Let's be honest. You've seen it, or you've wanted to. Your little sister (or brother, y'know ... whatever) has been blasting it in their room. It's the sensation that's been sweeping (nay, swiffering) the nation - "High School Musical."

I certainly know my heart goes pitter-patter whenever I hear the dulcet tones of Zac Efron working their way through my stereo. You might be asking, "Oh, is he just a singer?" Nay my dear reader, he's an incredible dancer, too. The boy's got talent. But I digress ...

We're here to talk about a little musical about a musical (clever, no?). Our story begins with our protagonists at a New Year's Eve party where they're randomly chosen to sing some karaoke. So we return from vacation to find out, "What? We go to the same high school? Weird! Want to try out for the school musical together? Awesome!" So much better than a musical about the civil rights movement (I'm looking at you, "Hairspray") - good times in high school or a boring history lesson? Is this even a decision?

This little-Disney-Channel-Original-Movie-that-could took a handful of phenomenal looking teenagers, some excellent songs and some lessons on understanding and being who you are (thank you, Disney) and made a worldwide franchise that's sold countless CDs, DVDs and lord knows what else (I'm pretty sure I saw "High School Musical" ceiling fan blades online). What has "Hairspray" sold other than a few cans of its product and some false hopes and dreams? Nothing, that's what.

Beyond the Cinderella story of its success, it's worth mentioning that its soundtrack is just fantastic. "Hairspray" has some fine tunes - don't get me wrong. "Run and Tell That" and "Ladies' Choice" have found a place in my iPod and my heart. However, let's take a look at what "High School Musical" has up its sleeve: "Start of Something New," "We're All In This Together," "What I've Been Looking For" (both versions) and let's not forget the reason we're all here - "Breaking Free." Wow, what a song. Totally captures what's going on between Troy and Gabri - oops, got a little carried away there.

I think the case is pretty clear here, "HSM" totally kicks "Hairspray's" butt. If Zac Efron will be remembered for anything, it's "High School Musical's" three glorious films and soundtracks. Obviously, "Hairspray" was just a phase ...