This is a BRILLIANT album. At first, I wasn't much into Fort Minor (even though I like Linkin Park) because it sounded too hip-hoppy to me. Once I started listening to the lyrics, though...wow. They address social issues of the past ("Kenji") and the present ("Right Now" and "Where'd You Go?"), as well as talking about Shinoda's journey as an artist ("Remember the Name" and "Get Me Gone"). Advanced vocabulary (for rap, especially) is also used--and pointed out ("Get Me Gone"). Catchy but smart--the only issue I can think of is the swearing (however, your child has likely heard swearwords by now anyway--if not from your own mouth than at school).

Ok, I think the rating of iffy for 16 was a bit harsh on 'The Rising Tied'. Yes, there is swearing in some of the songs, but you can just download the clean version off Ovi Music and that's sorted out. There is some talk of violence, but it is shown in a negative light as is anything to do with consumerism, drinking and drugs. You must also remember that Mike Shinoda is a very good role model and a talented musican and that a lot of his view points and morale standards are reflected in his music. However, this is NOT an album for younger kids, though I highly recommend it for Linkin Park, Eminem and Jay-Z fans aged 15+.

The Rising Tied is a very well done album. There are so many songs on this album that I love and listen to quite often. I like almost all of the songs on this CD. There are a balanced amount of slow (er) song, and faster paced songs. There is some language, but not in every single song, just in a few. And talk about violence also.

As much of a lowbrow person as I am, this is so obscene it hurts. So much sexuality not even thinly veiled, the f-bomb shall be droped.... HARD! And not only in the average "f**k you" kinda way, In the sexual way.But, it seems, the song "Remember the name" is quite popular (or...was...) So, if you can find a radio edit, listen away! If not, you should be 15.

Than you will like this. This has the man who raps in Linkin Park. This is one of those CDs that turns you on to the genre even if you might not like it. I'm white and I don't like rap, but I like this CD. The main thing bad about this CD is the language. There is a good amount of strong profanity. It's not nearly as bad as regular rap because there is no sex. Also, there are drug refrences, but it dosen't glorify them. If you can get past the profanity, nothing else is much of an issue.

Actually, The Rising Tied is a very good album. Although I don't own it, my dad bought it on his iTunes. So, Where'd U gO is a very sweet song as it touches ur heart. Bad language is no big deal for mature teens and preteens. LOVE MIKE SHINODA!!!!!!!

If you are a fan of Linkin Park then you will like Fort Minor. It's got the rapper of Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda. The CD is very awesome and has some good messages/social commentary (i.e. poverty, AIDS, greed, death, etc.) but there is a lot of language. I found a lot of F-words and S-words as well as violent content and talk about drugs like tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana. But still, Mike doesn't glorify the use of drugs or any of that. In fact, each song has a different message. Always good. This is a good CD for 13+ but watch out for all the F-words and S-words. If you're annoyed by that I'd recommend 15+ if you're conservative-minded.

This IS a Great ALBUM bUT iT has Refferences To Sexual Pleasure