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The Silence in Black and White

(2005, Rock, by Hawthorne Heights, Label: Victory)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Whiny and derivative, but also kind of fun.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    World-class whiners!
  • Violence:

    Some clearly violent images.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo.
  • Language:

    Nothing obvious.
  • Consumerism:

    CD package comes with insert advertising other products.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Nothing obvious.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Silence in Black and White

Parents need to know that there are some references to violence and suicide.

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  • Families can talk about writing songs as a great alternative to actually hurting yourself when you're feeling really bad.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Help

    The Song Ohio is for lovers is a very good song beacuse when i was depressed it helped me remember that I'm not the only one out there feeling hurt.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    c.c

    R.I.P CASEY

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Totally Awsome!!!!

    I Think emo music is the best music!!! they put sooo much of their emotion and feelings in their music, thats what makes it so creative. so it should be like 10+

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love this CD. It's like, one of my favorites ever.. It's not 14+, I got it when I was 10! More like 10+, or 9+ if a 9 yr old can handle it's 'darkness'.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Ground Breaking.

    From JT's lyrics to Casey's throats, I'd say Hawthorne Heights is very articulate. It's quite amazing how they pulled this altogether in their freshman cd. Even though they have very strong references, many kids like myself have been introduced to this type of things, and well, there's no stopping it. Overall, The Silence In Black and White, brings great joy and sorrow to the tween of this generation who seek comfort from music that Hawthorme Heights creates.

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