What The Jonas Brothers Missed

I’m really into these guys.

Sure, they’re part of the Disney machine, but check out who they’re dating. And, while you’re at it, check out the punky new wardrobes on the cover of their new CD. Hey, their iTunes bio states they sound like the Ramones so I am totally down with them. Sadly, there is a fly in the proverbial ointment.

Call me old school but here’s what’s missing and it’s not all Nicholas’s fault.

First of all, their fans couldn’t care less how the tracks on their CDs are sequenced. Other than the cover art and the little 8 point shout outs, the fans look for individual songs. Gone is the art of album programming. If the kids don’t care, why should the brothers? Guys, remember how cool it was to sit and listen to an entire album? And, stare at the album cover while you listen. For hours.

Sound quality. We know that the brother’s fans couldn’t care a lick about sound quality. Do they even play their music through speakers anymore? I bet their sound engineers still care. My buddy who sells $10,000 speakers cares a lot.

They main thing these Disney guys are missing are the cool girls. Cool girls like bad boys. The more dangerous, the better. Look how those vampire books are selling. Are the guys in Twilight Disney guys? I don’t think so.

So, where am I going with this?

Truth be told, I don’t really listen the brothers Jonas. I just know these guys are missing a lot about what makes artists – artists. The Web and peer to peer file sharing has hurt the DNA of recorded music and those who make a living from it.

And, there’s not a thing Disney can do about it.

Posted by August 19th, 2008 | by admin | Permalink