I have a very strong opinion on what kids should listen to. I feel like kids who listen to pop throughout their child/teen years are highly deprived. Bands and singers like R.E.M., The Who, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and B.B. King is what kids should be listening to. If a child can appreciate the root of music at a young age, they will never want to listen to the systhesized, over done and manufactured songs pop artists put out. What I'm saying is R.E.M. is great, do yourself a favor and listen to them. Sorry for my rant-tacular review, I just need to spread the word.