A very good album. I heard this music when I was 11. I was fine when listened to it. Still, there may be a few uses of strong language. However, they are used as a noun rather than an adjective. There is not much in terms of drug material, just the line "We could go and get 40s." This album is not like that.
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Room on Fire
(2003, Rock, by The Strokes, Label: RCA)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Smart music but definitely not for younger teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About Room on Fire
Parents need to know that this is one of those CDs that your kids are going to want to have, but reading the lyrics will give you a case of heartburn. The band members have serious drug histories and that informs their music. They are also honest in their treatment of subjects that some parents would rather not deal with. Mature teens beginning to negotiate their way through the challenges of sex and drugs will find much to consider here.
Read our full review by Peter Melton
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about about all the drug, alcohol, and sex references, and discuss if that kind of honesty is always a good thing for teen listeners.
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- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
Somewhat iffy, not sure if Common Sense Media is always right
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
LOVE THE STROKES
this is the best band ever, and i have no idea why common sense said this is 16+ and only said graduation by Kanye West is 14+. They also gave Graduation yellow for languae and that says the f word like over 10 times whereas this album only says it once. this is the best strokes album
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
What can I say?
The Strokes are a great band. One of the few mainstream bands that deserve their spotlight. I highly recommend this album.
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