 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Spirit
- By Leona Lewis
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Pop powerhouse sings innocent love songs.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know this pop artist's album is about lost love, longing, and having your heart broken, but every song is fine for tween ears.
What's the story?
British pop import Leona Lewis has become quite a sensation in the U.S. After winning a British talent competition, her music has been climbing the charts in both Europe and over here. Mostly an album of ballads and lightweight mid-tempo tracks about a broken heart, "Forgive Me" and "Better in Time" will get you up and moving.
Is it any good?
Leona Lewis has had a slew of press coverage lately comparing her to vocal powerhouses Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, two of the most gifted singers that can reach notes so high, all the dogs in the neighborhood come running. Lewis is no different. The versatility of her range is idyllic and is made crystal clear on songs like "Yesterday" and "Footprints in the Sand." The pop wunderkind's vocal interpretation can make even emptiness and loneliness seem like something we should all crave. And her rendition of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" will have you weeping. All told, Lewis' U.S. debut is absolute enjoyment in its purest form.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what actually makes a successful artist. Is it a powerful voice? Confidence and charisma? A presence that translates to TV? A combination of all of these things? Could you have one without the others?
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OK Cd for 11+
Bad stuff:
some sex talk like: making love and lying together.
d*** is written in the lyrics to Fogive Me but not sung.
that song is about a married woman cheating on a partner.
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Amazing Album for 10+
This is an amazing CD! Leona is so talented. However, I think some of the songs are too R&B for her voice.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 8, 2010
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all the songs besides the first three i do not like at all.
peace-mariosupersluggersnew..... okay i did not want to write the whole thing
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WOW!!!!!!!!
WELL DONE LEONA!!!!!! She keeps it innocent yet brilliant and is just such an amazing role-model!
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What's up with the bleeding ?
The images in the lyric just bug me, and creep me out a little to.
It's actually a great song and well sung too but I just can't get past the words.
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| Artist: | Leona Lewis |
| Release date: | April 8, 2008 |
| Label: | J Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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