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Coco

(2007, Pop, by Colbie Caillat, Label: Universal Republic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Mellow, sweet debut album about life and love.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some allusions to sex and intimacy that'll probably go over the heads of younger kids ("...under the covers staying safe and warm/You give me feelings that I adore" and "Wake me up with your lips/come at me from above").

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One song talks about using alcohol to numb the pain of a disintegrating relationship ("I've got a midnight bottle/Gonna drink it down/Gonna ease my pain from all these feelings driving me insane").
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Coco

Parents need to know that this is a collection of mostly wholesome mellow songs. Colbie Caillat exudes California-girl-next-door appeal and the only song with not-so-great lyrics for kids is "Midnight Bottle" where she sings about getting through the pain of a crumbling relationship with the help of alcohol -- but even that song is subtle.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Colbie Caillat differs from fellow songstresses in her age group. She seems to do a fairly good job of staying out of the tabloids and not projecting an overtly sexy, party-girl image. Why do you think she's stayed out of the spotlight? Does it help or hurt her music? Also, how has MySpace and other Web sites transformed the way musicians become popular?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    holagurrl12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Love it!!

    Very fun!! Little bit of drinking concerns but otherwise great!!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    shanno12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    AHHHHHH!!!!!

    I LOVE COLBIE CAILLAT SHE SINGS BEAUTIFULY!!!!!

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