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David Cook
- By David Cook
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Idol winner delivers with powerful, family-safe CD.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that American Idol winner David Cook delivers family-safe songs dealing with relationships, loneliness, and life on the road via well-written, personal poetry. And while Cook may rock an unshaven look, he's no rebel. There is nothing inappropriate for tweens and teens on this album.
What's the story?
Produced by Grammy-winning Rob Cavallo, who's also worked with Green Day and Kid Rock, and featuring nine of the artist's original songs, DAVID COOK showcases the Idol star's talents to great appeal. This collection addresses the themes of love, loss, and loneliness with heartfelt -- but harmless -- lyrics and rhythms.
Is it any good?
Powerful rock-anthem musicianship supports Cook's husky, polished vocals. One highlight, "Lie," explores the bittersweet expectation of a lover's departure with charming poetry and understated guitar drifting over a powerful rhythm section ("You're hiding regret in your smile / there's a story in your eyes I've seen coming for a while / hang on to the past tense tonight"). Literary metaphors? Impressive.
With song-writing cred, guitar-playing ability, and solid vocals, David Cook is an artist with staying power.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the strong emotions brought up on songs like "Life on the Moon" ("Here in this crowd I'm feeling all alone / turn me around and point me back to home"). Do you ever feel lonely even when there are other people all around you? Is the trade-off for fame necessarily a life of isolation?
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Kid, 10 years old
September 24, 2009
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Great!
David Cook is a great, legit rockstar. His songs are written beautifully and most of them have positive or bright messages. This is ON for kids!
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Adult
December 4, 2008
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My grandsons and I have had some wonderful David Cook discussions
I love David Cook's music on many levels. One thing that sets him apart from many musicians today is the emotional intelligence of his lyrics. The themes he writes/sings about are deep and universal. They provide a wonderful starting place to talk to even pretty young children about relationships, determination, loss, devotion, honor, self discovery.
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Kid, 10 years old
September 6, 2009
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Wonderful!
I really enjoy David Cook's CDs. I rooted for him on American Idol, and I still love his music now!!!!! He is a good role model for tweens in the way that he does his own thing and is a real person without the big ego our stars today have. His music is deep and his music is rockin'. The perfect combo!
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Teen, 13 years old
September 22, 2009
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Good Music, But...
I think he was a tiny bit better on Idol.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 6, 2009
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David Cook is awesome.
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Kid, 8 years old
September 14, 2009
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PERFECT FOR ALL AGES
LOV IT DAVID IS THE BEST SINGER AND SONG WRITER
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Parent of 13 and 15 year old
July 25, 2009
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David Cook is an amazing singer and song writer, I love his voice and how he sings from his soul. He is a role model to young boys. Everyone in this house loves his music and songs!
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Kid, 10 years old
May 21, 2009
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I think my brain exploded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Parent of 4, 11, and 13 year old
December 8, 2008
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We finally rock together as a family!
I usually agree with my tween daughters taste in music (Disney, JBrothers, Miley, etc.) but now we all seem to sing along and rock hard thanks to David Cook. Even my 4 yr-old toddler loves David Cook and tries to sing all his songs. We speak Spanish at home but all the music we love and listen to are in English. My girls (13 and 11) say they are even learning the meaning of new words and are starting to appreciate the poetry of David Cook's lyrics. This record is non-stop fun, and believe it or not, my kids' favorites are very opposite songs: Bar-ba-sol and Permanent. Thanks, David Cook. We are all fans for life!
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Teen, 14 years old
August 31, 2009
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Pretty Good 3 and 1/2 stars
Not too different from most of the "American Idols", but he does have a good voice.
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| Artist: | David Cook |
| Release date: | November 18, 2008 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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