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Music reviews for adult contemporary

25 results
  • Review
    "Paradise" (CD Single)

    Clean, sensitive song about facing up to tough problems.
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    10
     
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    By Coldplay
    (Music, 2011)
  • Review
    "Marry Me" (CD single)
    Squeaky-clean song about love and commitment.
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    10
     
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    By Train
    (Music, 2011)
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    "You and Your Heart" (CD single)

    This laid-back track sends positive messages about taking responsibility for your actions.
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    8
     
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    By Jack Johnson
    (Music, 2010)
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    Soldier of Love

    Smooth as silk, strong as steel, but best for older kids.
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    12
     
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    By Sade
    (Music, 2010)
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    Unbroken
    OK for young Idol fans but lacks kid appeal.
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    10
     
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    By Katharine McPhee
    (Music, 2010)
  • Review
    Hey, Soul Sister (CD single)
    Passionate pop single is OK for older tweens.
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    11
     
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    By Train
    (Music, 2010)
  • Review
    "Drop the World" (CD single)
    Lil' Wayne and Eminem use violence to get ahead.
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    15
     
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    By Lil Wayne
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    I Dreamed a Dream

    Unlikely phenom belts out safe hits kids won't want to hear.
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    10
     
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    By Susan Boyle
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    The Fame Monster

    Sex, substances dominate eight new tunes on reissued CD.
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    14
     
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    By Lady Gaga
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    Rated R

    Pain, violence, fear dominate this bleak album.
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    15
     
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    By Rihanna
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    Battle Studies
    Radio-friendly pop is mature in theme but not graphic.
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    12
     
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    By John Mayer
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    "Favorite Girl" (CD single)
    More clean girl-craziness from young tween singer.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Justin Bieber
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    I Get Around
    Teen-friendly soul from R&B newcomer.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By K'Jon
    (Music, 2009)
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    High Hopes & Heartbreak
    Wholesome, sweet CD comes up short in the talent department.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Brooke White
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    "The One" (CD single)
    R&B queen pairs with hot MC on sizzling yet clean single.
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    11
     
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    By Mary J. Blige
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    "Wake Up" (CD single)

    French singer promotes sense of wonder -- at any age.
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    5
     
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    By Sliimy
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    The Redemption

    Reality star's CD dissects her troubled family -- and sex.
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    14
     
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    By Brooke Hogan
    (Music, 2009)
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    Lines, Vines and Trying Times

    JoBros enter mature territory but keep it clean and catchy.
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    8
     
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    By Jonas Brothers
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    Amanda Leigh

    Former pop princess cuts mature yet clean, folk-tinged CD.
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    12
     
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    By Mandy Moore
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    European Playground

    A multi-lingual tour of Europe’s most beloved songs brings the world a little closer to home.
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    2
     
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    (Music, 2009)
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    Playhouse Disney Music Play Date
    TV tunes are OK but may whet the appetite for more TV time.
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    3
     
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    By Various Artists
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    The Distance
    Family-friendly Southern rock from nice-guy Idol.
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    12
     
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    By Taylor Hicks
    (Music, 2009)
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    Incredibad

    Raunchy, crude humor makes this comedy CD for grown ups.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By The Lonely Island
    (Music, 2009)
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    The Fray
    Radio-friendly piano pop CD is clean but obscure.
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    12
     
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    By The Fray
    (Music, 2009)
  • Review
    Science
    Rap and hip-hop beats make learning science so much easier.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Rhythm Rhyme Results
    (Music, 2008)