The People's Take
these boys will be a HUGE hit, just like those Jones Brothers (5 Stars) - okay, even though the Carter twins only have one song out, I can tell that they will be the next big thing in country music! Like seriously, they are so talented! Here are the positives about them: they are both amazing singers, one plays guitar and one plays keyboards, they are very handsome, tthey are young at the age of 18( better watch out Joe Jonas!), and hello! they are TWINS!!! That's a plus! So if you like Taylor Swift and the Jonas Brothers, you will definately like the Carter Twins. They will be country's Jonas Brothers!
-samie b.
(most are like the above)
well... (2 Stars) - I kinda like this song, but there is just one thing about. ITS NOT COUNTRY!! CMT will put anything out there these days, its stupid. There talented for sure, but stay in L.A. please.
- sam kenishaming
awesomely awful. (1 Star) - most cliche country garb i've heard. originality.
- Swag McNasty
My Take (written before I read the "people's" reviews):
Are these guys the male answer to Taylor Swift? Is there really a need for a male answer for Taylor Swift? Are they country's answer to The Jonas Brothers? If so, why? Who the hell are these guys anyway? Why won't I stop asking questions? The opening a cappella did not set things off right for me. I immediately pictured well-coifed hair, matching outfits, screaming tweenagers and managers with sticky palms. Yep, they come off like a good ol' boy band (or at least the 00's slightly less shiny and annoying version of a boy band) but I'll stop there at the accusations. The song is the issue at hand. In Urban-esque poprockcountry fashion, the boys describe a pretty girl who seemingly has it all, but has da blues 'cause a mean ol' man left her. Nothing wrong with that. It's a sturdy theme and just the fact that she actually experiences the very non-Clearchannel-approved emotion of sadness is refreshing on today's country radio. My two main problems with this song are its innate non-countryness and the triteness of the chorus' lyrics. That it's pop rock masquerading as country is nothing new and I should just accept it, cause it's never gonna change, so we'll begrudgingly move on for the sake of this review. 2nd point: Haven't we heard a woman related to a state/city/principality before? Recently? As in, on the charts at this very moment? It even relates her to California, just like Gary's does. So that's my main issue I suppose: get a new idea. The song sounds nice enough and will fit well on The Big 98 FM between weight loss clinic and McDonalds ads. You'll be singing along whether you want to or not, but you'll have this nagging feeling that it's very similar to the song that played just before and will play just after. One last thing... does every song have to be about a chick (She's country and God loves her because her heart's like Memphis)?? Not that I want to hear about a dude's smile or his tight jeans, but um...wouldn't radio's main demographic like to? Oh and it's not country. And is Lou Pearlman somehow involved here? I'll shut up now.
Total value: .42/.99
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