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Contraband

(2004, Rock, by Velvet Revolver, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Self-defined supergroup falls flat.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist, homophobic, and nasty.
  • Violence:

    Some violent imagery.
  • Sex:

    Not really explicit, but sexist and cynical.
  • Language:

    The parental advisory sticker is well-deserved.
  • Consumerism:

    None.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    An odd message--lyrics appear to be anti-drug, while also glamorizing getting high.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Contraband

Parents need to know that most of the songs here are innocuous, but those that do have offensive lyrics pack a wallop, and the music isn't brilliant enough to make them worthwhile.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about rock star arrogance, and how -- if they become rock stars -- they should avoid it at all costs.
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Anonymous
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0

    This review is rubbish!

    OK, this isn't the best album ever, but it deserves a better rating than 2 stars!!! I'm listening to it right now and it is amazing, there is one song with any words that could remotely be considered offensive, and Slash is on tune with some amazing solos. Not as good as Libertad, and Scott Weiland (singer) is a big ######, but it deserves a better review!!!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Awsome

    A self defined supergroup falls flat? when hell freezes over! This is the best music around these day so much better than rap. I grew up with Slash, Matt, Duff, and GNR also Scott and STP. If you ask me awsome

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 5.0

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

    best rock group...ever

    i cant believe the rating CSM gave this CD. Velvet Revolver is one of the greatest rock groups on earth formed from the legendary guns n' roses and stone temple pilots. so theres a few swear words???? what song doesnt have any?? the wiggles soundtrack?? i think this is a great CD (and group) for ppl who care about real music..not rap. we need more rock bands like VR.

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