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The Battle for Everything
- By Five for Fighting
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
A perfect album for quiet, reflective moods.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this beautiful CD is careful not to offend. If you don't mind "message" songs that take themselves a little too seriously, it's a nearly perfect album. Keep in mind that many teens will simply not be interested, though, as this may be seen as "parent music."
What's the story?
Five for Fighting helped our post-9/11 healing with Superman -- and continue the story on THE BATTLE FOR EVERYTHING. The album starts off with "NY Weather Report," a kind of love song to the city, and continues with a series of looks inside a lover's heart. The main event is singer John Ondrasik's vocal range and passion. He delivers beautifully produced songs with sweeping drama. This is a perfect album for introspective moments -- it's heavy on poetic message and light on humor (as in, there isn't any).
Is it any good?
The Battle for Everything is lyrical and lovely, if perhaps a bit heavy-handed. Though well-written, none of the songs are brilliant; perfectionist production and excellent delivery save the day. Though there is no offensive language and no explicit sexuality, the imagery is likely too poetic and sophisticated to be appreciated by younger children.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the mood of the album -- pretty much serious and without humor. Is this music good for reflective moments? Do you enjoy sophisticated message songs?
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Amazing
John Ondrasik aka Five for Fighting is one of the best artists around! I love his music and it's just truly amazing. You must buy his albums if you haven't already!
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Phenomenal... if you can comprehend it
If my friends knew I enjoyed this music, they would surely scoff at me. Why? They could never hope to understand the profound messages conveyed in the songs. I love Five for Fighting and their songs because John's voice and the lyrics blend together to create something that is truely beautiful. Among my favorites are 1oo Years (a song about time and its grip on us all), Superman (a song about the tragic side of being an icon who is taken for granted as someone who simply does their job), and Dying (a song about the need for renewal in love and a fresh perspective every now and then to see the beauty and power of it). Put poetry to a tune, and you get The Battle for Everything.
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| Artist: | Five for Fighting |
| Release date: | February 3, 2004 |
| Label: | Sony Music |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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