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Franz Ferdinand

(2004, Indie rock, by Franz Ferdinand, Label: Domino)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Franz Ferdinand rocks!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Families should consider the issue of boys dancing together in accordance with their own values.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One or two poetic references to fighting and fire--nothing much.
  • Sex:

    Just a little playful innuendo.
  • Language:

    Clean as can be.
  • Consumerism:

    Nothing obvious.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One or two references to drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Franz Ferdinand

Parents need to know that the catchy tunes and exuberant performances on this CD definitely make it a keeper. Music-loving parents will hear a lot of familiar rock influences.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about classic rockers who might have influenced this CD. Parents might want to use this CD as a way to introduce kids to the Beatles, the Doors, Duane Eddy, and other classic rockers.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    franz ferdinand rocks!

    I love franz ferdinand! he rocks! i don't know y they put a 14+ on this. don't listen 2 any reviews that put a 14+ on this artist. My favorite song is take me out it's the coolest song ever!!!! anyways maybe there is some iffy stuff, but if your kids go 2 public school they have probably heard worse. BTW sorry about the last review i accidentally pressed enter. (I'm new 2 this).

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great CD! It rocks!

    This is a wonderful CD. I just don't get the "14+" on it. Why, it's fine for me and for younger kids too! Pretty much the only thing I found "questionable" was the line in Jacqueline "I'm so drunk I don't mind it if you kill me." But that was pretty much it. My personal favorite on this album was The Dark of the Matinee'. That was super cool! ( So is the music video - that was a bit weird, too!) If System of a Down or Green Day is a bit too explicit, try this band. You won't regret it!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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