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Music Reviews

"Paradise" (CD Single)
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
Clean, sensitive song about facing up to tough problems.
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By Coldplay
(2011)
"Marry Me" (CD single)
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
Squeaky-clean song about love and commitment.
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By Train
(2011)
Editors' pick
"You and Your Heart" (CD single)
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
This laid-back track sends positive messages about taking responsibility for your actions.
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By Jack Johnson
(2010)
Soldier of Love
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
Smooth as silk, strong as steel, but best for older kids.
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By Sade
(2010)
Unbroken
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
OK for young Idol fans but lacks kid appeal.
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By Katharine McPhee
(2010)
Hey, Soul Sister (CD single)
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Passionate pop single is OK for older tweens.
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By Train
(2010)
"Drop the World" (CD single)
AGE
15
QUALITY
 
Lil' Wayne and Eminem use violence to get ahead.
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By Lil Wayne
(2009)
I Dreamed a Dream
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
Unlikely phenom belts out safe hits kids won't want to hear.
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By Susan Boyle
(2009)
The Fame Monster
AGE
14
QUALITY
 
Sex, substances dominate eight new tunes on reissued CD.
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By Lady Gaga
(2009)
Rated R
AGE
15
QUALITY
 
Pain, violence, fear dominate this bleak album.
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By Rihanna
(2009)
Battle Studies
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
Radio-friendly pop is mature in theme but not graphic.
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By John Mayer
(2009)
"Favorite Girl" (CD single)
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
More clean girl-craziness from young tween singer.
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By Justin Bieber
(2009)
I Get Around
AGE
13
QUALITY
 
Teen-friendly soul from R&B newcomer.
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By K'Jon
(2009)
High Hopes & Heartbreak
AGE
10
QUALITY
 
Wholesome, sweet CD comes up short in the talent department.
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By Brooke White
(2009)
"The One" (CD single)
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
R&B queen pairs with hot MC on sizzling yet clean single.
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By Mary J. Blige
(2009)
"Wake Up" (CD single)
AGE
5
QUALITY
 
French singer promotes sense of wonder -- at any age.
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By Sliimy
(2009)
The Redemption
AGE
14
QUALITY
 
Reality star's CD dissects her troubled family -- and sex.
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By Brooke Hogan
(2009)
Lines, Vines and Trying Times
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
JoBros enter mature territory but keep it clean and catchy.
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By Jonas Brothers
(2009)
Amanda Leigh
AGE
12
QUALITY
 
Former pop princess cuts mature yet clean, folk-tinged CD.
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By Mandy Moore
(2009)
Editors' pick
European Playground
AGE
2
QUALITY
 
A multi-lingual tour of Europe’s most beloved songs brings the world a little closer to home.
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By Various Artists
(2009)

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