Album Review: Jonas Brothers – ‘It’s About Time’

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By Patrick Luce Aug 11, 2006, 15:40 GMT

Jonas Brothers’ debut album ‘It’s About Time’ is filled with songs that the young band members and their audience can relate with, but will be lost on anyone that is out of their teen years.

Signed to Columbia Records in 2005, the New Jersey group is composed of three brothers: Joseph(16), Kevin (17), and Nicholas (13). The album’s first single “Mandy” has already made its way to the #4 spot on MTV’s coveted TRL show, and their music has been featured in the kid friendly Nickelodeon TV movie Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up.They are too rocking to be considered Hanson clones, but the comparison will be made since most of the album’s tracks revolve around school, teenage love, and growing pains. However, the band knows how to fill an album with radio friendly pop rock tunes that are driven with upbeat drums and lots of guitar.The album kicks off with three fast pop rock tracks “What I Go To School For,” “Time For Me To Fly,” and “Year 3000.” The tunes quickly set the theme and pace for most of the album. “What I Go To School For” tells about teenage love; “Time For Me To Fly” tells about starting to chase down dreams; and “Year 3000” sees hopes for the future.“6 Minutes” continues the theme of chasing down the perfect girl that is just out of reach; “Mandy” (which heavy guitar riffs seem to come close to punk but not quite) sees the guy getting the perfect girl despite his faults; and “I Am What I am” sees some attitude from the young band.“One Day At A Time,” “You Just Don’t Know It,” and “Please Be Mine” show the band’s softer side with ballads that are sure to be radio hits – even if some of the lyrics may seem a little cheesy to older audiences.

‘It’s About Time’ is a strong debut for Jonas Brothers, and will no doubt capture young fans. The CD fell a little flat on me, but I am not the group’s target audience. I would recommend it to anyone who likes light guitar pop rock with clever hooks. However, if you are over the age of 18, you might want to give this album a pass.‘It’s About Time’ is now available at Amazon. Visit the music database for more information and a complete track listing.

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nick loverAug 25th, 2006 - 01:48:22

nick jonas is toooooo hot to not get! well, im 13. but i love nick!

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JessieAug 27th, 2006 - 23:42:54

omg the Jonas Brothers rock...I think Joseph is soooooo fine......

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Sele31Mar 8th, 2007 - 19:48:56

Nick is mine and will always be!

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jessie jo #23Mar 15th, 2007 - 04:36:28

hey guys well i am not upsed with the jonas brothers i think they are just like us normal kids but they have very extremly good talents well someday i hope to meet the jonas brothers but for right now i am just tring to get into a god acting school well i hope when ever i am in acting schol i will just get to meet the boys but i am only a year younger than nick so i hope he is ok with that but um i hve tog o so ill cyou later but umm i hope that the jonas brothers go far in their singing peace out.!

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hfkdsjfhlksdjhMar 24th, 2007 - 00:44:40

Joe Jonas is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hot

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trevorandsummer4everApr 4th, 2007 - 18:58:07

HEY! i like love your album! it ROCKS! i love all the songs. i can't wait 2 see ya'lls 2nd album!!!well bye. Rock on! SuMmEr~

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amyApr 11th, 2007 - 01:15:56

well i am obsessed with the jonas brothers and i love them with all my heart.
especially nicholas jerry jonas i love him so bad and he inspires me and every single tiny little piece of me.

this cd rocks so muchh, i cant wait for the next cd!

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susieApr 12th, 2007 - 17:58:13

omg i love all of them :]

hahahaha i feel so gay writing in here but oh well

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oliviaApr 15th, 2007 - 21:58:11

I love the jonas brothers but i love joe!!! i would love to meet them someday does any1 know there screen names????? if u do write a comment and tell me please!!!!!!!

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jessie jo #23Apr 22nd, 2007 - 02:51:47

hey guys how are you all doing well me fine nick s soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fine i love him and i always will lol hes hott

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