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Music from the O.C. Mix 2

(2004, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Warner Brothers)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Unlike show, indie-rock songs are OK for tweens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue, except in some of the cutesy band names.

  • Sex:

    The slightest bit of occasional innuendo.

  • Language:

    Nothing offensive.

  • Consumerism:

    TV tie-in, so...

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Nothing obvious.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Music from the O.C. Mix 2

Parents need to know that the TV show is too mature for tweens, but you can let your older kids listen to the soundtrack without worrying about the messages they're receiving.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the emerging and lesser-known musicians on the album. Point out to your kids that there is musical life beyond the Top 40, and enjoy this compilation. Then find everyone's favorite cuts and go get the latest releases from each of this CD's featured artists.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Kass
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Incredible

    A warning to all those who were as leery as I initially was: you don't have to be a devoted fan of The OC to enjoy this phenomenal compilation of lesser-known artists. From the wry humor in the song Popular Mechanics For Lovers ("But all I ever find my love/Are clichés that don’t rhyme"); to the sweet, romantic musing in Maybe I'm Amazed ("Maybe I'm afraid of the way I love you/Maybe I'm amazed at the way you pulled me out of time"); to the haunting desperation of A Lack of Color ("On your machine I slur a plea for you to come home/But I know it's too late/I should have given you a reason to stay"), this CD won't fail to enrapture young people eager to hear something outside the mainstream.

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