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In this era of full cast recordings and double Cds (ie Hairspray,Dreamgirls)_that features ALL music from a movie, why are so many tracks from the movie missing? Especially the big showy cast numbers at the end of the film?????? I mean the movie and the music are hardly music theatre masterpieces, but if you want to buy a soundtrack CD these days, one expects the whole movie on the soundtrack, with one disc CDs running to 73 minutes this 60 odd minute job is very disappointing from this perspective.

X&Y was what hooked me to coldplay's music, Their first two albums have slowly grown on me but none the less have grown on me. Just when I thought they couldn't sound any better they ring out the wild bells of "Viva la Vida" like they are in this for the long run. What other band can rock out on the cathedral organ and the string quartet like these? Then throw in some distorted guitar, fine tune it with some acoustic guitars, and put you in a trance with Martin's voice? Yes, Chris Martin is no vocal performance master. He has flaws in his voice. But he can take those flaws turn them around and use them make the song actualy sound better. That is what you call a songwriter in case you didn't know. If I want a perfect voice I'd listen to Josh Groban if I want a perfect song I'll listen to Coldplay (or Jack Johnson).

I'll be the first to tell you I hate schmaltzy pop music. As a pre-teen/teen, I'll admit I had a boy-band phase (N*Sync, Backstreet Boys), but it didn't last long. Since then, I have denounced a majority of music by younger artists (cruel I know), because I've felt it lacks true staying power in the industry. When a band like the Jonas Brothers comes along and plays like a new Hanson, I have to play against it. Honestly, it isn't that hard. The band is a squeaky clean Christian outfit (thought they don't perform Christian music) with looks making all tween girls swoon. They are the perfect package for Disney. No way could Disney have went wrong with this group. However, with songs like "S.O.S." or "Year 3000", I can't say that I, being in my twenty-one years of age was impressed. Sure, I didn't expect a 15, 17, and 20 year old to talk about "booty" or about casual sex, but still, "Year 3000"? When the brothers released single "When You Look Me In The Eyes", I did look up a bit, considering it was reminiscent of Aerosmith's turn on "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing". Still, that wasn't enough.
"Burnin' Up" came on the radio, and at first, I was ready to write it off as more "schmaltz" from the "schmalziest" teen act of them all. However, after The Jonas Brothers landed The Rolling Stone cover and a couple of high profile 4-star reviews, I decided to purchase and objectively listen to A LITTLE BIT LONGER. Sure, there is still some "schmaltz", but honestly, this album is strong, on all cylinders.

The Jonases are able to maintain their squeaky clean image, though there is evidence of maturation on the tunes featured on A LITTLE BIT LONGER, that hasn't graced previous tunes. Sure "Video Girl" is a bit "schmaltzy", even that song has an element of "reality" to it that didn't exist before. The album opens with "BB Good", a tongue -in-cheek track that should sound extremely corny, but sounds 100% authentic. No it's not the second coming by any means, but it does sound "relevant" and worthwhile. Maybe it's one of those really corny songs that is so corny that it is enjoyable. I don't know but "I likes". Track number two, "Burnin' Up" annoyed the [bleep] out of me for the longest time, but as I continued to listen and stopped being a subjective listener, I realized that the Jonas Brothers were brilliant. Not only for the fact that "Burnin' Up" was a strong track, but by the way the band promotes their music. Not only are the Jonases taking over "the world", they know exactly how to market themselves. "Burnin' Up" was the right first single and has tore up the radio airwaves. Why? It's incredibly catchy, sort of cheesy, incredibly innocent, and the type of pop that you can't escape. Another homerun for Kevin, Joe, and Nick.

"Shelf" isn't quite as strong as "BB Good" or "Burnin' Up", but it is consistent and yet another enjoyable listen from the pop wanderkids. "One Man Show" nearly "steals the show" from A LITTLE BIT LONGER's signature track "Burnin' Up". The guitars here are sick and the overall production and songwriting is exceptional. Another factor that should be praised about the brothers is that they know how to make songs short and to the point - so many times today, songs go on for way too long. As a songwriter myself, sometimes I tend to be longwinded; the brothers have the right idea.

