Title: It's 'Party' Time for Aaron Carter
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Source: Section: YO; Pg. 4
Date: November 09, 2000
Topic: Aaron's Party Album Review
Author: Sara Alvarado / home-schooled
Aaron Carter is throwing a party, and you're invited. The 12-year-old is celebrating the success of his song "Aaron's Party" ("Come Get It"), from the album of the same name. The song reached No. 6 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart last week and the album was at No. 67 on Billboard's Hot 100, all without much radio play.
There's no telling why disc jockeys aren't giving Aaron's album a spin. The songs may seem childlike, but some are surprisingly mature. In a delightful remake of the '80s new wave tune "I Want Candy," Aaron is after a young girl's heart, not jawbreakers.
And you'll find that "Real Good Time" is just that. Guitar-driven beats soar through this teen anthem. "Girl You Shine" includes an acoustic up-tempo twist. The song's subtle sounds prove to be quite relaxing.
"The Clapping Song" provides directions for a hip version of the hand jive. The lyrics are cute, but the sound lacks the teen edge Aaron displays other tracks.
"Tell Me What You Want" carries a '70s-inspired tambourine melody. Just as things begin to slow down, Aaron picks them right up with "Bounce." Here, the junior pop star tries to freestyle with some Disney-like raps (it sounds like Eminem, but PG).
You may be familiar with Aaron's older brother - Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys. Nick can be heard on two of the album's 10 interludes: "Candy Call" and "Big Brother." Aaron also received some help from his mom, Jane Carter, who sings background vocals on "That's How I Beat Shaq."
Backstreet fans will find Aaron's third album appealing, and soon enough they'll realize he has a style all his own.
