I personally LOVE the music to this film. Wonderful singers, wonderful song. Barely any of the songs contain swear words, except "Epiphany," but they only say the word sh*t once, and in "The Contest," Todd identifies a bottle of elixir as "p*ss and ink." Not for parents to worry about, really. It's just that most of the songs are dark and full of hate, but al. Not for parents to worry about, really. It's just that most of the songs are dark and full of hate or strangeness. But not to say that a great deal of them are touching or sweet.
Sweeney Todd Soundtrack
(2007, Soundtrack, by Various Artists)
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Common Sense says
Depp and others sing an entertaining, dark story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Sweeney Todd Soundtrack was written by Maria Dinoia
Parents need to know that Sweeney Todd's story is one of revenge, jealousy, and murder -- and those dark undertones play out in every song. Although it's not explicit (such as the movie which is for older teens), it can be scary for little ones.
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- Families can talk about actors singing in movies. Do you think they should also be trained singers before they sing on the soundtrack? Or, does the lack of training make it sound more realistic -- and in turn, more interesting? Families can also talk about forgiveness. Benjamin Barker (Sweeney Todd) doesn't forgive his past imprisonment and exacts revenge on a whole town. Why is it important to forgive? What happens when we carry around anger? Is it easy to forgive?
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What’s the Story?
The SWEENEY TODD SOUNDTRACK, adopted from the movie, is enjoyable, if not dark. The showtime-style music generally tells the movie's entire sad and heartbreaking story of revenge, but it's probably more exciting to see Tim Burton's movie first to get the full effect of the plot's cinematic beauty. The songs are performed by the movie's actors who essentially had no formal musical training, which adds an interesting element in bringing the characters to life -- and making the music more realistic.
Is It Any Good?
Johnny Depp's alto voice fits the role of the demonic barber to a tee, and the voices of Helena Bonham Carter (although she sounds like she hasn't done much singing before) and Alan Rickman add to the appeal of the dark, moody, sweeping orchestral sounds of the music.
Music Details
Released on: 12/18/2007
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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Very good songs, nothing to worry about, really.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
I can't stop listening to thisss
I looooveed the movie so i had to have the soundtrack and now i constantly ave the songs in my head [: very good movie... but theres nothing to bad in the soundtrack one curseword but if you really understand it they are singing about killing people and making people into meaat pies to give ouut. But understand that if you get the soundtrack for someone they WILL want to see the movie if they hadn't done so alreeadyy.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great!
Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter bring wonderful voices to this wonderful soundtrack!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
*sigh* Ruined an amazing show....
with horrifc singers. First a little background. I LOVE Sweeney Todd, maybe crossing the line into obsession. That being said, this soundtrack is dreadful! Johnny Depp is terribly nasally, not at all the powerful voice that is required for Sweeney. Helena Bonham Carter is very breathy, though not an altogether horrible singer. Her take on "By the Sea" is the one enjoyable song on this soundtrack. Alan Rickman, *sigh*, Alan Rickman. Horrendous as the judge, just wrong for the role. You can just TELL he can't sing, you know? Jamie Campbell Bower sounds so sickly, it almost hurts to hear his rendition of the beautiful song "Johanna." {And he looks VERY feminine in the movie...hmmm...} Laura Michelle Kelly is actually pretty good, though that is to be expected sing she has had prior singing experience. Ed Sanders is OK, definitely nothing special. His "Not While I'm Around" is a little boring, but he's what, under 14? {WHY? He's supposed to be like 17!} Sacha Baren Cohen's not that bad, but then again his song is so over the top everyone's version of this song sounds pretty much the same. Jayne Wisener is the only singer on this soundtrack that I can honestly call good. She's a very good singer that I hope has some performances in some big theatres.......{One thing, though, which has nothing to do with how she sings. Why does Johanna have a slight Irish accent if she's been in London for her whole life?} Also, I just want to say that none of these people are bad actors. Just bad singers! All of this album is not appalling, though. I love the "Opening Title" and the orchestra is just amazing. The music itself is rich with breath-taking melodies. {Oh, the joys of Sondheim! x]...} Thanks for reading the review from the biggest theatre geek ever.
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