 | 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. |
A Grand Don't Come for Free
- By The Streets
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Intriguing punk-rap operetta for older teens.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that athough not for everyone, this is an imaginative concept album that explores the minutiae of life and relationships.
What's the story?
Lost money, a broken TV, and girlfriend problems are themes repeated throughout A GRAND DON'T COME FOR FREE, as our hero (Michael Skinner, recording as The Streets) struggles with the limitations of his life and his own emotional shortcomings. Gritty and funny, the descriptions of isolated moments in time are songwriting at its evocative best. But the most memorable moments are also the most sentimental. "Dry Your Eyes," in which the girlfriend finally leaves for good, works not because of our hero's expression of overwhelming sadness, but because of the description of a detail: "She peels away my fingers, looks at me and then gestures/By pushin' my hand away to my chest, from hers."
Is it any good?
In mostly present-tense understatement, the CD leads us through the minutiae of a few days in the life of a troubled young man, with exquisite, unflinching honesty. There is some strong language, used well in lyrical context, and references to drinking and drugs. For those older teens with enough maturity and perspective, this is a gem of an album -- quirky, innovative, and interesting.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the story is told in song, and this album might inspire older teens to write their own stories.
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
love the streets
this is my favorite CD it is soo good u dont even know. though not many people know of the streets/ mike skinner, i think he should become mainstream in north america... although the sound is a bit alternative its so refreshing to listen to... not that bad language , i mean compared to like , 50 cent per say, but on one song , mike skinner says the "C" word ... 2 TIMES! but other than that this CD is AMAAZING!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Finally good rap
I have been waiting for years for an interesting rap thing with depth. Here you are. This album is emotional and better then Original Pirate Material. It's so great overall. Fit But You Know it is so fun like Don't Mug Yourself was to their last album and Dry Your Eyes is a masterpiece. Keep it up, we need good rap....
Was this review useful?
|
|
| Artist: | The Streets |
| Release date: | May 18, 2004 |
| Labels: | Atlantic, Vice |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
Review It
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already listened to it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
