is so personal to Ashley; it is like she is telling her life story to us. I cried when I first heard it. "It's Alright, It's OK" is very mature and the song P!nk wished she recorded. "Masquerade" is slinky and groovy, while "Delete You" is a fun twist on a break up song.
Her vocals on "Me Without You" are heartaching. Ashley even co-wrote the song, with lyrics that could give Diane Warren a run for her money.
Ashley is no longer appealing to tweens. Her audience with Guilty Pleasure is anyone from 1 to 100, who likes ROCK, DANCE, HIP HOP, and R&B. I know a lot of gay clubs that play Ashley's song and everyone really likes it. Guilty Pleasure is the rare album that is both fun to listen to and highly personal.
I suggest listening to the album again. Maybe your opinion will change.
33 - Lauren B
I completely agree with the reviewer. Tisdale just doesn't have a good voice. It high and nasally, and she cannot hit the right notes when she actually chooses to sing live. She's the last person out of the Disney bunch who should have gotten a record deal.
Her lyrics aren't believable coming from a 23 year old. She's in a tight spot though, considering her demographic.
34 - sdipa
well,everyones got there own opinion and according to you she did'nt sound her age.
but i personally liked her songs i think if you're songwriter than you can express who you are but if youre given songs by writers than you have to just oick ones you like.
I think that music is about the kind of music you like to make and here it does not have to deal with your age all the time.
she is maturing in her own pace and so as she matures her tastes changes.
P.S i am not an ashley tisdale fan
35 - Brenda
I 100% agree with your review. If there´s one word to describe this album that would be: FAKE.
I wonder if you could review the sophomore album of Demi Lovato, "Here we go again", too.
Thanks
36 - mikefan
look ashley is not a great live singer but her album is good i would listen to almost every song...who are u to judge hello...are u a singer...are u famous....no stop critiquing some one who has already made it when ur still trying to be someone
37 - LimeCat
I think Ashley Tisdale's album is great.I like Miley Cyrus,and others my 43-year-old mom does not really love.But she likes Ashley Tisdale's album,she said she'd rather listen to Ashley Tisdale than Demi Lovato.And alot of people say that Demi Lovato is so much better,but I don't think so.Unlike the reviewer,I think the album is very good.
38 - Quinton
I think that you all are a little to hard on her. It's only her second album. She isn't use to being in studio recording her own music. Plus, "It's Alright, It's Ok" isn't a bad song and gives her an amazing new look. Now the whole album is bad and that is sad by don't attack her for a second attempt to find her sound.
39 - Nix
I have recently bought my own copy of Guilty Pleasure, and despite how you criticized it in your review, I absolutely loved it. Her voice may not match her age exactly but it doesn't change the fact that it's good. I honestly do not know how you manged to find a fault in every single track. Look I'm not saying the CD's perfect, I do find the track "Hair" very annoying, but just give her some credit.
I still don't exactly understand how you hated this album, but praise Miley Cyrus, and find her ever so "sincere," and find her albums more grown up. After all, she has a song called "Old Blue Jeans." Real mature. Personally I would rather chew off my own leg than listen to Miley cyrus!
Well, this topic is clearly debatable so technically no one can be right. Everyone has different tastes, opinions and views, and I guess we just don't see eye to eye in this particular discussion.
40 - Nix
Oh and I find it very insulting that you said liking this album is "just a trend."
Do you think I would waste money on CD that I seriously do not like just to follow a trend...You are mistaken, if listening to Ashley was considered uncool or whatever, I can assure you I wouldn't throw this CD away because it wasn't considered trendy.
41 - Cameron J Robinson
I believe Ashley's album is amazing! Before you judge the depth please read the lyrics, on the surface it may sound shallow but the concepts are amazing. "Acting Out" claims "Life's too short to do what your told" and she is "suffocating and can't breathe." The frustration is evident. Sometimes we all wanna "Act out" even at 24 especially in the wreck we call the "Music" industry. It's Alright.. talks about finding the strength and value within yourself to move forward. It's a great encouraging record. Masquerade is very creative I haven't heard anyone else use that concept that effortlessly since ummm Etta James.. "Is this love we're imitating? Do we want what we got if not I, say so what!" amazing! "Overrated" talks about how overrated losing yourself in another can be, if it goes too far.. This record made me evaluate my life and relationships and I love that.. "Times up" is MONSTER if you don't feel that track you are crazy.. I love her swag in this record. One thing is for sure I will bump this album through my system, because darn it it deserves to be! Way to hustle Ashley! Way to act out introducing the world to Ashley Tisdale. I applaud you!
42 - JanJan
All i can say is.. if you hear other artist's voice, it's very much all common, but ashley, has a unique voice.. she can sing live thats for sure..
but hey....Even the best, unique singer like her which is down to earth and extremely talented cannot please anyone ryt??
She has great potential and can crash other music and get into the top of the charts...She is versatile...do u agree?
43 - john_charmed3
oh comon. the only reason you are criticizing this cd because it is not your type... Ofcourse Ashley T. has a different kind of voice, its her signature, and for me it's unique, her songs are catchy and she sings live great... What can you ask more..? Miley is famous because of hanah montana but only shouts her songs unlike ashley who has all the melody together with demi lovato.. I think they are the only two stars in disney which can sing well, and ashley's is for both the young and old, its the young who put her at the spotlight, she should not immediately let them go you know.