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Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition

(2008, Pop, by Michael Jackson, Label: Sony)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Remixes add some innuendo to a brilliant CD.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    "Beat It" talks about fighting, gangs, and being macho.
  • Sex:

    Minor sexual innuendo: "Only you and I can make sweet love this way." Remix versions are a little more forward than the originals: "sexiest woman in a negligee/we hit it off til' morn" and "sexy thang/sex machine/peel (jeans) off like a tangerine."
  • Language:

    One mention of "hell" in "Thriller."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Thriller: 25th Anniversary Edition

Parents need to know that this anniversary album has the nine tracks from the original album and features remix versions with popular artists Kanye West, Fergie, Will.i.am, and Akon. Also included is a previously unreleased single, "For All Time."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the lasting success of Thriller (still the greatest selling album of all time) and what makes it so. What kind of influence and effect did Michael Jackson have on artists and pop music today? Do you think his recent media attention, mostly negative, affects the way people view his music today? Or does his music stand on its own?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I LOVE IT :]

    I almost bought this tonight, but I was short on cash... chill i'm only 13. But I love this album, Michael is such an inspiration, I love him and his music. He had the most amazing talent ever. R.I.P KOP :]

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    A classic.....remixes somewhat overrated

    I am, in fact, listening to Thriller right now. I have to admit that I only became a fan of MJ after he died. I have to say that I am impressed. (But then what did I expect from the king of pop?) The remixes of old songs such as beat it and Thriller are okay, but honestly...........modern day stars butcher them. (Who ever heard of Fergie singing Beat It?? It just doesn't work!) The songs do contain some innuendo (remember Billie Jean?), but for the most part, stay very docile! An amazing album. I am disappointed that I waited as long as I did to become a fan of the King Of Pop. RIP MJ

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Greatest Selling album of all time

    Michael Jackson is the best! This is the greatest album of all time, the biggest selling of all time. It's the best. I never got to grow up with Michael Jacksons music. I was born in 1996 while he was beginning his HIStory World Tour.

  4. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Best seller of all time and for good reason. Great music by the king of pop, with the greatest hit of all time, Thriller. This is his best CD ever (next is Bad). The music videos have a lot of sex content in them, but the songs are fine. It sucks how he passed away.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    great for tweens and up

    I thought thriller the song was great and the music video makes me want to dance it would be a little scary for kids under 10

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