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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 11/13/2007
Oh,
Boys Like Girls. With their eponymous debut for
Red Ink, the Boston quartet marks its entry into the effervescent world of sugary,
emo-blasted
pop/rock. They've got the gleaming guitars, urgent vocals, and driving rhythms propelling three-minute ditties about their hearts, their girls, and those girls who just like to toy with their poor hearts. But unlike similarly styled bands,
Boys Like Girls are largely lacking much of anything that could either separate them from the pack or, at the very least, give them more substance to appeal to more than just the teenaged girls who will be singing along enthusiastically at shows while secretly pining for the shaggy-haired, boyish clan.
Boys Like Girls are simply without the overwhelming catchiness of
the All-American Rejects or the unbridled enthusiasm of
the City Drive. Instead, listeners are left with an offering that is almost catchy and enthusiastic. Even the few standouts -- like the summer drive of
"The Great Escape" and
"Heels Over Head" -- will be pretty hard to recall by the lukewarm album's end. Regardless, those looking for a quick fix will surely eat up the likes of
Boys Like Girls. [In late 2007,
Sony issued a deluxe edition with expanded video content, an acoustic version of
"Hero/Heroine," and a tour photo gallery.]
~Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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Awesome CD!!
if you like any type of rock or pop, GET THIS CD!!
I love The Great Escape,Learning to Fall, Heels over Head, and Five Minutes to Midnight!!!!
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