It is pretty clean, but skip the first track, as it talks about how he and another girl are ripping off clothes. Also, and implied d-word ("But I bet you don't give a/People...")
It's Only Time
(2006, Pop, by Drake Bell)
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Drake delivers pleasant, perky pop.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of It's Only Time was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Parents need to know that Drake Bell, of Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh show, is a nice kid who has listened to a heck of a lot of Beatles albums -- or at least that's the impression you'll get after listening to this CD. Content is squeaky-clean except for a bit of poetic sexual innuendo ("when you're creeping out of bed I sneak a peek to see just what you were wearing last night"), and the overall sound is peppy, bright, and fun.
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What’s the Story?
Drake Bell, Nickelodeon's teen heartthrob from the Drake & Josh sitcom, seems too good to be true. He's a good singer with credible rock & roll instincts, he's good looking, and he seems to have listened to a lot of music by The Beatles. His debut CD, IT'S ONLY TIME. references the Fab Four on nearly every tune, yet maintains a fresh and original sound. Songs are typically lovesick-teen stuff, with the tiniest bit of sexual innuendo, but an old-timey ragtime number featues some impressive scat-singing.
Is It Any Good?
It sounds as though Drake loved every minute he spent making this record. Lyrics are not brilliant, but they are expressive, tween-safe, and occasionally even funny and/or poetic. He performs with an infectious, charming enthusiasm that's hard to ignore. Watch out, cynics -- there's a good chance you'll be humming along before you remember that you're not supposed to like anything this cute. For everyone else, crank up the volume and enjoy.
Music Details
Released on: 12/05/2006
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No
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