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Alicia Keys Unplugged

(2005, R&b, by Alicia Keys, Label: J Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Favorite songs with new acoustic arrangements.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some gently positive, socially-conscious messages.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Just a bit of innuendo.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    MTV tie-in.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Alicia Keys Unplugged

Parents need to know that Alicia Keys keeps it light and family-safe on this made-for-TV live album.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether they like "unplugged" versions of songs. They can compare the musical arrangements here with the same songs on the artist's studio CDs. How are the moods and meanings different here? Does plugging in give a song more power? Why or why not? What artists seem to translate well in an acoustic performance?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 5.0

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    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

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