Hurt No More

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Common Sense Media says

In the mood for cheatin' songs? This CD is for you!
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the songs on this album obsessively explore the theme of infidelity, from just about every angle. Except for "Pretty Girl Bulls**t," the lyrics are mostly mild.

  • Positive messages0
    It's all OK except for the "N" word, which shows up far too often for a lot of comfort levels.
  • Violence0
    No violence.
  • Sex3
    Only one song is very explicit; the rest is pleasant pop/R&B.
  • Language4
    One song, "Pretty Girl Bulls**t," goes all out to earn this CD its parental advisory sticker.
  • Consumerism4
    An insert promotes Sean John clothing, available at Bloomingdales. Several brand names are mentioned on one song.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Nothing obvious.
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What's the story?

Mario Winans wears a large cross in his cover photo (over the "Bad Boy Athletics" Sean John tank top he just happened to throw on that day -- completely coincidentally there is an insert advertising the fact that Sean John fashions will soon be available at Bloomingdales) and thanks God first in the acknowledgments on HURT NO MORE. Most of this album does sound like exactly what it is -- a good boy branching out a bit from his legacy as the descendant of a famous Detroit gospel music family. A talented drummer and veteran producer and songwriter, Winans steps out from behind the mixing board to strut his own stuff, and mostly does it very well. He has the looks and voice of a full-tilt R&B heartthrob.

Is it any good?

 

Most of the lyrics are heartbroken pleas to a cheating sweetheart. But the "N" word is used too often for many people's comfort level, and one song, "Pretty Girl Bulls**t" pulls out all the stops in an effort to be offensive in every possible way, earning the album its crucial parental advisory credentials. The rest is sweet and soulful music performed by an extremely talented performer who has what it takes to go the distance, if he can get comfortable with himself and give up the hip-hop posturing.

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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the CD's focus on cheating. In many of the lyrics, Winans begs his cheating girlfriend to stay. Ask your kids what they think about this. Do they believe that an unfaithful partner deserves another chance? Why or why not?

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Teen, 17 years old
October 28, 2009
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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:Mario Winans
Release date:April 18, 2004
Label:Bad Boy Entertainment
Genre:R&B
Parental advisory:Yes
Edited version available:Yes
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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