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Shock Value

(2007, Hip-hop, by Timbaland, Label: Interscope Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexy solo album by super producer.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    "N" word is used repeatedly; sexism is a given.
  • Violence:

    Occasional violent lyrics: mention of guns and stuffing people in car trunks.
  • Sex:

    Some sexually explicit lyrics.
  • Language:

    Very strong language: "muthaf--ker," "s--t," "f--k."
  • Consumerism:

    Car brands are mentioned; CD package contains an ad for another artist's CD.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    An occasional reference to drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shock Value

Parents need to know that this album contains explicitly sexual, violent, and scatological lyrics, and strong language, alongside strong poetry and vibrant musical arrangements. Paying surprising tribute to many genres including old spirituals and 1970s rock and roll, the album is always passionate, always fascinating – but also gleefully sexist.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Timbaland's apparent obsession with certain body parts. Why don't most women sing about guys bouncing around on the dance floor, for example? How can songs be sexy without being sexist?

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Good music for mature teens

    Parents need to know that Timbaland is quite explicit. There is strong language and some sexy lyrics 'Bounce, like yo a*s has the hiccups'. But also some lyrics that show acceptence 'I like you just the way you are'. Best Songs: Scream, The Way I Are, Bounce GoodReviews330

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 4.0

    :|

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    love his music

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Not very good.

    This cd was hyped so much for its hits Give it to Me and The Way I Are. I really like rap but this was bad. The songs were awful. The only good song was Apologize but it isnt even a rap song!!!!! I hope Timbaland does better on his next cd. The language was a little bit unappropriate. It had a lot of f words and mfs that were un-needed.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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