Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this CD is filled with explicit sexual content and strong language. The CD is not appropriate for kids. Families listening together, unlikely as this idea seems, can discuss why they think this talented artist feels the need to use sex and profanity to make his point.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
R. Kelly's voice sounds gorgeous on this exquisitely-produced album, evoking the best soul-crooners of earlier eras. Produced with a light-handed touch, the instrumental tracks are tasteful, varied, and interesting -- unlike the lyrics, which jar the ear with obsessively explicit sexuality, sung as they are with such velvety sweetness.
TP.3 RELOADED offers thirteen well-executed tracks leading up to the album's climax, the five-track musical soap opera "Trapped...in the Closet," also offered in video form on the limited edition's enclosed companion DVD. With plot twists that are mostly predictable, an improbable story of love, sex, intertwined relationships, and infidelity unfolds. Unfortunately, the heavy air of self-conscious cleverness overrides the originality of this form of musical storytelling -– the "Trapped...in the Closet" series, as well as the other tracks on the album, would be more powerful and effective with a dash of subtlety. R. Kelly is daring, creative, and talented, with the musical chops to master a variety of musical styles. If he exercised a little tasteful restraint (and had some better-written lyrics), he could be a world-class artist.
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Sexual ContentA lot of explicit sexuality. |
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ViolenceViolence seems to be a matter-of-fact way to deal with problems in R. Kelly's world. |
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LanguageA lot of strong language. |
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Social BehaviorRacist words used; everyone lies as a matter of course. |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoDrug and alcohol references. |
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