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Insomniac

(2007, Pop, by Enrique Iglesias, Label: Interscope Records)
  • 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 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Smooth, sometimes steamy flirting to a club beat.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Occasional undertones of selfish behavior without concern for the consequences ("your man's not here"); refusal to take "no" for an answer on "Ring My Bells." But there's some very sweet, loving content, too.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A lot of sexy innuendo, stopping just short of explicit.
  • Language:

    .
  • Consumerism:

    Nothing in the lyrics, but CD package contains an insert with an ad for ringtones.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Insomniac

Parents need to know that there's some steamy innuendo on songs like "Push" ("I know that your man's nowhere in sight/and your eyes don't tell a lie/I know you wanna come with me tonight/And I say alright/But first you gotta Push push back upon it…make me believe you want it") and "On Top of You" ("Baby you're gonna love what I do when I'm on top of you") -- not only in the lyrics, but in Enrique's smooth, pretty-boy delivery. If there's one loud and clear message, it's "You don't have to leave tonight. Really, you don't."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes someone a world-class flirt. Why do some people seem to be so good at attracting romantic attention, while others find flirting awkward? Enrique Iglesias seems like someone who flirts easily and well. How can you tell when someone is flirting with you? Spanish speakers and students may enjoy the three tracks that are included in both Spanish and English.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    Amazing cd, but with some iffy stuff

    I LOVE this cd, and enrique's singing! Now, I will have to say that there are a couple iffy points. I totally agree with commonsensemedia's bottom line: "You don't have to leave tonight. Really, you don't." That is what most of the tracks are about, but there is nothing very explicit. Push, (feat. lil wayne) is the worst of them all. I would suggest previewing this cd before giving it to your kids. It is worth it, though. I LOVE IT!!!!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Mexico
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    loved it

    I love the CD its ok to watch it it so pretty. I let my kids watch almost anything . but this CD is the best. Its the best thing for your kids.

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