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It's Only Time

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Drake delivers pleasant, perky pop.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Drake seems like a nice kid, but there's no particular message of any kind.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

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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  • Families can talk about how bands influence each other. When do bands borrow too much of another band's sound? Think of your favorite band -- who do they sound like? Can you think of any orginal-sounding artists or bands? Families can also discuss the "kitschy-futuristic" interludes and sound effects. Could you record similar vignettes with your friends on the family computer?
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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

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Not bad, one bad track

    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...")

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

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