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It's About Time

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Peppy, nice-guy fun from tween pop sensation.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mild messages of self-esteem and being yourself: "Oh can't you see/I'm just being me/I can't be you/and I don't want to be...what you see is what you get."

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Innocent love and longing with no explicit content.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    No obvious product placement (CD packaging not available for review).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of It's About Time was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that the Jonas Brothers' debut CD single is filled with appealing pop, energetically executed by a trio of cute young heartthrobs. Family-safe content explores the tween-familiar territory of crushes, self-esteem pep talks, crushes, school, and crushes.

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  • Families can talk about how the Jonas Brothers got so big. Did MTV or Radio Disney have anything to do with it? If so, in what way? Parents can also discuss the opening song, "What I Go to School For," which cleverly describes a crush on an older girl. Have you ever had a secret crush on someone who seemed unattainable? How does it feel when you see that person at school? Is there a way to let the object of your affections know how you feel without risking total embarrassment?
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What’s the Story?

The Jonas Brothers, that delightful young trio from New Jersey, are obviously having the time of their lives on their debut album, IT'S ABOUT TIME. Among the high points is the opening track, "What I Go to School For," which describes the problems inherent in a relationship between a freshman boy and a senior girl -- that is, if she ever stooped so low as to give him the time of day. Other songs, though less cleverly written, speak to tween concerns about life, love, friendship, and self-esteem in a way that, while being absolutely family-safe, never gets too sappy.

Is It Any Good?

Though not as polished -- or loaded with high-tech bells and whistles -- as their sophomore effort, Jonas Brothers, this CD explodes with the kind of infectious spunk and energy that can't be faked. Singer Nicholas, the obvious star, carries the day with his high lead vocals -- reminiscent of early Michael Jackson.

Music Details

Released on: 08/08/2006
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great album

    I LOVE THE JONAS BROTHERS!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    PERFECT FOR TWEENS AND UP

    I LOVE IT THEY ARE TOO CUTE.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THEM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE JB!!!!!!! I cant understand why people hate kevin its sad STOP HATING KEVIN JONAS PLEASE without Kevin, you wouldent be reading this comment

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    Amazing for a First Effort

    I am a huge fan of the Jonas Brothers and love their song writing abilities. This album was a great first effort and I loved most of the songs. But when I bought the second album a year later, I realized how much they had grown and how much potential they really have. If you can find it, get this album although some of the songs seem forced ("One Day at a Time", "You Just Don't Know It") Great album overall!

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