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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

(2006, Indie rock, by Arctic Monkeys, Label: Domino)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Edgy poetry with a fresh sound. Teens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Honest portrayal of young men's machismo.
  • Violence:

    References to rumble-type violence and street fighting.
  • Sex:

    A little bit of innuendo, one reference to prostitution.
  • Language:

    A light sprinkling of four-letter words.
  • Consumerism:

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some references to underage drinking. Cover art glorifies cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Parents need to know that there is some "wanna take it outside?" bad-boy posturing and there are references to drinking and fighting. The cover art features a man smoking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the wonderful songwriting. What makes these songs so visually evocative? Also, where do you draw the line between being honest and glamorizing bad behavior?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    I liked it

    If you liked this you should check out the band We Are Scientists.

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

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fresh sound helps make the CD amazing

    However, their style of singing isn't exactly for all people; like my little brother thinks they sound in pain when singing. I personally find the style a nice break from all the stuffy-nosed, flat singing that some bands use. Also, you have to listen to "You Probably Couldn't See The Lights But You Were Looking Straight At Me". Awesome song.

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