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With their first two singles – Beat Again and Everybody in Love – so ubiquitous across commercial radio that the only comparable arrangements must be the infuriating jingles and idents that pepper ‘more music, less chat’ stations playing to provincial town traffic, JLS have managed what few products of The X Factor and its talent show ilk have: mainstream recognition beyond a Saturday night series.
Throw in a couple of MOBO awards and you might think JLS were a serious, sincere proposition than so many peers. But while they formed prior to their run in the 2008 X Factor series – they finished second, to Alexandra Burke – this debut album is every bit as needlessly polished and lyrically banal as almost every other artist to have found fame via television rather than any ‘traditional’ route. While once they toiled away in small clubs, now JLS absolutely are part of the ‘Simon Cowell Presents’ system. They can’t be perceived any differently.
Every song revolves around some girl or other that they’re either keen to pursue or are rather cut up about losing and now want back. What with the four harmonising (and well, too – when the Auto Tune isn’t running amuck anyway) lines of longing and lust, it can be a little unsettling picturing the playing out of these scenes in the mind’s eye – but this is a longstanding headache of boyband (and, indeed, girlband) material, the rather sinister suggestion of, to put it politely, polygamy.
With lyrics never likely to be strong, one focuses quickly on the structure of the tracks backing them. Just occasionally a sidestep pricks the eardrums, with Close to You all hand claps and strummed acoustic guitar, contrasting hugely with the surrounding high-energy RnB beats of Heal This Heartbreak and the steady throb of Only Tonight. The latter initially seems set on ripping off Don Henley’s The Boys of Summer, before settling on a dull backbeat – shame, as a burst of rock energy would have served proceedings well.
The unavoidable ballad closes matters, Tightrope’s claim that “loving you is a challenge” one that could equally be applied to appreciation of this collection. There’s little inherently wrong with JLS, the album, given how it’s come to be; fans (the many of you) will undoubtedly be satisfied, if not thrilled throughout. But, eventually, an artist following a similar path is going to have to deliver a cracker, or viewers will grow disenchanted. --Mike Diver
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This was a great bargain with a good mix of new and well-known material which I have enjoyed listening to. Great buy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I initially bought this for my son as he is a massive JLS fan, but I must say that I really think its a great first Album and I really like this CD!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this for my little brothers birthday and was surprised by how quickly it was dispatched and how quickly it arrived. All in all, very happy. In terms of the music, I can't say I'm a fan, myself, but my little brother loves this CD.
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Yes, This group is a good role model for the youth of today, Well presented and very talented band. 100% happy with the product and 5 stars for the overall package! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Critic 1
JLS
My nephew (aged 7) is a big fan of JLS & bought this cd for him as a birthday present & as he has never had a cd before he is the most excited person ever. Read more
Published 7 months ago by veepee
JLS music CD album
A must have for any JLS fan! This CD is full of great songs, very easy to listen to. Great to put on in the car, or listen to via iPod on the bus!
Published 8 months ago by muffinman890
this is just insulting
I have listened to this a couple times now and find it utterly insulting.
Bad voices, weak"songs" and cheap sounding, crude production are the stand out attributes of... Read more
Bad voices, weak"songs" and cheap sounding, crude production are the stand out attributes of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by inkster
Highly recommended!
I love this album, have played it over and over again and never tire of it. JLS have such excellent voices that blend together beautifully, they are very talented. Read more
Published 13 months ago by NatureGirl
Great buy
For my sister. She loves it. Made me buy the second album too. Delivered really quickly. Great value. Great buy.
Published 14 months ago by CharleneDV
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I bought this C.D. as a Christmas gift for my 9yr old granddaughter. She loves J.L.S.and was thrilled with the CD. Thank you for your prompt service & exceptional value! Rgds. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. Susan Wykes
Great Xmas Present
My 8 year old son loved this as a stocking present, he wants to listen to it all the time, he is just getting into music
Published 17 months ago by Sezzy
X-Factor Garbage
This album has sold, not due to any musical talent, but due to JLS's fanbase that consists mostly of silly hysterical screaming schoolgirls that will buy anything JLS release... Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. Campion
JLS CD
Bought for my little boys borthday. He loves JLS. Packaging good, hoprfully he will enjoy
Published 20 months ago by flannels
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