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Rockferry

(2008, Rock, by Duffy, Label: Polydor)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Blonde beauty does flawless retro '60s soul.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Duffy won't let a man rule her emotions and is willing to stick up for herself ("But I will never be your stepping stone/take it all or leave me alone/I will never be your stepping stone/I'm standing upright on my own").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    One time: "I'm no longer under your spell/hear it in a song/you can go to hell."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rockferry

Parents need to know that this album covers mostly the hurt and downside of romantic relationships, but never gets too heavy. And although Duffy sings about passion and desire and has been compared to the seductive Amy Winehouse, the album's lyrics are really rather tame and fine for older tweens and teens.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Lovely smooth soul.

    Duffy's lovely voice is on full display. Fine for 10+.

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Really, really good!

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