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Breakaway

(2004, Pop, by Kelly Clarkson, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Mostly positive messages amongst musical mush.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    A few harsh statements about relationships.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Obligatory American Idol tie-in.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The song "Addicted" uses the metaphor of drugs to describe being in love.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Breakaway

Parents need to know that Kelly Clarkson's songs are full of powerful emotions -- most of which result from relationships gone bad or relationships gone good. The lyrics are intense (Your eyes they sparkle/That's all changed into lies that drop like acid rain/You washed away the best of me/You don't care), but are relatively harmless. The song "Addicted" uses the metaphor of drugs to describe being in love.

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  • Families can talk about all aspects of relationships. How can you deal with heartbreak? How can you move on after a breakup? What does it mean to stand strong -- in a relationship and on your own?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

    kelly

    kelly you rock

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    She is a great singer!

    Kelly clarkson is an amazing singer! she is my favorite American idol of all time! and she was the first! this is one of her first cds and it is great! i can't think of one bad song on it! and she doesn't use bad language so don't worry about that! ok 10+

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Terrific!!!!!

    I love this album!I love all of kelly clarksons music she is the BEST!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Great songs to sing too

    I own this CD and when I listen to it and can't help but singing. Of course, I can't reach the high parts... The lyrics are just the right thing for anyone who has ever broken-up with someone. All the songs have their good and their bad things. This is great, positive music for everyone. Even guys like it, and I'm not surprised! My whole family can't help but sing to "Gone" or "Because of You" when it's played on the radio. This is an appropriate CD with a phenomenal voice as back-up. The pain-induced lyrics are something you have to hear!

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