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Celebration

(2009, Pop, by Madonna, Label: Warner Brothers)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Mega-star's once-controversial songs now seem almost quaint.

The themes of this music are:   dancing, exploring emotions, love, romance, sex

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Several of Madonna's songs include positive messages; for example, in "Express Yourself," she sings, "Don't go for second best, baby, put your love to the test / You've got to make him express how he feels and, baby, then you'll know your love is real."
 

What to watch out for

  • Role models:

    Though her music doesn't scream sex, Madonna's image often does -- making it hard to call her a role model.  

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Though there's a fair amount of sexual innuendo in Madonna's music, she doesn't use graphic language to describe it. For instance, the lyric "I want to run naked in a rainstorm, make love in a train" is about as bad as it gets.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebration

Parents need to know that a lot of the songs which have landed Madonna in hot water over the years -- "Like a Virgin," "Papa Don't Preach," "Like a Prayer," etc. -- are included in this collection, putting it out-of-reach for very young kids. Overall, however, these songs are less risque than much of the hardcore rap music on the market.   

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Madeline10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Positive,Upbeat for younger kids.Fine.

    i think this song is fine for kids. it's positive, fun they can dance. And if they like Madonna , this one keeps them away from her sexual stuff!

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    mathgirlie
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Her last album?

    I have grown up with Madonna, and I've heard that this is her last album. I love Madonna! This album is great!

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