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 :)
First Impressions of Earth
(2006, Rock, by The Strokes, Label: RCA)
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Hip indie rock for older teens only.
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for Ages 15 and Up
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This review of First Impressions of Earth was written by Tony Hicks
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.
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What’s the Story?
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.
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Released on: 1/3/2006
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: No
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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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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.
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