With Welcome to the Dollhouse, it's clear that Danity Kane was going for a much more aggressive and assertive sound. Many of the tracks scream of confidence and self-assurance and show that the girls are much more comfortable with themselves and their newly found fame. On "Lights Out," the girls boast of their sexual prowess ,singing, "turn off the lights/ and see if you wanna get into my dark side/ you ain't never, ever had it better when the lights go out."

One of the drawbacks of Welcome to the Dollhouse is that it is slightly over-produced and many of the dance-friendly and bass-filled tracks, often overpower the girls lyrics and vocals. One of the things that set Danity Kane apart from other pop acts is that all of the girls are genuinely talented and have good voices; however it's hard for listeners to tell at times due to the extensive production. Source

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