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Confessions

(2004, Hip-hop, by Usher, Label: La Face)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Too racy for kids, but great for older teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    An odd mix: yes it's sexist; yes there's that tedious double-standard thing--but there's also a lot of heart and self-awareness.

  • Violence:

    Nothing noticeable.

  • Sex:

    Innuendo that stops just short of explicit.

  • Language:

    A lot of obviously suggestive wordplay, cleverly avoiding certain words.

  • Consumerism:

    Several brand names mentioned.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few references to drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Confessions

Parents need to know that there are so many intense messages here that it's hard to decide whether this CD is sexist, sexy, callous, heartfelt, brutally self-aware, or all of the above. What it is, above all, is honest.

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  • Families can talk about dealing with real feelings and facing up to real-life mistakes. Do you think Usher is airing his dirty laundry to generate publicity or simply sharing his experiences in an artistic way?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    elbobo
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Stupid.

    Ok the stuff that sak said about that language im his brother hes a little flippy and usher is ok.I mean he only sayz hell(dont get why people get so fierd up about that.Now he does get sexual in some songs very few though some people think theres alot of hiz songs are s##t,but comon give the guy a freaken cance o ya who ever put a stupid cover up for britney on youtube it sucked.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    sak
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This is ok fr my age.

    Usher uses hell,damn,goddamn,i dont know about the f**k though.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    Angela33
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE Usher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I copyed this my daughter LOVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Usher she listen to it evey 30 minutes.

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Xela9
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Songs!

    I love Usher this suppose to be for kids to maybey you should say 8+ or something. Kids might love the songs to that's why I'm a kid and loved the songs.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    taynikki23
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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