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Now That's What I Call Music! 21 (by Various Artists, Compilation)

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Better than average for the series. Teens and up.

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Parents need to know that there's some sexual innuendo, mild profanity, and a few references to drugs and alcohol.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some innuendo, nothing really explicit.
Language: One or two questionable words...
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: One or two references.
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Families can talk about the variety of musical and singing styles, and discuss whether or not downloads will replace CDs like this in a few years.

What's the story?

What's the story?
Following a predictable pattern, NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! 21 starts off with some strong R&B and hip-hop, blasts through a few pop ballads and rock tunes, and delivers the one obligatory country hit ("Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" by Trace Adkins). It's a formula that works pretty well this time around, with some very good songs and better-than-usual sequencing. Danceable and mostly innocuous, the compilation offers a sampling of current hits and delivers a wider variety of musical styles than many of the others in the series. Also, once again we are, thankfully, in a Jessica/Britney-free zone.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Even though the CD is edited, there's some sexual innuendo and just a wisp of strong language. Still, these collections make it possible for younger siblings to enjoy the music their big brothers and sisters like without being hit over the head with a ton of questionable content. High points are Rihanna's "If It's Lovin' That You Want," Natasha Bedingfield's gospel-tinged "Unwritten," and T-Pain's "I'm Sprung," featuring truly gorgeous vocal harmonies. Overall, Now! 21 is one of the stronger offerings in the Now That's What I Call Music! series.

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Released on: April 4, 2006
Label: Utv Records
Genre: Compilation
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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tredmer
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To be honest I didn't listen to the whole cd. The first 30 seconds of the first song was enough to know that this Cd was not coming into my house. The words Mother F----- have no business being on a kids cd.
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good
it's fine untill you lisen to track 5 my humps. This song has lods of sex in it and f**k and ass are bleeemped out
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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
its ok but i will say its goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood for kids not gots but childern and very popyler so play it and see for you self i did so why not you do it do it do it doit now now now now now now now now now now now now
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Love it!!!
I love this cd they have all my fave songs on it,it's the best!!! some material is rather mature so be sure that you know what your kids aresingging along to.
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