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Curtain Call

(2005, Rap, by Eminem, Label: Aftermath)

  • 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?

    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

About Curtain Call

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

  • 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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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Scream
    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.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    SLUMDOG
    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

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    simpsonsfan81
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    sara4ever95
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0

    cool

    i like it 5/5

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    natedogg
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    best album

    you adult think you know everything but this album is awsome. so shut it and give it a chance people

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