Most of The Album sounds as if it was made with relaxation in mind; it's all shimmering soft rock and tempered disco, soundtracks for Montana skies and celebrations. The exceptions to the rule are "Little Bird" and the Bellion duet "Walls," a pair of slower, introspective numbers that end The Album on a curiously dour note.
We are left with an album that has several great tracks, but whose filler and repetitive subject matter prevent the Jonas Brothers from realising their full-grown potential.
At no point does The Album push for edge or originality. But you’d have to be the barbecue grinch to deny its lovingly crafted, feel-good vibes. Pure, safe sonic ketchup.
While the album’s sheer eclecticism is admirable in theory, each foray stops short of reaching its full potential, leaving listeners stranded in a musical no man’s land of half-baked ideas and missed opportunities.
This album is my summer soundtrack. Most tracks are an absolute bop--standouts are Summer Baby, Waffle House, Vacation Eyes, Montana Sky. ThisThis album is my summer soundtrack. Most tracks are an absolute bop--standouts are Summer Baby, Waffle House, Vacation Eyes, Montana Sky. This sound is something that I've noticed has been developing since their last album, and I'm here for the nostalgic feel. I find myself skipping Summer in the Hamptons. Apart from that, I've listened to the album several times and can't help but feel golden, as if I'm falling in love by the ocean instead of being in front of a computer screen.…Expand
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Os Jonas Brothers continuam fazendo músicas de qualidade. "Waffle House" deixa claro a proposta de um disco como muitos elementos, incluindo um coral e a produção de Jon Bellion. Os grandes destaques da produção são "Montana Sky", "Vacation Eyes" e "Celebrate!". O disco está lindo demais.…Expand
It’s just what this season needed. A sun-drenched, yacht-rock-tinged concept album about a classic American summer. It’s perfectly retro -It’s just what this season needed. A sun-drenched, yacht-rock-tinged concept album about a classic American summer. It’s perfectly retro - calling back to MJ, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder. There’s some lovely moments - sweeping vocals, soft guitars, nostalgic melodies. This album surprised me.…Expand
Les Jonas Brothers sont de retour tout en fraîcheur avec leur cinquième album studio « The Album ». Les sonorités estivales des morceaux vousLes Jonas Brothers sont de retour tout en fraîcheur avec leur cinquième album studio « The Album ». Les sonorités estivales des morceaux vous feront danser tout au long de l’été, que cela soit à l’apéro ou sur une plage au sable chaud, accompagnées des bruits des vagues. Les voix des deux chanteurs du groupe, Nick et Joe Jonas, sont à l’honneur et atteignent des notes encore plus hautes et plus puissantes que sur leur dernier projet de 2019, « Happiness Begins ». Les producteurs se sont amusés en proposant des instrumentaux toujours aussi fun et good vibes, à l’image du trio star. Mention spéciale à l’ovni « Summer In The Hamptons », la meilleure chanson de l’album qui, plus expérimentale que le reste, joue en boucle dans notre tête après plusieurs écoutes, notamment grâce aux boucles répétitives des derniers refrains. La courte durée de ce nouvel opus et de ses chansons fait baisser la note car elle donne l’impression que le groupe ne va pas complètement au bout de ses idées, bien dommage… Les chansons de 2 minutes, voire moins, sont trop taillées pour passer à la radio ou buzzer sur les réseaux sociaux… Si seulement le groupe prenait le temps de poser leurs compositions, le résultat final de l’album semblerait bien plus achevé et complet ! « The Album » reste néanmoins un meilleur album que son prédécesseur, grâce à son ton dance-pop plus assumé et ses productions soignées, plus expérimentales (« Wings », « Summer In The Hamptons », « Walls »). Hâte de découvrir ce que les Jonas Brothers nous réservent pour leur sixième album studio !…Expand
Jonas Brothers are one of the most charismatic boys band that we had in the last years. They're also very good harmonizing their vocals whichJonas Brothers are one of the most charismatic boys band that we had in the last years. They're also very good harmonizing their vocals which makes almost every song on this album sound very well produced. The thing is that they don't get very personal. And that's ok...it's just that it lacks some content. Nevertheless, it's a good album, having its tops such as "Waffle House", "Vacation Eyes" and "Walls".…Expand
This album is by far the laziest album from the Jonas Brothers, and extremely underwhelming. 33 minute runtime is a joke to fans, and most ofThis album is by far the laziest album from the Jonas Brothers, and extremely underwhelming. 33 minute runtime is a joke to fans, and most of the songs are too short to get into the groove with. Overall just a mess that sounds like corporate pop rather than organic music written by the best "boy band" group to ever be. Utter disappointment.…Expand
