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The Carter II
Common Sense Media says
Nasty but also boring -- not for kids.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD is offensive from beginning to end. Everything you wouldn't want to expose your kid to is here in abundant qualities: graphic sex and violence, strong profanity, drugs, sexism, racism, etc.
What's the story?
THE CARTER II manages to be incredibly offensive while also -- amazingly -- reaching a level of tedium that is an awesome accomplishment in itself. Lil' Wayne uses a formula that he feels has worked -- including stunningly sexist, violent, and racist lyrics -- and decided to run with it one more time. Attempts at poetic depth are ridiculous, with lines such as "Eat a catastrophe, swallow the truth, belch reality, how does it taste, how do you face? You a b**ch n***a," as sensitive as Lil' Wayne gets. Instrumental tracks loop the same simplistic themes over and over again, making even the most potty-mouthed lyrics end up sounding boring.
Is it any good?
Featuring monotone vocal performances over mind-numbingly repetitive tracks, this CD maintains the artist's usual level of sexist, racist, and self-centered self-promotion. There's no maturity, no perspective, no sense that this young performer is growing into an interesting, multifaceted young man. Some popular rap CDs are so richly written and produced that they're worth the discomfort of wading through offensive language or even sexist, violent, and racist posturing. Once again, Lil' Wayne has not given the world one of those CDs.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the tedious instrumental tracks and what would be needed to make this album more interesting to listen to. Also, why do so many rappers feel the need to shock? Could Lil' Wayne have gotten his message across in a less offensive way? Are there times when such offensive material is necessary? What qualities make a work of art transcend questionable comfort levels?
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April 9, 2008
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If you buy this buy the deluxe with the chopped and screwed bonus disc
This CD was overall a good offering in Dirty South Rap. Lil Wayne does a great job talking about normal rap which is women, violence and money. There are really no stand out songs on this cd though it is moderatly well done. As i said if you are going to buy this cd buy the deluxe version with the chopped and screwed greatest hits for more bang for your buck
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stupid cant believe my bff loves him
disgusting dont let your 18 year old kid listen to dis
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AGE
Great album i dont know what your talking about
How can you not even give this album one star? its one of the best rappers of all time's better albums. This album does not talk about such inapropriate stuff. It also has one of my favorite songs in it, "Fly In". You cant diss that song.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 27, 2009
AGE
looks good
i don't have but i know lil wayne's music is not boring
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AGE
i got this yesterday
STOP DISSING WEEZY
UR JUST SAYING ITS BORIN BECAUSE U GUYS
HAVE BAD TASTE IN MUSIC
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AGE
Good Album, shows what life is really like for a troubled black male!
This CD, and Lil Wayne himself do not sugar coat the reality of the "hood" or what it is like growing up a black male in a trouble area. Therefore I deam it a good CD if this is what you want to listen to.
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talent
i think he showed growth and his cd is not for young kids but you guys try to make it out like all he talks about is drugs, sex, violence, and everything else bad and that he had no emotions but yuo must not have heard the song about him missing his father and other loved ones or reciept about how hes in love with trina, alot of the cd was explicit but i dont think you guys were objective with your review.
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| Artist: | Lil Wayne |
| Release date: | December 6, 2005 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Hip-hop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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