So don’t tell anybody, but I’ve really got a soft spot for the Jonas Brothers. I find them to be a lot like another band I really didn’t like (for no good reason aside from their massive hype) that I absolutely fell in love with once I listened to them. Of course, I’m talking about Hanson (their recent work, not back in the “Mmbop” days).
Why do I find it so shameful to like the “Jonai”? Maybe because there are cute monikers for them like “Jonai” and “the Jo Bros.” – or because their name sounds like a grocery store (Stater Bros?). Maybe it’s because I know the lead singer straightens his hair more than I do. Maybe because it’s a given fact that no matter what song of theirs you listen to, you know it’s inevitable that you will hear the pre to mid-pubescent screaming whine/screech that Joe and Nick Jonas do 24/7. Those little screech noises have sort of become the Jonas equivalent of Michael Jackson’s famous breath-thingies he always does. Eeeh, eeeeh, ehhhhhhhhhhh ooooohhhhhhhh.
Despite all of this, I will defend the Jonas Bros. as long as necessary because despite the very (very, very) shiny exterior, they are without a doubt very talented musicians underneath. The youngest brother in the act – Nick (16) is from what I understand the main songwriter of the group, which makes everything that much more interesting. I’m not quite sure how a purity ring wearing, barely 16 year old kid (from New Jersey) would be able to write 3 albums worth of “I love you, you don’t love me anymore” songs. I’m guessing the majority of his songs are driven by the haunting memories of his pre-school nap-mat partner – but who will ever truly know? Oh the mysteries of rock n roll!
So what if Disney found them first. Yeah, it sort of sucks to have the Disney brand associated with you once you make the big jump from “Playhouse Disney” to the real world, but so far it seems to have been good to the bros., unlike Miley Cyrus (Nick Jonas’ ex-girlfriend) who is doing everything in her short grasp of power to disassociate herself from the brand, for who knows what reason.
Don’t you understand? Her extremely lucrative endorsement deals and overly-hyped music act stem from the GD t.v. show “Hannah Montana”. The majority of her fans will leave you once they grow some boobies and are allowed to wear make-up and halter tops. Still, Miley Cyrus insists she can make it without her mouse ears. Reportedly, she and her dad, country has-been Billy Ray Cyrus go out of their way to try and get out of their contract with Disney. Now I kind of get the 16 year old wanting to rebel and be a slutty “real-world” rocker, but c’mon…DAD? You can’t tag along everywhere…and well, let’s face it, you really, really need this Disney gig more than you understand. Imagine how boring your life would be if the remainder of your career was filled with the ever-so-bankable “Nashville Star.” Can you tell I’m not fond of anything “Hannah Montana” related (except Emily Osment and the Jonas Bros. – who are very loosely connected).
But I digress. The Jonas Bros. Cute, yes. Musical, without doubt. Underage, …for now (well my favorite one is). Likable, unfortunately.
P.S. – High fives are abundant for whoever styles them…especially Nick. Always dapper, never douchey.
I like to think I have Nick Jonas hair and not Kevin Jonas hair.
