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Cee-Lo Green Is the Soul Machine

(2004, Rap, by Cee-Lo Green, Label: Arista)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Positive messages; suitable for older teens only.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 16 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive messages about love, family, perseverance, and creativity.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Only a few songs reference violence, but they may be disturbing to younger listeners.

  • Sex:

    Many references to sex, but Cee-Lo avoids the disrespectful attitude that surrounds most rap music.

  • Language:

    Lots of F-words and N-words (edited version available).

  • Consumerism:

    Cee-Lo spends his time talking about relationships, not material goods (except for a strange reference to the Blockbuster motto).

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some, but pretty tame.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cee-Lo Green Is the Soul Machine

Parents need to know that this album contains a good deal of explicit lyrics ("f--k" and the "N" word), but also some very positive and poetic messages. There are a few aggressive, angry songs, but mostly feel-good music. The edited version offers a good alternative because the profanity on this album is more objectionable than the content.

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  • Families can talk about the relationships described on the CD -- the love and loyalty to family and past broken relationships.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    BestPictureSeeke ...
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Excellent, but no classic "St. Elsewhere"

    I think it could be possible that just for his collaboration with Danger Mouse,(Gnarls Barkley) he weirded things up, because I expected a wonderfully bizarre experience like "St. Elsewhere." On Soul Machine, Cee-Lo brings his incredible vocals full-force but swears too much. As usual I got the edited version, but I could tell he swore alot, especially on "Scrap Metal" and "G****apella."

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