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Get Born
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Hip garage band pays homage to great '70s bands.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that they shouldn't let this group's semi-grubby look fool them. It's true that Jet is interested in projecting a down-and-dirty rock vibe, but not by being obscene or going overboard. They like women and bars -- pretty standard young rock guy stuff. But it's not too overt, and certainly not as bad as some of their pop-rock contemporaries.
What's the story?
On GET BORN, Jet does a great job of revisiting basic '70s guitar rock, being influenced by the likes of the Exile on Main Street era Rolling Stones, the Kinks, AC/DC, and even a dab of late-era Beatles. The structure is simple but not simplistic -- meaning that they count to four like most garage rockers, but can occasionally surprise you with a structural change. A few songs, like "Rollover D.J.," grind the old-familiar riff, but others flower with overlaying guitar and building dynamics, especially in the slower songs. You can almost hear "Wild Horses" on "Move On," with its country-blues acoustic guitar and well-placed slide guitar.
Is it any good?
Jet is seeped in real rock music, but doesn't go over-the-top in subject matter or lyrics. The lyrics have meat without trying to do too much, and the production is basic but right there in your face throughout the whole record. It's good the first time, and gets a bit better with every listen, though no one will confuse them with Led Zeppelin -- or even their fellow Australians in AC/DC. The band's goal is to balance rock cred with MTV compatibility, so as to draw in your 14-year-old's allowance money.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of really good rock music. Does this CD serve as inspiration to check out the real rock classics of the '70s?
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great cd
the whole cd was great and when i first bought it for their hits "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" and "Cold Hard B---h" but once i bought it and listened to all the songs i found out how talented jet is at singing ballads and i was very impressed by the bands' singing talent.
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Rock
Nice Rock 'n' Roll. About as good as the Strokes or Yeah Yeah Yeahs, better then White Stripes. I enjoy the album.
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One of my favorite CDs
Easily one of the best cds i've ever listened to, ranking with Winning Days, Meteora, Hybrid Theory, and even Led Zeppelin II. It has the same classic garage band vibe as The Vines, The Hives, and The Strokes, and it succeeds in using this to its advantage. Overall it's AWESOME. And dont be worried about any of the swearwords.
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