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First Impressions of Earth
- By The Strokes
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Hip indie rock for older teens only.
Parents say
QUALITY
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this CD isn't geared toward kids. There's enough profanity to warrant a Parental Advisory sticker. The liner notes include a painting of a topless woman and an animal carcass waiting to be butchered. There are some lyrics about using alcohol, including drinking as a way to handle relationship woes.
What's the story?
The Strokes are a group of young but world-weary hipsters who still don't understand relationship dynamics any more than the rest of us. On FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF EARTH, they swirl their observations up in a musical mix of garage rock meets early '80s New Wave. The Strokes are a breathing advertisement for sophisticated urban rock & roll. These guys are a little too cynical for being so young and rich. Parents should be aware that teens emulating The Strokes might be trying to grow up before their time.
Is it any good?
Though this CD is somewhat sub-par for the band, the music is catchy in a noncommercial way. "You Only Live Once" and "Red Light" are standouts. Teens who are looking for an alternative to pop and hip-hop will find lots to enjoy.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why indie bands like The Strokes are considered sell-outs for becoming more mainstream. Why do fans punish bands for becoming more well-known? What does "indie" mean these days?
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why not listen to it together
I'm now 19 years old, and I bought this when I was 16. This is the sound of a band bidding for some musical maturity after they got all the rock and roll kicks out of the way. Yea, there is a naked woman on it, and some animal about to be butchered. All the adult content references here really aren't anything that you couldn't sit down and discuss with your kid. Put things into perspective for him or her, and you got a really enjoyable record here. These guys are good musicians; my mom would let me play them in the car. That says something :)
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THIS IS THE MOST KICK A** CD EVER!
Screw your parents! GO out and buy this CD! Till' next time.
- Stroke of Death
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Good Listen For Someone Who Wants Something New
This album consists of 1 "f" word and 2 "s" words. It's not that bad for a Parental Advisory.
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THE STROKES ARE FLIPING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's Hard to Explain.
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Positive messages when you look past the minor swearing
The Strokes have always made great music, but "First Impressions of Earth" really seals the deal for those who might still be skeptical.
There is some minor usage of swear words on this album, but it's not extreme and it's used in a tasteful manner, and it is in context.
Not only does this album have lots of positive messages, but it represents a time in this particular band's history in which the lead singer (Julian Casablancas) quit drinking, and the message against using drugs and alcohol is clearly represented in this album.
Overall, this album represents the fact that, no matter, you should always try to do your best and work through. Even better than that, this albums rocks.
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| Artist: | The Strokes |
| Release date: | January 3, 2006 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
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