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Jessie James

(2009, Country, by Jessie James, Label: Mercury)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Pop-country newcomer is too sexy for tweens.

The themes of this music are:   breaking up, love, partying, romance, sex

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    James uses her sex appeal to get what she wants. She also makes sex a priority for relationships. Songs about cheating make it seem justifiable. There are some positive messages here, like bouncing back from a break-up and standing up for your convictions, but these are overshadowed by the lust and flirtatious tone.

  • Role models:

    Beauty, sex appeal, and sexual performance -- those are the things that seem to matter here. James lets listeners know that she gets just what she wants from being attractive and doesn't seem to worry about personalities when it comes to relationships. She also justifies cheating and arson when she's been hurt.

  • Violence:

    "Bullet" features lots of gun imagery and the lines "Let me give you a little piece of advice, my papa packs heat and he won't think twice, yeah...I'm a bullet and I'm headed straight for your heart, yeah." "Burn It Up" details deliberately setting a fire to get back at an ex-boyfriend.

  • Sex:

    There are lots of sexy moments, like when James sings about squeezing into her tight blue jeans, "saddles up" with her cowboy, and flirts with lots of guys. Innuendos are tossed about, like "Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Several songs are more obvious: "Baby when we're making love, I make you think I could be the one, 'cuz you never had it this good before." A few songs cover cheating, with James portraying both the cheater and other woman respectively. "I bit my lip not to scream your name, would it bother you that he says he loves me...run my nails down his back, he fills me, but it kills me."

  • Language:

    "Guilty" includes the word "whore."

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There is a reference to champagne and sipping drinks.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jessie James

Parents need to know that this album is filled with mature content. James sings about infidelity (as a good thing!), making love, and looking hot. In one song she advocates arson as a way of getting back at an ex. The flirty singer keeps things somewhat PG-13 by being sultry and steamy without going into specifics. Most of the songs are about romance and relationships, and although there are a few tracks that veer into self-examination, it's usually followed by more bumpin' and grindin'.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about female artists using sex to sell records. Do you think there is pressure in the music industry on women to be knock-outs who sing seductive songs? Is there room for women who don't want to fit this stereotype? Can you think of any artists who buck the trend? 
  • Do you think it's fun to listen to someone sing about how beautiful she is? How does it make you feel about yourself? Does it build your confidence or make you feel insecure?
  • How do you categorize music? Do you listen to only one style, or are you open to different ones? This CD is both country and pop. Do you think more albums should blend genres to appeal to a larger audience, or is it better to be more specific?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    textingqueen
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    not for all

    Blue Jeans is a catchy song.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    roxy210
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    catchy tunes =D but some sexual messages

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