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Made of Bricks

(2008, Pop, by Kate Nash, Label: Geffen Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Lily Allen protégé has less of a bite.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some messages about being strong: "I can be alone, yeah/I can watch a sunset on my own" and "Darling, don't give me s--t/'Cause I know that you're full of it," and "And, this, is my mind/And although you try to infringe/You cannot confine."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Skeleton" talks about smashing a skeleton.

  • Sex:

    Not much at all: "And now he's with that tart/and I heard she done some really nasty stuff/down in the park with Michael/He said she's easy" and "I just want your kiss boy, kiss boy, kiss boy/I just want your kiss."

  • Language:

    The song "Dickhead" says "dickhead" quite a bit; "The S--t Song" likes to repeat "s--t." Other words sprinkled throughout the CD: "bitch," "twat," "tart," and "f--king up."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A few references to drinking ("'Cause you've gone and got so wasted… You've gone and got sick on my trainers," "Why don't you just have another beer then?" "I'm sitting with my friends/getting drunk again on wine/Actually/I think I might just have the bottle/to myself," and "So I proceeded to get drunk and cry."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Made of Bricks

Parents need to know that even though Nash likes to swear a bit, the foul language never seems overbearing or gratuitous, and she's even able to slip it into the otherwise sweet, witty, and lovable songs. There is some passing talk about drinking and getting drunk. Lyrics also cover innocent love, saying what's on your mind, and standing up for yourself.

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  • Families can talk about artists being compared to other artists. Why is this a good thing? How can it help -- or hurt -- someone's career? Families can also discuss how Nash uses humor and simplicity to get her point across. What does humor mask? Can artists get away with more if they camouflage it with wit?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Aqua Teen 2435
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    pretty

    not too bad, language may be a iffy, very little talk about drinking.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    king_of_queens77
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Such A cute CD

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    willbarchi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Better than lily allen.. marginally..

    I dunno... there's just something about her thats more appealing than lily allen (who is PREGNANT by the way) Her voice is stronger and her lyrics are funnier; she writes them herself! xD And also, being a british citizen myself, I haven't heard any good music from lily for a while... I think she may have fizzled out a little bit.

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