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Taylor Swift
(2008, Country, by Taylor Swift)
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Common Sense says
Young, talented star sings about heartache.
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for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Taylor Swift was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Parents need to know that Taylor Swift, a teen country sensation, writes from the heart about subjects of interest to other tweens and teens -- mostly the tricky business of negotiating relationships when you don't have a lot of experience and can't help wearing your heart on your sleeve. The lyrics and messages are fine for kids to hear.
Families Can Talk About
Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
- Families can talk about the song "Teardrops on My Guitar," about a girl's unrequited crush on a guy who loves someone else (raise your hand if you've never been there!). What would you do if you were the one with the crush? Also, "Should've Said No" draws a hard line with a boyfriend caught cheating. Do you think dumping the guy is appropriate, or might there be some room for explanation and even forgiveness?
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What’s the Story?
Like many established artists who've preceded her, Taylor Swift tends to write the same song over and over again -- but it's a darn good one, with the radio-friendly musical hooks, catchy lyrics, and expressive delivery that have made this teen a country music sensation. She nails teen love and heartbreak in lyrics like "he's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar/he's the reason I've been wishing on the wishing star" and "so watch me strike a match on all my wasted time/as far as I'm concerned you're just another picture to burn."
Is It Any Good?
With lovely production heavy on acoustic instrumentals (you'll hear dobro, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin tracks carefully mixed over a highly-skilled rhythm section with journeyman professionalism), Taylor's dusky yet childlike vocals reach directly for the teen heart. Though she has her vocal limitations, this young artist is smart enough to understand her strengths and play to them -- and smart enough to write a terrific song.
Music Details
Released on: 03/18/2008
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
7+
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
9+
its pretty cool. luv love story, picture to burn, and teardrops on my guitar
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
she has good music
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
she has good music
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Good role models
hhh
shes #1 on my list of tottally awesome singers!
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