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Good Girl Gone Bad
Common Sense Media says
Hot hits are filled with sexy double entendres.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album's lyrics contain a lot of playful sexual innuendo ("Got all the drive but a whole lot of boom in the back/You look like you can handle what's under my hood") that might go over younger kids' heads. There's also some provocative content on the subject of handling anger and control issues in relationships in songs like "Breaking Dishes." Several brand names are mentioned too.
What's the story?
In one sparkling, danceable track after another, Rihanna explores many aspects of love and relationships on GOOD GIRL GONE BAD. As a young woman coming into adulthood, the artist celebrates her own sexual power on songs like "Push Up on Me" ("Let's play a game, I won't be a tease/I'll show you the boom, my sexy little thing"). She finds a creative outlet for expressing anger at a cheating lover ("I'm breaking dishes/up in here all night…I ain't gonna stop until I see the police lights" on "Breaking Dishes"); and she stands up for the power of open, honest communication on "Say It" ("Emotions running wild/I could feel it when I'm next to you/Something's on your mind…blow your secret open wide").
Is it any good?
The songwriting is predictable and mostly ho-hum. Messages are all over the road, with two parts codependency to one part self-esteem at every turn. But it's the loving production and hypnotic rhythm tracks that make this "good girl gone bad shine." Girls and young women negotiating the ups and downs of relationships will find a lot to love, anyway.
Vocally, Rihanna is most successful on the upbeat, danceable tracks, where her sassy spirit (and generously applied digital effects) help beef things up. Her voice is maturing, but still a little weak and thin for emotive ballads.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Rihanna's maturing image. She's no longer a kid, and her song lyrics reflect her development as an artist. What does a song like "Breaking Dishes" say to you? How do you handle your anger when you have a fight with someone you love? Is breaking something (like dishes) a better outlet than starting a physical fight? Are there other solutions that might be more effective?
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The Revolution of Pop Music!
Rihanna really shines in this album. She parts ways with her overly Carribean influenced sound, and breaks into an edgier, funner sound. I suggest the album (Reloaded) to those above 13. Umbrella is an undeniably catchy, anthematic song. Tracks like Push Up On Me, Please Don't Stop the Music, Lemme Get That, etc. demand attention and party music to it's very best. With GGGB, Rihanna has revolutionized pop music in the 2000s. Just take a look at the facts. She stands at the top of the biz, being the female solo artist with the most number one hits this decade. 3 of the 5 came from this album, including the Reloaded version. Excellent album, keep it up Rihanna.
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Gasp
it had sexual things not appropriate for ages under 9
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The Music is Awesome but...
The music is really good and i have cought myself singing "Shut up and drive" and "breaking dishes" and other songs but the whole cd is like...not fun enough. I like rihanna because she seems real and open and fun. but love songs and sad songs and that just make you want to lay down! i want to jump up and dance more!
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12 and up....
There is some innuendo ("set me up and watch me go go go") but only in select songs like "Shut Up and Drive" and "Push Up On Me" - the rest are danceable and fine for most kids over twelve!
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Savory Dance-Pop
"Good Girl Gone Bad" features many great songs with hypnotic beats, so it's unfortunate that there's a lot of innuendo.
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good cd
the music is kind of average and what you'd expect. some stuff is not suitable for little kids
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Everyone will want a listen!
My kids love it! 3&5 like "Disturbia", 8 likes "Question Existing", and 10&11 LOVE "Lemme Get That" and "Rehab". A bit of references to doing actions that my toddler can't do, but this is a very good album. Me and hubby love it too!
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Kid, 12 years old
June 25, 2010
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Well...
I have this song on my Mp3 and listen to it all the time.Most of the objectionable content I hadn't noticed until CSM pointed it out.In the song "Shut Up and Drive" she mentions a Cadillac car.She mentions the word "a--" and "b----" but those are the most explicit things I heard.
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Still loving it...
Rihanna is a young and talented artist who I have to admit I didn't like for a while. When I first of heard of her, I thought she was just like all the other party girls in the rap industry today. But when I heard the song "Pon De Replay" she proved me wrong! It was catchy and completely clean. But as Rihanna got older, so did her music. Her second album, A Girl Like Me, featured the song Break it Off, a catchy tune that's just a little bit explict. Now she's made three albums in less than two years. Good Girl Gone Bad is the perfect balance of catchy dance songs and love ballads. Some of my favorite songs on this album are Rehab, Umbrella, and Shut Up And Drive.
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