1) Acting Out: One of the songs co-written by Ashley. It's definitely a step up from any of the songs from her last album "Headstrong". The song is about breaking out and not doing what you're told to do. I think a lot of teenagers can relate to this. It was released as the fourth and final promo single from the album. 10/10
2) It's Alright, It's OK: The first single from the album. The video showed Ashley throwing a party at her ex-boyfriend's house. The song is a great song to listen to when you're going through a breakup but it sounds very similar to Pink's "So What" and Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You". 9/10
3) Masquerade: This is one of my favorite songs on the album. It was supposed to be the second single from the album and rumored to be the third single after "Crank It Up" but that didn't happen. Instead it was only released as the first promo single. Sad it wasn't released as the third single because it probably would've had an awesome video. 10/10
4) Overrated: Another song co-written by Ashley. It was released as the second promo single from the album. Although it has great lyrics, it's not as memorable as the previous three songs. 8/10
5) Hot Mess: This song is about wanting a bad boy and what he does to you. But like "Overrated" it doesn't stand out as much. 7/10
6) How Do You Love Someone: This song sounds like it was an outtake from Lindsay Lohan's "A Little More Personal (Raw)". It was co-written by Porcelain Black, who's recording a version of it for her album with Eminem. Although the song highlights her voice it sounds the song should've been recorded by Lindsay Lohan. 9/10
7) Tell Me Lies: They say honesty is the best policy but not in this case. In this song Ashley begs her partner to tell her lies because she doesn't want to breakup with him. Interesting. 8/10
8) What If: Ashley co-wrote this song too. It highlights her vocal talents perfectly. It's only downside is that it sounds like a carbon copy of her cover of "Unlove You" on "Headstrong. It was released as the third promo single from the album. Even though it sounds so much like "Unlove You", I still really like it. 10/10
9) Erase & Rewind: This song is probably my favorite one off the whole album. At one point it was going to be the single but that was obviously scrapped. I love the chorus of this song. 10/10
10) Hair: To me, "Hair" is kind of a boring track. I barely listen to it at all. 5/10
11) Delete You: "Delete You" returns the album to some rock-like tracks. It talks about deleting a person from your life. And destroying some of their property which is always a plus sometimes. (HAHA!) 10/10
12) Me Without You: When I first got the album, I ignored this song. But one day I decided to listen to it and I'm glad I did. This is an amazing ballad and despite the title, the song talks about how she's nothing without her boyfriend. Another song that Ashley co-wrote. 10/10
13) Crank It Up: The's album second and final single. For some odd reason it's listed as a bonus track despite being on the standard edition of the album. Apparently the song was supposed to be on Britney Spears' "Blackout" album, which would explain why the video has a Britney-esque feel to it. 10/10
14) Switch: Like "Crank It Up" it's on the standard edition of the album as a bonus track. It's also for her film "Aliens in the Attic". Never saw the movie, but I like the song. It feels like it could've been on her first album. 10/10
15) I'm Back: This song was limited edition bonus track. I think it's awesome and I wonder why it wasn't put on the album. It probably would've been better to have this be the first single instead of "It's Alright, It's OK". 10/10
16) Whatcha Waiting For: Don't make this girl mad! I'd hate to be the guy who inspired this song. Like "I'm Back", it was also on the limited edition version of the album as a bonus track. 10/10
17) Guilty Pleasure: Why is the title track a bonus track? And why is it only on Japanese version of the album. Written by Ashley and The Matrix, who worked with Avril Lavigne on her first album "Let Go". It's also a b-side for "It's Alright, It's OK". 10/10
18) Time's Up: Originally titled, "Love Is a Train", was co-written by Katy Perry. It's not only a bonus track on iTunes, but it's also one of two b-sides for "Crank It Up". I wish this song was on the standard edition instead of "Hair". 10/10
19) Blame It on the Beat: After so many great songs, this one feels a little like a downer. Like "Time's Up" it's a bonus track on iTunes and a b-side to "Crank It Up". 8/10
Ashley Tisdale's "Guilty Pleasure" was much more edgier than her first album "Headstrong" and I love listening to the album. She's also working on her third album and I can't wait to hear it. My favorite songs are: "Erase & Rewind", "Masquerade", "Switch", "Time's Up", "Delete You", "Acting Out", "It's Alright, It's OK", "Me Without You", "Guilty Pleasure", "Whatcha Waiting For", "I'm Back", "Crank It Up", and "What If". Out of 190 points I give it 171 which is 90%, an A. Awesome job Ashley, love this album and can't wait for your new one!
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