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Album Description
Produced by John Fields (with Jon Lind and Kevin Jonas, Sr., serving as executive producers), "A Little Bit Longer" covers much musical and emotional ground, kicking off with the joyful jam "BB Good." Says Joe of the track, "It's a big sing-along song, and it's fun." The funky and danceable debut single, "Burnin' Up," keeps the party going, with Big Rob, the brothers' hefty security guard, rapping midtrack. "It's about this girl," adds Joe. "Maybe she's at a party, and you feel that immediate connection. You both know it's there." Though relentlessly upbeat, most songs on "A Little Bit Longer" explore star-crossed standoffs and missed romantic opportunities. Songs like "Shelf," the hard-rocking "Pushin' Me Away" and "One Man Show" survey love's unequal playing field, bad break-ups and the defiant isolation that follows. "'Shelf' is one my favorite songs on the record," says Nick. "Basically, it's about a girl that has a gallery of hearts." Other songs take a light-hearted look at the craziness of fame and fortune. "Video Girl" paints a portrait of the shallow wannabees dotting the entertainment landscape (" Move to L.A., got no talent/Not even like you won a Miss Teen pageant"), while "Lovebug" starts out as sweet-tempered acoustic love song before ending up a crashing Queen-like rocker. Of course, the brothers made sure the album breathes. The power ballad "Sorry" features classic JB harmonies and an eternal message of forgiveness. But the song that will have people talking is "A Little Bit Longer," Nick's stunning account of his struggle with diabetes. With strings underscoring a plaintive piano/vocal, he sings about his battle ("A little bit longer and I'll be fine/Waitin' on a cure/But none of them are sure"). Recalls Nick, "I was having one of those days where I was discouraged. So I went into this empty hotel ballroom and wrote this song." Adds brother Kevin, "Nick sings this song every night and it brings people to tears. It's amazing." The brand new album from the Jonas Brothers includes a 30 page CDVU+ experience including: Exclusive Video Performances 60 Printable Photos Complete Album Lyrics Downloadable Graphics Hidden Links Package Made from 100% Recycled Materials!

Album Description
A Little Bit Longer is the 2008 album from the Jonas Brothers which includes the smash hit 'Burnin' Up'.This is their follow up album to their platinum debut. The CDVU + 30 page Experience features exclusive video performance and interviews, 60 printable photos, complete album lyrics, downloadable graphics and hidden links. The Jonas Bros. are the stars of Camp Rock, a Disney Channel Original Movie. 12 tracks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Jonas Brothers Bring "A Little Bit" More Greatness!!! August 12, 2008
25 out of 35 found this review helpful

The Jonas Brothers have been on top ever since their 2007 platinum-selling self-titled album, which was their first release from Hollywood Records. Despite their sophomore album being a phenom, their latest release, A Little Bit Longer, brings all the great sounds and music you'd expect from this multi-talented trio.

The album starts off with "BB Good," which is a song that's most different from anything the Jonases have ever done, which is meant in a good way. Following the first track, is their hit single "Burnin' Up," which keeps this album alive, and up-beat. But, of course the brothers slow things down on "Shelf," and Nick Jonas' song dedicated to his diabetes, which is the title track, "A Little Bit Longer."

Other standout tracks on this new album include "Lovebug," which is my personal favorite. The song has a 60's/70's Alternative, coffee shop, feel. It's a very relaxed, fun, song to listen to. Also others like "One Man Show," and "Tonight."

Jonas Brothers fans will absolutely appreciate and love this new album. The Jonas Brothers have definitely put all their talent into this record, and it shows...clearly!

And lastly, parents this album is very age appropriate for the young 7-12 year old's. But, mostly, it is a great album for all ages who just enjoy Alternative/Rock music!

Click 'Yes' if you agree.

5 out of 5 stars

New hooks, new tricks, top notch production, engineering, and mixing, make for another great CD August 13, 2008
23 out of 31 found this review helpful

4.5 stars

Here I am, surprised again by the Jonas Brothers. What an outstanding offering.

