 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Scream
- By Tokio Hotel
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Brooding German teen rockers bring rousing debut.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that while this album contains nothing outwardly offensive (no sexual content or foul language), it does cover the angst-ridden issues that affect many kids today -- broken relationships, rebellion, and even suicide and death. However, most of the lyrics aren't dark enough to be off-limits to most teens.
What's the story?
Performing since they were 12, the Kaulitz twins (singer Bill and guitarist Tom), now 18, bring a penchant for seeming unruliness to the rest of this band of German teens. A little bit punk and a lot rock 'n' roll, this guitar-laden 15-track collection packs plenty of attitude and punch. It's Tokio Hotel's first English album.
Is it any good?
Reminiscent of the punk-rock hair bands of the '80s (think big hair, lots of color), this teenage foursome is oddly intriguing for more than just their hair. SCREAM's guitar-heavy tracks can inadvertently produce some headbanging, and Bill's sometimes genderless vocals only add to the mystery of their music. Standouts include "By Your Side," from the movie Prom Night, and the poignant and mighty ballad "Forgotten Children." Teenage girls, no doubt, will quickly embrace this lively quartet with the same enthusiasm their moms had for those rockin' bands two decades ago.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about teen performers. How do you think being in the spotlight affects young artists? When are kids too young to handle the pressures of being a star, or does it depend on the person? Also, are younger artists taken seriously enough or do they have to work harder to prove themselves?
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Perfect for all ages
This is an amazing album by German band Tokio Hotel. While I would let any children listen to it since there is nothing bad about it ( I think Hell is used once in one song), the messages in the songs are definately good for older kids. On The Edge is a great song about suicide and to get help if anyone is thinking about it, and Live Every Second is about living life to the fullest. Most songs may include teen angst and rebellion, but isn't that what most teens think any way? Not only are the songs great but the lead singer, Bill Kaulitz, is an amazing role model. He doesn't care what anyone says about him (for he is very effeminative) and from what I can tell, hasn't let fame go to his head. He's been performing since he was 10 and hasn't let anything stop him, which I think is a great message to all children, tween and teens
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THE BEST THING EVER
The music is GREAT and has good messages behind them. :)
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I LOVE TOKIO HOTEL!
I just got over my obsession with Bill Kaulitz. :D
They are ah-mazing.
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Love Tokio Hotel
I love Tokio Hotel but, what I don't understand is why you call its On 14+? There,s nothing wrongwith there awesome rock/punk album. They might be younger then other rock artists but, they are just as good if not better.
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Best band ever
this is the BEST CD EVER i love them thier songs are great and bill is just sooooooo cool and he is also a good role model his brother not so much
SKITTLES
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Ich liebe Tokio Hotel!!
I lurrrvee itt!!! it has the best songs everrr It will make you want to learn Germann
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debatable
Tokio hotel's music as a whole,on this CD,is pretty clean and suitable for 10-11+ kids,if they act their age.Some parents may find scream (the song,not the video,I'll get to that later) a little inappropriate, but if you kid has already been roaming around other punk bands,this is probably child's stuff.On the edge's meaning can be debated,some say that it is about a girl that takes inject able drugs,which is most likely the case.This CD deals with 2 subjects:Bad things(Drugs,Angst,death,longing for love),but it also deals with love(Sacred,By your side).
As for the videos,Parents should watch the video for scream before their teen or child.The video scream takes place at a party.There is alcohol and making out in this video,and even though i am 13,i would say that this video is a "iffy" for 10-14 year olds.I would also have to say it is the least imaginative of all the videos by them.The video for don't jump contains a double of lead-singer Bill Kaulitz standing on top of a building,debating suicide.and the end of the American video,he is still standing,while in the German one (spring nicht), he falls and the video ends.Videos for ready,set,GO! and Monsoon mare of no threat and could be watched by anyone,in my opinion.
have fun,and listen with your kids!
Tokio hotel furry
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Great Music
I'm a huge Tokio Hotel fan, but I still wouldn't let anyone under 8 listen to them as the themes of some of their songs are more teen angst. The music has a lot of feeling in it and so teens and young adults can easily relate to the themes presented. For example: "Don't Jump" is about suicide, but it's also about someone trying to save the on wanting to commit suicide. "Break Away" can be viewed as a song about wanting to become one's own person. My 10 year old loves them, while their music isn't my 12 year old's style.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this album. No Sex, no language, no talking abt killing and/or raping people, pretty good!! I definetly recommend if you like rock/pop. The most radical song is called "Don't Jump" and it's about not committing suicide but that's a GOOD message. Now the music video for "Scream" is a little radical so you might not want to watch that but overall great cd!! Plus Tokio Hotel is my favorite band. =)
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| Artist: | Tokio Hotel |
| Release date: | May 6, 2008 |
| Label: | Universal |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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