It's About Time

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Peppy, nice-guy fun from tween pop sensation.
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What parents need to know

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.

  • 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."
  • Not applicable.
  • Innocent love and longing with no explicit content.

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.


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What families can talk about

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?


This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
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

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
JONAS BROTHERS!!!!
THIS CD IS A MUST HAVE FOR 9-17 YEAR-OLD GIRLS LIKE MY SELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
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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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
i sing alonggg
OMG i love the jonas brothers they rock miiii worldddddddd!!<3

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Teen, 14 years old
August 11, 2009
 
Great album
I LOVE THE JONAS BROTHERS!

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Teen, 18 years old
August 6, 2009
 
PERFECT FOR TWEENS AND UP
I LOVE IT THEY ARE TOO CUTE.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
OMGOODNESS!!!
I got all of the songs on YouTube, and I absolutely LOVE this album. Their second was better, but it was really fun to hear all of the new music. Nothing bad in it, just youthful crushes and stuff. Great album! Highly recommended!

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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:Jonas Brothers
Release date:August 8, 2006
Label:Sony Music
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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