 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Every Second Counts
- By Plain White T's
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Appealing pop filled with heartbreak and wit.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that these boys deliver pleasing pop tunes that tamely reflect on love, loss, heartbreak, and healing. There are a few songs with more suggestive themes such as "drunk dialing" and manipulating boys into bed, which may go undetected because of their lighthearted delivery.
What's the story?
EVERY SECOND COUNTS is packed with plenty of powerful pop songs, though none is as pleasing as "Hey There Delilah," an earnest long-distance love song that's easily the best track on the album. For the most part, the lyrics stick to the ups and downs of dating and relationships. The "ups" run the gamut from simplistic ("You and me like the same kind of music/that's why we make a good you and me") to suggestive ("You belong in my heart, in my arms, in my bed"). The "downs" of dating are all about being duped and dumped and result in lyrics like "I didn't listen when they said/that you were fake/manipulating boys to bed."
Is it any good?
After four albums and ten years together, Plain White T's have mastered the catchy chorus and found a perfect balance between rocking guitar riffs, happy hooks, and sincere vocals. Overall, the content of Every Second Counts is mostly clean, and the entire album feels hopeful and happy even when the lyrics dip gently toward the depressed.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how life has changed for the member of this band since "Hey There Delilah" became such a sensation. How would you adapt if you went from relative obscurity to being perpetually played on the radio? And because the song was written about an actual person -- with a relatively unusual first name -- how has the real Delilah's life been affected by the success of the song and the media's desire to learn more about her?
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great!
hey there delilah is really great! it makes u sad and even more sad :( :( LOL
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I have not listened to this CD, but recently purchased their "All That We Needed" for a pre-teen. Before purchasing I wondered what the lyrics were. I found out after we purchased.
There are more than several instances of suggestive lyrics regarding sex. Frankly, there is enough suggestive junk in every form of the media and I didn't want it or need it here for my pre-teen to listen to. Do yourself a favor and buy something else. Their music might be the greatist to many, but all they sing about is broken relationships and I don't need that filling my kids head. There are so many other positive things to fill your head and soul with.
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PERFECT FOR YOUNGER TEENS/OLDER TWEENS, MAYBE FOR UNDER AGE 10
The only inappropriate parts are "d--n" used in "So D--n Clever" frequently, "Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk" being about drinking, and the whole album is about love, but you can't really call it inappropriate, because there is nothing near explicit.
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This rocks
This cd is pretty awesome and it includes everybody's favorite "Hey there Delilah"I LOVE that song.About the stuff that common sense put iffy's on,they are all found in the lyrics.But it's hard to understand what they are saying.This kind of music is much better than happy annoying High School Musical,or worse, Hannah Montana,thats my opinion at least.Let Good Music Live!
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Kid, 11 years old
June 14, 2010
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Skipping one track
I have the CD, but I always skip "So D**n Clever" because of uses of D**n, hence the title.
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Plain white T's new and used
They are a great band and its a great way to start a love of music with them.
In their music video Our time NOW it talks a little sex quote(nervous hands greatful smiles), but it stills gets my vote for a grammy!
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| Artist: | Plain White T's |
| Release date: | February 26, 2007 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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