Don’t tell – we kind of liked it

Disney keeps churning out child pop stars, and Selena Gomez’s debut album “Kiss and Tell” follows the likes of Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. It’s exactly what one might expect, with its youthfully clever lyrics and bubbly sound.

However, it is actually a respectable pop work.

There is certainly something to be said for the energy that Gomez brings to the table. She is vivacious on every track, and that lends more to the album than any aspect of her musical ensemble.

The title track has an interactive cry of “Hey!”  after each chorus along with hand claps and deep drumbeats that make the song particularly bouncy.

“I Won’t Apologize” borrows from the school of Kelly Clarkson: soft verses with a jaded, scream-sing chorus. And Gomez actually executes it well.

While no one expected a musical classic, “Kiss and Tell” is at least a promising debut album that features some decent versatility and fun songs for the target audience.