"Lovebug" finds the Brothers on top once again in one of the best of A LITTLE BIT LONGER. "Tonight" continues a streak of consistency, as does " Can't Have You" and "Video Girl". "Video Girl" was a bit cheesy for me when I heard it the first time, but it grew on me. Aside from the lyrics themselves, the production and music for "Video Girl" is unobjectionable in every way. Forget the lyrics, The Jonas Brothers have fantastic musical taste. From what I've heard, fans can think Nick for the bulk of the songwriting. Way to "take the lead" Nick.

"Pushin' Me Away" isn't my favorite, but it is satisfying. "Sorry" picks up lost momentum and shows how well the Brothers pull off balladry (think "When You Look Me In The Eyes"). "Got Me Going Crazy" has a certain dance quality to it, perhaps it's the beat. It is catchy as anything else on A LITTLE BIT LONGER. Finale track "A Little Bit Longer" isn't monumental, but it is solid by all means, which makes for an album that is consistent throughout it's entire 40 minute duration.

This album isn't flawless, though it is an album that deserves much more praise than criticism. The production is great, and even the adolescent vocals of Nick and Joe are incredibly strong throughout the album (though they do sometimes wear on me). The smartest thing about the brothers is the way they promote and present themselves. They seem so innocent, and while innocence doesn't sell well like it used to, it has worked incredibly well for the platinum brothers. I mean, how many bands with members that are evangelical Christians do well, not to mention teen bands who where purity rings? Hollywood records has a commercial, yet talented-commercial monster on their hands with the Jonas Brothers. Kudos. 4 stars for marketing/packaging, if for nothing else.

This is probably the best purchase i made with my money. Fantastic collection, very good music quality. There is no need to read reviews for a fine product like this. Just buy it.

My sisters and I loved ABBA from the day we heard their first song. Funny, our Parents did also. It is happy music and it makes me want to get up and dance (great exercise) and sing (yes, I am tone deaf but who cares!) I bought the ABBA Gold when it came out and I am still playing it, never tiring of the music. Listen to the music and you might feel the same way. Get up and dance like the dancing queen or king that you are and feel good to music that is not busy making a statement. Good fun - that is what we all need and how long has it been since you have had plain old good fun? Enjoy!

I liked Randy Newman's earlier work. This album is terrible. He must have spent a whole week putting it together. That includes the time to write the songs. It's really a shame. I had high hopes for this album.

Sir James Galway, revered as one of the world's greatest flute players, and the two-time Grammy®-nominated Cuban music group, Tiempo Libre, offer an exuberant Afro-Cuban take on music from the Claude Bolling Jazz Suites as well as a number of vibrant new compositions. The album, named after a bustling street in Old Havana honoring the military contributions of an Irish General, marks a new cultural intersection uniting classical, jazz and Cuban music.

I recently purchased some of these songs on Miley Cyrus's new album, "Breakout." I only thought a few of them were decent. (Wake Up America, Breakout & Goodbye.) I thought the album was over-processed and she pushed her voice too much. So overall just download these few songs. :-O

Rock N Roll and Kid "Rock" don't belong in the same sentance...it's an insult to ROCK N ROll. Kid Rock is not rock N roll or even rock n relevent. He's on the fast track at proving how irrelevent he is. Rock N roll jesus.....a hip hop/country puke mix is nowhere near rock and that butchered version of a crappy song "sweet home alabama" renamed on this crapfest album as "all Summer Long" is horrid. Kid "Rock" (word used loosly when saying his name) should just go away or change his name to Kid Krapfest or no talent Tom.

Who in the hell would listen to this. Rock N Roll jesus....he doesen't even deserve to use the word "rock" in his name or the title rock n roll. He is insulting rock music, and the rock gods need to punish this posing losera** retard. Kis rock doesen't know what he wants to be and no one cares.

Having only recently become a country music fan, I was introduced to Sugarland by a friend and like their two most recent albums very much. This one is quite a treat. I particularly like the rather light and fun "All I Want to Do", the excellent cover of Dream Academy's "Life in A Northern Town" and "Come On Get Higher", a live cover of a song I had never heard before. Jennifer Nettles voice is pleasant despite or perhaps because of the way she makes the shortest words polysyllabic without the jarring twang some country artists have. The music is just pleasant to listen to.