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Speakerboxx / The Love Below (double album)

(2003, Rap, by Outkast, Label: La Face)

  • 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

    Some good material, but not enough for double CD.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There are some confusing images of relationships.

  • Violence:

    A few violent references--nothing really awful.

  • Sex:

    Even the edited version is very explicit.

  • Language:

    It's very clear what's been edited out, of course, and there's an adorable toddler trying to pronounce "***erf***er--you get the idea.

  • Consumerism:

    This is anti-commercial, if anything.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A couple of references, but sex is the whole deal on this CD.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Speakerboxx / The Love Below (double album)

Parents need to know that this CD is mostly about sex, and even the edited version is obvious and explicit. Though musically imaginative -- perhaps even groundbreaking -- it isn't a great album.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    denny2.0
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it's very coo!

    I am a fifteen-year-old girl and i happen to think it's one of the greatest hip/hop albums of this centry.I think this is one of the best songs being that it was made in my favorite year.And im responicble enough to listen to it.

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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Jorde
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    YEAHH!!!!

    This album is very interesting and good. Its a blend between Dj,R&B,and Rap/Hip Hop. I really like it!!

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  4. Adult Reviewer
    movieman09
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Pretty good

    IT was okay. I have the edited versin and I mostly got just for Hey Ya!, The Way you move, and Roses (I got before we got iTunes) but I have listened to all the songs but there are a few inapropriate things.

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  5. Adult Reviewer
    goodguy
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    overall this is one of rap's better albums

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