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The Open Door
(2006, Rock, by Evanescence, Label: Wind-Up Records)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Brooding, poetic songs ease a breakup's pain.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Open Door
Parents need to know that this album contains 13 variations on one theme: the end of a love affair. There are a couple of drug and drinking references (mostly referring to a lover's drinking) and a couple of mildly violent metaphors.
Read our full review by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the idea of dealing with breakups and other losses creatively rather than self-destructively. Do Amy's expressed emotions ring true for you? Can you think of other positive ways to deal with breaking up?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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perfect for 10 yer olds
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Amazing album! Definet listen for anyone interested
I love this album! I loved Fallen, Evanescence's first album, but The Open Door brings an element of hightened artisic expression, new influence and growth to the table. The music is dark, yes, but it provides a sense of comfort in that at the end of the songs and even the final song of the album, 'Good Enough', give the listener hope and tell them "you'll make it through this". Evanescence's music is beautiful, poetic, dark, inspiring and unique. A must listen.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Fine for teens
It's a mixed bag lyrically, ranging from independence to depression to contentment to anger. Amy Lee's brilliant voice and strong lyrics lift the album. "Good Enough" is the best track on this album. It is beautiful. The rest are alright.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Amazing.
Evanescence is an amazing band. Amy Lee's vocals and poetry are fantastic. This album is a must!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I think this album is....
I think this album is outstanding, i really hate how u people are saying that there is stuff wrong with these albums, like there might be some stuff, but nothing extremely bad i think it is a great album and that you should buy it!
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