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Read Between the Lines
September 19, 2009 12:00 ET
KSM sounds like what would result if the Go-Go's mentored a young band—and amazingly, that's exactly what happened. Brought together by the original members of the 1980s rock act, KSM has been trained in the ways of distinctive individual looks, spunky stage presence and monster riffs. But there's one critical difference between the two groups: Through the lens of Disney, KSM's antics are strictly G-rated. The first single, "Distracted," has as much melody, but more punk energy, than the band's closest cousin, Avril Lavigne. The act's rock rings harder and truer than Miley Cyrus', particularly on blast-off tracks like "Don't Rain on My Parade." At the center of it all is 15-year-old lead singer Shelby Cobra, who can wail with the best of them and pounds around the stage like a post- riot grrrl princess. —Kerri Mason
Read Between the Lines
September 19, 2009 12:00 ET
KSM sounds like what would result if the Go-Go's mentored a young band—and amazingly, that's exactly what happened. Brought together by the original members of the 1980s rock act, KSM has been trained in the ways of distinctive individual looks, spunky stage presence and monster riffs. But there's one critical difference between the two groups: Through the lens of Disney, KSM's antics are strictly G-rated. The first single, "Distracted," has as much melody, but more punk energy, than the band's closest cousin, Avril Lavigne. The act's rock rings harder and truer than Miley Cyrus', particularly on blast-off tracks like "Don't Rain on My Parade." At the center of it all is 15-year-old lead singer Shelby Cobra, who can wail with the best of them and pounds around the stage like a post- riot grrrl princess. —Kerri Mason
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The Billboard Hot 100
Issue Date: 2010-03-20
This Week Last Week Title, Artist
Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label
Peak
Position
Weeks
on
Chart
1 53 Break Your Heart, Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris 
Mercury DIGITAL | IDJMG |
1 2
2 3 Need You Now, Lady Antebellum  2
Capitol Nashville/Capitol DIGITAL |
2 30
3 2 BedRock, Young Money Featuring Lloyd 
Cash Money DIGITAL | Universal Motown |
2 15
4 8 Rude Boy, Rihanna 
SRP/Def Jam DIGITAL | IDJMG |
4 4
5 1 Imma Be, The Black Eyed Peas 
Interscope DIGITAL |
1 14
Source: Billboard View Full Chart »
 


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