If you're not a fan of Pop music and self-proclaimed "boy bands" and the like, you might want to stay far away from this album.

If you enjoy this type of music, Now That's What I Call Music!, Vol. 5 might soon become your favorite CD. This compilation includes hit songs from Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, BBMak and Destiny's Child. If you're more into the rock sound, Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" and Everclear's "Wonderful" are included in the mix.

In total, this CD has 19 tracks, and even if you don't like all the artists, it's still worth your money based on the sheer number of songs.

You might even find some unexpected songs on this CD that are surprisingly good. One example is Aaron Carter's "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)." Being the pre-teen brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, I wasn't so sure of Aaron's talent level and figured that he just got a record contract because of his family connections. But the kid can actually sing, and it ends up being a really catchy song.

The only song I didn't really enjoy is Mystikal's "Shake It Fast." I'm not saying this is a bad song, but it was a little edgier than I like. The rest of the CD is just pure Pop. If this is your type of music you will definitely like Now 5.

— Reviewed by Jodi Hanauer