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Corinne Bailey Rae
- By Corinne Bailey Rae
- Genre: Soul
Common Sense Media says
A little bit of soul and a whole lot of talent.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that on her debut album, Corinne Bailey Rae sings sophisticated, soulful ballads about the ups and downs of love: falling in love with your best friend, being in love, wishing for love. Every song contains a fresh silky sound without any explicit language or iffy messages.
What's the story?
CORINNE BAILEY RAE delivers 11 exquisitely simple love songs on her self-titled debut CD. With a voice that could be the love child of Rickie Lee Jones and Sade, this newcomer from England glides through lyrics that describe the emotional impact of the ups and downs of love with visually descriptive images of moments in time. On "I'd Like To," Rae describes far more than a picnic menu: "Growing up we didn't have a lot of money/used to spend our summers having parties on the drive/plastic cups for rum and punch/eating chicken that's hot and sweet/all the women discussing what love is like/ooh you know the way I mean." She sends a gentle message of be-yourself empowerment for girls on "Put Your Records" ("Ooh don't you hesitate/girl, put your records on/you go ahead let your hair down/sapphire and faded jeans/I hope you get your dreams").
Is it any good?
The church choir background and a taste for minimalist musical arrangements provide the perfect backdrop for Rae's smooth, soulful vocals. Here's an artist who knows who she is, and isn't afraid to share her vision. She plays guitar, bass, keyboards, and percussion, and co-wrote every song on the album. Understated playing and articulate, imaginative songwriting make the most successful songs those that touch on larger emotions by describing tiny moments in time. Lyrics are mostly about love (the good, the bad, and the ambivalent) and memories of earlier, simpler times.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how many different ways a lyricist can express emotion. Corinne Bailey Rae uses a simple description of a moment in time. Can you think of other ways to express your feelings through a song besides the words? Do some instruments bring out more emotion than others? Families can also discuss the similarities between songs and poems. Can they be classified as one in the same? How are they different?
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Totally sweet
This is a great cd. The only reason I say on for ten is because it might not keep the attention of kids younger. It is a good one to fall asleep to!
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Quality wholesome music... Now if I can just get my kids to listen
I try so hard to keep good music like this on and to get my kids to "tune into it". But unfortunately, they'd rather listen to what's "popular" with their friends, even though it's mostly talentless garbage and messages about "smacking it on the floor" (as in Akon) or other assorted songs that promote the idea that a girls best assets are her big bouncy parts. Ugh!
Of course as any parent knows, trying to directly criticize anything that a teen likes is going to make them cling to it even harder, and they'll just seek out more of it...
So in the meantime, I will try keep on the good music to see if I can get it to latch on the my kids without being so direct.
Thank you Corinne for the great music.
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A Wonderful Piece of art
Must kids my age will not like this type of music. But they SHOULD because it's the best type of music out there. It's jazzy and upbeat. It's very relaxing and perfect for anytype of day, sunny or rainy. I especially love to listen to it on rainy days (not because it's boring, but because it just has the calming elegance that goes with a rain storm) YOu don't have to worry about anytype of suggestive lyrics or cussing or anything like that. No type of violence, the only alchohol refrence is about drinking rum in a cup. This is a very wholesome album and also a fantastic debut for Corinne. Everyone who is well expanded in their musical choices will love this Work of art.
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Pretty Much Great For ALL AGES! But Probably Is More Entertaining To 9+
I think this is fine for younger kids as well as tweens, teens and adults!!! I personally LOVE Like a Star but younger kids may find it boring. But I have two younger neighbors who love Put Your Records On. No cussing, it's fine for 9+ and maybe even younger!!!
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Awesome Cd for anyone. Older kids will like the music, teens will fall in love with the deep lyrics, and it helps put the little ones to sleep!
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Kid, 9 years old
January 5, 2011
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CORRINE BAILEY RAY IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Corrine Bailey Ray! I like a song called Put Your Records On. She has a great voice. I think any age from 6+ would like her.
She has alot of positive songs.
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| Artist: | Corinne Bailey Rae |
| Release date: | June 20, 2006 |
| Label: | Sony Music |
| Genre: | Soul |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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