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Here We Go Again
- By Demi Lovato
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Tales of heartbreak fill Disney star's sadder-but-wiser CD.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though Demi Lovato doesn't use foul language or discuss adult themes like sex and drugs on this album, the record's overall message -- that romantic love is overwhelmingly hurtful and disappointing -- is a dismal one, especially for young adults.
What's the story?
HERE WE GO AGAIN is the second full-length album from one of the brightest young stars in the current Disney constellation: sixteen-year-old Demi Lovato. To write this record, Lovato sought the help of one of today's most well-known singer-songwriters, John Mayer, as well as other talented songwriters like Jon McLaughlin. The end result is a somewhat more mature CD -- in both tone and lyrics -- than those of the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Lovato's other peers. While this maturity doesn't come with explicit language or references to sex, drugs, and other adult themes, it does include a gloomy perspective on romantic relationships that is especially sad to hear from someone so young. For instance, "I've been bruised and I've been broken / Can't believe that I put up with all this pain / I've been used and I was choking on the promise / I would never fall again."
Is it any good?
On this CD, Lovato tries to break free from the mundane synth-pop blueprint that underlies most teen music today. She succeeds on several songs, including the ballad "Catch Me;" the breezy "Every Time You Lie" (which sounds heavily influenced by Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning"); and the rock-inspired "Got Dynamite." On all of the tracks, Lovato is clearly singing her heart out, to good effect: her overall vocal performance is super solid and makes the album seem that much more different than those of her contemporaries.
What families can talk about
What might lead a young person like Lovato to develop such a pessimistic outlook on romantic relationships?
How can kids go about learning the ropes of romantic relationships without getting in over their heads?
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Great CD
I love this CD. It's the perfect mix of upbeat and slower songs. My favorites are Remember December, U Got Nothin On Me, and Got Dynamite.
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demi lavoto song
I think it is a pretty good song i got it on my i pod it is my fave demi lavoto song
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I love all most anything by Demi Lovato but Here we go again is probably my favorite. Also it fits this boy i use to like.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 28, 2009
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6+
Yes, positive messages. Demi shows people that you are who you are and nobody is in charge of what you do and that you need to be yourself! She's a good role model because of that great fact! Go Demi!
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Phenomenal and Well-written Album
While the overall message of the album might be a negative one, and a pessismist view on love, all of her songs can be applied to life and are honest. This CD, in my opinion, is a lot more grown-up and overall better than her last one, titled Don't Forget. I think among her songs, the most impressive are "World of Chances" and "Remember December". These songs demonstrate an older Lovato, and one that writes more impressive lyrics. On the album, there are songs of all genres, whether its a soulful one in the song "Everytime You Lie" or a sweet ballad in "Catch Me". She seems to have departed from the cheesy, tween music of the Jonas Brothers- on her last album every song was co-written by them- and moved on to mature songs that are greatly written. The songs are all honest, and they don't lead you to believe that life is a fairytale. I think that "Here We Go Again" has emerged from among the Disney crowd, and puts Lovato right up there with every other serious artist, perhaps better than some. With her phenomenal voice, I rank Here We Go Again number one, and can't wait for what she has coming next.
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Awesome!
I LOVE IT! It's an awesome CD and of course you are gonna hear things about dating- music is about expressing your feeling and that's exactly what she did!
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Awesome For Teens
Freakin' Awesome!!! I just love it!! Demi's songs rock!!
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goooooooodddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!
nothing wrong she is a good singer and just her songs a on point.
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Any Good?
I love it!!! I'm 18 and I love Demi Lovato!
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| Artist: | Demi Lovato |
| Release date: | July 21, 2009 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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