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Beautiful Soul

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Surprising, refreshing, delightful pop debut.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    He goes out of his way to present himself as a nice guy.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    CD insert advertises posters and t-shirts; content is fine.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Beautiful Soul was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that Jesse McCartney is one of the more successful actor/singer crossover artists playing it very safe and delivers pleasant, nice-boy pop.

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  • Families can talk about how McCartney wrote four of the songs for the album and does that inspire you to try your hand at songwriting as well?
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What’s the Story?

Jesse McCartney cut his pop-star teeth in boy bands. The Sugar Beats and Dream Street veteran has also appeared in the WB drama "Summerland." His debut solo album, BEAUTIFUL SOUL is an unusually successful actor/singer crossover pop CD. Unlike some similar recent efforts (Lindsay Lohan comes to mind), Jesse's performances feel honest and natural. He delivers safe, pleasant, and well-produced tunes that stop short of becoming too saccharine. Mostly love songs, the lyrics and delivery make the singer seem like a sensitive sweetie-pie. As it happens, he co-wrote four of the best songs on the album: "She's No You," "Get Your Shine On," "That Was Then," and "What's Your Name?"

Is It Any Good?

It helps that this kid can really sing. And that he's absolutely adorable to look at, with a sense of style and dynamic that you either have or you don't. The song lyrics don't say a whole lot, but they say it over interesting rhythm tracks, on tunes that show off Jesse's musical and vocal strengths. His voice, delivery, and charisma -- combined with top-notch production and some more-than-halfway-decent material -- make for a surprising, refreshing, and delightful pop music debut from this surefire teen heartthrob.

Music Details

Released on: 01/28/2005
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title pause for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Without U (Cd Single)

    This song has awesome beat & a good tune. Jmac's voice sounds really good.Here are some of the lyrics: I like when you whisper softly..........Dream without you....... Those lyrics might create images in the mind which aren't 10+.But if it doesn't,the rating is reasonable.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 0 and give it 0.0

    horrible albun

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 0 and give it 0.0

    Eww

    JESSE MCCARTNEY STINKS! DO NOT BUY CD, IT'S A WASTE OF MONEY!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 3.0

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