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Music reviews for pop, parents recommend

67 results
  • Review
    "Wide Awake" (CD Single)

    Thoughtful break-up ballad from sometimes-edgy pop star.
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    By Katy Perry
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Up All Night

    Boy band's debut album is surprisingly solid; OK for tweens.
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    8
     
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    By One Direction
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Somebody That I Used to Know" (CD Single)

    Clean yet emotionally complex tune about a painful breakup.
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    11
     
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    By Gotye
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Part of Me" (CD Single)

    Pop princess sings clean tune about standing up to her ex.
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    11
     
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    By Katy Perry
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" (CD Single)

    Self-esteem reigns supreme in clean, uplifting pop single.
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    10
     
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    By Kelly Clarkson
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Hit the Lights" (CD Single)

    Upbeat tune about letting go of doubt, reaching for dreams.
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    7
     
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    By Selena Gomez
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "The One That Got Away" (CD Single)

    One of Perry's cleaner songs -- despite a few iffy lines.
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    12
     
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    By Katy Perry
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    Unbroken

    Former Disney star's post-rehab CD is honest yet optimistic.
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    11
     
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    By Demi Lovato
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    Stronger

    Positive messages about self-esteem from former Idol champ.
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    10
     
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    By Kelly Clarkson
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "It Will Rain" (CD Single)

    Breaking Dawn single is melodramatic but OK for fans.
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    11
     
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    By Bruno Mars
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Someone Like You" (CD Single)

    Sad but clean pop song laments lost love.
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    12
     
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    By Adele
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "You and I" (CD Single)

    Cleaner-than-average love song from edgy pop diva.
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    12
     
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    By Lady Gaga
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Skyscraper" (CD Single)

    Melancholy but clean tune about moving on from heartache.
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    9
     
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    By Demi Lovato
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Love You Like a Love Song" (CD Single)

    Nothing but squeaky-clean puppy love in this pop track.
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    7
     
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    By Selena Gomez
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Tonight Tonight" (CD Single)

    Pop-rock party single is clean, fine for older tweens.
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    12
     
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    By Hot Chelle Rae
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Hair" (CD Single)

    Clean Lady Gaga track promotes a positive body image.
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    11
     
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    By Lady Gaga
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "The Edge of Glory" (CD Single)

    No profanity or sex, but glorifies troubled relationships.
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    12
     
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    By Lady Gaga
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Who Says" (CD Single)
    Empowering anthem for young girls; great choice for tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Selena Gomez
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Price Tag" (CD Single)
    Clean pop-rap track with positive message.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By B.o.B., Jessie J
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
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    Clean songs about love; most likely to appeal to older kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Adele
    (Music, 2011)
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    "Rolling in the Deep" (CD single)
    No adult content, but this break-up song is intense.
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    12
     
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    By Adele
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Born This Way" (CD single)

    Clean pop tune offers upbeat message about loving yourself.
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    13
     
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    By Lady Gaga
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "What the Hell" (CD single)
    Bouncy pop song is all about letting loose; OK for teens.
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    12
     
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    By Avril Lavigne
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Sleazy" (CD single)
    Good relationship advice buried by talk of sex, drinking.
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    15
     
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    By Ke$ha
    (Music, 2010)
  • Review
    "Firework" (CD single)
    Unusually clean Perry song emphasizes self-esteem.
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    10
     
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    By Katy Perry
    (Music, 2010)