Before I go any further, I want to explain my ranking system. I'm not comparing this CD to Abbey Road, Dark Side of the Moon, or even Thriller. I'm placing it into its intended category: young boy bands making pop music. Then I assign it a rating, 1-5 stars, based on how well I believe they represented their genre of music.

And boy (pun intended), are they making good pop music.

I came upon the Jonas Brothers last year when I saw their last CD debut in the top 5 on Billboard. As always with a group or performer for which I'm unfamiliar, I checked them out and saw that they were "Hanson-ish". As Hanson, mostly full grown, had released a terrific and highly underrated CD (Underneath) not too long ago, I was interested to see if Jonas Brothers was another Hanson in the making. I sampled a few tracks, liked what I heard, downloaded it, and instantly loved it. I was, and still am surprised by the maturity evident in their music (if not always their lyrics).

When they announced a new album, so close upon the heels of Jonas Brothers, I was worried that they were moving too quickly, especially as I read that they had been on tour, filmed a movie, and apparently did at least one hundred million different things between then and now.

When they announced that that they would be releasing four singles off the CD prior to its release, I thought they were insane. Most bands have one commercially appealing single, if they're lucky, and if they're phenomenally talented, they'll have several. I hadn't made the jump yet to thinking that the JBs were quite that talented.

The first song, "Burnin' Up" was a great song, musically, though again the lyrics were suspect, and the video (sorry guys) was really, really cheesy. "Pushing Me Away" was a good song, but it didn't elicit the number of listens that "Burnin' Up" did. Still, I thought it was a commercially viable single. The third was "Tonight," and while that wasn't my favorite of the bunch, I still liked it. It has good guitar work, and a strong, driving beat. With that driving beat, though, I was somewhat concerned that they were leaning toward that style. We've seen it on a few of their songs already. "A Little Bit Longer" went a long way toward quelling any concerns I had, as it was very different from anything I've heard from them in the past (I am not familiar with their first CD, and wish it would be re-released). It seemed strange to listen to Nick singing a song about his diabetes, especially with the cliched line, "you don't know what you've got until it's gone," normally reserved for human relationships, but that strangeness wore off quickly, and I found the song very touching - especially after I found the lyrics online (being a bit hard of hearing, I rely on seeing the lyrics, and often tend to judge music first on the music, second on lyrics - odd because I'm a writer...).

And now the whole CD is here.

My other concern, that they would be releasing the only songs worth listening to, thus making the CD a downer, was blown away with the first chords of BB Good. Really excellent song, amazing beat, silly but fun lyrics, and the guitar work reminiscent of some of the 70s stadium bands like Queen or Journey, with great keyboard accompaniment. And their ability to craft insanely addictive hooks is so evident here. I haven't been able to get the chorus of this song out of my mind all day.

Lovebug, too, was a standout. It had a touch of bluegrass to it, reminding me somewhat of Michelle Shocked combined with the calmer sensibilities of "Anyone Else But You", from the movie Juno. I thought the talking in the song was funny - unlike others, it didn't throw me off, but felt organic.

The rest of the CD is strong too. They've really grown, musically, and that's good to see. They're not relying on old hooks or tricks, and are, for the most part, finding new ones.

Now my concern is that they're over-saturating the market with everything JONAS, especially with the upcoming sitcom on Disney. Flames that burn too brightly when they're first lit sometimes are the quickest to die. It didn't happen to the Beatles, though, or their solo careers, so let's hope it doesn't happen with these guys. They're still very young, and they seem (well, Nick's the leader, and he seems) to have an innate ability to write music people want to listen to. I hope that they're able to stick to what they seem to best at: making great music that's easy to love.

