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If Only You Were Lonely

(2006, Rock, by Hawthorne Heights, Label: Victory)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Dramatic teens may enjoy, but not for everyone.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    These guys are pretty depressed and a little obsessed with death. They do provide a good example to teens, though, by writing out their dark feelings.
  • Violence:

    Some death imagery, overly romanticized.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About If Only You Were Lonely

Parents need to know that these songs are filled with depressed-teenager themes and are heavy on the death imagery.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the fact that this band is a living example of songwriting being a really good outlet if you're feeling terrible about your life. What else can kids do when they're feeling depressed?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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

    I Love This... Sometimes.

    Every now and then, when I need something quiet, I'll listen to "If Only You Were Lonely." It's not my absolute favorite, but it's what got me into Hawthorne Heights. It's got a neat concept, but the the sound seems almost pre-packaged, not all that original at all.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Awesome

    This is for all the rockers out there if you aren't really into rock and screamo you won't like this, but other words you would it relates to teenagers and what happens if you fall in love with someone then are forced to move away. it has helped me alot in the past few months.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    goood music

    this is a great cd buy it

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