Parents need to know that the catchy tunes and exuberant performances on this CD definitely make it a keeper. Music-loving parents will hear a lot of familiar rock influences.
Positive messages:Families should consider the issue of boys dancing together in accordance with their own values.
Violence:One or two poetic references to fighting and fire--nothing much.
This album is lyrically, instrumentally, and vocally the best album this year. Every song is amazing. There is one swear, the "w" word but that isn't a bad one so I will move on. It has some playful innuendo but nothing explicit. It is fun to listen to. It is indie rock 'n' roll at it's top performance (that says a lot considering indie is my favorite style of music). Plus, this album is mainstream enough to get your girl friend or friends into indie rock. Dark of the Matinee is the best song on the album.
This is a wonderful CD. I just don't get the "14+" on it. Why, it's fine for me and for younger kids too! Pretty much the only thing I found "questionable" was the line in Jacqueline "I'm so drunk I don't mind it if you kill me." But that was pretty much it. My personal favorite on this album was The Dark of the Matinee'. That was super cool! ( So is the music video - that was a bit weird, too!) If System of a Down or Green Day is a bit too explicit, try this band. You won't regret it!