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Music reviews for ages 13 & 14, alternative rock

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    Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film The Great Gatsby

    Eclectic homage to Jazz Age has edgy songs, mature themes.
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2013)
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    "Runaways" (CD Single)

    Alt-rock song has mature themes, clean video.
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    13
     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2012)
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    Blunderbuss

    Powerful solo effort relates violence to emotional pain.
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    14
     
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    By Jack White
    (Music, 2012)
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    "The Cave" (CD single)
    Brooding alt-rock single has mature themes.
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    13
     
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    By Mumford & Sons
    (Music, 2011)
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    Hurley
    Quirky alt-rockers keep it clean; just a slight edge.
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    13
     
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    By Weezer
    (Music, 2010)
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    Sigh No More
    Pensive alt-rock album is clean but dark at times.
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    13
     
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    By Mumford & Sons
    (Music, 2010)
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    "Breakeven" (CD single)
    Standard heartbreak song is fine for teens.
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    13
     
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    By The Script
    (Music, 2010)
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    Raditude
    Alt-rockers deliver witty yet mostly tame tracks.
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    13
     
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    By Weezer
    (Music, 2009)
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    I Told You I Was Freaky
    Silly songs' bawdy humor veers into explicit territory.
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    14
     
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    By Flight of the Conchords
    (Music, 2009)
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    21st Century Breakdown

    Pointed lyrics, gritty language infuse political rock opera.
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    13
     
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    By Green Day
    (Music, 2009)
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    When the World Comes Down
    Likeable, upbeat pop-rock ideal for teens (and parents).
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    13
     
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    By All-American Rejects
    (Music, 2008)
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    Prospekt's March
    Deep stuff, but no hidden messages to worry about.
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    14
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2008)
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    Day & Age
    Alt-pop rockers offer up safe -- but -- peculiar tunes.
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    13
     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2008)
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    Hook Me Up
    Edgy, electro-pop sister duo touring with JoBros.
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    13
     
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    By The Veronicas
    (Music, 2008)
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    Love Is Dead
    Uplifting collection from Bjork-esque pop star.
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    13
     
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    By Kerli
    (Music, 2008)
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    Oracular Spectacular
    Glam rock, disco pop with a few mature themes.
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    14
     
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    By MGMT
    (Music, 2008)
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    Dreaming Out Loud
    Emotional songs about heartbreak and hope.
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    13
     
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    By One Republic
    (Music, 2007)
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    Icky Thump
    Raw and raucous rock for adventurous teens.
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    13
     
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    By The White Stripes
    (Music, 2007)
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    Because of the Times
    Moody, atmospheric rock is OK for teens.
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    13
     
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    By Kings of Leon
    (Music, 2007)
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    Sam's Town
    Sophomore slump from 2005's "It" band.
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    14
     
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    By The Killers
    (Music, 2006)
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    Extraordinary Machine
    Brooding poetry that's perfect for brooding teens.
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    13
     
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    By Fiona Apple
    (Music, 2005)
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    Back to Bedlam
    Emotional ballads with a few four-letter words.
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    14
     
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    By James Blunt
    (Music, 2005)
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    Get Behind Me, Satan
    Quirky and raw; many teens will enjoy.
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    14
     
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    By The White Stripes
    (Music, 2005)
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    Demon Days
    Lives up to high expectations; not for kids.
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    14
     
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    By Gorillaz
    (Music, 2005)
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    Pressure Chief
    Quirky, satisfying songwriting.
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    13
     
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    By Cake
    (Music, 2004)