Lines, Vines and Trying Times
by Jonas Brothers
User Score
3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 159 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 159
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 159
  3. Negative: 100 out of 159

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  1. UliQueP
    Sep 6, 2009
    9
    A near perfect pop record that has truly shown the band mature in only a year. It's just a shame that many will dismiss the record purely based on bias feelings towards disney and hollywood records. For those ready to knock this album before actually listening to it, close your eyes and forget everything associated with the band- be it the disney owned record label, their commitment A near perfect pop record that has truly shown the band mature in only a year. It's just a shame that many will dismiss the record purely based on bias feelings towards disney and hollywood records. For those ready to knock this album before actually listening to it, close your eyes and forget everything associated with the band- be it the disney owned record label, their commitment to not use drugs or have pre-marital sex- just forget it all as it has NOTHING to do with the quality of the music being produced. This is a fine pop record and at times reminiscent to some of the classic pop songs put out by Madonna and Michael Jackson in the 1980's. One of 2009's most underrated and under appreciated records.… Expand
  2. AdelJ
    Jun 17, 2009
    10
    I absolutely love this album especially black keys, and fly with me.
  3. MegateenSr.
    Jun 18, 2009
    10
    Hottest band on the planet. Puts everything else happening in music at the moment to shame. Top release of 2009 easily. These boys are so dreamy and they sing so amazingly from their hearts. All you people who dismiss the greatness of this album and band are like totally losers. Jonas Brothers Forever! x0x0
  4. IsaiahG
    Jun 17, 2009
    8
    The Jonas Brothers may not have respect from some critics, but this album really follows up ot last album abd possibly making this their best album.
  5. sarahj
    Jun 18, 2009
    10
    I think this album is great and it really shows how much the jonas brothers are musically and emotionally growing.
  6. AlexandraG
    Jun 19, 2009
    10
    I loved it. Or, more like i love it. I caan't stop listening to it over and over again!! I especially love black keys, because the lyrics are different. I didn't really like "don't charge me for the crime", "don't speak" (thought the beginning was good, and the verses, just not the hook), and "turn right". They seemed a little forced. "Before the storm" only annoyed me I loved it. Or, more like i love it. I caan't stop listening to it over and over again!! I especially love black keys, because the lyrics are different. I didn't really like "don't charge me for the crime", "don't speak" (thought the beginning was good, and the verses, just not the hook), and "turn right". They seemed a little forced. "Before the storm" only annoyed me before i actually listened to it. I was like "Oh, wow. Seriously? Miley Cyrus?". But it was so emotional that I couldn't help but love it.… Expand
  7. Erynn
    Jul 29, 2009
    10
    Overall, i thought that this CD was better than the last. It shows how much they are growing and how talented they are. I love it.
  8. davomtz11
    Nov 28, 2012
    7
    They grew up... and fast. This album is the most solid ever made not just by them, but also by any Disney artist. It could sounds strange or even a little innapropiate, but they made amazing music and they are just getting better and better. They finally found their place in the world.
  9. GiovannaRodr
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
  10. Smiler_0
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Jonas brothers fue mi infancia hermosa me marco su serie y su musica i love it
  11. Vanyagranderia
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Why do you all give negative ratings to this masterpiece?unforgivable......

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Most Discussed Album of 2009
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#86 Most Shared Album of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Vines and Trying Times the seams are showing, which makes it a little bit harder to enjoy, even if there are certainly moments where all their craft and charm click, resulting in some fine pop that points out what's missing from the rest of the record.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    On their fourth release in as many years, the boys don't entirely topple their Tiger Beat pedestal, but with Lines' PG-13 sentiments and wailing guitars, they try hard to leave their tween-dream innocence behind.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    63
    Although the tunes are accomplished, Lines has a patina of smarm that's less smart than the music.
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