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Lost Highway

(2007, Country, by Bon Jovi, Label: Mercury Nashville)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    No potholes on this country-rock road trip.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–12

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Martin Luther King sample "Brothers and sisters, we're here to come together as one..." and overall nice-guy ambiance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Just the slightest whisper of innuendo on "Stranger" ("Make love with me baby, 'til we ain't strangers anymore").
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Cars (in a generic sense) are celebrated. Package not available for review.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few bottles of wine and one cigar.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lost Highway

Parents need to know that the lyrics on this CD are pretty mild, except for a couple of bottles of wine, one cigar, and just a touch of sexy innuendo on "Stranger" ("Make love with me baby, 'til we ain't strangers anymore"). The sound is loving tribute to Nashville, and never veers far from classic country rock.

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

    a great comeback from an awesome classic

    I have to admit, I was a huge Bon Jovi fan in the 80's. I loved Jon's hair! I was so excited when Lost Highway came out, I bought it on the first day. The music is pretty different from 25 years ago, but still great. I like the country twist - it shows that yes, these guys have changed, but in a very good way, and I love how they're mid 40's and still winning awards for their music!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome Album

    This album is pretty darned good. I must say though, that this is nothing compared to old Bon Jovi stuff. It would appear that they are softening with age. Anyways, it's a good album and there is absolutely no reason why it would be unsuitable for anybody. Hope that helped. =)

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    awsome

    amazing cd another hit from bon jovi my fav band

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