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Music reviews for ages 13 & 14, alternative rock

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  • Eclectic homage to Jazz Age has edgy songs, mature themes.

     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2013)
  • Alt-rock song has mature themes, clean video.

     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2012)
  • Powerful solo effort relates violence to emotional pain.

     
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    By Jack White
    (Music, 2012)
  • Brooding alt-rock single has mature themes.
     
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    By Mumford & Sons
    (Music, 2011)
  • Quirky alt-rockers keep it clean; just a slight edge.
     
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    By Weezer
    (Music, 2010)
  • Pensive alt-rock album is clean but dark at times.
     
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    By Mumford & Sons
    (Music, 2010)
  • Standard heartbreak song is fine for teens.
     
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    By The Script
    (Music, 2010)
  • Alt-rockers deliver witty yet mostly tame tracks.
     
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    By Weezer
    (Music, 2009)
  • Silly songs' bawdy humor veers into explicit territory.
     
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    By Flight of the Conchords
    (Music, 2009)
  • Pointed lyrics, gritty language infuse political rock opera.

     
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    By Green Day
    (Music, 2009)
  • Likeable, upbeat pop-rock ideal for teens (and parents).
     
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    By All-American Rejects
    (Music, 2008)
  • Deep stuff, but no hidden messages to worry about.
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2008)
  • Alt-pop rockers offer up safe -- but -- peculiar tunes.
     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2008)
  • Edgy, electro-pop sister duo touring with JoBros.
     
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    By The Veronicas
    (Music, 2008)
  • Uplifting collection from Bjork-esque pop star.
     
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    By Kerli
    (Music, 2008)
  • Glam rock, disco pop with a few mature themes.
     
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    By MGMT
    (Music, 2008)
  • Emotional songs about heartbreak and hope.
     
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    By One Republic
    (Music, 2007)
  • Raw and raucous rock for adventurous teens.
     
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    By The White Stripes
    (Music, 2007)
  • Moody, atmospheric rock is OK for teens.
     
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    By Kings of Leon
    (Music, 2007)
  • Sophomore slump from 2005's "It" band.
     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2006)
  • Brooding poetry that's perfect for brooding teens.
     
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    By Fiona Apple
    (Music, 2005)
  • Emotional ballads with a few four-letter words.
     
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    By James Blunt
    (Music, 2005)
  • Quirky and raw; many teens will enjoy.
     
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    By The White Stripes
    (Music, 2005)
  • Lives up to high expectations; not for kids.
     
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    By Gorillaz
    (Music, 2005)
  • Quirky, satisfying songwriting.
     
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    By Cake
    (Music, 2004)