A Little Bit Longer | 
| Artist: Jonas Brothers
Label: Hollywood Records
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 6
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 000194412
UPC: 050087121587
EAN: 0050087121587
ASIN: B001AJVR5M
Release Date: August 12, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Condition: Brand New, still factory-sealed!! Case may have hairline crack.
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| Tracks:
| • | BB Good | | • | Burnin' Up | | • | Shelf | | • | One Man Show | | • | Lovebug | | • | Tonight | | • | Can't Have You | | • | Video Girl | | • | Pushin' Me Away | | • | Sorry | | • | Got Me Going Crazy | | • | A Little Bit Longer |
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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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 Jonas Brothers Bring "A Little Bit" More Greatness!!! August 12, 2008
BJay (Hilliard, OH)
23 out of 29 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.
 This One Needed a Little Bit Longer in the Frying Pan August 12, 2008
Carl Laudicina (Auburn, MA)
17 out of 28 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
New hooks, new tricks, top notch production, engineering, and mixing, make for another great CD August 13, 2008
T. Burger (Chicago)
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
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, that of young boy bands making pop music, and assigning 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.
 Dissappointing August 12, 2008
Alba Calderon
7 out of 14 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.
 Emo For Tweens. Twee-mo? August 18, 2008
jeffrey christian (brooklyn ny)
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
No use in attempting to comprehend the masses - it's a moot exercise and only gets you grief. All one can do is try to understand the appeal of three pimply-faced, goofy-looking, over-emotional, tin-eared, tone-deaf Jesus freak brothers currently taking the tween world like a gale storm. Well, we can start with the songs ~ frothy, wanting (never in their lyrics do the brothers break someone's heart, lest they send their fan base to the medicine cabinets), cliched beyond repair. As musicians they mmm-bop along competent enough as many a teen in their bedroom - or on YouTube - do, unseasoned and self-conscious. As singers, they make Hanson sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, yelping and bleating to the squeals of the pre-menstrual millions.
The rampant Hanson comparisons are inequitable. Save for "MMM Bop" (a power pop dream come true that unfortunately jettisoned the brothers to the land of the One Hit Wonders), Taylor and his brothers are more aware of their aesthete than the JBs have yet to, or perhaps ever will. They're milking it for all its worth, and it is worth multi-millions. They're no fools; they're the luckiest kids on earth. Save for Miley. Heh, maybe Jesus DOES save. My grade: C+
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