Love Drunk (by Boys Like Girls, Pop)

common sense media says

A few drinking and drug lyrics mar otherwise clean album.

parents & educators say

33% say there are positive role models

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this album is pretty clean overall, with no explicit sex talk, graphic language, or serious partying references.

Positive messages: While this album is largely inoffensive, a few questionable messages do appear -- including the drinking/drug allusions in "Love Drunk" and "Chemicals Collide," and, in "Contagious," mention of reckless driving: "I'm flying down the fast lane / Doing 95-90, things on my brain."

Positive role models: Aside from a couple of eyebrow-raising messages in certain songs, the guys in Boys Like Girls are reasonably good examples of how to be young and hip without boasting about various sexual exploits or extremely hard partying.

Violence: Not applicable.

Sex: No talk of the act itself, but lots of references to kissing.

Language: Just a couple of swear words, like bulls--t.

Consumerism: Not applicable.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: The song "Love Drunk" compares being in love to getting drunk, and "Chemicals Collide" describes it as a "high."

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Families can talk about the allusions to drinking and drugs in this album and the impact alcohol in the media has on kids.
Does it hurt the reputation of a "good girl" like Taylor Swift to sing on a record that talks about drinking and drugs?

What's the story?

For its sophomore album LOVE DRUNK, Boston-based band Boys Like Girls recruited some star power with pretty heavy wattage: Taylor Swift sings on the single "Two Is Better Than One," while Ashley Tisdale appears in the video for the title track. Though the latter tune includes a decidedly adult comparison between getting drunk / having a hangover and falling in love / breaking up, the bulk of the remaining songs on the record are fairly clean, talking mostly about the highs and lows of new love without a lot of swearing or sex talk. Of note, however, are the multiple references to kissing, with lyrics like "we used to kiss all night" and "you're so contagious…I caught it when I kissed you."

Is it any good?

Musically, this record has some good things going for it. The duet with Taylor Swift is a clear highlight, with Swift and band frontman Martin Johnson engaging in some nice harmonization that makes the song a standout amid the rest of the pop-punk tracks on the record. And the tight overall songwriting results in other tunes, like "She's Got a Boyfriend Now," that loop back in your mind long after they're over.

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Released on: September 8, 2009
Label: Columbia
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:

33% say there are positive role models

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heymonday101
teen, 15 years old

Not as good as their first one, but "Two Is Better Than One" is beautiful

Before I start, let me first say "Two Is..." is NOT dirty. Everyone(who hasn't heard itPASTORS!!!)thinks it's about a threesome. It isn't. And "the way you roll your eyes" is something that everyone raises their eyebrows at. It's not bad. Every girl rolls their eyes at guys. Anyway, it's kinda pop-ey, but I still love it. Taylor Swift actually made "Two Is..." beautiful. This is me and my gf's song still. Love it!!!

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Not as good as their first one, but "Two Is Better Than One" is beautiful

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makes me want my band to play it!

Great song

really good

Fine for 10 year olds

awesome song

C.A.T.C.H.Y.

Pg-13

Great

cool songs but theres swering so i have to say 10+

12+ :)

love it

hello

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Good Song

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