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Taylor Swift
- By Taylor Swift
- Genre: Country
Common Sense Media says
Young, talented star sings about heartache.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Taylor Swift, a teen country sensation, writes from the heart about subjects of interest to other tweens and teens -- mostly the tricky business of negotiating relationships when you don't have a lot of experience and can't help wearing your heart on your sleeve. The lyrics and messages are fine for kids to hear.
What's the story?
Like many established artists who've preceded her, Taylor Swift tends to write the same song over and over again -- but it's a darn good one, with the radio-friendly musical hooks, catchy lyrics, and expressive delivery that have made this teen a country music sensation. She nails teen love and heartbreak in lyrics like "he's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar/he's the reason I've been wishing on the wishing star" and "so watch me strike a match on all my wasted time/as far as I'm concerned you're just another picture to burn."
Is it any good?
With lovely production heavy on acoustic instrumentals (you'll hear dobro, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin tracks carefully mixed over a highly-skilled rhythm section with journeyman professionalism), Taylor's dusky yet childlike vocals reach directly for the teen heart. Though she has her vocal limitations, this young artist is smart enough to understand her strengths and play to them -- and smart enough to write a terrific song.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the song "Teardrops on My Guitar," about a girl's unrequited crush on a guy who loves someone else (raise your hand if you've never been there!). What would you do if you were the one with the crush? Also, "Should've Said No" draws a hard line with a boyfriend caught cheating. Do you think dumping the guy is appropriate, or might there be some room for explanation and even forgiveness?
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Good Album With Catchy Songs
I figure that the best way for me to review this CD is to tell you about each song individually. (1) Tim Mcgraw: This song has almost nothing to do with Tim Mcgraw. It's about a girl whose boyfriend broke up with her months ago and she still can't get over it. (2) Picture to Burn: You cheated on me... you're stupid! (3) Teardrops On My Guitar: The girl has a crush on some guy, but there's one little snag. He already has a girlfriend. (4) Place In This World: It's about a girl trying to find a place in this world. (5) Cold As You: I loved you, you didn't love me. You think I would've noticed. Contains 1 D-word (6) The Outside: Ask me out! (7) Tied Together With A Smile: Girl, don't you know you're beautiful? (8) Stay Beautiful: Boy, you're cooler than you think. Ask me out! (9) Should've Said No: Get outta here, cheater! (10) Oh, My, My, My: Two childhood friends get married. The only line I don't approve of is "I was seven and you were nine... I dared you to kiss me and ran when you tried." I mean, what is that about? (11) Our Song: Some girl is whining about how her and her boyfriend don't have a song. He tells her that their song is all the good times they've had. Aww... (12) I'm Only Me When I'm With You: Duh. (13) Invisible: Stop looking at her, look at me. Ask me out! (14) Perfectly Good Heart: My heart... "it's not unbroken anymore."
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I love her music. My favorite song is Mary's Song(Oh My My My).
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GREAT
Oh my gosh Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists everrrrr!! She has amazing music and I can relate to a ton of her songs. "Teardrops on my Guitar" is the best song ever! :)
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What The??
How is a country singer that sings about love not age appropriate for 7 year olds?? Seven year olds undergo heartache but in a different way. A lost toy, friends that move, they can have a crush. I love her so much and the fact that a 2 year old can't hear her is stupid because her songs are so relaxing. The message light is green so whats the deal??
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Love the music once again!!!!
I love this album, my favorite song on it is "Teardrops On My Guitar". Perfect album, perfect role model, good messages, and perfect for all ages!
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Kid, 11 years old
April 29, 2011
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Tayler for ever
A great album 4 all ages.Very cool,too bad there is no duets but still a great album.I have 3-4 songs on my mp4 player (love that thing) You rock Tayler
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Her pseudo-deep music is so obnoxious it gives me a horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach. Her lyrics are awful, she's not a talented instrumentalist, and on top of all that, she can't sing her way out of a paper bag. The only reason anyone even knows who this girl is, is because the Disney Channel decided her face was marketable and said, "With the help of a little creative voice mixing, THIS is our it girl." All hype and no talent. There's nothing really objectionable about it except it's unbelievable lack of substance.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 28, 2009
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7+
Taylor Swift has heart and is a great role modol. So some little things about beer. She roxs!
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9+
its pretty cool. luv love story, picture to burn, and teardrops on my guitar
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| Artist: | Taylor Swift |
| Release date: | March 18, 2008 |
| Label: | Big Machine Records |
| Genre: | Country |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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