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Day & Age

(2008, Alternative rock, by The Killers, Label: Island)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Alt-pop rockers offer up safe -- but -- peculiar tunes.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    God and the devil are discussed in several songs, as is the choice between good and evil. "This is Your Life" includes the line, "The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers." Many songs are about finding humanity. "I heard a rumor that you quit this day and age, well maybe I was mistaken, bless your body, bless your soul, pray for peace and self control."
  • Violence:

    A few songs include intense images such as "dried blood" or "being cut open."
  • Sex:

    "Joy Ride" references taking a girl to a hotel, "Wrap your arms around me, come a little closer, stumble in the twilight, and fell onto the floor, loving Mona Lisa."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Day & Age

Parents need to know that this alt-pop group has become one of the hottest bands going, and despite their intimidating name, there's really nothing violent or offensive in the music. The band does tackle some esoteric territory, which might leave listeners scratching their heads, but the unique themes are positive, without being clichh.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how a band like The Killers has made a name for themselves. Do you think it helps that their lead singer does lots of interviews and has had rivalries with other bands? How does this affect the band's image?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Great album

    Yes, I'm very obsessed with the killers, and this is their greatest album by far... My favorites are: Spaceman, Joy Ride, A Dustland Fairytale, Neon Tiger, Tidal Wave (bonus track), Forget About What I Said (bonus track.

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