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Leave This Town

(2009, Rock, by Daughtry, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Wholesome singer sticks with squeaky-clean approach.

The themes of this music are:   breaking up, exploring emotions, life changes, love, pain, romance

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    While this CD has a slightly stronger focus on relationship problems rather than upsides, it paints an overall honest portrait of what being in a real relationship is all about.

  • Role models:

    Chris Daughtry and his bandmates are great role models -- they're giant stars who've achieved success without the sex, drugs, and explicit language that characterize so much of today's music.  
 

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

About Leave This Town

Parents need to know that this album, and Chris Daughtry himself, are about as clean as they come: though the singer can clearly feel conflicted at times, he refrains from indulging in explicit language, drug use, or other mature behaviors to drown his occasional sorrows.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Daughtry represents a somewhat unique musical success story, managing to appear cool to a young audience without relying on a lot of swearing, sexual descriptions, or drug use to do it. What qualities in the singer and his bandmates contribute to this success? How can other artists emulate this behavior in order to achieve similar success?    
  • What affect does bad behavior by celebrities and musical artists have on kids? Read our tips on Celebrity Role Models.

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Most Recent Reviews

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

    Sad songs, but perfect for 10-year-olds

    The lyrics contain NO talk of drugs, no language and no sexual lyrics. Gives positive messages in songs. Great for kids 10 and up

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Cute CD without faults.

    This CD shows what an honest relationship is and I adore that. But, the reason that it is for 10+ in my opinion is because that this can go over MANY young heads.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!

    Daughtry is awesome and deserved the American Idol award. This album is no different

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