Search - The Naked Brothers Band :: I Don't Want To Go To School

Vastly Improved

S. Hannagan | South of Auckland, New Zealand | 06/21/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Critical Analysis - Naked Brothers Band Album - "I Don't Want to go to School"

Compiled by: Sam Hannagan, Youth MP Coromandel

Email: s.hannagan_ymp@yahoo.co.nz Cell: 021 02754620





Wow, there is not a lot that leaves me speechless, but this album has done that. The improvements from the last album to this one are massive. The music has certainly matured as has the voices of both Nat and Alex. The lyrics have more depth and complexity and this album does not have songs like "Banana Smoothie" and "Taxi Cab" which adds to its strength. As for more expectations, this album has surpassed what I could have hoped for. I was expecting something in between this album and the last. It is still difficult to believe that this is the same group.



I Don't want to go to School



The improvement was between albums was noted almost immediately, and although not the best song, it is a load better than almost all of those on the first album. This song would be the most rock (if that makes much sense) on that the band has released. It's a good song, and it is true to almost everyone. 3.5/5



Eventually



Wow, what do I say about this song, it is right up there with the others in the album. It's catchy, it has depth, it's easy to listen to, and fits in with the other songs. It is a bit repetitive, but not in an annoying way. 3.5/5



Mystery Girl



Along side the other love songs on this album, this is bearable to listen to. It's upbeat and it's catchy, two things that are contagious and is really what makes the song work. 3/5



I'll Do Anything



Again Wow, this is one of my favourite songs on the album, although there is not a lot that separates top from bottom. It's catchy, it's simple, but it is performed well. 4.0/5



I've Got a Question



This song is different, especially with its opening. That said it is no less likeable than the rest of the album, and it still fits in well. Not quite as catchy as some of the others songs, but it still shows the improvement over the first album. 3.0/5



Body I Occupy



This is another of my favourite songs of the album, It's upbeat, it's catchy, it's simple and yet has some complexity about it at the same time, wow it's hard to find new things to say, so I don't sound like a broken record. 4.0



Why



Wow, there's that word again. For the first album my favourite song was "nowhere", this album it is this song. This is the song that strikes home with me. Whether intended or not, this song can be interpreted in so many different ways, and for me, it says everything I would like to say to my dad, if I wasn't such a coward. It has a simple depth like "Nowhere". 5/5



If you can make it Through the Rain



This is another song with that simple depth and can be interpreted a number of different ways. Yet, it does have the feel to it, to be one of the top songs of the album, still loads better than most of the first. 3.0/5



Proof of my Love



It is hard to fault this album, the improvements alone make it hard to see what's bad about it, this song is not what's bad about, but another example of how far they have come, and yet how far they still can go. 3.5/5



Great Trip



In regards to the theme of the song, this is the most different, it is very simple, yet it still manages to show the distance their music has come, it still manages to be right up their with the rest of the songs. 3.5



Three is Enough



Again Wow. Firstly what would I call this songs genre. From where I sit I sat it is R&B, go figure. This song along side "Why" shows how far Alex has come both vocally and with his lyrics and music since "I Could Be". It's catchy, it has a good beat to it, it's simple, a good combination in my books. 4.0/5



Everybody's Cried at least Once



This song, is simple, easy to listen, yet I felt that there could have been more to it. This is another repetitive song, but not annoyingly so. 3.0



Tall Girls, Short Girls... You



This song is straight to the point, it's blunt, it's contagious, it's a nice beat, what more is their to say. 3.5/5



Changing



As I have said, there is not a lot between the best song and the worst song of the album. For the record the song is strong both in regards lyrics and music. However there were a few moments in the song where Alex's vocals just didn't work, that was the only thing that kept it just below the others. Has they been right I would have hated to decided which song, was the worst.



Conclusion

All in All, Wow. The songs are a lot better than they were in the first album, their vocals have both matured well, although their it still a lot more to go. And yet there is still room for a lot more improvement which is well within their potential. A solid 4/5 for the album.



This review was conducted independently, and is not the views of the Naked Brothers Band, Nickelodeon, TV.com or affiliates of the aforementioned."

Catchy Songs they are improving short cd :-(

W. R. Reynolds Young | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 04/15/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"So when I first saw this CD I was kinda of disappointed that it was short than the first. But since I have been able to listent o it I am very happy. Their quailty of music has really increased and you can tell. Especially Alex's quailty.



If you read towards the end of my review I will talk about each song, but firsat I want to say I was also disappointed when I found in CD recording Nat and Alex said in an interview the other band members don't lay down the tracks they have thewr musicians do that but Nat and Alex play their instruments. Although they did say they are playing in live preformaces and on the show. That sounded odd to me. So I cant wait to read the fine print on this cd as I only have the electronic download right now.



Anyway like i said the quailty of the songs were much better, although I didnt enjoy any of them as much as the other cd their are many more I like. Simply put its a great cd now for the track run down.



1. I Don't Want To Go To School - This is the single they released, how I can see if I was Younger I may enjoy this song i really don't its rather catchy but I will say 3/5

2. Eventually This song is one thats a little deeper but it just isn't catchy like their other songs it is keep of a uplifting song talking about the sun, ("The sun will find us eventually") also 3/5

3. Mystery Girl Another premiere song of theirs, it gets back to their catchy nature and is toe tapping love song. "I never believed in love at first but I was wrong" 4/5

4. I'll Do Anything This song is certainly not tradionally for them it is very queit and heart felt. The lyrics are very touching but it doesnt grab my attention. ("I'll do anything for you") 3n1/2/5

5. I've Got a Question is another touching song that just doesn't catch me. While none of their songs are bad its just not up to my listening. "I've got a question for you, do you love me, ya!"

6. Body I Occupy This song is very catchy it appears in the background of one of their interviews and in their tv concert special. It is quite catchy and enjoyable a true NBB song

7. Why This song is by Alex and is one of those touching songs of there's and I just havent been liking them this album. "Why did you do it" 3n1/2 / 5

8. Proof of My Love This song appeared in one of their less populkar episodes "The Talk Show" it is catchy paino tune that rhymes "I know you think I'm wrong but I wrote you this song" 4/5

9. If You Can Make It Through the Rain Oh boy another really catchy song and very happy song "Will see what happens to you and me" 4/5

10. Three is Enough A song by Alex Wolff where nat plays the drums and he does some amazing dance moves. Extremely catchy 4/5

11. Everybody's Cried At Least Once This song was in last weeks episode and is very sad but touching I love it. "Everyody's cried atleast once, everybody's laughed atleastt twice" 4/5

12. Great Trip This song is really stuck in my head and is really catchy its about a trip to the water park and has some funny lines.



13. Tall Girls, Short Girls... You - Great song my nat talking about differnet people then you. "Then there's you" 4/5

14. Changing Another song by Alex very touching loving caring about his dad and changes. appeared in epsiode "uncle miles"

15. [CD-Rom Track] - Will update when IO receieve my hard copy. was not included in download



Overall I really reccomned this CD and I also suggest getting the season when it comes out on DVD



Enjoy"

MY KIDS LOVE IT !!!!

love to play | calif | 08/31/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"come on people who say the naked brothers suck this music is for children my kids LOVE LOVE LOVE IT infact my cd player broke with this cd in it so i will be ordering 1 more they just cant live without it and whatever to the reviewer who thinks led zepplen is better well i agree but i shure am not going to give a led zepplen cd to my kids all in all the naked brothers band music is perfect for kids"