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Nothing's Shocking

(1988, Alternative rock, by Jane's Addiction, Label: Warner Brothers)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Classic alt-rock heavier than you might remember.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some songs paint a pretty sad and scary picture of the world.

  • Violence:

    "Had a Dad" deals with child abuse and "Standing in the Shower...Thinking" references a violent relationship ("Is my woman afraid of me? ... She let me twist her good"). "Ted, Just Admit It" is about serial killer Ted Bundy and includes the lyrics "Now sister's/not a virgin anymore/her sex is violent" (the chorus is "sex is violent").

  • Sex:

    There are no descriptions of sex acts, but the cover features an arty but explicit photo of two naked women. Some lyrics deal with sexualized violence.

  • Language:

    A few instances of "f--k" and "s--t."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    "Jane Says" is about a heroin addict.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Nothing's Shocking

Parents need to know that Rock Band 2 features this 1988 album, which deals with some very dark subject matter, including sexualized violence, child abuse, and drug addiction (which has plagued band members over the years). Although a lot of the lyrics get buried beneath the music, the chant "sex is violent" is repeated many times in the "Ted, Just Admit It," which also includes an audio clip of serial killer Ted Bundy. The album has some profanity, but it's not excessive by today's standards.

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  • Families can talk about the disturbing topics that this album addresses, and whether teens think the band is speaking out against sex, drugs, and violence -- or celebrating them. Families can also discuss whether teens find some sort of comfort in dark music and lyrics, or if it makes them feel angry or depressed.
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