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Daughtry

(2006, Rock, by Chris Daughtry, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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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

About Daughtry

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

  • 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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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great stuff

    I don't like many artists like daughtry much less like the music they sing....but this is a wonderfull album not a weak song in it...''Feels Like Tonight'' and ''Home'' are two of the best singles this year by any artist it deserves more than 3 stars an it is exceptional for a debut album

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This cd and artist is AMAZING!

    this is an awesome cd. it is not at all inappropriate. its just a collection of great music with great lyrics. AMAZING. enough said.

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

    Awesome

    I love this CD. Good music with good stories in each song. I love it.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best idol ever

    even though he didn't win Chris daughtry is the best American idol constant ever his CD is really good i love him he is great

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

    Awesome American Idol dude....

    Great songs... "over you" is my mom's divoce theme, lol.

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