I really like this CD! Me and all my friends love this singer!
Fearless
(2008, Country, by Taylor Swift)
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Common Sense says
Insightful country love songs have broad appeal.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Fearless was written by Denise Duval
Parents need to know that the songs on this album are mostly about being young, in love, and let down in love. There's a mix of joy and despair, but even the more angst-ridden songs have an empowering message and put the pain of breaking up or being overlooked by boys in perspective. The lyrics generally kid-appropriate, though one song does allude to virginity loss.
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What’s the Story?
FEARLESS is like a soundtrack to the emotional roller coaster commonly known as high school. Songs deal with liking someone so much that you can't breathe when they're not there ("Breathe"), the frustration of knowing that you're better for a guy than the girl he's with ("You Belong with Me"), the pain of a 15-year-old broken heart ("Fifteen"), the exciting rush of a first date ("Fearless"), and the disappointments of dating a jerk ("Tell Me Why," "You're Not Sorry"). There's also a heartfelt song about a mother-daughter relationship ("The Best Day") that's bound to bring a tear to any parent's eyes.
Is It Any Good?
Even the biggest cynic will find it hard not to see the good in this album. Swift manages to cover "boy-crazy" themes in a way that has broad appeal, even to those who aren't teens. Her lyrics, while simple, are honest and genuine, and they show insight and maturity. On the track "Fifteen," Taylor sings "But in your life you'll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team." And you can't help but wonder how much easier high school would have been if you'd known the things you learned about life -- and yourself -- a little later on.
Music Details
Released on: 11/11/2008
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 10 and give it
pretty good
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
This song was boring!! Nothing was fun or exciting about it, but I am sure a lot of girls like this song.
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I think it works for tweens as well as older kids
Not only is this a really fun, hooky album (much better than her first, by the way), with no bad language and hardly even an implication of bad behavior but the subject matter is clean and happy. "Fifteen", the song that deals with a freshman losing her virginity to a senior, does so in a way perfect for speaking to our young daughter about relationships and care in dating even way before the age when she's going to have dates. It's always on in our house, almost.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Brillant!
Brillant for listening to anywhere, and the songs are catchy! They speak out because she writes most of them herself, and people can relate to them. This is absolutley brillant, and about time a proper singer came up.I said 10+ because younger kids will not always understand the songs
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Brillant!
Brillant for listening to anywhere, and the songs are catchy! They speak out because she writes most of them herself, and people can relate to them. This is absolutley brillant, and about time a proper singer came up.I said 10+ because younger kids will not always understand the songs
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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