‘Hannah Montana Forever’ proves starlet’s longevity

As Miley Cyrus steps out of teeny-bopper kingdom with risqué outfits and controversial music videos, her alter ego remains true to young fans of the Disney Channel show, which began the run of its last season, "Hannah Montana Forever," earlier this year.

The soundtrack, which has the same title as the show's final season, presents 12 new songs, including a duet with Cyrus' father Billy Ray. "Forever" also features country singer Sheryl Crow, fellow Hannah actress Emily Osment and singer-rapper Iyaz, who all appear in this season of the show.

Currently at number 15 on iTunes' top album charts, "Hannah Montana Forever" provides more of the pop-princess's comparable hit songs with the same upbeat, peppy tune, and just different lyrics. The top-selling track, "I'm Still Good," sounds far too similar to the show's theme song from the first season, "Best of Both Worlds." There are a handful of songs about loving and losing, and another teary ballad with Cyrus's father about sons and daughters growing up. The soundtrack also showcases Cyrus's range-or lack thereof; in "Que Sera," Miley/Hannah squeaks the lyrics, as opposed to singing them. "Are You Ready" paints a picture of girls "flirting with the dude at the door [of the club] ‘till he says we're okay." Not only are most of the show's fans not even in high school, Cyrus herself isn't even old enough to get into a club.

After four years on the air, the Hannah Montana fan-base has seen many changes. The young girls who watched the show from its premiere are all grown up, and the new groups of innocent kids looking for a famous role model are seeing a pole-dancing, half nude girl dancing suggestively with both males and females in dark rooms. Hardly someone a parent would want his or her children to admire.

The track "Ordinary Girl" was pre-released and shown on Disney Channel before the soundtrack came out. In the chorus, Cyrus sings, "I still want to believe anything could happen in this world, for an ordinary girl, like you, like me." It is a profound statement from the child-star-turned-sex-icon who's worth millions and manages to attract fans of all ages, whether she is lying half naked on a bed or belting out Hannah Montana songs sporting her famous blonde wig and innocent smile. She's not just like all the other "ordinary girls" in the world.
Source: Daily Campus