Parents need to know that this CD is filled with violent images, guns and death are a recurring theme, and the CD insert includes photographs of school children holding serious-looking weapons. Parents who don't want their kids exposed to songs about gang violence will be uncomfortable, despite the intelligent writing and thoughtful commentary.
Positive messages:Fiasco's social consciousness is fierce and visceral.
Violence:Filled with images of death and violence. CD insert includes photos of school children holding weapons; several songs contain graphic descriptions of shooting, coffins, death.
Sex:Some mild innuendo, one condom, and a few half-naked girls.
Language:Some four-letter words that will be offensive to many parents; the "N" word is used a few times.
Consumerism:Several beverage (Hennessy, Lynnwood Liquors) and clothing brands (Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Timberland) are mentioned.