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Aerosmith's Greatest Hits

(1980, Rock, by Aerosmith, Label: Columbia)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Guitar Hero band is tame compared to today's rock.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Themes of casual sex, hard living, and crime are throughout the album. However, with lyrics about heartbreak and despair, the subjects are not entirely glamorized.

  • Violence:

    A few passing instances of violence. Guns and murder are mentioned in "Same Old Song and Dance" and "Back in the Saddle." Also "Kings and Queens" features the line, "Maidens fair, with gold they dared/to bare their wombs that bleed."

  • Sex:

    Several of the lyrics include sexual innuendo, such as lines like "The girls are soaking wet" from "Back in the Saddle" and "Oh, whatever happened to/that night I gave it to you/What will I do with it now," from "Remember (Walking in the Sand)."

  • Language:

    Only a few songs contain somewhat strong language, such as "ass" in "Sweet Emotion" and "poontang" from "Last Child."

  • Consumerism:

    Some of the tracks are featured in Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the fourth installment in the Guitar Hero franchise.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few references to drinking is scattered throughout the album, and cocaine is mentioned once on "Same Old Song and Dance."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Aerosmith's Greatest Hits

Parents need to know that the fourth installment in the Guitar Hero video game franchise profiles this long-standing popular rock band. So, even if your kids don't own any Aerosmith music, they'll probably want to borrow your albums. Although there are several songs with mature themes on this CD -- such as passing references to casual sex, hard living, drugs, and crime -- they're not glamorized, and overall, this album is tame by today's standards.

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  • Families can talk about how Guitar Hero has made bands from decades ago popular again. Why does glam rock and metal that was made before most teens were born still have appeal? Is there a new connection that can be made between parents who might have listened to Aerosmith when they were young(er) and their teens who now find the music through a video game console? Do you think Aerosmith is still relevant today? Based on the popularity of their video game, do you think Aerosmith will soon release an album to capitalize on its success?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    nickelmcpickle
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    ROCK IS BETTER THAN POP!

    aerosmith is one of the greatest bands to ever to have rocked~

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    VolcanoTaco
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 1.0

    Pretty good music for the 13 and up crowd for those teens who are interested.

    I dont have this album but have basicly heard all the songs from Guitar hero aeorsmith and Aerosmith: Devils Got a New disguise. Language is nothing but a line in Sweet Emotion: "Girl you Just Stand There Shakin YO A-- To basicaly quote CSM, its tame to todays rock.

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