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Departure
(2008, Pop, by Jesse McCartney, Label: Hollywood Records)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Teen idol grows up just a bit.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Departure
Parents need to know that Jesse McCartney is all-grown up and his songs reflect a new and sexier image. The first single off his third album, "Leavin'" has a sexually-infused video featuring McCartney and a barely-clothed model. Although there is nothing explicit on the album, there are numerous references to love, lust, and sex.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how teen stars make the transition to adulthood. McCartney has toned down his hair color and given himself a smoother look. His musical style has also changed to a more urban sound. Do you think this is a natural progression for him as an artist or a marketing trick by his record label? Why do pop artists feel the need to sell sex more as they come of age and get older? Is this a sign of maturity or immaturity?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
best
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Not appropriate.
Wow, Jesse McCartney has turned around. He went from Disney singer, to pretty much explicit. He has a song on this album called Into Ya, which is all about sex. He says the word sex in it, and also says, "If you let me put a lil into ya, for so long ive been tryin to get into ya". The only songs i reccomend for your youngsters are Leavin', It's Over, and How Do You Sleep?.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Leavin' (cd single)
the song leavin' has really good beat.the lyrics didn't really make sense to me.that song should be rated 13+.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
It's just his first R&B album
I know some people are pretty disgusted and some are really excited with his accent to urban pop, I lie somewhere between the two. I find the lyrics of his songs quite repetitive and somewhat inappropriate but it's a good start for a teen pop artist. The tunes and beats are catchy - that's what it makes the songs quite addictive. What's more, his songs are a combination of Pop, HipHop, R&B and Contemporary! Looking forward to a more refined R&B album.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Jesse grew up
Some people have said that he needs to go back to beautiful soul days. he was 16!!!! He is now 21. What do you expect. Now I have seen the video and there is some sex. But the cd is not bad. I just recently saw Jesse in concert and he is the same guy. Just a little more machure. I say buy this for anyone over 11. There are some good messages in the cd.
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