3 out of 5 stars

This One Needed a Little Bit Longer in the Frying Pan August 12, 2008
18 out of 26 found this review helpful

The following review is objective, and shall not be tainted by teenybopper fanboyism or anti-mainstream cynicism. I have enjoyed one or two of the Jonas Brothers previous songs, but by no means would I say am a big fan of their work. I appreciate their infectious sense of humor and charm, and think their songs overall are easy to listen to and catchy. I expected these boys to branch out a little more with their new release, and am therefore a little frustrated by how derivative A Little Bit Longer sounds. Overall, the softer moments are the strongest tracks on this album, with the title track about the youngest brother's battle with diabetes being the most vulnerable and least fabricated track on the album-- a welcome relief. Allow me to commence a track-by-track review:

1.) BB Good- inoffensive pop drivel that is far too filler-esque to start off the album; although Joe's shouting of "I just wanna' kiss you girl" works. (2/5)

2.) Burnin' Up- the lead single, and one of the catchiest tunes on the album; loses points for total lack of originality though. (4/5)

3.) Shelf- a more mid-tempo track that sounds stale and features some unrefined vocals (at best); should have been kept on the cutting room shelf (2/5)

4.) One Man Show- sounds just like the last four songs, but this time, the vocals are excruciating in the chorus; far too whiny! (1/5)

5.) Lovebug- a very simple, pretty song for the Jonas Brothers; has a Jack Johnson cool Caribbean feel; marred by the useless chattering in the back and bop-it twisting noises. (4/5)

6.) Tonight- another catchy song that works overall, but is simply not different enough to stand-out. (3/5)

7.) Can't Have You- commits the cardinal sin in my book by being thoroughly boring and indistinct; why are the songs so similar lyrically? There are other subjects other than girls and crushes..ugh. (1/5)

8.) Video Girl- most definitely the strongest upbeat track on the album featuring amusing lyrics and a distinct flavor; sassy and an original concept in "video girl syndrome". (5/5)

9.) Pushin' Me Away- another catchy single that again sounds too similar to the initial Burnin' Up; the verse are stronger than the chorus which kinda' fades into the background. (3/5)

10.) Sorry- probably the strongest vocals found on the album with a pretty harmony in the chorus and pretty instrumentation. (4.5/5)

11.) Got Me Going Crazy- has a lot of potential with a different sonic sample with the electric keyboard, but then turns into another Jonas Brothers song...overly derivative again...yawn! (2/5)

12.) A Little Bit Longer- I've already mentioned its lyrical significance to Nick Jonas; the song works because it is near and dear to these boys' hearts and you can hear the pain behind these boys' voices; very touching, poignant, and sincere! (5/5)

So, overall I award this album with 3 stars out of 5. It's slightly above average, but by no means a 5 star or 1 star affair for that matter!

Definitely Download:
1.) Burnin' Up
2.) Lovebug
3.) Video Girl
4.) Sorry
5.) A Little Bit Longer

1 out of 5 stars

Dissappointing August 12, 2008
9 out of 21 found this review helpful

For all the hype that was created for the Jonas Brothers and how great they are this album sure is a total let down. Avoid it at all cost unless you are a true die hard Jonas Brother fan. Sure they have a pleasant enough voice, but besides "burning up" there's not one song on their album i can sit through; don't get me wrong they're great song writers but they whine too much through out most of their songs. It's a horrible experience and they don't have the vocals to carry the parts of the songs that don't require them to whine. "lovebug" however i will point out is the one song where i can't understand what they where thinking when they where writing it, they're normally DECENT song writers, i don't know what went wrong there.
If your not a JB fan but just another amazon shopper or music listener looking for music to buy then please avoid buying this album at all cost, the JB are really nothing more than just a product of good PR. However to be fair do download "burning up", it does catch on.

4 out of 5 stars

As Much As I Really Tried To Hate It... I Give Props Where Props Are Deserved August 19, 2008
8 out of 11 found this review helpful

