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Here We Go Again

(2009, Pop, by Demi Lovato, Label: Hollywood Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Tales of heartbreak fill Disney star's sadder-but-wiser CD.

The themes of this music are:   exploring emotions, growing up, love, romance, sneaking around

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Role models:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • 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.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Here We Go Again

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.

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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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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title off for age 3 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    POSER!!!!

    I hate her shes basicly taking Paramores style plus Paramore has a song called here we go again!!! Paramore all the way *cough* demi is a poser *cough*

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    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

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    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!

  4. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    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.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Not that great

    I like this song, but I think its kind of annouing of how many times she repeates over and over again!

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