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Music reviews

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    "Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz)" (CD Single)

    Rapper shops at Goodwill; hilarity and profanity ensue.
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    By Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Les Miserables: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

    Tragic, intense film songs delivered with passion.
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    14
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Unorthodox Jukebox

    More great R&B from Mars, but more mature than first album.
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    15
     
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    By Bruno Mars
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    The Music of Nashville, Season 1, Vol. 1

    TV score showcases strong women, powerful country songs.
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    13
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    This Is 40: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

    Soundtrack features pensive songs, one with harsh lyrics.
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    14
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Don't You Worry Child (feat. John Martin)" (CD Single)

    Electronica track is clean but unoriginal.
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    12
     
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    By Swedish House Mafia
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Tre!

    Classic pop-punk and rock from edgy and explosive trio.
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    14
     
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    By Green Day
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Holla at the DJ" (CD Single)

    Disney teen's dance track is clean and fun for everyone.
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    7
     
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    By Coco Jones
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Warrior

    More wild living and partying, but a few thoughtful tunes.
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    15
     
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    By Ke$ha
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    O.N.I.F.C.

    Smooth grooves, but extreme substance use, sex, materialism.
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    16
     
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    By Wiz Khalifa
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "My Life" (CD Single)

    Rap, pop titans team up in extremely violent track.
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    16
     
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    By 50 Cent, Eminem, Adam Levine
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face" (CD Single)

    Live version of 2002 song is solid but adds one curse word.
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    13
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Lullaby

    Sweet, sentimental bedtime songs are mellow and dreamy.
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    2
     
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    By Justin Roberts
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Unapologetic

    Mature, explicit CD about reuniting with an abusive ex.
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    16
     
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    By Rihanna
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Greatest Hits - Chapter One

    Clean album filled with messages of strength, self-esteem.
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    10
     
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    By Kelly Clarkson
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Try" (CD Single)

    Pink embraces life in clean, uplifting track.
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    10
     
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    By Pink
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Scream & Shout" (CD Single)

    Semi-explicit dance tune with some substances and swearing.
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    13
     
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    By Britney Spears, will.i.am
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "Don't Stop the Party" (CD Single)

    Fairly mild party tune has super-racy video.
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    13
     
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    By Pitbull
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    The World from the Side of the Moon

    Mostly clean folk-pop from Idol winner.
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    10
     
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    By Phillip Phillips
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Putumayo Kids Presents World Sing-Along

    A welcoming introduction to world music for little ones.
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    2
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    "It's Thanksgiving" (CD Single)

    YouTube hit will make you thankful for the "OFF" switch
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    8
     
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    By Nicole Westbrook
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Take Me Home

    One Direction stays sweet, but expect some innuendo.
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    10
     
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    By One Direction
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Lotus

    Another steamy CD from The Voice's pop powerhouse.
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    14
     
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    By Christina Aguilera
    (Music, 2012)
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    Dos!

    Driving pop-punk not band's best but still strong.
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    15
     
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    By Green Day
    (Music, 2012)
  • Review
    Glee: The Music Presents Glease (Grease)

    Fun, mostly clean songs from original '70s musical.
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    10
     
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    By Glee Cast
    (Music, 2012)