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In This Skin

(2003, Pop, by Jessica Simpson, Label: Sony)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Here is processed pop music at its most ordinary.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    How much do we really need to know about this woman's marriage? Other than that, there's nothing offensive at all.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No violence.
  • Sex:

    Advertised as a celebration of the artist's recent marriage, this CD oozes coy innuendo and a bit of explicit sex.
  • Language:

    No offensive language here.
  • Consumerism:

    An insert in the CD package advertises Jessica and Nick's MTV show Newlyweds.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Love is the only drug on this CD.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About In This Skin

Parents need to know that this is processed pop music at its most ordinary, including a sort of simpering sexuality from a young woman who takes herself way too seriously. Musically, you (and your teen) can do much better.

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  • Families can talk about Simpson's reputation as a singer. Did going on MTV help her record career? Do you think that's why she did it?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Lol for a sing a age this is the Funniest place where i have been lolol hahahahah

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 1.0

    great

    i like jessica alot

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    yep...

    I agree- sweetest sin is the only "adult song" and your kids wont even "get" what it means. Good CD and I love her voice, plus it doesnt hurt to know she was a virgin till marrage.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    She can sing!

    Sure, she may be on every single magazine cover, but Jessica Simpson, in my opinion, is great. She's got a NATURALLY great voice to boot. "Sweetest Sin" is probably one of the more explicit songs, but I think it's a great CD for ages 12+.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

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