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Dreaming Out Loud
- By One Republic
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Emotional songs about heartbreak and hope.
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What parents need to know
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."
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
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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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Kid, 12 years old
August 7, 2010
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Everyone
Nothing bad for younger kids probably appropriate for everyone,exept that like a 2 year old wouldnt understan it
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Kid, 12 years old
July 6, 2011
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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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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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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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AHH I LOVE ONEREPUBLIC
OMFG ONEREPUBLIC IS AMAZING
I LOVE THEIR LYRICS
I LOVE THEIR SOUND
AHHH
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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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| Artist: | One Republic |
| Release date: | November 20, 2007 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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