Slims most innaproprite. It includes nonstop language, sexual refrences, and brutal violence. This is not for kids in any way. There is a song about drugs. Unedited:R for pervasive language, descriptions of brutal violence, some sexual comments and drug refrences. Edited: PG-13 for nonstop language and some crude and sexual content
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Art at its most angry and offensive; NOT for kids.
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Marshall Mathers LP was written by David Brown
Parents need to know that if your kids listen to popular radio or watch MTV, they are going to get a dose of Eminem, so prepare yourself. Know that there is a lot of offensive language as well as sexual and violent images.
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- Families can talk about celebrity accountability. How do celebrities affect their fans? What responsibilities come with fame? Does Eminem think his success is worth it? Note: The edited version still contains explicit content.
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What’s the Story?
Eminem's second album, THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP, is darker than his first. Many of his songs reflect on the consequences that come with fame. Eminem claims to be surprised at the notion of being accountable for his music and its effects on kids, and he clearly rejects that responsibility while waving his favorite finger at the rest of the world. As he did on his first album, Eminem uses the shock value of his lyrics to get attention, and he does it with a dark sense of humor that requires a strong stomach. Unfortunately, he also says some very hateful things that escape all sarcasm. The homophobia is abhorrent, and needs to be addressed with kids who are listening to this music.
Is It Any Good?
Offensive content aside, there is some great music on this album. The singles "Stan" and "The Way I Am" are excellent, with catchy hooks and dark lyrics. "Stan" features a haunting chorus by Dido, and "The Way I Am" has a driving beat and an impressive rhyme scheme. Eminem brings out the complex problems of pop culture. He's talented but offensive, intelligent but negative, and although his albums are only appropriate for the most mature teenagers, every elementary school playground in America has heard this music.
Music Details
Released on: 5/23/2000
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
ONE OF THE BEST RAP ALBUMS AVALIBLE
THIS ALBUM IS NOT FO THE FAINT OF HEARTSEE KILL YOU AND KIM AND STAN. THIS ALBUM IS BEATIFUL SE THE DAZZLING THE WAY I AM THE PERFECT POETIC LETTER THAT IS THE ALBUM'S BEST SONG STAN AND KIM A SONG ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SO REALL IT CHILLS TO POINT WHERE YOU DON'T WANT TO LISTEN WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. THEN THERE'S THE PYSICOTIC KILL YOU WHICH IN MY OPINION IS PERSONEL ISSUE FOR HIM. THIS AN ESSENTIAL ALBUM BUT BEWARE SUPER PROFANE AND REALLY VIOLENT GRADE A DOWNLOAD THIS ONE STAN
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I rate this title off for age 16 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER
THE IS ALBUM MAY TEST YOUR ABLITY TO LISTEN SEE KIL YOU AND AMITYVILLE BUT THIS ALBUM TRULY IS PERFECT THE SONGS ARE JUST BEATIFUL WHEN HE'S NOT REJECTING RESPONSIBILITY OR MAKIN FUN OF PEOPLE HE SHOWS HIMSELF OFF AS A POET THE FIRST SONG HE PROVES HIMSELF IN IS STAN A TRULY BEATIFUL SONG ABOUT SO CALLED SUPER WHO BELIEVES EVERYTHING SLIM SHADY AND IS OBBSEESSIVE THE SONG ENDS TRAGICLLY BUT EACHSENTENCE'S DEAD HONESET PORTRAIL YOU SEE WHY THIS IS EMINEM'S BEST SONG SO FAR. THE OTHER POETRY SONG IS KIM A SONG ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SO REAL IT CHILLS WITH FORCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVEER SEEN COMBINED A BRILIANT PACKAGE OF MUSIC AND POETRY
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I rate this title off for age 16 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
noooooooooooo :'-{
it was afending and skary dont let ppl listen to this booo!
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
It's a great album, but it does have objectional lyrics. Actually more objectional and messed up than the average rap album.
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