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Fallen

(2003, Rock, by Evanescence, Label: Wind-Up Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Evanescence dissects pain, fear, and isolation.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The grim view of painful life on earth is countered by occasional religious references. In "Tourniquet," the band sings, "I want to die/ My God, my tourniquet/ Return to me salvation."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    There are no references to violence.
  • Sex:

    There are no references to sex or physical intimacy.
  • Language:

    The lyrics contain no obscene words, but images of pain, fear, and loneliness recur. In "Whisper," singer Amy Lee cries, "This truth drives me into madness/ I know I can stop the pain if I will it all away."
  • Consumerism:

    The album is free of commercial references.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The songs contain no references to drugs or alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fallen

Parents need to know that although its record label first marketed the band to Christian media, comments by band members inspired the label to redirect the album to the secular market. Despite this controversy, salvation theology seemingly undergirds several tracks.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with this album. It might seem a bit scary, listening to the lyrics, for the little bits, but the music is trully (can't spell) beautiful and I can relate to a lot of it. Amy Lee's an amazing singer, and she should be given full credit.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I Fell In Love With Fallen

    I received this for Christmas 1 or 2 years ago. I had really wanted the song Bring Me To Life and asked for the album. I didn't really take the time to read the lyrics and interpret the songs until this year, and they have a very good message in each of the songs. The eerie music is what makes people quick to think otherwise.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Beautiful but Sad Music, Some Intense Songs

    Fallen features beautiful music, and a lot of it is actually positive in spite of the dark sound. The main concern for letting younger kids listen to it is the generally spooky sound of most of the music and two songs - "Tourniquet" is about finding salvation on the verge of suicide and "Haunted" is about being stalked and, possibly, sexually assaulted. As a sexual assault survivor and a Christian who was very depressed at one point in her life, I can say that "Tourniquet" and "Haunted" were both important songs to hear because they gave me someone to relate to (and "Tourniquet", after all is said and done, is about holding on through the darkness), but tweens and little ones probably shouldn't be listening to them just yet.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    It's AWSOME!!

    these song are really cool but some songs aren't for little children.It has stuff about death,darkness, despair. One of their songs 'Bring me to life' would be perfect for the new Twilight movie New Moon.I usally listen to it when I'm sad or angry, because I can relate to the lyrics.This CD Rocks!!

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