I'm kinda mad here.
Just as I was on the verge of deciding that Disney teen pop idols Jonas Brothers were musically acceptable, they release the next single from their upcoming record A Little Bit Longer.
The beginning starts off well, with an ominous sound. Then Joe sings the first verse. From there, the song quickly falls into musical hell. By the chorus, I'm slightly cringing, much like I was when I first heard "S.O.S" during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The truth is, that their breakout single, which I despised, is better than this song. For one, its catchier. Apart of you can't help but hum the tune whether you're walking to work or just sitting at home, if you've heard it recently. The hook is weak and forgettable, which leaves for a pretty unsatisfying listening experience. Then there is the first major problem I had with the trio in the first place. I'm sorry to say this, but vocally, the Jonas Brothers just aren't that good. In fact, I have heard and seen the terms "whiny", "underdeveloped" and "screechy" to describe their talents (specifically Joe). While most of their songs (save "When You Look Me In The Eyes") do a pretty good job of hiding what they lack in vocal quality (JB are nothing if not great musicians in that sense), this track takes a highlighter and clearly points out where their voices tap out. Joe sounds particularly bad during the verses. He tries for a rock star smolder, yet it sounds uncomfortable and unnatural. He sounded much better on "Burnin' Up". The chorus is just as bad. The high notes they aim for are cringeworthy. It's as if they trying to prove that they have ranges. If that's the case, they failed, miserably.
It's disappointing to see them follow up a song I generally liked with a song that's evidence to why I disliked them in the first place (so much for growth). So far, I'm pretty unimpressed.
In two weeks, they are releasing their next iTunes single "Shelf", followed by "A Little Bit Longer", which probably will be their first "Download of the Day", if the live versions are any indication. Considering how underwhelming their latest release is, I wouldn't hesitate to send out the next as soon as possible.
Rating: 5/10
Note: "Pushing Me Away" is currently #2 on iTunes as of 5:07 pm.
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