Weekend in the City (by Bloc Party, Indie Rock)
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Deep lyrics give way to memorable indie rock.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this album offers layers over a foundation of some angsty lyrics with more depth than most of today's indie rock CDs do. The songs deal with the intricacies and convoluted feelings of young adulthood in an urban jungle -- from desiring fame, making an impact, finding rapture, and dealing with the alienation, stagnation, and disappointment that comes with growing up. Other than a few drug references ("A pill swallowed with disdain," "I love you in the morning/When you're still hung-over/I love you in the morning/When you're still strung out," "Feasting on sleeping pills/and Marlboro Reds," and "Cocaine won't save you"), there's not a whole lot to worry about in terms of content.
Violence:
Talk about death and violence in a modern world: "Sitting with a shotgun," "As bombs explode on the 30 bus/Kill your middle class indecision/Now is not the time," and "Despired and misinformed fear will keep us all in place."
Sex:
Allusions to the bitter taste of sex without love: "promiscuous kissing to crave recognition packed dance floor "
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
One mention of Marlboro Reds and MTV.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some appearance of substance use: "A pill swallowed with disdain," "I love you in the morning/When you're still hung-over/I love you in the morning/When you're still strung out," "Feasting on sleeping pills/and Marlboro Reds," "Six pack of beer," "Cocaine won't save you."
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