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The Eminem Show

(2002, Rap, by Eminem, Label: Interscope Records)
  • 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?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Very explicit; for mature older teens only.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    He prides himself on being the anti-role model.
  • Violence:

    V is for Very, Very Violent.
  • Sex:

    Everything from venereal disease to rape. Disrespectful and explicit.
  • Language:

    If swear words were dollars, he?d be rich?.actually, he is rich.
  • Consumerism:

    Not as bad as most popular rap.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drunk driving and all varieties of drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Eminem Show

Parents need to know that this is another explicit gem from Eminem. Use this album to bring up the topic of censorship with your kids. Eminem denounces censors and critics, but spits some of the most offensive lyrics around.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the following: Where should we draw the line between freedom of speech and explicit material? Who should make that decision? What harm, if any, can come from this music?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Second Opinion

    This is an amazing album, the language is the really only thing you need to worry about (which still isnt as bad as his other albums) the language includes: f**k, a**, d**k, c*m, b**ch, c**k, f*g, etc. I think the most to innaproprite songs are: Drips (about sex) and Superman

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    enimem is the best rapper alive

    awsome songs

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    THE BEST EMINEM ALBUM TO DATE

    FROM THE HGHLY CONTROVERSIAL WHITE AMERICA WICH IS PERFECRT IT THEN SHIFTS INTO HIS PERSONEL TERRITORY MOSTLY BUT THE NEXT SONG ON THE ALBUM IS THE JAUNTY BUISNESSAN HILARIOUS TAKE ON BATMAN AND ROBIN AND THE CIURCUS. THEN THE VERY PERSONEL CLEANIN OUT MY CLOSET WHICH HE SINGS ABOUT WANTING HIS MOM TO DIE. THEN IN THE HORUS HE SINGS THAT HE DOESN'T WANT TO HURT HER. THEN COMES THE FUNNY AND SOME WHAT SWEET AND CATCHY SQUARE DANCE. THE ONLY REAL DUD FOR ME IS SOLIDER BAD BAD BAD. THEN SAY GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOOD. EACH SONG GETS MORE PERSONEL IN ONE SONG EVEN MAYBE TO PERSONEL THAT'S RIGHT I'M GONNA TALK ABOUT DRIPS A VERY SEXUAL SONG THAT I CAN'T TALK ABOUT IN THIS REVIEW. MY OTHER FAVOIRITE SONG WITH OUT ME A MICHEAL JACKSON SPOOF BUT A HONEST AND THOUGHTFUL ONE THEN THE OTHER DUD SAY WHAT YOU Say then myu favorite song the high energy till i collapse a beatiful moving song overall b+ but my favorite

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    THE BEST EMINEM ALBUM TO DATE

    FROM THE HGHLY CONTROVERSIAL WHITE AMERICA WICH IS PERFECRT IT THEN SHIFTS INTO HIS PERSONEL TERRITORY MOSTLY BUT THE NEXT SONG ON THE ALBUM IS THE JAUNTY BUISNESSAN HILARIOUS TAKE ON BATMAN AND ROBIN AND THE CIURCUS. THEN THE VERY PERSONEL CLEANIN OUT MY CLOSET WHICH HE SINGS ABOUT WANTING HIS MOM TO DIE. THEN IN THE HORUS HE SINGS THAT HE DOESN'T WANT TO HURT HER. THEN COMES THE FUNNY AND SOME WHAT SWEET AND CATCHY SQUARE DANCE. THE ONLY REAL DUD FOR ME IS SOLIDER BAD BAD BAD. THEN SAY GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOOD. EACH SONG GETS MORE PERSONEL IN ONE SONG EVEN MAYBE TO PERSONEL THAT'S RIGHT I'M GONNA TALK ABOUT DRIPS A VERY SEXUAL SONG THAT I CAN'T TALK ABOUT IN THIS REVIEW. MY OTHER FAVOIRITE SONG WITH OUT ME A MICHEAL JACKSON SPOOF BUT A HONEST AND THOUGHTFUL ONE THEN THE OTHER DUD SAY WHAT YOU Say then myu favorite song the high energy till i collapse a beatiful moving song overall b+ but my favorite

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    4 th eminem album is a twisted fun treat

    the 4th eminem album for those who don't know eminem is a sarcastic dark funny rspper who vaulted to fame of the his album the slim shady lp. but to the eminem show a twisted mind game which is continued to be played by eminem.the to best songs are cleanin out my closet a dark emotional song and the funny song that has started his rivarly between eminem and christopher reeves superman. the video rocks. download superman

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