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13 (Original Broadway Cast Recording) contains the songs from the American musical 13, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn. It was recorded by the musical's Original Broadway Cast and released on September 30, 2008 on Ghostlight Records.
13 (Original London Cast Recording) Directed by Jason Robert Brown and recorded at Sphere Studios Battersea on 27th August 2012. Release date to be advised.
Critical reception
The album generated fairly well reviews from critics and theatre sites. Allmusic's William Ruhlmann states that it's a 'Junior High School Musical' yet has "catchy rock songs" supporting "serviceable lyrics that trace the complicated ups and downs of early adolescent social interaction". Amazon's Elisabeth Vincentelli states that the music's "lightweight but very fun pop, is the best thing about the show". She states that song "Hey Kendra" is a "really funny take on an R&B seduction number" and "It Can’t Be True" has an "unfortunate way of drilling itself into your head". She concludes the review stating that the soundtrack "sounds not unlike a musical-theater take on the High School Musical franchise". The critics said the best cast member was Ariana Grande, not only because of her amazing acting, but because of her outstanding singing talent. They were amazed with Ariana, and many said they would watch it again only because of her.
Personnel
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Source: AllMusic
References
- ^ "13 (Original Broadway Cast Recording)". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
External links
- Official website
- 13 at the Internet Broadway Database
- Curtain Up review, includes song list
- Theatremania.com review, Jan. 10, 2007
- Variety review, Jan. 8, 2007
- Talkin' Broadway review
- New York Times review, October 6, 2008
- Synopsis at MTI Shows
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