Aly & AJ - Insomniatic

Teen titans Aly & AJ don't sound like Heart, the powerhouse sister act whose hall-of-famer footsteps they hope to follow in, but it doesn't feel like an exaggeration to say they have as much talent. With their flowing blond hair, cool clothes, and gift for hitting the hype machine at just the right fame-boosting angles, they could easily carve out a career on somebody else's lyrics and a lame-o delivery. But the sisters Michalka have a lot more integrity than that: If Insomniatic, goes to show the pop-buying world anything, it's that not all youth-targeted acts deserve their featherweight reputations. The title track rocks hard, "Bullseye" borrows a Replacements vibe, and opener "Potential Breakup Song" pumps in pleasingly synth-y rhythms and sweet-heat attitude. Slighter tracks, including "Silence" and "I'm Here," showcase a sympathetic ear for teenage romantic tribulations, but overall Insomniatic is not for the drowsy--Aly & AJ are doing musical No-Doz for a new generation, and they're doing it right. I>--Tammy La Gorce Amazon.com

wow, these girls really ROCK

I love Aly and AJ. They're just awesome! Their album INSOMNIATIC features popular hits like "Like Woah" (from Disney's Minute Men movie) and "Potential Breakup Song." I particularly like the songs "potential breakup song," "Like Woah," "Closure," and "Bullseye." They are both great musicians. Most of there songs are about relationships. The songs are truly amazing.

NOTE: This album is not targeted for younger children... more teen-age, some of the songs younger children might not relate to (like "Closure"... they don't even know what that means!) Pre-teen and teenage girls would much rather enjoy this CD than 6 year olds!!!!!!! October 13, 2008

not that great...

I think that Into the Rush would be a much better choice. I don't believe that they are too good with ballad or slow type songs. If you're looking for that, check out other singers. The only songs that I liked are "Potential Break up Song" (which got irritating after a while), Bullseye, and the remix of Chemicals React. The rest didn't have anything special, and didn't stick in my head like most great songs do. October 4, 2008

best ever

i thought that Aly & AJ weren't that until i got this i now LOVE all the songs like "bullseye" you would be smart to buy this just try it its only 9.95 August 20, 2008

i might be able to say its better than into the rush!

wowww!!! i cant stop listenin to this cd!!! it just never gets old!! SILENCE, DIvision, im here and flattery are some of the slower songs on the cd, but they mean alot! most of the time slow songs arent to good, but the ones on this album and into the rush are like wow or should i say like whoa? yea, on radio disney they ruined like whoa!! the original on the cd is like whoa!!! it has awesome sound effects!!! also, on the end of this cd theres a chemicals react remix!! August 3, 2008

Great Tween Music

I am 37 years old, but I buy A LOT of music for my 11 year old niece. It is difficult to find music that is appropriate for that "tween" age group. I heard the "Potential Breakup Song" a long time ago and I was turned off by the over-processed voices on that track. Then I heard the song "Like Whoa" from the movie "Minutemen" - I bought this CD because of that song.

I expected to only like the one song but after I listened to the entire CD I was shocked because I caught myself getting into the music. I actually bought myself a copy as well because it is really catchy and fun to listen to - it is purely pop - nothing too "groundbreaking" except for the fact that it fills a much needed void in music for teen pop. I even like to listen to it even when no kids are around -- I never thought I'd say that! Regarding the vocals, these girls have perfect voices for the type of music that they are singing -- there is no need to compare them to American Idol vocalists. June 26, 2008

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