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Dreaming Out Loud (by One Republic, Alternative Rock)

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Emotional songs about heartbreak and hope.

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Parents need to know that OneRepublic features heart-wrenching lyrics and vocal performances backed by strong instrumental tracks, providing a perfect musical fix for self-involved teens trying to figure out relationships and how to fit into the world. Kids might know of the band because of Timbaland's popular remake of "Apologize."

Positive messages: A lot of wallowing; the big-picture message is that of using artistic self-expression to deal with tough circumstances.
Violence: A few very veiled metaphors of the "like sabotage, I'm pulling the triggers back on myself" and "crippled bird" variety -- nothing obvious or too dark.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about Timbaland's chart-topping remix of the single "Apologize," which sounds different from the version on this CD. Which one do you like better? Listen to the song's chorus, "It's too late to apologize." Can you think of some circumstances in real life where you've felt that was true for you? Or do you believe that it's never too late to make amends?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Rich, textured instrumentals supporting Ryan Tedder's poignant and powerful lead vocals set the tone for a soundtrack to sensitive teens' real lives on OneRepublic's DREAMING OUT LOUD.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Heavy use of metaphor and melancholy make Dreaming Out Loud a fine choice for bright, self-serious teens who write their own poetry and make their own music -- or anyone trying to negotiate the tricky business of figuring out relationships and finding the way in a complex, inconsistent world. Lyrics like "If ever your world starts crashing down…that's where you'll find me" and "I'm gonna run till you can't walk/but something pulls my focus out and I'm standing down" validate the intensity of emotional ups and downs while leaving plenty of room for interpretation. Songs like "All We Are" ("So don't say your goodbyes, you know it's better that way/we won't break, we won't die") provide hope and a glimpse of redemption.

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Music Details
Released on: November 20, 2007
Label: Interscope Records
Genre: Alternative Rock
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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ashwink
kid, 13 years old
11
 
Rock/Pop Good for 11+
Great album, all the songs sound almost the same. Stop and Stare and Apologize are great.
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10
 
Everyone
Nothing bad for younger kids probably appropriate for everyone,exept that like a 2 year old wouldnt understan it
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KittyCat23
kid, 12 years old
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#1 OneRepublic Fan!
I have both of OneRepublic's albums, and they're great! I like Waking Up a bit better then Dreaming Out Loud, but Dreaming Out Loud is great! LOVE THEM!
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Katy0
teen, 17 years old
10
 
Mellow pop/rock alright for 10+
Good news: The mostly laid back songs are calming and fairly enjoyable. Bad news: Almost all the songs on the album carry the same themes and sounds.
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Belac77
teen, 15 years old
10
 
OK Cd for 10+
Bad stuff: nothing really... Great sounding cd i love it almost more then the fray! Fav song: Apoligize
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shiraz18
teen, 16 years old
 
AHH I LOVE ONEREPUBLIC
OMFG ONEREPUBLIC IS AMAZING I LOVE THEIR LYRICS I LOVE THEIR SOUND AHHH
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xOAnim3Fr3akOx
teen, 14 years old
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perfect.
i love this cd of OneRepublic. my fave songs are: Apologize and all fall down. (i swear, i could listen to them for hours...yes, im a dork.... O.o and proud) my other fave band is the fray ^_^ (ther version of heartless is much better than Kanyes...) :P
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