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Cradlesong

(2009, Light rock, by Rob Thomas, Label: Atlantic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Matchbox Twenty frontman keeps solo CD safe and mellow.

The themes of this music are:   exploring emotions, learning, life changes, life skills, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Patience in a tough relationship, living life to the fullest, and not accepting prejudice are some of the topics covered on this album. "Tell me how we gonna get that far? I don't think we can make it without some faith, when everything is falling through our hands we must believe."

  • Role models:

    Throughout the album Thomas plays the dutiful partner, always offering a shoulder to cry on in songs like "Meltdown," "Snowblind" and "Her Diamonds." ""Her tears, like diamonds on the floor, and her diamonds bring me down, 'cause I can't help her now." "You're the best thing that I've ever knew, you do everything that I can't do, please forgive me If i'm hard on you." On "Sleep til the War is Over" Thomas sings about achieving world peace: "You say you judge them by their color, but what you can't say, is why is it too hard to love one another. Where do we take this life?"
 
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cradlesong

Parents need to know that even though this album covers failing relationships, war, and frustration, all the topics are presented in a generally sensitive way. Thomas doesn't simplify issues, but he doesn't overwhelm the listener either. Many songs present the idea of taking personal responsibility for actions and in relationships.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    SasukeUchiha
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Amazing

    Rob Thomas is one of my favorite artists. He brings emotions to life, but in a way of making the listener feel better instead of feel depressed. I love this album very much. My favorite songs off here are, "Her Diamonds" and "Real World '09". Great music, great musician.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    lindsz96
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
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    Rob Thomas: Cradlesong

    I love this album.

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    fytwife
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

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