 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
FutureSex/LoveSounds
- By Justin Timberlake
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Danceable songs more steamy/sexy than super.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there is some strong language (a few "motherf--ker"s) and whole lot of sexual innuendo and steaminess here. In fact, the CD is pretty much all about sex. The song "SexyBack" has a very steamy and stylish video to match.
What's the story?
FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS is just what the title implies: a collection of mostly danceable, occasionally romantic songs about the art of the chase. Justin Timberlake is a terrific singer, there's no doubt about it. He also appears to be a guy with something to prove. Once a sweet-faced boy-band rocker, he's made sure his solo career involves, along with a cadre of carefully selected producers and arrangers, a whole lot of songs about sex. Okay, we get it already. Yeah, it must be especially fun to say that "motherf--ker" word and sprinkle your lyrics with kinky-sex imagery when you grew up in the squeaky-clean boy-band world. But when it gets in the way of good songwriting ... well, maybe that's when it's time to get over yourself.
Is it any good?
Timberlake's wonderful voice is mixed inconsistently on these tracks. The songs themselves tend to be repetitive and a bit tedious, although once again they're performed beautifully. But Justin's obsession with proving himself to be sexy ends up working against him. All Timberlake ever has to do is sing well-written songs with his gorgeous voice and some simple, no-frills arrangements. Maybe one of these days we'll get to hear him do just that. Meanwhile, Timberlake continues to make sure we know that our little boy's grown up.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what it might be like to be in a boy band and then strike off on your own. Would it be liberating or scary? Is there something to be said for finding safety in limits? How hard do you think Timberlake is working to make you forget he once looked as innocent as Joey or J.C.?
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teens only. about 14 and up
parents need to know that their daughters probley have hugh cruses on Justin Timberlake. chances are their going to want to listen to his new cd.
the good news is, you can probley let them. Justin talks about sex alot!, ans hers some refrences to drugs and alcohal. as i said before ages 14 and up
it's not for kids, bt shold be ok for tweens who know about sex.
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There are some great songs on this album, especially SexyBack! Any mature kid/teen can handle it.
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hecka not for kids under 16. dont even think aabout it. $%^^^$&$& are in the songs.
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Not good
Well the title is future sex/love sounds.ADOOOY! theres gonna b alot of sex.referance n drugs.but i dont like justin timberlake.hes to preppy.
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My Friend
My friend let me listen to a bit of this CD and it was discusting! This is for people much older than me, yet many people my age and younger listen to this every day! What is this world coming to?
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futuresex no sound
i didnt like it!!! it was nothing like his old stuff why oh why did he go solo
:( i liked most of the songs but he was better in nsync he is really trying tooooo hard!!!!!
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| Artist: | Justin Timberlake |
| Release date: | September 12, 2006 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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