Into the Rush - Aly and AJ

Polished performing pop princesses.

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Music details
  • Artist(s): Aly and AJ
  • Genre: Pop
  • Label: Hollywood Records
  • Parental Advisory: No
  • Edited Version: No
  • Release Date: 08/16/2005

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that there's an attempt to address some serious, important, and tough subjects such as child abduction.

Families can talk about what it might be like to work with your sibling or a friend.

Message

Social Behavior:

Good messages for kids about staying safe.

Consumerism:

Inserts advertise TV shows and merchandise.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Only in a "Hey kids, let's learn how to keep ourselves safe in a scary world" context.

Sex

Language

Squeaky clean.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Aly & AJ's debut CD, INTO THE RUSH, features mostly original songs by Disney's current flavor of the month, Alyson and Amanda Joy Michalka. Marketed a la Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan, the appealing sisters manage to fit nicely into the Disney mold while demonstrating that they have some genuine musical talent and a commitment to gentle messages of social consciousness too. Two of the best tracks are cover tunes: Aly & AJ's versions of the Lovin' Spoonful's "Do You Believe in Magic" and Katrina and the Waves' "Walking on Sunshine."

Is it any good?

4
Despite banal lyrics, Aly & AJ's originals pack a promising punch with messages about some tough subjects. "I Am One of Them" addresses child kidnapping, and the girls claim a commitment to educating young people about the need to look out for one another and learning techniques to keep themselves safe and empowered in an increasingly dangerous world. Spirited and energetic, the girls deliver strong vocal performances and age-appropriate concern about the world around them.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 14 reviews.

Age 11+
5


Posted on 03/06/08 by junkymonkey234 Adult contributor

Thay are appropriate

I like that Aly & AJ don't wear revealing clothes! They put a lot of effort into their music!
4

Posted on 12/24/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

All of the songs are great with a catchy beat.

I love this cd. Its perfectly clean and Aly & AJ have a clean image. Parents won't have to worry about letting their kids listen to this cd. Most of the songs are about enjoying life and standing up for yourself, but also about keeping yourself safe and happy.
4


Posted on 11/07/07 by Mojo Kid contributor, age 11

Awsome

Nobody in my school likes aly and aj but I totally do.
5


Posted on 05/21/07 by bookworm112 Kid contributor, age 11

Good CD

I have to say that Aly and AJ aren't my favorite singers in the world, but they're pretty good. They're better than a lot of the people who have come out of Disney lately (Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan). My favorite song on the album is "Collapsed". "Out of the Blue" and "Something More" are good songs, too. There's no offensive content here, so this is a great album for all girls old enough to understand the lyrics.
4


Posted on 01/20/07 by okaie Kid contributor, age 14

Great Teen Pop!

There are so many new artists in teen pop these days, and in my opinion, Aly & AJ are one of the best. It has good hooks, and pretty good, inspirational lyrics. Plus they're both talented musicians, singing and playing multiple instruments. A great CD!
5


Posted on 12/29/06 by hollyxxxo Kid contributor, age 10

LOVE it think its good 4 all ages

I think aLY AND aJ R AWESOME 4 all girls im only 10 the question is what do u think???
5

Posted on 12/12/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

Any one will love this!

5

Posted on 08/14/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 10

5


Posted on 07/18/06 by Hannah K. Kid contributor, age 12

Awesome!

I loved this CD I think this is the first CD ever that I listened to that dosen't say kiss me or anything like that. It was awesome. All the songs are so good. And if you liked this CD you should buy the DVD Aly and AJ On the Ride. I can't wait till they get their new CD out on August 8th. If you haven't listned to this CD yet buy it. All the songs have different beats, tempos, and melodies. So your sure to find at LEAST 1 song that you like out of the 14. Buy this CD today!
5


Posted on 07/04/06 by mrs.blackeyedpeas Kid contributor, age 11

Loved it.

This cd was sooooo good. if you think you won't like it you will.

See all 14 reviews >

Adult Reviews

There are 4 reviews.

Age 11+
5


Posted on 03/06/08 by junkymonkey234 Adult contributor

Thay are appropriate

I like that Aly & AJ don't wear revealing clothes! They put a lot of effort into their music!
Age 8+
5

Posted on 04/09/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Age 8+
5


Posted on 02/21/06 by Mia7 Adult contributor

A Breath of Fresh-Air

These girls should be embraced by all parents with young children, especially girls. Their music does not focus on boys like many girls their age would. They sing about self-esteem, parents, and friends and you do not have to worry about the messages they give, 100% pure.
Age 8+
5


Posted on 11/21/05 by Anita A. Smith Adult contributor

Good music, good messages

Finally a girls band that I will let my 9 year old daughter listen to! These girls talk about important issues and about identity and being accepted. They talk about boys, but do not promote promiscuity or get too sexual in their lyrics. In fact, one of their songs is about slowing down in the boy/girl relationship. We had the privilege of seeing these girls perform at Disneyland and they explained how their song "On the Ride" with a line that says "Life is amazing with you on the ride," is about each other (They are sisters). The style is pop with a rock flavor and is good enough that even my husband admits that he likes it! I really hope these two continue making albums and continue to keep it clean and innocent.

Kids Reviews

There are 10 reviews.

4

Posted on 12/24/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

All of the songs are great with a catchy beat.

I love this cd. Its perfectly clean and Aly & AJ have a clean image. Parents won't have to worry about letting their kids listen to this cd. Most of the songs are about enjoying life and standing up for yourself, but also about keeping yourself safe and happy.
4


Posted on 11/07/07 by Mojo Kid contributor, age 11

Awsome

Nobody in my school likes aly and aj but I totally do.
5


Posted on 05/21/07 by bookworm112 Kid contributor, age 11

Good CD

I have to say that Aly and AJ aren't my favorite singers in the world, but they're pretty good. They're better than a lot of the people who have come out of Disney lately (Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan). My favorite song on the album is "Collapsed". "Out of the Blue" and "Something More" are good songs, too. There's no offensive content here, so this is a great album for all girls old enough to understand the lyrics.
4


Posted on 01/20/07 by okaie Kid contributor, age 14

Great Teen Pop!

There are so many new artists in teen pop these days, and in my opinion, Aly & AJ are one of the best. It has good hooks, and pretty good, inspirational lyrics. Plus they're both talented musicians, singing and playing multiple instruments. A great CD!
5


Posted on 12/29/06 by hollyxxxo Kid contributor, age 10

LOVE it think its good 4 all ages

I think aLY AND aJ R AWESOME 4 all girls im only 10 the question is what do u think???
5

Posted on 12/12/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13

Any one will love this!

5

Posted on 08/14/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 10

5


Posted on 07/18/06 by Hannah K. Kid contributor, age 12

Awesome!

I loved this CD I think this is the first CD ever that I listened to that dosen't say kiss me or anything like that. It was awesome. All the songs are so good. And if you liked this CD you should buy the DVD Aly and AJ On the Ride. I can't wait till they get their new CD out on August 8th. If you haven't listned to this CD yet buy it. All the songs have different beats, tempos, and melodies. So your sure to find at LEAST 1 song that you like out of the 14. Buy this CD today!
5


Posted on 07/04/06 by mrs.blackeyedpeas Kid contributor, age 11

Loved it.

This cd was sooooo good. if you think you won't like it you will.
4


Posted on 03/29/06 by F@nd@ngo Guy Kid contributor, age 15

VERY COOL

GREAT SONGS FOR KIDS 5+ JUST BECAUSE ITS MEANT FOR KIDS IN 6-18
See all 10 kids reviews >

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