Teen Music with a Message

These albums deliver more than great music. The artists on this list have something to say. From tragic tales to inspiring messages, these are great picks for thoughtful teens.

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  • Into the Wild Soundtrack Review
    Into the Wild Soundtrack
    Vedder sings soulful songs of a tragic journey.
    AGE
    13
     
    By Eddie Vedder
  • Game Theory Review
    Game Theory
    Hip-hop band makes powerful music with a message.
    AGE
    13
     
    By The Roots
  • Under the Iron Sea Review
    Under the Iron Sea
    Lovely, honest sentiment and darned good music.
    AGE
    13
     
    By Keane
  • Graduation Review
    Graduation
    Insightful, fairly clean, and never ever boring.
    AGE
    14
     
    By Kanye West
  • In Rainbows Review
    In Rainbows
    Moody, thought-provoking music best for teens.
    AGE
    14
     
    By Radiohead

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