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Everything to Everyone
- By Barenaked Ladies
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
A great alternative to more profane pop music.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that these songs are less about lust than jest, and the only thing stripped bare is emotion. There's one innuendo ("All the jeans will cream") that will most likely go over most kids' heads.
What's the story?
Take your basic rock & roll. Strip it of sweat, sex, swagger, and threat. What do you have left? Barenaked Ladies. Unfair? Maybe. But parents looking for an alternative to more profane pop music will find BNL eligible for the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. Despite the name, Barenaked Ladies are less about lust than jest, and the only thing stripped bare is emotion. EVERYTHING TO EVERYONE indicates the Toronto five are also nice guys -- the kind of rock stars you'd be happy to invite over to meet the family.
Is it any good?
BNL has largely dropped the jokiness of its early albums, although there's still a wink-nudge aspect to "Shopping" and "Aluminum." But even when the subjects are depression ("War on Drugs") and frustration ("Unfinished" and "Second Best"), the touch is kept light, and the band's old-fashioned musical virtues -- close harmonies, tight musicianship, and songs with catchy hooks -- make the whole thing go down easy.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the band's critique of consumerism and celebrity culture. Such lyrics may intrigue older kids, and can be enjoyed simply as music by those who don't pay much attention to lyrics.
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| Artist: | Barenaked Ladies |
| Release date: | October 13, 2003 |
| Label: | Reprise |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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