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The Dutchess Deluxe

(2008, Pop, by Fergie, Label: Interscope Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Queen Pea's sassy solo debut; get the edited one.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some girl-power, some simpering sexual teasing, some sexist language -- all over the road.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A lot of sexy innuendo, stopping just short of explicit.
  • Language:

    A "yippee" approach to four-letter words, especially "s--t." Edited version is better than most.
  • Consumerism:

    A couple of brand names are mentioned. "Labels or Love" is all about retail therapy and buying brand names.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Dutchess Deluxe

Parents need to know that this album includes a liberal sprinkling of four-letter words ("f--k" and "s--t," mainly) and a lot of teasy sexuality in the lyrics. An edited version is available and is better-produced than most.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether they like Fergie better on her own or with the Black-Eyed Peas. What are the pros and cons of striking out on your own after having great success as part of a group? Could Fergie be just as sexy and fun without using provocative words?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Not the best cd

    There are only a few songs worth listening to (Glamourous, Big Girls Don't Cry, Clumsy, and Voodoo Doll) but that basically it. The rest of the songs are just naughty. Fergalicious- She's as "t-t-t-t-tasty tasty" as candy. London Bridge- A "Get drunk and have some sex" song that repeats "Oh, Sh*t!" and the F-word.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    good songs bad messages..

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Ehh, it depends.

    This cd has its share of sexual content and explicit material. The main songs to worry about are London Bridge, Fergalicious, and i think thats probably it. Glamorous is explicit, but its pretty good. But it says the words a**, d***, raw as he**, and in the bridge of the song she says f*** yall, in the backround.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Fergie Ferg gonna love you long time!

    Sexual Content: Lots of fun, sexy innuedos. Try on "How come everytime you come around my london london bridge wanna go down like!" for size. "Fergalicious" openly discusses Fergie's hot bod and how she has the boys lining up down the block to "watch what she's got". "Clumsy" talks about being head-over-heels for a guy, while "Velvet" is a song straight out of a dirty movie. Violence: N/A Language: S**t and f**k are littered throughout the album, including one "motherf*cking". Other profane language includes b*tches and a**. The edited version, however, is very well produced and doesn't leave one swear word unedited. Social Behaviour: Fergie comes across as conceited in one song and weak and vulnerable in another. Fergie is all over the map as far as personality and morals go. Commercialism: Grey Goose (the vodka), Mary Jane Shoes, Taco Bell, and a mention of the music awards show "The Grammy's". Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Grey Goose is mentioned in one song which also refers to being drunk. "Voodoo Doll" refers to a needle in your arm, as a metaphor. "Mary Jane Shoes" leads you to draw your own conclusions from the songs lyrics. "Shoes or marjunna?" Overall I give this album a pause for 13+ and an on for 14+. Great album!

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