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Justified

(2002, Pop, by Justin Timberlake, Label: Jive)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Solid R&B; check lyrics before sharing with kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Justin Timberlake comes across as one very bitter young man--apparently his last relationship didn't turn out too well...Also, his bragging about his swinging single life borders on being obnoxious.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Ranges from innuendo ("get real wet if you know what I mean" in "(And She Said) Take Me Now" to obvious ("better have you naked by the end of this song" ) in "Rock Your Body".

  • Language:

    Some profanity--"hell", "damn", "ass".

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    One reference to drinking shots in "Like I Love You".
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Justified

Parents need to know that the songs here are pretty much divided into two camps: bitter post-breakup rants and newly single boasts. The former are clean in terms of sex and language but the anger and vengefulness Timberlake displays is a bit alarming. The latter group of songs are full of sexual messages--from "Funny how a few words turned into sex" in "Like I Love You" to "I could think of a couple of positions for you" in "Right for Me." Kids may tell you that they don't listen to the lyrics because these are just fun dance songs, but it's still worth discussing the sexual messages they're receiving here.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Timberlake seems so angry, and talk about the different ways people handle the end of relationships. And why does he feel the need to be so in-your-face about his love life?
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    Michael G.
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

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    sra_timberlake07
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I <3 Justin

    This CD has some sexual innuendos that surprised me, but overall it is a good CD. The sexual innuendos aren't often enough to be taken seriously. I love this CD and Justin Timberlake.

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