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Blue Skies

(2004, Pop, by Diana DeGarmo, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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

    DeGarmo's big voice is the star here.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    "Sometimes I feel like cryin', layin' down and dying" is as dark as this one gets.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    "Dr. Phil" is mentioned, as well as a couple of other brand names.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Blue Skies

Parents need to know that 2004 American Idol second-placer Diana DeGarmo has talent and spirit. But the songs on the CD veer all over the place.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the many different styles of singing by DeGarmo and discuss which style best suits her voice, and why.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    amazing talent

    Diana is idolized by many and I have to say great job on this masterpiece cd!I hope to see anothe cd.

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

    a good CD but does not satisfy...

    Diana DeGarmo does a good job singing in this album, and most of the songs are good. she does a particularly good job on "Cardboard Castles" and "Boy Like You", although "Boy Like You" is rather vulgar in the sense that a girl is now repraoching her boyfriend for cheating on her then running back to her as he gets his heart broken. It could give young listners several ideas about how to break up with their future bf/gf's the wrong way. Plus, (no offense, Diana De Garmo), but "Dreams" sounds like a lullaby. Overall, this is a good CD to buy, there's hardly anything bad about it. but like i said, the album does not satisfy.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    BEST CD EVER!!!!

    I love the new Diana Degarmo CD. It's like she's even better than on American Idol! She can sing so good! I have been listening to it on my alarm in the morning, why I get ready, and every other time I can! It has a variety of songs and it's a good mix. Anyways... if you don't have Diana's new CD, you're missin out!

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