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Mind Control

(2007, Reggae, by Stephen Marley, Label: Tuff Gong/Universal Republic)
  • 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 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Soulful, modern reggae album from Bob's kid.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Anti-establishment, but not in a forceful way ("It's mind control, mind control/Corruption of your thoughts, yeah, destruction of your soul").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    One "f--k" on entire album.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    As this is a Marley album, pot references pop up ("First thing him want to know is where that smell coming from/Are you smoking marijuana? And I said, yes I am" and "Eh, I didn't get no sleep at all first night, no/My shoulders were as heavy as lead/I felt Something was just not right/Had to Roll a little zig for my head").
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mind Control

Parents need to know that Stephen Marley is one Bob Marley's 13 children -- and arguably the most broadly talented musically. For most of his more than two decades in the music business, Stephen Marley has been the man behind the scenes, writing and producing for several of his brothers as well as big-name artists like Erykah Badu. This is Marley's first official move into the spotlight, and he does his family name proud. Not surprisingly, there are several references to pot, but besides that, the subject matter stays pretty tame.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the Marley family -- one of the most influential families in the history of music -- from Bob to Ziggy to Stephen and Damian. How do you think it would be to follow in the footsteps of your parent? Is there more pressure when a child decides to pursue the passion of a parent? How can parents resist pushing their own interests and pursuits onto their kids?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    love bob marley!

    so this music is refreshing.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

    steve marley...............................................................

    i heard a rummer ..........dd............that steve marley's son has a weird name............................IT'S BARNABUS!

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