Two weeks ago, I noticed that an album from a group I'd never heard of debuted at #5 on Billboard's Hot 200 chart. (I'm finding this happening more and more these days - in Chicago, virtually all that any radio station will play is hip-hop or rap, and I just don't relate.) When something like this happens, I usually do a little background check, just to see who the group or artist is so that I can pretend to be the person I always said I would be 25 years ago: I wouldn't be like my parents; I'd grow with Music as Music itself grew, and would always stay with the current trends. Well, that didn't work quite the way I planned.
I digress.
I looked these guys up, and immediately noticed their "resemblance" to Hanson. Kind of hard not to notice that. As Hanson somewhat recently released a *fantastic* album (Underneath), I thought I'd listen to a few clips from the songs on the Jonas Brothers CD here on Amazon and see what comparisons could be made. I was expecting an interesting and singularly intellectual comparison; what I wasn't expecting was that I would actually like what I heard.
I *really* liked what I heard, so I bought the CD and during my first listen was surprised that I wasn't turned off. I had assumed that I heard their best in those short clips, and would regret spending my money on whole CD. Then I heard the first few chords of Year 3000, and I really took notice. That song hooked me from the second it started to play. I loved it. When I looked up the lyrics, I couldn't help but laugh a bit. They don't make a lot of sense (if any), but it must have been a lot of fun to write.
Going through the CD a second and third time, other songs stuck out, and I realized that this was actually something very special. I don't know who's handling these three guys, but the production values and engineering on the CD is superb.
Songs that have stuck out for me as very, very good are:
- S.O.S.
- Hold On
- That's Just the Way We Roll
- Hello Beautiful
- Still in Love with You
- Year 3000
- Kids of the Future
With the state of music as it is today, I don't know if they'll see the kind of success that I think they deserve. I think that if this had hit the radio in the 80s or 90s, it would have been a HUGE success. We'll see.
About one song: Kids of the Future. That's from the "Meet the Robinsons" soundtrack, and is a rewritten version of Kim Wilde's Kids in America, which was very successful for her in the 80s. It's been covered many, many times, but the Jonas Brothers do it justice.
I hope that their debut CD is re-released. I'd buy it. (And I'm not the target group...so...)
All I have to say is wow! I am a HUGE JB fan and this completed my JB collection..for now anyway. The second I got it, the 2 new songs went straight onto my ipod and the dvd went into my DVD player. I LOVE the music videos especially S.O.S and the concert was sooo good! These boys are one of the most talented groups to come up in a long time. There music is upbeat and inspirational. They combine positive messages with guitar and drums and do it beautifully. Nick's voice is just off the charts and Kevin's guitar talent is in more then I can put into words. Joe's energy on stage will keep you jumping and wanting more. Coming from an 18 year old, you need to BUY this! believe me, you won't regret it!
As a young adult, I listen to a lot of different types of music and I do admit to watching items here and there on Disney Channel. One thing I have gotten from watching that channel is learning about the Jonas Brothers. This CD contains many of the songs plus some that have been shown on the Disney Channel. I highly recommend this CD to anyone, young or old, who likes energic music to get them through the day. The Jonas Brothers' CD does exactly that!
I purchased this cd for my 6 year old son but find myself listening to it when he is not around. Nice sound. Clean lyrics. I really enjoy it and don't mind my children listening to it.
I first heard the Jonas Brothers at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2006, and while I thought their music was a little "teenybopper" for someone my age to be listening to(I'm 20), it was still catchy. When I heard the boys were coming out with a new album, I could barely wait to get my hands on it - and it has been playing constantly. The boys have definitely matured musically, and while they do have fun on tracks like "That's Just The Way We Roll," their songs have meaning: "Hollywood" and "Hold On." This cd is a must-have - even if you think they are out of your musical taste or age range, their cd is definitely worth listening to.
Favorites: "S.O.S." and "When You Look Me In The Eyes"
