SELENA GOMEZ

& THE SCENE

Kiss & Tell (2009)

Kiss & Tell is the debut studio album by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. It was released on September 29, 2009 by Hollywood Records. Gomez formed the band as she stated she did not want to become a solo artist quite yet. The band worked with several writers and producers on the album including Gina Schock of the Go-Go's. Their work with Schock received a warm reception from musical critics, most of which praised the tracks worked on by Schock.

Composition
Musically, the album drew influences from different artists such as Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga and Avril Lavigne. Gomez said the music is "fun, energetic, empowering." Songs like "Falling Down" are a upbeat pop songs that contains a strong use of drums and electric guitars with predominant "bloopy synths." On the song "As a Blonde," originally a Fefe Dobson song, Gomez sings in regards to trying different things and changing up her personality. Kiss & Tell is composed of songs with pop-rock, electro-rock, and dance characteristics with influences of synth pop. "Kiss & Tell" is the first song on the album that tells of a supposed friend that tells her secrets and is described as a feisty electro-rock and punk rock number with punkish guitars, hand claps, shouts of "Hey!" and even a touch of Adam and the Ants jungle drums and bass figures. "I Won't Apologize" is a synth-rock song, co-written by Gomez. It tells about not changing yourself to fit someone else's approval. "Falling Down" is the first single off the album that, along with Kiss & Tell, have an aggressive, almost bratty, attack that borrows equally from punk attitude and pop melody. "[...] it's basically about Hollywood and what people think about it and essentially how plastic it is sometimes. It's fun and I think girls can relate to it somewhat, for me it was because of Hollywood, but it can really relate to a mean girl, an ex-boyfriend, to whoever." I Promise You is a pop-rock song with synth-pop characteristics. "Crush" is an aggressive rock song that vocally and lyrically sound close to that of Avril Lavigne. "Naturally" is an electropop song that has a juicy and instantly memorable vocal hook. "The Way I Loved You" is the ballad of the album. More is a party/dance song that has a similar sound to American pop artist Britney Spears (Gimme More anyone). "As a Blonde" is a synthy pop-punk cover of the original by Fefe Dobson. I Dont Miss You At All is an electropop song with techno beat and synthesizer influences about post-break-up and sounds similar to that of the worldwide hit "Untouched" and "This Is How It Feels" by The Veronicas. Stop and Erase is an electro-rock song about a painful past with bullies and

teasing. "I Got U" is a pop-rock song that, according to Bill Lamb of About.com, is a mix of sweetness and intensity that seems distinctively Selena Gomez. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is a song that was originally recorded for the soundtrack for Another Cinderella Story, but was re-recorded for this album.

Singles
"Falling Down" the lead single from the album, was released to Radio Disney on August 21, 2009 and later for purchase on August 25, 2009 in selected countries. A music video premiered on Disney Channel on August 28, 2009. Critics received the song well, claiming that what Gomez continues to prove is that she has the talent and energy to match any of the other successful Disney acts that came before. "Falling Down" peaked at number eighty-two on the US Billboard Hot 100, at sixty-nine on the Canadian Hot 100, and at fifteen on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. "Naturally" is the album's second single. The music video premiered on December 11, 2009 on Disney Channel. The single debuted at number thirty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and has peaked at number twenty-nine. On the Canadian Hot 100 it has peaked at number eighteen. "Naturally" debuted at number forty-six on the Australian Singles Chart making it the first single from the band to appear on that chart. The song also made its debut at number twenty on the New Zealand Singles Chart making it the band's first top 20 appearance there. Certification Country
(sales thresholds)

Canada Platinum United States Platinum Despite not being released as a single, the song "More", which appears as the eighth track on the album, was performed multiple times by Gomez & the Scene. It was the opening song on their debut tour, and was also performed on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, as well as a performance on Good Morning America. The song "The Way I Loved You", also gained some recognition, charting at number 73 in Korea.

Track Listing
No. Title 1. "Kiss & Tell" 2. "I Won't Apologize" 3. "Falling Down" 4. "I Promise You" 5. "Crush" 6. "Naturally" Writer(s) Producer Ted Bruner, Trey Bruner, Vittetoe Vittetoe, Gina Schock Selena Gomez, John Fields Fields, Bleu Bruner, Vittetoe, Bruner, Vittetoe Schock Isaac Hasson, Lindy SuperSpy Robbins, Mher Filian Bruner, Vittetoe, Bruner, Vittetoe Schock Antonina Armato, Tim James, Devrm Rock Mafia Karaoglu, Selena Gomez Shelly Peiken, Rob Wells Wells Hasson, Robbins, Filian SuperSpy Length 3:17 3:06 3:05 3:20 3:19 3:22 3:33 3:30

7. "The Way I Loved You" 8. "More"

9. "As a Blonde" 10. "I Don't Miss You at All" 11. "Stop & Erase" 12. "I Got U" 13. "Tell Me Something I Don't Know"

Fefe Dobson, Greg Wells, Peiken Robbins, Toby Gad Bruner, Vittetoe, Schock Matthew Wilder, Tamara Dunn Armato, Ralph Churchwell, Michael Nielse

Wells Gad Bruner, Vittetoe Wilder Rock Mafia

2:47 3:40 2:52 3:34 2:55

Certifications
Country Certifications
(sales thresholds)

Argentina Gold United States Gold Canada Gold