This CD is appropriate for ages 12+, just because of some light language. It fits into any genre... indie, country, rock, and pop. Probably one of the best songwriters I've ever seen. Also reccomended... X&Y by Coldplay, Digital Ash in a Digital Urn by Bright Eyes, Phantoms by Acceptance, God Bless Your Black Heart by The Paper Chase, Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand, The Bravery by the Bravery, A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay, and In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria.