Full of saccharin-sweet pop riffs and head-bobbing beats that one would expect from a Nickelodeon TV actress, “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove‘s debut album, “Sparks Fly,” delivers the total tween package.

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As the star of the super-millennial iCarly, perhaps it shouldn’t be a complete surprise that Sparks Fly is bedecked in modern electronic rhythms and icy hooks, yet the glassy surface sheen flies in the face of the natural charm Cosgrove displays on iCarly and its accompanying soundtrack. Miranda winds up buried underneath the weight of production on Sparks Fly.

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vivi

Another short little teen pop album from my list, of course this isn't anything groundbreaking - but it's a sweet album.

Miranda has a nice voice, and the production here is really enjoyable too. Doesn't deserve a score in the yellow - but it's understandable since this isn't something super exciting or interesting.

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myles

Following her 'iCarly' fame, the Los Angeles actress' debut album is completely teen pop; however, instead of sounding like a motivational poster you'd hear on a retailer ad, it's a strong showing of what a celebrity who has all of the resources they want can make.

Is Miranda Cosgrove, an actress who has appeared in teen shows such as 'iCarly' and 'Drake & Josh', another case of someone like Vanessa Hudgens? Another actress who worked in the teen entertainment side of TV who had ... read more