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A Little Bit Longer

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    OMG! More of, like, the same sweet punk pop!

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Mostly about ups and downs of relationships, but the song "Can't Have You" hints at obsessiveness: "I'm dyin' without your love...," "Tell me you love me too/'cause I'd rather just be alone," and "I can't live without you."

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Just a few phrases about kissing: "kissed her for the first time," "I wanna kiss you," and "give a kiss and say goodbye."
  • Language:

    "It's gonna suck" is sung once.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.

What Parents Need to Know

This review of A Little Bit Longer was written by Jessica Dawson

Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about when it comes to the Jonas Brothers' music and your kids...unless, of course, you have daughters who like to squeal a lot. There's a lot of talk about fallen relationships or love gone wrong, but nothing more than puppy love. The song "A Little Bit Longer" is a personal ballad about brother Nick's struggle with diabetes.

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  • Families can talk about the Disney powerhouse and the never-ending halo of success that seems to surround all the artists it backs, from Miley to the Jonas Brothers. Why are these groups so appealing? Would they be as successful if they weren't a part of the Disney mania? Do you think artists like the Jonas Brothers have lasting talent, or are they just a flavor-of-the-month? Why, or why not?
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What’s the Story?

A LITTLE BIT LONGER is the third studio album for teen-trio hotties the Jonas Brothers. Nick, Joe, and Kevin strut their usual sugar-coated punk rock, with a line-up of tracks full of their JB-brand of layered, expressive vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and lyrics about relationships that you'll want to sing along to.

Is It Any Good?

This CD continues the success of the lovely-locked lads with the same upbeat, urgent pop-rock that has already romanced the Disney Channel audience. With confident and still-young-enough-to-hit-insane-notes vocals and catchy chord progressions, the JoBros keep tweens across the country pumped. "Burnin' Up" is a slick twist on their rock style, while the rockin' love ballad "Shelf" will have fans singing, "La la la la" -- reminiscent of another popular mop-haired band from a different decade. And speaking of bugs, "Lovebug" will make tween hearts go aflutter with quirky acoustic guitar and charismatic vocals. The dramatic declaration on "Sorry" will have hearts sighing, "You had me at 'I'm soooory'," and "Video Girl," which pokes fun at fake girls, will have minds thinking. With a Disney movie, upcoming TV series, and third album under their tight belts, the JoBros keep giving their fans just what they ordered -- a little bit more of Nick, Kevin, and Joe.

Music Details

Released on: 08/12/2008
Parental advisory: No, Edited version available: No

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  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    A DISGRACE TO ALL THE BANDS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!

    THIS IS A DISGRACE 2 ALL THE TALENTED BANDS OUT THERE!!!!!! These boys are absolutely horrible. I can't stand the whiney vocals and the relationship songs they sing about. They have brought nothing new 2 the modern generation of music. The style is suggesting u to sing week and to let people step on top of u if u fail. C'MON!!!! WHY DOES SOMETHING TELL THAT THESE BOYS PROBABLY NEVER SUCCEED IN WHAT THEY DO? OH YEAH, I KNOW BECAUSE THEY SING ABOUT HOW IF SOMEONE HURTS YOU U SHOULDN'T FIGHT BACK AND U SHOULD GO CLIMB BACK IN2 UR LIL HOLE AND CRY!!!!!! SOMEBODY STAB ME!!!!! Don't buy this album if u know talent. IF U HATE THIS JUNK U ROCK!!!! So call me a hater and for the millionth time.....I REALLY REALLY DON'T CARE!!!! If u like this I feel bad that u haven't been exposed 2 real talent! SO GROW UP TODDLE BROS!!!!!!! THIS CD IS THE WORST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE NEW GENERATION!!!!!!! THIS IS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Jonas Brothers!

    love 'em!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Gotta love JB

    This CD rocks! If you haven't heard it, shame on you. Even non-JoBro fans should like this rockin' new album!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    Average Jonas Brothers...

    not much different from their 2nd album or their 1st. Same squeaky clean screm sessions as usual. they are getting old. but i guess its like... good.. or idk..

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Alright

    Nice music. Though, sometimes I think The Jonas Brothers are squeking the words instead of singing.

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