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Collision Course
- By Jay-Z, Linkin Park
Common Sense Media says
Flawed but fun for older teens.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that despite some strong language, this is an interesting collaboration between two very different musical worlds.
What's the story?
Watching the DVD portion of the COLLISION COURSE package, you can't help but notice a kind of unintentional sweetness that the artists -- Linkin Park and Jay-Z --bring to this collaboration. They are all visibly excited about the project and thrilled to be working together, and that attitude goes a long way toward making everything work. Fans may be disappointed that there are only six songs on the CD; others may feel that six is more than enough for a "mashup" novelty. Despite some strong language, the songs don't seem to really say much of anything lyrically. An edited version, though very clumsily done, is available for younger fans.
Is it any good?
The songs themselves are this CD's greatest weekness. Despite everyone's enthusiastic efforts, they sound self-conscious and somewhat forced. The heavy metal/hip-hop combo works well about half the time. The greatest strength is the obvious spirit of cooperation and camaraderie, which comes across vividly in the DVD section. If pop music gave a "Miss Congeniality" award, this CD (or, more accurately, the spirit in which it was recorded) would be a serious contender.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether performers' enthusiasm plays into the success of a CD. Also, are there other unusual "mashup" combinations out there?
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Great album.........
That's all I have to say........
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awful
What can I say, Linkin Park is the worst thing to happen to rock. JayZ isnt much better, but at least he doesnt resort to ear-splitting yelling! Awful, dont waste your money, youre beyond this!
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JayZ stinks
Im a fan of Linkin Park, but once I heard Numb/Encore, it was TERRIBLE!!!! JayZ pretty much wreacked the song and put a Parental Advisory on the CD because of his rap junk. Dont get it unless your some kind of gang member who likes rap crap.
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Jay-Z Kills this stuff
Wow Jay-Z proves once again hes the best at his game, however not recomended for kids.
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April 9, 2008
AGE
okay>>>
if ur kid wants this>>>
tell them they need better taste!!
i mean yeah>>>LINKIN PARK RULEZ...
but jay-z...RUINED THIS ALBUM!!!
ALL HAIL ROCK N ROLL!!
WOO!!!
ROCK ON!!
*LISTEN TO SLIPKNOT*
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NOT APPROPRIATE AT ALL. CONSTANT SEXUAL LYRICS AND SWEARING. Dont buy this album unless you like hearing swears violence drugs and sex.
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Great CD, but lotsa language.
I have the explicit version of this CD and believe me, the music is great. Heavy metal and rap mixed together make for a good beat and good rockin' stuff. But I was almost appaled by the amount of language in just six songs! There's a lot, obviously. And all of the language is strong, a little of everything, the "f" bomb, s-word, and some mother-f--- words as well. It's good material, though, worth a buy. Only a litle but of sexuality. Believe me, if Jay-Z was not on thi album, not a single curse word would be in there. Good music, but lots of persuasive language. Watch out.
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AGE
Fantabulous!
Wowza...Two of my favorite artists working together with some of their best songs...Numb/Encore and Lying from you/ Dirt off you shoulder are the best songs ever.
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explict lyrics that would probably fit older taste
I really liked the cd. Linkin Park is a phenomenal unique band that expresses their luv 4 rap and metal into one genre: nu-metal. J-Z sounds swaggerish in the songs too and they have an extra funky blend for anyone who is open to rockin' twists! LP/J-Z R CORNEATERS!!!!! that is a good thing! LP 4 LIFE!!!!!
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| Artists: | Jay-Z, Linkin Park |
| Release date: | November 30, 2004 |
| Label: | Warner Brothers |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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