I've been on a Disney kick lately, I admit it. But this is because somehow real musicians have emerged from the bubblegum splattered walls of Hollywood Records. First the Jonas Brothers surprised us with a genuine early rock record, then The Plain White T's showed the sophistication of the older artists at that label.When you hear of Demi Lovato, don't even think of Hannah Montana. If you haven't heard of her, ask your younger relatives about a little made-for-TV jaunt called Camp Rock. Then prepare for the excited chatter that follows. But that's where the Disney princess part of her ends, apparently.
She claims to be a metal fan, but Hollywood seems to have grabbed the handle on that for now. She of course collaborates with JB for the writing on this record as contemporary artist with a mind on how to be noticed would. They seemed to have helped her return pop music to what it was in the early to mid-90s (before N'Sync and The Spice Girls). Her voice is strong as long as she's not trying to Mariah Carey and squeezing the life out of it. The songs are pretty much straight up rock, with the only computerized blips and plunks coming on On the Line which features Joe Jonas on vocals (little girls, commence screaming). Other than that, some open-minded music listeners might be able to admit that the songs are good. I have to do that for La la Land
Party Don't Forget. If she keeps up this sound, we might have another Cyndi Lauper on our hands.
- Susan Tebben
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