AWESOME! Just some concerns, but nothing today's kids can't handle.
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Common Sense says
Punk rock opera actually rocks!
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–13
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of American Idiot was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Parents need to know that there are four-letter words and a few drug and alcohol references that make contextual sense in this long-awaited punk rock opera. Your mileage will vary, but there's nothing to worry about for most literate, sophisticated older teenagers.
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What’s the Story?
It's been four years since the last Green Day album, and the long-awaited AMERICAN IDIOT turns out to be an elaborate punk rock concept album, blazing through new musical territory. The world's most popular punk band takes some real musical risks that mostly work. Musically, the songs reflect a variety of rock influences, from the Beatles to Pink Floyd to the Foo Fighters. Power ballads, Indian strings, and even a bit of pop sentiment combine with the band's classic punk sensibilities to deliver a complex and interesting album with a clear narrative flow. Many kids will relate to the frenetic pathos of "Tales of Another Broken Home" and "I Don't Care."
Is It Any Good?
The writing on American Idiot is vivid and compelling, if not always squeaky clean. Most literate, smart teenagers have heard far worse and will have no problem with the lyrics. The musicianship is both powerful and poignant; the singing is terrific. The album contains some disturbing, but articulate, images; but the music makes it worth talking through the hard stuff with mature teenagers.
Music Details
Released on: 9/21/2004
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: No
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: No
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
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Good album!
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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perfect for schools
best cd ever. but what do i know im just a 7 yr old kid in da room.
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
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14 and up
GREEN DAY IS THE GREATEST!!!!! but I dont think this is for kids. However its perfect for teens 14 and up.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Awesome for ppl over 8 or 9
Its awesome like i found out about Green Day when I was 8 and my parents werent against it
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Great Album
This is a great album. A little language but, not that bad. Green Day rocks. :)
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I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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- Good role models
green day rocks!
i think this is a really good album it is good for all ages and my favorite song off of it is americian idiot and americia is full of idiots and it is awesome
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
such an awesome album!!! (not for kids)
this is one of the best albums of all time from green day. it has so awesome punk rock in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this album should definitley not be listend by people under 14-15 years!!!!!!!!! it has very strong language!!!!!!!! for example the f word is used so many times!!!!
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
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definitley for kids older than 15
there is storng language including f--k in half of this albims songs. there is s--t and masturbationis mentioned in one song longview
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I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
With parent supervision, even young kids can listen to this heavy rock, providing they hopefully don't interpret the themes. Green day has good tunes in this album, but the lyrics aren't exactly child friendly. Best preserved for teens.
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Great album, probably here most of it on the radio.
To start, ya better get the edited version. This album contains several F- bombs (three and four letter), and, as the name states, some anti patriotic messages. (But that depends on where you live)
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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- Good role models
Album rocks. Language, drug usage, and a little violence are present but still amazing. I first heard this album when I was 12 and everything's cool.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Just Brilliant!!!
Brilliant C.D Best Songs But Not In Order American Idiot Holiday Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Wake Me Up When September Ends
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great album! Age 15 and up? Besides a few bad words this album is fine for anyone 9+ in my opinion.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
This album rocks!
I think that if you can get past the bad language this album really rocks.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
THE SECOND BEST ALBUM EVER!!!!!!!
One problem with this album: every other phrase is "f--k this", "f--k that", "you f--ker", "f--ked up", etc. Otherwise, it's the second best album ever!
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