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Jonas Brothers

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Good, clean pop-punk from nice-guy trio.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Lyrics like "Next time I see you I'm giving you a high five/'Cause scars are overrated just FYI" in a break-up song promote a nice-guy image, consistent throughout.

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A lot of swoon-worthy romance ("I catch a glimpse of heaven/I find my paradise/When you look me in the eyes") with nothing more explicit than "hold you through the night."
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The CDVU+ format allows a lot of room for product placement, but the Jonas Brothers are refreshingly restrained. There are a lot of fan-club type goodies in store for those who buy the CD.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Jonas Brothers was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

Parents need to know that this appealing, energetic, tween-friendly CD is from a trio of cute young heartthrobs who are in heavy rotation on Radio Disney (and have also toured with Hannah Montana). Content-wise, there's not much to object to -- the romance is innocent and the lyrics are clean. The band's cuteness factor is played up with the first-ever enhanced CDVU+ format, which boasts photos, videos, lyrics, and an interactive poster -- all accessible on any computer.

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  • Families can talk about why the Jonas Brothers are so popular. How does Disney promote its stars? Also, how does a band's image help or hurt their popularity? Do you think the Jonas Brothers' good looks enhance their fame, or would you like their music no matter what they looked like? Families can also talk about the new CDVU+ (pronounced "view plus") format. Do you like having all the extra bells and whistles, or do you just care about the music?
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What’s the Story?

The JONAS BROTHERS, a delightful young trio from New Jersey, are here to knock your socks off with their sophomore CD. It includes 14 well-delivered, mostly up-tempo (though a couple of ballads slide in and work pretty darn well) pop confections. The CD also offers a solid bonus with the new CDVU+ format, which includes photos, song lyrics, and video clips that are playable on any computer.

Is It Any Good?

Lyrics are carefully innocuous, dealing mostly with the roller-coaster ride of middle-school romance. Performances are energetic and effective, featuring silky-smooth vocals and some excellent guitar work. Mostly, what comes across is a sense of fun and a sweet collective personality with just enough of an edge to make these guys seem like terrific eighth-grade boyfriend material.

Music Details

Released on: 8/7/2007
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    Jonas brothers rock!

    Mentions Star wars and Kelly clarkson.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    Kids ages: 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 1.0

    Jonas Brothers

    The music is appropriate for all ages, but music like this is becoming common and way to overrated. I can understand why todays youth sees this band as good role models for their possitive messages they use in their lyrics, especially in these dark times we are facing, but this just isnt music to my ears. And no its not because im a headbanger who finds kiddy bands as "anti-cool". I just think their there overblown and if I could be so blunt, sexual manipulatives, even if they dont mean to be. The purity rings doesn't really help the fact that girls ranging from age 5-12 are googly gaga over their bodies and wants a peice of all 3. If you get my drift...

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Jonas Brothers suck

    Don't let your kids listen to this garbage. Let them listen to the good stuff like 2 Pac, Eminem, Biggie Smalls, Snoop Dog, Korn and Marilyn Manson. Especially Marilyn Manson. Tell your little girls, not to listen to the Jonas Brothers and get good jobs and go to college to support their families. Go ahead and get ripped girls. Don't listen to common sense they suck.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Crappy album for

    Jonas Brothers are the worst band in the world. They are simply not talented, AT ALL. Although this album is perfectly kid appropriate, it sucks. Trust me, it just sucks. Basically, all of the fans are teenage girls and they only like it because they are so attractive. This band is not healthy for your teenager, trust me on that. :)

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    They rock + they r cute!

    They r so cute!!!!!!!!!1 lov their music! they rock! My teachers daughter taught them in middle school! how cool iz that?

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