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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Bitter breakup spawns angry but excellent album.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    There's taunting, raging, and fighting, although Pink admits that it's gotten out of hand: "How did we get so mean? How do we just move on?"
  • Violence:

    Plenty of angry rants: "Burn this f--ker down," "I wanna start a fight," "You're my perfect little punching bag."
  • Sex:

    A few songs have mild sexual references, and "This Is How It Goes Down" (a bonus track) is more explicit: "I may try that threesome / Better late than never."
  • Language:

    A few songs contain profanity, including "f--k" and "s--t."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Several songs mention drinking, including drinking to deal with bad feelings.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Funhouse was written by Susan Yudt

Parents need to know that Pink doesn't hold back in this album about her recent divorce. There's a lot of raw emotion, including angry rants about her ex, and descriptions of self-destructive behavior like drinking to cope with difficult experiences. There's some profanity and sexual content, but it's milder than her last album, I'm Not Dead.

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  • Families can talk about dealing with difficult breakups. How can teens work through their anger without "fighting dirty"? Who can you talk to when you're feeling angry or depressed? Parents can also emphasize that drinking to deal with emotions can be dangerous and often makes bad feelings even worse.
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More on Funhouse

What’s the Story?

An extended kiss-off to ex-husband Carey Hart, Pink's fifth album, FUNHOUSE, doesn't pull any punches. Hart is a "tool," Pink is a rock star, and she's better off without him, according to the album's chart-topping taunt, "So What." The Grammy winner also threatens to "burn this f--ker down" in the title track's New Wave-y rave up and gets ready to knock back more than a few martinis in the rollicking "Bad Influence."

Is It Any Good?

Although her up-tempo rages are catchy, Pink is at her best when she drops the bratty bravado. The poppy "Please Don't Leave Me" and bluesy ballad "Mean" find Pink owning up to her bad behavior, while the anthemic "Sober" channels the buzz of a love that's all-consuming, culminating in a breathtaking string quartet coda. Backed by slinky beats and punctuated with horns, "One Foot Wrong" is Pink at her soulful best. Forget the bad-girl boasts: Singing well is the best revenge.

Music Details

Released on: 10/28/2008
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    cool but a deadly music video part for so what two nerd peeing in a bottle and pretendting it is lemonade and gave it to pink's X husband pretty crude!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    cool but a deadly music video part for so what two nerd peeing in a bottle and pretendting it is lemonade and gave it to pink's X husband pretty crude! and moderate laungue like fu** shi*

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Ok Album, Just Remember to Pre-Listen

    Pretty ok album, some of the songs get really old fast, some are awesome. There are a few implications of violence, some bad language, a few mentions of drinking, and some iffy messages, but most of it isn't a huge concern. The language is probably your largest concern. Pre-listen then buy it for your kid. Best choice.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Good album, but some stuff to watch out for

    I think P!nk's music is great! But,some of her songs are for an older crowd. It all comes down to what you thing your kids are ready for.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

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