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Daughtry

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Idol rocker is derivative yet powerful.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    No clear message of any kind, except for subtle support of self-absorbed teen angst.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some darkly poetic imagery here and there; nothing really explicit.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Daughtry was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that this American Idol veteran delivers some viable, if derivative, rock & roll on his self-titled CD -- with a little something for everyone. Lyrics play it safe, with the exception of some occasional dark-side musings, made-to-order for teenagers who take themselves extremely seriously.

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  • Families can talk about the phenomenon of American Idol and the opportunities it affords both winners and losers. You can also read the lyrics of "Breakdown" and "All these Lives" -- songs that appear to address real issues with obtuse poetry -- and discuss what Daughtry is trying to communicate in these songs.
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What’s the Story?

Chris Daughtry knows his way around a power ballad, and showcases his vocal range beautifully on DAUGHTRY, his first CD since American Idol. Gritty and emotional, his voice -- supported by a powerful rhythm section -- is the star of this show as he careens through a variety of hard-hitting styles reminiscent of everyone from Creed to Slash (who delivers a cameo appearance on "What I Want") to sensitive-guy crooners of every genre.

Is It Any Good?

Daughtry sings with so much passion that you may not notice how derivative and musically unadventurous these songs really are, with only a couple of notable exceptions ("Breakdown" and "All These Lives"). The lyrics are simplistic and the rhymes are predictable, which means that any emotional impact rests squarely on the arrangements and performance. The fact that Daughtry pulls off an album with some grit and power is proof of the North Carolina native's natural talent.

Music Details

Released on: 11/21/2006
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Great CD to try! A favorite :)

    I love Daughtry because of this CD. Decided to listen to it and turns out it is now one of my faves! There's not really any messages or language to be concerned about or rave about either, and personally i like all the songs on the CD and his voice.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    best rock ever

    This CD has soul and thought in it. so appropriote for 11+. Daughtry is the best rock singer other than AC/DC and Bon Jovi

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    My absolute favorite CD since November

    All songs have a story, all lyrics are clean, all songs have a great arrangement and Chris Daughtry wrote or helped write 10 of 12 songs all while touring for American Idol, quite a feat. I saw Daughtry in concert in SF and they really are a rock band, so this will be where they are the most confortable. My 13 year old son also loves this CD.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 4.0

    THIS IS A BLOODY AWESOME SONG PEEPZ USE SHOULD LISTEN TO MUSIC MORE ITS HEEEPZ SICK :) ♥

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