Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this country album is about love and relationships. Both the warm and the ugly feelings between a husband and wife, between mother and daughter, and between friends come into play, but the "adult" themes contain nothing genuinely offensive or objectionable for kids.
Families can talk about "Good Friend and A Glass of Wine" and needing alcohol (and of course a good friend) as "a little pick-me-up to get me through the night." Kids, what would be a good thing to do when you're feeling down? Also, "What I Can Not Change" should provide some thought-provoking discussion on family relationships ("I don't know my father or my mother well enough…seems like every time we talk, we can't get past the little stuff"), as well as forgiveness, acceptance, and personal growth.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Maria Dinoia
Twenty-five-year-old LeAnn Rimes is no longer the little girl with the big voice who first made her mark on the country scene crooning to "Blue." She's an artist who has matured both as a songwriter and a gifted vocalist, and that's evident on FAMILY. She penned 12 of the 14 tracks on the album, and her relationships have dramatically influenced her music and given her a renewed sense of self. Whether she's singing about standing together as a family in the title track, or being sassy in "Nothin' Better to Do," Rimes still masterfully satisfies. Two duets with Reba McEntire and John Bon Jovi round out this truly enjoyable collection.
For more music from the ladies of country, fans may also enjoy fellow singers Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler.
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Sexual ContentSubtly suggested; lots of love stuff. |
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Social BehaviorStrong and clear messages about the importance of family and the people we love, and communicating honestly with those we care about. For example, "Fight," about a couple that doesn't want to argue anymore, claims "I take for granted how good we have it, let's laugh till we cry and get back to what matters." That sensitivity radiates through most of the 14 songs. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoWine is mentioned regularly in "Good Friend and A Glass of Wine" as a pick-me-up to help get through a crazy day. |
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