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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack

(2008, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Atlantic)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Eclectic alt-indie rock will be a hit with teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Song themes include young love, teen angst, and other typical young adult topics.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Electro-Socket Blues" includes the lyrics: "We should bleed out my heart/cutting open my heart/I could kill myself/would that make your life better?"

  • Sex:

    References include clearly sexual lyrics (from "Lover") like "I wanna open your door/and love you 'til you're sore," "climb right on me/lay it on me," "I'm pullin' out my wand," and (from "Negative") "let's make some porno/no I ain't your ho," "my girlfriend's kinky," and "gettin' busy on the rug."

  • Language:

    "Ass" is used once.

  • Consumerism:

    Just the obvious movie tie-in.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some songs talk about going out, drinking, and drugs (only mild references to the latter). For example, "After Hours includes the lyrics "we're finally drunk enough," "one final round," and "I'll give you my sweet grass."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack

Parents need to know that this soundtrack is probably going to be as popular with teens as those for indie hits like Juno, Almost Famous, and Garden State. Songs tackle typical teen angst-filled topics like unrequited love and Big Brother. There are some clearly sexual lyrics, as well as quirky references to misplaced sex pictures and mentions of drinking and going out. And the song "Electro-Socket Blues" talks about suicide, but in a sarcastic way -- if that's at all comforting. A deluxe version includes three additional tracks.

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  • Families can talk about why some movies prefer to use smaller, less known indie rock bands on their soundtracks. Is it all about being cool and in the know, or do you think finances come into play (licensing music from smaller bands is usually much more affordable)? Does having less mainstream music make a movie more intriguing? Would you be more or less inclined to see a movie if the soundtrack boasted big-name musicians?
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