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Pearl Jam

(2006, Rock, by Pearl Jam, Label: J-Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rock infused with political and social messages.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Strong socio-political message, with a distinctly anti-Bush-administration stance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    An anti-violence message, expressed with some disturbingly violent imagery.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Maybe one or two references; nothing much.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pearl Jam

Parents need to know that there are quite a few images of violence. These are usually presented in the context of anti-violence messages, but still that severed hand with a recognizable wedding ring might be a little much for some. There are also some strong political and anti-President Bush messages that may upset conservative families.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the songs' political and social messages, and whether or not they are effective. What do you think about rock stars as activists? What do you think when they use their music to express their views? Are you more likely to be motivated into action -- or annoyed?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good Pearl Jam. I like basically anything they put out.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    this is awesome

    best cd ever!! not bad at all either eddie vedder didn't get worse!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    EDDIE VEDDER GOT WORSE

    the songs are okay and there isn't so much innapropriet, but eddie vedder isn't as well of a singer anymore. the songs are not lyrically as well written either in my opinion.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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