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Ocean Avenue

(2003, Punk rock, by Yellowcard, Label: Capitol)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Intelligent lyrics, terrific performances.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Ever-so-slightly depressed on a couple of songs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ocean Avenue

Parents need to know that this CD has interesting songs and performances, all PG-rated, a refreshing change from today's overprocessed pop. Notice the terrific harmony vocal arrangements, and the quirky fiddle.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    vikings622
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    YELLOWCARD WAS AWESOME ON THIS CD

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    horrorpunk416
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THIS CD

    kind of depressing songs show up once in a while, sometimes somewhat violent lyrics. BUT THIS IS YELLOWCARD BEST, it has awesome songs like ocean avenue, empty apartment, back home, view from heaven and others, just trust me, buy or rent this

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Dudeguy
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the best bands ever!

    this band and especialy this cd is totally awesome. I love Yellowcard. There is really nothing wrong with this album so i wouldn't stop anyone who wanted to listen to it.

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Curbspaget
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    SoccerMom1234
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    great!

    GReat Cd...not inappropirate at ALL! Let them start at age 11

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