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I'm Not Dead
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Pink takes on just about everyone. Teens and up.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that there's some strong language, sexual innuendo, and lots of in-your-face attitude. Conservative parents may not appreciate "Dear Mr. President," an open letter to President Bush that criticizes his administration.
What's the story?
Using some strong language and a lot of attitude, Pink doesn't hold back on I'M NOT DEAD, an accomplished album on which she drives every point home with refreshing honesty and opinionated wit. Getting the party started with "Stupid Girls" ("Maybe if I act like that/that guy will call me back/Porno Paparazzi girls/I don't want to be a stupid girl...I'm so glad that I'll never fit in/that will never be me/outcasts and girls with ambition/that's what I want to see"), Pink lends support to every girl's intelligence and uniqueness over infectious, danceable instrumental tracks. On "Dear Mr. President" she enlists the help of the Indigo Girls with a poignant open letter to George Bush ("How do you sleep while the rest of us cry/How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye/How do you walk with your head held high/Can you even look me in the eye And tell me why?").
Is it any good?
If Pink indulges in a bit of emotional overkill, it's forgivable. Whether or not you agree with her politics, it's hard to disregard any popular artist willing to put herself out there with real opinions about real issues. Add stunning, expressive vocal performances and instrumentals that are beautifully produced and performed, and you have a winner of an album, one that's well worth taking seriously, despite some occasional strong language and in-your-face attitude.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the issues raised by "Stupid Girls" and "Dear Mr. President." What are the messages Pink is trying to get across? Does she do it successfully?
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Oh My Gosh!!!
I LOVE THIS ALBUM! I had never heard Pink before in my life and the first time I listened to this album I was wowed. Buy it ASAP. It touches on all stupid political views of the leaders. Whatever just buy it!
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i love this album besides fun house but she still says s**t and f*** alot...
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This is a good cd! I have listened to Pink before and she kept getting better. She is DEFIITELY not dead.
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Awesome album
Sex: not much, stupid girl and dear mr. president ("what kind of father would hate his own daughter if she were gay?)
Violence: none
Language: the biggest issue of all, topped by f**k, D**n, and s**t.
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A fine CD for 13+.
I listened to this CD when I was 12, and have no problem with it. I think it's fine for 13+. Stupid Girls gives a positive message to girls and women: You don't have to be pretty,rivh or famous to be likeable.
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I love it!
P!nk really gives a whack at just about everyone. I love the music video to Stupid girls where the anorexic girls are in the bathroom. It's really true.
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Great messege for girls. language over the top
I asked for this CD for Christmas after hearing a couple of songs. It is great! The parental warning is there for a reason. The language is very explicit. The F word is used quite a bit. I would check out the editited version for younger teens because the messeges Pink sends are very good. I myself would perfer the editied version(which I have not heard) because most of the profanity in the CD is unnecessary. I would consider letting my 14 year old listen to the editited version if it was done well.
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Finally a positive role model for girls?
As with most music today there is language that I would prefer my kids not here. Stupid Girls is great. What other artists are currently putting out positive messages for young girls? I believe that most of Pink's songs on this CD and on Missundaztood are positive, not all of them are as clean as I might want. Another great song on this one is Dr Mr President. While it does not name any president by name, it is ant-current administration. Sample lyrics, "How do you sleep while the rest of us cry
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye
How do you walk with your head held high
Can you even look me in the eye
Let me tell you bout hard work
Minimum wage with a baby on the way
Let me tell you bout hard work
Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away
Let me tell you bout hard work
Building a bed out of a cardboard box
Let me tell you bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
You don't know nothing bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
Oh"
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Kid, 12 years old
November 4, 2009
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Orribl4
What the h--- is going on?
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