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The Chronicles of Life & Death (Life Art Version)

(2004, Punk rock, by Good Charlotte, Label: Sony)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Heavy thoughts and angst, yet still having fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some of the imagery might be unsettling to less mature (younger) teens.

  • Violence:

    Blood and death imagery, as affectation.

  • Sex:

    Sophisticated relationship stuff, but nothing explicit.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Two CDs with barely any difference in content!

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Chronicles of Life & Death (Life Art Version)

Parents need to know that this band gets to the heart of the matter with graphic (but PG-rated) imagery. Some fans might find it irritating that there are two versions of this CD, with the only variation being the bonus track.

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  • Families can talk about the use of different orchestrial sounds in music. What feelings do church bells or choral singing evoke in music? Parents can also ask their kids if they think putting out two almost identical albums at the same time is a clever idea or a rip-off.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    bradley4846
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Not there Best

    This album is sorta boring (compared to there first 2). They're not singing about real things in this one (unlike first 2). There are a few good songs on the album, but it cant mach up 2 the first two. There is a lot of talk about death. and one song uses the word murder, another includes a few violent images (as do others on the album). Some words include a**, d*mn, and myb 1 h*ll. myb a few other minor words. Not to mention they'res like a 5 minute pause on the last song (that talks about bleedin after). My advise is to avoid this album and just listen 2 the first 2

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    droolingfan_not
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    The Best Good Charlotte...

    This album interested me because my favorite Good Charlotte song is on here and because it's supposed to be more mature, which I like. It's a fantastic album; I love most of the songs. The only one I really hate is the opening bit. And, quite unusually for a powerpop band, some of the songs almost made me cry....

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    DANCER GIRL
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I cries! I laughed!

    yo this music rock!

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    simple blinky is ...
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    PERFECT

    I AM A HUGE FAN CD ROCKS I WOULD SAY 8 AND UP IS FINE AND SKIP THE SONG WE BELIEVE BUT KIDS EVENTUALLY NEED TO LEARN LESSONS GREAT CD

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Jared012
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome!

    Yet another great CD from Good Charolette!

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