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We Don't Have to Whisper

(2006, Pop, by Angels & Airwaves, Label: Geffen Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Blink-182 alum strikes out on his (yawn) own.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The whole album feels pretty anti-social; these guys sound cynical and depressed.
  • Violence:

    Some death and gun imagery; war metaphors.
  • Sex:

    Some mild innuendo, including talk of kissing and "laying here with me."
  • Language:

    "F--k" and a couple of milder swear words: s--t. hell.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Some references to drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About We Don't Have to Whisper

Parents need to know that there's a Parental Advisory on this CD, and we're still trying to figure out why. Lyrics are a lot tamer than the category usually implies, although there's one "F" word. There's some violent imagery and a general feeling of depression and hopelessness.

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  • Families can talk about what happens when an artist strikes out on his or her own after being part of a well-known group. What sorts of pressures does the artist face? What are the advantages? Do you prefer Angels & Airwaves to Blink-182?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    they definately dont whisper their lyrics

    the album name is perfect for their close to yelling vocals. the lead singer has a way cool voice (which i still cant get over). its almost as if hes singing his heart out cause it sounds like hes almost pushing too hard (key word almost..) all in all they are a cool band with meaning full lyrics (and they obviously know how to treat a girl) and im suprised they havent become very popular yet...

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    At first I hated this band...

    But when I took the time to listen through We Don't Need To Whisper, I saw it for what it was: blink-182 calmed down. The CD really doesn't need a PA with 2 uses of s--t and 1 use of f--k, and all are hard to understand unless you're paying attention. My only real problem with the album are the long intros and small amount of instruments played by the band themselves in those minute long introductions. But once you get around that you can really here the CD. It's considered a concept album about love on the battlefield, and their newer album I-Empire is a continuation of that idea. Tom DeLonge speaks out against violence and teaches that sometimes you can't always trust everybody. It really is good, and if the small amount of language actually bothers you, buy the edited version.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    good

    the song "Rite of Spring" is the only song that cusses and it says the F word and the S word but the rest of the cd is clean

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Band

    Blink 182 out, Angels and Airwaves in. Great band and great songs.

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