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Curtain Call

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Eminem's still brilliant, but not for young teens.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some nasty sexism, but also some lovely and vulnerable devotion to family.
  • Violence:

    Includes violent images.
  • Sex:

    Very explicit.
  • Language:

    Very strong language
  • Consumerism:

    Some product placement.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some obvious references

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Curtain Call was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that Eminem uses very strong language, sexual and violent images, and shock value to get his message across. This CD is not recommended for kids and younger teens.

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  • Families can talk about the occasional social relevance and family values in Eminem's lyrics, and whether or not the points he makes would be weakened by a more socially acceptable presentation.
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More on Curtain Call

What’s the Story?

None of the material on CURTAIN CALL should come as a surprise to music lovers familiar with Eminem's M.O. Even the edited version is filled with lyrics and concepts that may be troubling to parents. But Eminem's unique style of rhythmic phrasing conveys at least as much of the artist's personality as his lyrics or instrumental arrangements. Self-congratulatory, explicit, and gleefully exploiting every taboo in the English language, Eminem's greatest hits collection offers an overview of the young artist's entire oeuvre. There are three new tunes for the many fans who already own everything Eminem has recorded.

Is It Any Good?

Shock value is the coin of Eminem's realm, and it will be difficult for many parents to get past the singer's raunchy sexism and egocentric posturing. But for those willing to extend the benefit of the doubt, there are some surprisingly tender sentiments expressed on this collection of hits. Charming, vulnerable, and funny, Eminem's lyrics express more than street-punk machismo and reveal a lot about a young man's loves, losses, and uniquely constructed family values. "Mockingbird," a love letter to his children, is a prime example of Eminem's brilliance -- employing evocative, dead-honest lyrics in counterpoint to a children's lullaby.

Music Details

Released on: 12/06/2005
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Stan

    Stan is da bomb yo

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Very good

    TONS of fu-ks, co-ks, and other curses. Very good, however.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    the eminem greatest hits album is as good as greatest get

    eminem has picked his greatest hits such as my name just lose lose yourself stan andmocking bird. songs like just lose it and my name is haven't aged well however lose your self and stan are classics forever. grade B download lose yourself

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title pause for age 15 and give it 5.0

    cool

    i like it 5/5

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