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The Sound of Revenge

(2005, Hip-hop, by Chamillionaire, Label: Umvd)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexist, violent -- dull even. Sound off.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sexist and racist language: the n-word is used repeatedly.
  • Violence:

    Lots of violent imagery, including repeated gunfire sound effects.
  • Sex:

    Explicit and leering appreciation of women's body parts.
  • Language:

    Every four-letter word you can think of.
  • Consumerism:

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

    A couple of references to crack.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sound of Revenge

Parents need to know that the songs on this album include violent images and sound effects, including machine-gun fire. When the lyrics mention sex, women's body parts are explicitly mentioned in leering appreciation. Besides the sexist talk, the n-word and four-letter curses flow freely.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about chameleons and find all the "chameleon puns" in the lyrics. What is a chameleon, and why do you think Chamillionaire likes the image so much? Why do you think he's chosen to include so much violence and racist, sexist language in his work?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Not For Kids

    Expletives such as "n-gg-r", "g-dd-mn", "sh-t", "f-ck", "-ss", "b-tch", "wh-r-", "c-ck", "d-ck", "b-st-rd", and "f-gg-t" are used repeatedly throughout the album.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Not For Kids

    Expletives such as "n-gg-r", "g-dd-mn", "sh-t", "f-ck", "-ss", "b-tch", "wh-r-", "c-ck", "d-ck", "b-st-rd", and "f-gg-t" are used repeatedly throughout the album.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Not For Kids

    Expletives such as "n-gg-r", "g-dd-mn", "sh-t", "f-ck", "-ss", "b-tch", "wh-r-", "c-ck", "d-ck", "b-st-rd", and "f-gg-t" are used repeatedly throughout the album.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Not For Kids

    Expletives such as "n-gg-r", "g-dd-mn", "sh-t", "f-ck", "-ss", "b-tch", "wh-r-", "c-ck", "d-ck", "b-st-rd", and "f-gg-t" are used repeatedly throughout the album.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Expletives such as "n-gg-r", "g-dd-mn", "sh-t", "f-ck", "-ss", "b-tch", "wh-r-", "c-ck", "d-ck", "b-st-rd", and "f-gg-t" are used repeatedly throughout the album.

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