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Twilight Soundtrack

(2008, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Atlantic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A deliciously dark taste of Twilight.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some dark, gothic imagery and tales of love gone wrong, but nothing explicit (excepting "Eyes on Fire").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Eyes on Fire" includes the lyrics: "I'll seek you out / Flay you alive / One more word and you won't survive."

  • Sex:

    No sexual content, except for innuendo in "Go All the Way": "I'm going to let you have it like you've never had before."

  • Language:

    "Pissing" is used once.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Twilight Soundtrack

Parents need to know that the soundtrack to the movie Twilight has some dark, creepy lyrics and music but isn't an overwhelming downer. Some of the songs address relationships, though lyrics tend to be more impressionistic than literal. Fans of the series will be particularly interested in the soundtrack, since Stephenie Meyer often discusses how music inspires her creations.

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  • Families can talk about how Stephenie Meyer creates "soundtracks" for her novels. What do you think about this soundtrack compared with the playlist she posted for the novel? Do you think this album gives you a good idea of what to expect from the movie or not?
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Kakarot
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    superb..especially " eyes on fire "

    too..... much catchy.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    ♥UndeadRainbow ...
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    Buy with DVD

    Good movie Great score. Bella's Lullaby and Never Think were my favorites of the whole soundtrack. It also introduced me to Paramore and Death Cab for Cutie and A Fine Frenzy.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Selbe
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    Buy BuY BUY/ Must Have Twilight

    I've got one word for corporate America: CONSUMERISM. Stephanie Meyer didn't write those songs or sing them, but she gets paid for albums sold. The Twilight craze just keeps getting bigger. Edward Cullen will soon be on our underwear. The songs aren't bad; it's how much we're spending on it.

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Katy0
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Pretty Good

    Nothing spectacular, but there are plenty of decent songs.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Bloody Gorgeous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Well, shame to say that the soundtrack was so much better than the movie itself. These songs are great. My personal favorites include Supermassive Black Hole, Leave Out All The Rest, and Eyes On Fire. I'm sure they're the best too. You might be concerned about the lyrics in Eyes On Fire, but honestly, the creepy lyrics sound totally cool. I'm sure anyone who watched the movie enjoyed the soundtrack. Oh, but I was quite disappointed with Bella's Lullaby. I expected something really beautiful. And since when is Robert Pattinson a musician?

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