First Impressions of Earth - The Strokes

Hip indie rock for older teens only.

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Music details
  • Artist(s): The Strokes
  • Genre: Rock
  • Label: RCA
  • Parental Advisory: Yes
  • Edited Version: No
  • Release Date: 01/03/2006

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this CD isn't geared toward kids. There's enough profanity to warrant a Parental Advisory sticker. The liner notes include a painting of a topless woman and an animal carcass waiting to be butchered. There are some lyrics about using alcohol, including drinking as a way to handle relationship woes.

Families can talk about why indie bands like The Strokes are considered sell-outs for becoming more mainstream. Why do fans punish bands for becoming more well-known? What does "indie" mean these days?

Message

Social Behavior:

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Occasional references to alcohol, including drinking as a way to handle relationship woes.

Violence

Sex

Nothing overtly descriptive, though there's nude art inside.

Language

A few obscenities here and there -- enough to warrant the Parental Advisory sticker.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Tony Hicks

The Strokes are a group of young but world-weary hipsters who still don't understand relationship dynamics any more than the rest of us. On FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF EARTH, they swirl their observations up in a musical mix of garage rock meets early '80s New Wave. The Strokes are a breathing advertisement for sophisticated urban rock & roll. These guys are a little too cynical for being so young and rich. Parents should be aware that teens emulating The Strokes might be trying to grow up before their time.

Is it any good?

3
Though this CD is somewhat sub-par for the band, the music is catchy in a noncommercial way. "You Only Live Once" and "Red Light" are standouts. Teens who are looking for an alternative to pop and hip-hop will find lots to enjoy.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 3 reviews.

Age 13+
4


Posted on 07/08/08 by rusup88 Adult contributor

why not listen to it together

I'm now 19 years old, and I bought this when I was 16. This is the sound of a band bidding for some musical maturity after they got all the rock and roll kicks out of the way. Yea, there is a naked woman on it, and some animal about to be butchered. All the adult content references here really aren't anything that you couldn't sit down and discuss with your kid. Put things into perspective for him or her, and you got a really enjoyable record here. These guys are good musicians; my mom would let me play them in the car. That says something :)
4

Posted on 04/09/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

Good Listen For Someone Who Wants Something New

This album consists of 1 "f" word and 2 "s" words. It's not that bad for a Parental Advisory.
5


Posted on 04/01/06 by strokesofdeath Kid contributor, age 13

THIS IS THE MOST KICK A** CD EVER!

Screw your parents! GO out and buy this CD! Till' next time. - Stroke of Death

Adult Reviews

There are 1 reviews.

Age 13+
4


Posted on 07/08/08 by rusup88 Adult contributor

why not listen to it together

I'm now 19 years old, and I bought this when I was 16. This is the sound of a band bidding for some musical maturity after they got all the rock and roll kicks out of the way. Yea, there is a naked woman on it, and some animal about to be butchered. All the adult content references here really aren't anything that you couldn't sit down and discuss with your kid. Put things into perspective for him or her, and you got a really enjoyable record here. These guys are good musicians; my mom would let me play them in the car. That says something :)

Kids Reviews

There are 2 reviews.

4

Posted on 04/09/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

Good Listen For Someone Who Wants Something New

This album consists of 1 "f" word and 2 "s" words. It's not that bad for a Parental Advisory.
5


Posted on 04/01/06 by strokesofdeath Kid contributor, age 13

THIS IS THE MOST KICK A** CD EVER!

Screw your parents! GO out and buy this CD! Till' next time. - Stroke of Death

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