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Selena Gomez Sounds Generic on 3rd Album (Music Reviews)

By Mesfin Fekadu on June 28, 2011

Selena Gomez, pictures, picture, photos, photo, pics, pic, images, image, hot, sexy, latest, new, 2011LOS ANGELES – There comes a point when a Disney or Nickelodeon star tries to make the transition to official recording artist. This is Selena Gomez's moment.

Musically speaking, Gomez is no Miley Cyrus or Vanessa Hudgens - that's because she's better. She's got a decent voice, and showcased that on last year's "A Year Without Rain," a pop ballad that still sounds good.

There's nothing as good as that on "When the Sun Goes Down," Gomez's third album with her band the Scene.

"Who Says," a song about self-worth, is the best track. It's the lead single, but there aren't any other songs like it. For the rest of the disc Gomez is typical, offering radio-friendly tunes about "dancing forever" and partying till "the sun goes down." How original.

Gomez gets help from some heavyweights: She has writing credits from Britney Spears and Katy Perry, but those tunes sounds like leftovers.

She's better off collaborating with singers who have yet to reach diva stardom: Singer-songwriter Priscilla Renea co-wrote "Who Says," and English singer Pixie Lott lends a hand on the enjoyable groove "We Own the Night."

Selena Gomez & the Scene, "When the Sun Goes Down" (Hollywood Records)

CHECK THIS TRACK OUT: "Who Says" is the most refreshing offering from Gomez's new album.

Also see: Selena Gomez Photos

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