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Music reviews for rock, parents recommend

26 results
  • Review
    "The Catalyst"
    Intense anthem about God, violence is best for older kids.
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    13
     
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    By Linkin Park
    (Music, 2010)
  • Review
    The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack

    Brooding indie tunes OK for kids too young for the movie.
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    10
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2010)
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    Plastic Beach
    Virtual band talks eco issues on slightly edgy CD.
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    14
     
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    By Gorillaz
    (Music, 2010)
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    Abbey Road

    Timeless tunes are the ideal intro to Fab Four's music.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By The Beatles
    (Music, 2009)
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    David Cook

    Idol winner delivers with powerful, family-safe CD.
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    10
     
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    By David Cook
    (Music, 2008)
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    Death Magnetic
    Rock vets deliver dark images, big guitar riffs.
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    14
     
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    By Metallica
    (Music, 2008)
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    Viva La Vida
    Darker album from emotionally charged band.
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    14
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2008)
  • Review
    "The Time of My Life" (CD single)

    Uplifting, positive song from Idol winner.
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    6
     
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    By David Cook
    (Music, 2008)
  • Review
    Scream
    Brooding German teen rockers bring rousing debut.
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    14
     
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    By Tokio Hotel
    (Music, 2008)
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    Constantine
    Idol sings kid-safe, expressive songs.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Constantine Maroulis
    (Music, 2007)
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    Minutes to Midnight
    Angst-ridden rock is dark and depressing.
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    15
     
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    By Linkin Park
    (Music, 2007)
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    Year Zero
    Angry, dark imagery against a back-beat.
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    15
     
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    By Nine Inch Nails
    (Music, 2007)
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    Taylor Hicks
    American Idol with experience and soul.
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    10
     
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    By Taylor Hicks
    (Music, 2006)
  • Review
    The Black Parade

    Great music, but also intense and dark.
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    14
     
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    By My Chemical Romance
    (Music, 2006)
  • Review
    The Open Door
    Brooding, poetic songs ease a breakup's pain.
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    14
     
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    By Evanescence
    (Music, 2006)
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    Decemberunderground
    Teenage angst set to a rock beat.
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    15
     
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    By AFI
    (Music, 2006)
  • Review
    I'm Not Dead
    Pink takes on just about everyone. Teens and up.
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    15
     
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    By Pink
    (Music, 2006)
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    Lights and Sounds
    Smart punk-tinged rock & roll for teens.
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    12
     
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    By Yellowcard
    (Music, 2006)
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    Hypnotize
    No holding back on the world's problems.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By System of a Down
    (Music, 2005)
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    The Silence in Black and White
    Whiny and derivative, but also kind of fun.
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    14
     
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    By Hawthorne Heights
    (Music, 2005)
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    Guero
    Beck keeps it interesting -- and pretty clean
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    13
     
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    By Beck
    (Music, 2005)
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    How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
    U2 gets back on track.
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    12
     
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    By U2
    (Music, 2004)
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    Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge

    Dark power-punk is violent but also makes teens think.
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    14
     
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    By My Chemical Romance
    (Music, 2004)
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    Room on Fire
    Smart music but definitely not for younger teens.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By The Strokes
    (Music, 2003)
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    A Rush of Blood to the Head
    Moody, but well-written and impressive vocals.
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    13
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2003)