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Keeps Gettin' Better

(2008, Pop, by Christina Aguilera, Label: RCA)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Xtina brings all her hottest hits together.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Aguilera promotes iffy behavior on a few tracks. For instance, in "Keeps Gettin' Better," the singer brags about being a bitch, while "Dirrty" is about being "naughty," and "Candyman" describes an attractive guy with the line "makes my panties drop ... makes my cherry pop." These songs are tempered by more positive songs like "Beautiful": "You are beautiful no matter what they say / Words can't bring you down, you are beautiful in every single way."
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    "Genie in a Bottle" is a sensual song that includes the line "You gotta rub me the right way." "Come on Over" is also subtly sexy, with lines like "All I want is you, baby, now don't be shy / You better cross the line, I'm gonna love you all night / 'Cause all I want is you ... I can't help myself when you put your hands on me." The sexiest song on the album is probably "Dirrty," with lyrics like "sweatin' 'til my clothes come off" and "Body's hot, front to back / Now move your ass (ha), I like that / Tight hip huggers (low for ho)."
  • Language:

    The chorus of "Keeps Gettin' Better" repeats the line, "Sometimes I'm a super bitch." Besides this song, though, there are only a few questionable words, such as "ass" in "Dirrty."
  • Consumerism:

    The album is being sold exclusively at Target for the first several months of its release.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    "Candyman" includes the lyric "sippin' from a bottle of vodka double wine."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Keeps Gettin' Better

Parents need to know that this greatest hits album is a mixed bag, content-wise. There are some super-sexy songs, like "Dirrty" and "Candyman," but there are also positive ones like "Beautiful" and "Fighter." Many of the tracks have been played on pop radio for years, so they'll probably be familiar to kids. The sexuality that's present is a tamer variety than you'll find on many hip-hop or rap albums, and Aguilera is flirtatious and playful at most, never misogynistic or tawdry.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Aguilera compares to younger pop stars like Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato. Do you think today's female pop stars are more toned down in their sexuality than singers from a decade ago? If so, why? Is there room for singers like Aguilera and Britney Spears in today's pop music environment? Also, why do you think Aguilera chose to release the album through a chain store like Target?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Iffy For 14-16 Year Olds

    I think the sexual messages are in some concern and some language too. The BBFC would rate the sexual content as mild and language as infrequent moderate.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Keeps gettin' better....

    Very very nice!!!!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Xtina is amazing

    Britney has more fame---but Christina has more talent. Beautiful still gives me chills and the video is powerful. Wish I saw and heard something like that growing up---would have helped me alot. Some racy stuff---but great gift with the holidays coming up. Gonna do some price comparisons from the new feature you offer---great idea!

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