There needs to be more music like this around these days. A great album!
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A Ghost is Born
(2004, Alternative rock, by Wilco, Label: Nonsuch)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Unorthodox CD for thoughtful teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About A Ghost is Born
Parents need to know that although the very artistic Wilco's tone is usually serious, that doesn't equate to top-heavy, the-world-is-crashing-around-our-ears seriousness. Nor does it mean extreme profanity or celebration of drugs and alcohol, despite singer Jeff Tweedy's struggle with substance abuse and recovery while making the CD. There are some palatable feelings of tension, pain, and hope, lyrically and musically. There's also brief profanity (a few "holy s--t"s in one song and a "hell" in another title), and an obscure, anti-drug message in "Handshake Drugs."
Read our full review by Tony Hicks
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what Tweedy went through and how his feelings might have influenced the music. Can music -- either writing it or listening to it -- help soothe tough times? After listening to "Theologians," which is mildly anti-religious but pro-God, families can talk about religion and spirituality.
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Another wonderful album by wilco!
My mom and I are big wilco fans. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums. My favorite song from this is "spiders." 5 out of 5 stars.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This album takes some getting used to but Wilco is the best band around nowadays. I wish I could get my teenager hooked...
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