 | 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. |
Greatest Hits
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Punk-pop hits for true-blue fans.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "clean" versions of Blink-182 albums are surprisingly well-produced and skillfully edited, and a viable option for families uncomfortable with occasionally explicit lyrics.
What's the story?
Although they've sold over 16 million records, it's hard to believe it's already time for a BLINK-182 GREATEST HITS CD, but here it is -- an appealing collection of songs from the punk-pop trio's five earlier releases that nicely covers the band's nearly 10-year history. Breaking no new ground, the album offers a predictable selection of 17 hits performed with Blink-182's usual teen-angst honesty over sugary musical hooks. Although a British version of this CD offers two new tracks, the USA release does not. This is a fine sampler for new fans, and will be a must-have for die-hard obsessives.
Is it any good?
Content will be no surprise for anyone familiar with the group; a sprinkling of expletives and some sexual innuendo, along with a couple of drug and drinking references, tinged with a familiarly teenaged aura of depression. Milder than most explicit CDs, some of the content may still be disturbing to some families, but Blink-182 offers the rare bonus of clean versions that are edited skillfully enough to actually be listenable.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the band's musical influences, what makes their songs so appealing, and whether the explicitness is really necessary.
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Great album all age apropriate
Incredible music, not my favorite album by them, but blink 182 is great.I started listining to them when i was around eight or nine, and never really had a problem with thier scattered f-words. okay for kids.
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sadly, they broke up
Blink 182 is a great band, which usually means great album, especially in this case. Considering they were one of the first pop-punk, which is an oxymoron, they're talented with catchy songs. The cd is worth buying.
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Blink 182
There is a clean version available. Some of the songs on the album do have some suicide references as well as swearing and sexual content. This is still a great album.
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Best CD since American Idiot
This is a great cd! I love just about every song. It does have some sexual lyrics (example: we started making out, then she took off my pants, and then I turned on the TV ("What's my age again")) and some language (examples: F**k it, its just a blure. And: Did you hear, he f**ked her(Feeling this and Dammit)) And the bass player was kicked out of school because of something.
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really good
Blink-182 is really good. the only thing that bothers me is that Adam's Song seems to be about suicide. Its really sad.
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Blink 182 is back
blink 182 has been my favorite band since I was 8, i have never gotten tired of their music. this isn't my favorite album, not because of the swears, which you really don't care about nor listen to that much, but because some of these songs aren't as good as their other, less popular songs, such as the ones on take off your pants and jacket, i would reccomend that over the greatest hits album. the best song on this album is defitely man overboard.
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Awsome!!!!!!
The record is just flatout good, sure they use a couple of swear words hear and there but I sure hope kids don't listen to it for that reason. I really never get tired of listening to this album. If you like Good Charlotte, Bowling For Soup, or Simple Plan you will love this CD. Blink 182 is good stuff!!!!
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i luv blink182 the rox
well i think we all have our own appoion ok layter luv nicole
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Terrible
Unless you like to listen to blink 182 stay away from the album (but that's common sense isn't it?).
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| Artist: | Blink-182 |
| Release date: | November 15, 2005 |
| Label: | Geffen Records |
| Genre: | Punk Rock |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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