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American Idol: Season 4: The Showstoppers

(2005, Pop, by Various Artists, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Good singing, but not much more.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    They play it REALLY safe!
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Obvious TV tie-in.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About American Idol: Season 4: The Showstoppers

Parents need to know that content-wise, there is nothing to worry about, so the whole family can listen to this one.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the differences between each singer's styles. Even though they stem from the same show, how do they maintain their own sound? Is there a common way that each American Idol protégé approaches a song?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Amazing!

    Awesome CD! My favorites are Jessica Sierra's Total Eclipse Of The Heart, Anthony Fedorov's Everytime You Go Away, Scott Savol's Against All Odds, Bo Bice's I Don't Want To Be, Nikko Smith's Part-Time Lover and Mikalah Gordon's God Bless The Child!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great CD

    If you loved American Idol, you'll love this cd. Carrie Underwood does great singing Independence Day, and Bo Bice (my IDOL) does a FANTASTIC version of I Don't Want to Be. Almost all of the songs are good, but I can't STAND to listen to that Federov's syrup soaked sugar coated gooey song, Everytime You Go Away, or whatever the heck it's called. A great cd for all AI fans.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    For All American Idol lovers!

    This is a great CD. You can hear your favorite contestant from season 4 at their best. American Idol fans will love this CD!

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