I'll be the first to tell you I hate schmaltzy pop music. As a pre-teen/teen, I'll admit I had a boy-band phase (N*Sync, Backstreet Boys), but it didn't last long. Since then, I have denounced a majority of music by younger artists (cruel I know), because I've felt it lacks true staying power in the industry. When a band like the Jonas Brothers comes along and plays like a new Hanson, I have to play against it. Honestly, it isn't that hard. The band is a squeaky clean Christian outfit (thought they don't perform Christian music) with looks making all tween girls swoon. They are the perfect package for Disney. No way could Disney have went wrong with this group. However, with songs like "S.O.S." or "Year 3000", I can't say that I, being in my twenty-one years of age was impressed. Sure, I didn't expect a 15, 17, and 20 year old to talk about "booty" or about casual sex, but still, "Year 3000"? When the brothers released single "When You Look Me In The Eyes", I did look up a bit, considering it was reminiscent of Aerosmith's turn on "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing". Still, that wasn't enough.
"Burnin' Up" came on the radio, and at first, I was ready to write it off as more "schmaltz" from the "schmalziest" teen act of them all. However, after The Jonas Brothers landed The Rolling Stone cover and a couple of high profile 4-star reviews, I decided to purchase and objectively listen to A LITTLE BIT LONGER. Sure, there is still some "schmaltz", but honestly, this album is strong, on all cylinders.

The Jonases are able to maintain their squeaky clean image, though there is evidence of maturation on the tunes featured on A LITTLE BIT LONGER, that hasn't graced previous tunes. Sure "Video Girl" is a bit "schmaltzy", even that song has an element of "reality" to it that didn't exist before. The album opens with "BB Good", a tongue -in-cheek track that should sound extremely corny, but sounds 100% authentic. No it's not the second coming by any means, but it does sound "relevant" and worthwhile. Maybe it's one of those really corny songs that is so corny that it is enjoyable. I don't know but "I likes". Track number two, "Burnin' Up" annoyed the [bleep] out of me for the longest time, but as I continued to listen and stopped being a subjective listener, I realized that the Jonas Brothers were brilliant. Not only for the fact that "Burnin' Up" was a strong track, but by the way the band promotes their music. Not only are the Jonases taking over "the world", they know exactly how to market themselves. "Burnin' Up" was the right first single and has tore up the radio airwaves. Why? It's incredibly catchy, sort of cheesy, incredibly innocent, and the type of pop that you can't escape. Another homerun for Kevin, Joe, and Nick.

"Shelf" isn't quite as strong as "BB Good" or "Burnin' Up", but it is consistent and yet another enjoyable listen from the pop wanderkids. "One Man Show" nearly "steals the show" from A LITTLE BIT LONGER's signature track "Burnin' Up". The guitars here are sick and the overall production and songwriting is exceptional. Another factor that should be praised about the brothers is that they know how to make songs short and to the point - so many times today, songs go on for way too long. As a songwriter myself, sometimes I tend to be longwinded; the brothers have the right idea.

"Lovebug" finds the Brothers on top once again in one of the best of A LITTLE BIT LONGER. "Tonight" continues a streak of consistency, as does " Can't Have You" and "Video Girl". "Video Girl" was a bit cheesy for me when I heard it the first time, but it grew on me. Aside from the lyrics themselves, the production and music for "Video Girl" is unobjectionable in every way. Forget the lyrics, The Jonas Brothers have fantastic musical taste. From what I've heard, fans can think Nick for the bulk of the songwriting. Way to "take the lead" Nick.

"Pushin' Me Away" isn't my favorite, but it is satisfying. "Sorry" picks up lost momentum and shows how well the Brothers pull off balladry (think "When You Look Me In The Eyes"). "Got Me Going Crazy" has a certain dance quality to it, perhaps it's the beat. It is catchy as anything else on A LITTLE BIT LONGER. Finale track "A Little Bit Longer" isn't monumental, but it is solid by all means, which makes for an album that is consistent throughout it's entire 40 minute duration.

This album isn't flawless, though it is an album that deserves much more praise than criticism. The production is great, and even the adolescent vocals of Nick and Joe are incredibly strong throughout the album (though they do sometimes wear on me). The smartest thing about the brothers is the way they promote and present themselves. They seem so innocent, and while innocence doesn't sell well like it used to, it has worked incredibly well for the platinum brothers. I mean, how many bands with members that are evangelical Christians do well, not to mention teen bands who where purity rings? Hollywood records has a commercial, yet talented-commercial monster on their hands with the Jonas Brothers. Kudos. 4 stars for marketing/packaging, if for nothing else.

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