Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that there's some strong language, sexual innuendo, and lots of in-your-face attitude. Conservative parents may not appreciate "Dear Mr. President," an open letter to President Bush that criticizes his administration.
Families can talk about the issues raised by "Stupid Girls" and "Dear Mr. President." What are the messages Pink is trying to get across? Does she do it successfully?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Using some strong language and a lot of attitude, Pink doesn't hold back on I'M NOT DEAD, an accomplished album on which the artist drives every point home with refreshing honesty and opinionated wit.
Pink has a lot to say on her fourth release, and no one could ever accuse her of being subtle or shy about saying it -- almost every song Makes a Point, of one kind or another, and that's not at all a bad thing.
Getting the party started with "Stupid Girls" ("Maybe if I act like that/that guy will call me back/Porno Paparazzi girls/I don't want to be a stupid girl...I'm so glad that I'll never fit in/that will never be me/outcasts and girls with ambition/that's what I want to see"), Pink lends support to every girl's intelligence and uniqueness over infectious, danceable instrumental tracks.
On "Dear Mr. President" she enlists the help of the Indigo Girls with a poignant open letter to George Bush. ("What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street/Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep/What do you feel when you look in the mirror...How do you sleep while the rest of us cry/How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye/How do you walk with your head held high/Can you even look me in the eye And tell me why?")
If Pink indulges in a bit of emotional overkill, it's forgivable -- whether or not you agree with her politics, whether or not you support our current administration's policies, it's hard to disregard any popular artist willing to put herself out there with real opinions about real issues.
Add stunning, expressive vocal performances and instrumentals that are beautifully produced and performed, and you have a winner of an album, one that's well worth taking seriously, despite some occasional strong language and in-your-face attitude (or maybe even because of them).
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Sexual ContentSome sexual content. |
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ViolenceIn the context of anti-war statements on "Dear Mr. President." |
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LanguageSome strong language. |
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Social BehaviorVery strong, positive messages for girls; feelings about social commentary will depend on your politics. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoA few references. |
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