Here We Go Again

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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.

  • Lovato's message about dating and relationships is largely a negative one, with most of her songs revolving around either terrible breakups or wariness that a good relationship will eventually go wrong.
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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. 


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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?


This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Adult
August 4, 2009
 
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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Teen, 14 years old
October 2, 2009
 
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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Kid, 13 years old
November 30, 2009
 
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
 
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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Teen, 16 years old
September 13, 2009
 
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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Kid, 13 years old
August 27, 2009
 
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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Teen, 16 years old
August 25, 2010
 
Awesome For Teens
Freakin' Awesome!!! I just love it!! Demi's songs rock!!

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Teen, 17 years old
July 11, 2010
 
anyone 8+
good

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Kid, 13 years old
December 4, 2009
 
goooooooodddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!
nothing wrong she is a good singer and just her songs a on point.

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Adult
September 11, 2009
 
Any Good?
I love it!!! I'm 18 and I love Demi Lovato!

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This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Artist:Demi Lovato
Release date:July 21, 2009
Label:Hollywood Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 

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