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Greatest Hits

(2007, Pop, by Spice Girls, Label: Virgin Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Just as pop-y and fun as we remember; some sex.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Several of the songs include heartfelt lyrics about love and friendship; "Mama" talks about treasuring your relationship with your mother; "Spice Up Your Life" celebrates diversity in our world; and some of the songs encourage listeners to express themselves through music and dancing.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Several references to making love/having sex (though the word "sex" is never actually used). Lyrics in a couple of songs carry some strong sexual innuendo ("Wanna make love to ya baby," "Come on let me take/you to my fantasy room/you gonna like it there/the things that I do"). On one occasion, in "Wannabe," the lyrics do get slightly raunchy ("We got 'em in the place who likes it in your face").
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Greatest Hits

Parents need to know that some of the lyrics on this album are sexually suggestive; on one occasion, they do get to the point of being slightly raunchy. But, most of the 15 songs celebrate love, friendship, relationships, passions, diversity, and expressing yourself through music and dancing. Only two of the 15 tracks are new.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the Spice Girls' reunion. Why do you think the band got back together to tour and put out a new album? Do you think their "comeback" is worth the hype? Do you think the hype makes more people interested in the music -- or does it seem like overkill? Families can also discuss the messages conveyed in their songs. What are the songs about? Are the messages positive or negative?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    You already know all the lyrics :)

    Sexual Content: 2 Become 1 is exactly as bad as it sounds. SLightly raunchy lyrics in Wannabe. The Headlines video is very sexually suggestive. [Not included on album] Violence: Not an issue. Language: Squeaky clean. Social Behaviour: Great stuff here. Diversity is celebrated. Commercialism: Not an issue. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Not an issue. Spice Girls: Greatest Hits On for 13+ A bit of sexual innuedo, nothing to worry about. 13+ because they grew up with Spice Girls. Great CD! LOOOOOOOVE IT! :D

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Girl Power

    The Spice Girls are a great CD for everyone. Since the message about girl power is something every girl needs to hear.Instead about the importance of becoming ''the b***h everyone hates.''

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