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Calling the World

(2007, Rock, by Rooney, Label: Geffen Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Appealing, cute-boy pop rock.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Self-centered, but good-hearted attempts to figure out relationships. One song is a sentimental tribute to the singer's late father.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One girlfriend-as-punching-bag metaphor, but it's not violent sounding in context.

  • Sex:

    "I meant every word I said/I never was lying when we talked in bed" is as steamy as it gets.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Insert with ringtone ads.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Calling the World

Parents need to know that these appealing, tween-friendly rockers play it safe with their lyrics. Two references to "bed" are the sexiest innuendo here, and one reference to "making you my punching bag" (metaphorically) is the most violent. "Help Me Find A Way" is an ode to the band's singer/guitarist's late father and talks about death. Though there's an "I'm really not boyfriend material -- when will you get it through your head?" subtext on several of the songs, the overall impression is one of a nice guy trying to figure out how to handle complex relationships.

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