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Tween Pop Goes Parent-Friendly

By Dave Rogers - Mon Jul 7, 2008 5:04pm PDT
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Confused by the Jonas Brothers and the Naked Brothers? (Hint: The Jo Bros are at left.) Unsure which is real—Hannah Montana or Miley Cyrus? Worried about the messages coming from rising tween überstars?

Well, relax and let Los Angeles Times pop music critic Ann Powers do the heavy lifting. In a refreshing and witty piece, Powers peels back the hysteria and reveals the Big Secret: "No longer is teen pop based on the Lolita principle. Instead, it's a tool for learning, transforming the individualism and irreverence of the rock era into good-girl-and-boy self-empowerment."

That's right: Tween pop has gone parent-friendly. "Growing up is the subject of tween pop, and nobody wants to skip the process," says Powers—and although those over 12 may find the tunes "not quite a whole meal," we can still enjoy the artists' genuine intent to rock out.

Accompanying Powers' observations are two engaging galleries, the first a gentle deconstruction of several tween chart-toppers, the second a timeline of kid rock history. (Remember Ricky Nelson? Hands?)

Ready to check out some of this new tween pop? We suggest Eventually, the newest video from The Naked Brothers Band. Enjoy!

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Posted by Tranasia Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:28am PDT

i think that this is a very nice sight for kids

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Posted by Ashley Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:27am PDT

ME TOO!!!!!!!!

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Posted by BubbaP Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:01pm PDT

I found a game site that is safe for all children. I even play it as well. It is called marapets Your child can have their own pet,name it,house it,feed it, and love it. The things you can do on the site are endless. Here is the link www.marapets.com/refer.php?id=mom2kirkir It is free and secure.

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Posted by Matt H Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:44pm PDT

i agree fear

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Posted by iko u Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:46pm PDT

Don't even attempt to pretend that any girl who loves the Jonas Brothers doesn't just love them for their bodies. I know NO ONE who truly enjoys their music half as much as their faces. As for the "Naked Brothers Band"...enough said already, look at the damn title of their band. I not only know literally no one who likes them, but no one who takes them seriously.

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Posted by iko u Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:47pm PDT

"Parent-friendly" is not equivalent to "good for your kids".

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Posted by Gooooooooo Dawgs! Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:49pm PDT

HEY ALL, WENT TO SEE THE DARK KNIGHT SUNDAY, GREAT MOVIE!! BUT NOT FOR KIDS UNDER 15, THAT'S MY OPINION!! I COULD HEAR LITTLE KIDS CRYING IN THE SHOW!! NOT GOOD!!

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Posted by Art K Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:58pm PDT

Naked Brothers Band, that must turn a lot of parents off... I don't think anyone likes the music from the Jonas Brothers. They just like their bodies. ~|~Art K~|~

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Posted by Julia Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:05pm PDT

naked brothers band is innappropriate. i mean, i dont want to go to school? i love jo bros. and the naked brother band people sound like girls. and their band title is weird. i mean what?

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Posted by Lady Dahlia Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:08pm PDT

Of course, I think The Jonas Brothers are cute (especially Nick), but I'm not too fond of their singing. I like the tune of their music, the lyrics too, but personally, I think their voices just spoil it.

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