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Collision Course

(2004, Heavy metal/hip hop, by Linkin Park, Jay-Z, Label: Warner Brothers)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Flawed but fun for older teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist for sure, but the overall inter-band feeling is one of cooperation.
  • Violence:

    Some references to weapons.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual references.
  • Language:

    Pretty strong language.
  • Consumerism:

    MTV tie-in!
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A couple of references.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Collision Course

Parents need to know that despite some strong language, this is an interesting collaboration between two very different musical worlds.

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  • Families can talk about whether performers' enthusiasm plays into the success of a CD. Also, are there other unusual "mashup" combinations out there?

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    not again

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    Only for some Hardcore Linkin Park fans

    I admit, even though I am a huge fan of Linkin Park, I didn't really enjoy this album. I only like "Numb/Encore:, the rest was not for me to like. Better spend your money on "Hybrid Theory", "Meteora", or "Minutes to Midnight", because this is only for Hardcore fans (except me)

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    NOT APPROPRIATE AT ALL. CONSTANT SEXUAL LYRICS AND SWEARING. Dont buy this album unless you like hearing swears violence drugs and sex.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fantabulous!

    Wowza...Two of my favorite artists working together with some of their best songs...Numb/Encore and Lying from you/ Dirt off you shoulder are the best songs ever.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great CD, but lotsa language.

    I have the explicit version of this CD and believe me, the music is great. Heavy metal and rap mixed together make for a good beat and good rockin' stuff. But I was almost appaled by the amount of language in just six songs! There's a lot, obviously. And all of the language is strong, a little of everything, the "f" bomb, s-word, and some mother-f--- words as well. It's good material, though, worth a buy. Only a litle but of sexuality. Believe me, if Jay-Z was not on thi album, not a single curse word would be in there. Good music, but lots of persuasive language. Watch out.

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