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Matinee

(2008, Indie rock, by Jack Penate, Label: XL Recordings)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Popular ska-soul-pop artist will delight tweens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Themes of unrequited and past love, self-actualization, and missing home
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Run for your life" talks about endless cycle of fighting/prejudice that goes on because of differences, but nothing violent: "It's bait to be hateful, but nasty and hateful/People aren't grateful/they sow the seed into their offspring/Costing kids to be fostering ideas that lead to/fighting, biting, run for your lives."

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Few innocent mentions: "Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum" and "Hops to make beer/that's all you need."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Matinee

Parents need to know that this ska-soul-pop artist has been in Teen Vogue, was cited in Rolling Stone as a "Breaking Artist" to look for, and he has played the as supporting act for the notorious Amy Winehouse. But there's nothing to worry about: Jack Penate's popularity comes from his unique, safe sound and quirky, noteworthy dancing when performing live.

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