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Here We Go Again (by Demi Lovato, Pop)

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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.

Positive messages: 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.
Positive role models: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
  • 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?

What's the story?

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?

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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Released on: July 21, 2009
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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wandam719
teen, 16 years old
 
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.

Salimullah
teen, 15 years old
 
Awesome For Teens
Freakin' Awesome!!! I just love it!! Demi's songs rock!!

calicoryanak
teen, 17 years old
 
anyone 8+
good

Musicgirl101
kid, 11 years old
 
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!

 
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.

yihua
kid, 13 years old
 
Good for tweens
If you just broke up or something these songs will help you believe in your self, move on, and let you know it's not the end of the world.

musicfan789
teen, 14 years old
 
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

chicksluv2havfun
teen, 14 years old
 
nice
i think her music is pretty good

yayahn99
kid, 13 years old
 
goooooooodddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!
nothing wrong she is a good singer and just her songs a on point.

 
Any Good?
I love it!!! I'm 18 and I love Demi Lovato!

korn111
adult
 
cousin
im reveiwing this cd because she asked me to,. shes my cousin, it a good cd.

Trix
adult
 
I like Demi Lovato. I have her first CD and always saw her as a good role model. I bought her second CD and I like it. She seems to have grown up a little from her first, but hasn't added sexual content or bad language. Her voice has grown and she seems more comfortable with her singing in this album. I love her voice and it seems there is a more old-style sound to her music. I really enjoyed her CD.

teamjacobgirl2.0
teen, 17 years old
 
Looking for a role model? Try Selena Gomez not Demi
Demi Lovato is a horrible role model. Parents look at people like Fergie and Britney Spears and say there's something wrong with them or you shouldn't watch or listen to anything they're in but, reality is, Demi Lovato has been in rehab! How does that make her a good or better role model? What has she done that makes her a role model anyway? The album isn't that bad but, Demi is just another "look at me I can sing and act" Disney star and she's actually worst then most of them. Parents shouldn't let their kids look up to a future Lindesy Lohan stuck up diva like Demi Lovato.

queenofrandom01
teen, 15 years old
 
8+
great! even though demi is pretty much saying love stinks, great songs!

purpleeclipse
kid, 12 years old
 
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.

Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
 
Lovato is the best singer to come out of Disney, and definitely deserving of some praise!
I have both of Demi's CDs and they are both fabulous. She is saying that women can be whatever they want, they can break up with the guys and show them who's boss! That isn't a bad message. She CAN get dark, which makes her the best to come out of Disney! Thank you for Demi Lovato!

cheer15
teen, 16 years old
 
love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Ez Show
kid, 13 years old
 
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!

SelenaGomezfan110
teen, 14 years old
 
I love this Album. The thing that I think is interesting about Demi Lovato is that she doesn't have a great voice but an ECCELENT taste on songs. Good Girl Demi!!

CookieEly22
teen, 15 years old
 
Demi Lovato's mature side
Demi Lovato shows that love can suck, but if you can find someone who loves you back, you won't be afraid the fall into it. She does warn us about the dangers of being hurt, though. Many of the songs are more mature, it shows a grown up Demi and she isn't going for a Disney look in this one like the last album.

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