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Man on the Moon: The End of Day

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hypnotic beats mix deep thoughts with strong language.

The themes of this music are:   exploring emotions, growing up, parents, partying, problems

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–16

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Trying to turn pain and sorrow into something positive is a big theme of the album. "Everything turns out dope...here in my dreams." Although there are sexual references, Cudi does sing: "It's not just about sex, my heart you can collect."

What to watch out for

  • Role models:

    Kid Cudi sends mixed signals, smoking and referencing getting high sometimes and then moving into deep discussions of depression and loneliness. "I got some issues that no one else can see."
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Only a few songs reference sex. "Make Her Say" includes the chorus from Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" sample: "I make her say oh, ah, oh oh, oh, when I 'ppppoker face'." This song also includes the lines "girl got a fat ol' a--..f--k them other bitches, 'cause she down for the stickin'." "Soundtrack to My Life" includes the line "my c--k's been sucked."

  • Language:

    Lots of "f--k," "s--t" and "bitch" scattered throughout the album. The "N" word is also used repeatedly.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Kid Cudi is shown smoking in the bonus documentary videos included with this album and the song "Hyyer" makes references to "getting high" and mentions "weed" once. On "Day and Night" Cudi raps about being a "lonely stoner."

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Man on the Moon: The End of Day was written by Jacqueline Rupp

Parents need to know although Kid Cudi sings mellow, thought-provoking rhymes, there's too much profanity and sexual references to make this album OK for kids. Talk of pot-smoking and women's bodies, plus lots of the "N" word make this album a no-no for young listeners. To Cudi's credit, he does offer up positive messages about working through emotions and doesn't delve into violence.

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  • Families can talk about lyrics that aren't appropriate for younger ears. Sometimes lyrics can be hard for parents to decode. Do you think slang words are used so only a certain group or generation can know their meanings?
  • One song on the album takes a tame popular song and reinterprets it to make it sexually charged. What are your family's guidelines about racy lyrics?
  • Families can talk about hip-hop music and age-appropriate messages. If an album isn't violent or mean-spirited, but still includes lots of profanity and mature messages, should it still be off limits? Why do you think rappers usually include bad language in their music? Do you think they would be labeled "uncool" if they didn't?
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What’s the Story?

Kid Cudi launches his debut album MAN ON THE MOON: THE END OF DAY, an experimental, alternative hip-hop release filled with hypnotic raps and images of dreams and nightmares. The album includes nearly an hour of video footage, from music videos to behind-the-scenes clips and also features many guest appearances, from Kanye West and Common to MGMT and Billy Cravens. The album has gained attention for the success of two of its singles: "Day 'n' Night" and "I Make Her Say," the latter sporting an acoustic sampling of Lady Gaga's "Poker Face."

Is It Any Good?

Kid Cudi's premiere album is appropriately-titled Man on the Moon. With it, Cudi takes listeners into unexplored territory, creating a surprisingly new sound that combines rap, R&B, psychedelic rock, and ambient melodies. The rapper crosses new ground in his concept album that moves through his psyche and uncovers the dreams and nightmares lurking within. At the same time, Cudi appears to be an astute observer of today's hip-hop scene, dropping lines from popular rap songs and morphing them for his own benefit. With this debut, Kid Cudi raises the creative bar for rappers who thought they could get away with just a tough swagger and Auto-tune samples.

Music Details

Released on: 9/15/2009
Parental advisory: Yes, Edited version available: Yes

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST

    THE ALBUM OF THE YEAR HAS ARRIVED GOIN UP WITH RELAPSE AS THE BEST HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR THE BEATS HYPNOTIC HIS TALEN BRILLIANT HIS INSIGHTFULNIS CAN BE SEEN ON SUCH TRACKS AS SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE CUDI ZONE AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINES HIS TALENT TO CREATE COOL ADICTIVE SO GS INCLUDE DAY N NITE ALIVE AND THE MESMERIZIN SOLO DOLO WHAT A SUPRISE FROM A UNKNOWN RAPPER TO CREATE A AWESOME RAP ALBUM THE PROFANITY IS MINIMAL PLUS ANY TEEN WILL ENJOY THE BEATS THE HOOKS AND THE AWESOME VERSES THAT ARE THE MAN ON THE MOON END OF DAY GRADE A DOWNLOAD THIS ONE ALIVE

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