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Elliott Yamin

(2007, R&b, by Elliott Yamin, Label: Hickory Records)
  • 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 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Surprisingly accomplished nice-guy R&B Idol.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Yamin's personal story of overcoming shyness and an illness will provide role-model-type inspiration.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    No obvious product placement (CD packaging not available for review).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Elliott Yamin

Parents need to know that Elliott Yamin delivers family-safe, very well-performed, nice-guy R&B that is both lyrically innocuous and musically interesting. There's something here for everyone in the family except, perhaps, those who avoid American Idol finalists on principle.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Elliott Yamin's personal story. This powerhouse singer was so shy in middle school that he lip-synched his way through choir. He's also dealt with partial deafness and the challenge of Type 1 diabetes. How can music help someone get through hard times? How has it helped you face challenges or inspire you?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Amazing Debut Album!

    This is my favorite album from 2007. Elliott Yamin's incredibly soulful, soaring vocal talent is truly special. This debut album should have been nominated for a grammy this year. Absolutely love it!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

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