Shine On Review

Release Date: Oct 3, 2006
Label: Elektra Records
Genres: Rock, Garage Rock
Number Of Tracks: 15
Shine On is definitely not the most original record, but it might just spark younger listeners? interest in some of the classic bands that probably influenced Jet in the making of the record.

Sound:	8.8
Lyrics:	8.3
Impression:	8.8
Overall rating:	8.6
Users rating:	7.8
Comments:	61

overall: 8.3

Featured review by: UG Team, on october 03, 2006

Sound: Jet is finding its inner Beatle. On the band’s latest record Shine On, there are multiple tracks that feel like they could be straight off any of the Fab Four’s records. Interestingly enough, the moments where The Beatles’ influence pops up is when the CD is at its most interesting. The band has done plenty of work that resembles The Rolling Stones and blue-rock bands like them, so this latest venture is an interesting choice.

When you hear the very brief intro “L’esprit D’escalier,” you’ll swear that you could be hearing John, Paul, George, and Ringo. The harmonies are straight from a song like “Nowhere Man,” and it’s definitely obvious that the band used it as a sort of homage. It gives the album a truly classic feel, and Jet was wise to start things off with a familiar, yet lasting note.

Of course, the first single that the band put out sounds very much like hits like “Cold Hard Bitch,” and that’s probably a wise decision in appealing to it's fan base. “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” combines Jet (vocalist/guitarist Nic Cester, drummer Chris Cester, bassist Mark Wilson, and guitarist Cameron Muncey) trademarks like bluesy riffs and bare-bones rock with the new addition of vocalist Nic Cester’s falsetto touch. Given that most of the band’s hits have focused primarily on one particular vocal style with multiple “oh yeahs,” hearing Cester try a little something different is both refreshing and more memorable.

Shine On has an assortment of ballads, and while they are a pleasing bunch, all of them don’t necessarily take your breath away. The title track “Shine On” features a choir in the background much like Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon,” and it does seem like the band was going for an epic-sounding song. Unfortunately, Jet’s choir does not really add much to the track and probably was not needed at all. While the piano in the track adds a nice contrast to the usual guitar-based songs Jet writes, “Shine On” never leaves a huge impression.

The band does seem to once again be inspired by The Beatles in the track “Shiny Magazine.” Cester sounds eerily similar to John Lennon in this one, and he pulls it off extremely well. If you enjoy the Beatles, you’re likely to listen to “Shiny Magazine” with a tinge of nostalgia. Even the guitar solo uses the style of George Harrison in its phrasing and effects. The ballad stands out leaps and bounds from the other ballads, and a little inspiration from The Beatles is never a bad thing.

While the CD has a number of well-done tracks, there are a few -- both in the ballads and the rock tunes -- that just don’t have many distinguishable qualities. As a rock band, Jet does still offer plenty of fun songs, however, and for that reason Shine On will likely please the band’s regular fan base. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Jet’s lyrics are much like its music, with a straightforward approach that doesn’t necessarily throw anything unexpected at you. If the band were to write lyrics that probed the deepest secrets of the universe, it just wouldn’t fit. So songs about hot ladies and playing rock and roll fit the band kind of like a glove.

“Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” has exactly that blatant sexuality that has made Jet fun and keeps the rock and roll tradition alive. Cester sings, “She's a loaded gun; In my shaking hands; Am I in hell or the promised land, yeah.” While it does resemble “Cold Hard Bitch,” the formula does seem appropriate for your run-of-the-mill rock tune.

In “Hey Kids,” the band injects a little bit of the past and the present in the lyrics. Guitarist Cam Muncey sings, “Hey, old man, remember Vietnam; You hated Vietnam, but you dig Afghanistan.” By going beyond the girl-hunting lyrics and writing lines that are pertinent to today’s culture shows plenty of growth by the band. The band’s songs don’t necessarily go much beyond what listeners heard on its debut Get Born, but the music is really the selling point anyhow. // 8

Impression: Jet is doing what it does best: making good, old-fashioned rock and roll. The fact that the band is not swayed by the latest sounds is respectable, even when it does not always write songs that stand out from the bunch. While Shine On does have some excellent rock tracks, with the first single leading the pack, it may not be enough for someone looking for something a little different from the last CD.

What is most notable about the latest CD is the heavy influence of The Beatles. This could either really connect with listeners or leave them a bit too annoyed by the lack of originality. The band does recreate some of the classic Beatles’ sounds very effectively, and it’s fascinating to hear the band go from a more Stones-based tune to a Beatles-ish ballad. Shine On is definitely not the most original record, but it might just spark younger listeners’ interest in some of the classic bands that probably influenced Jet in the making of the record. // 8

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: unregistered, on october 03, 2006

Sound: Jet are a band that follows the examples and sounds of many other bands such as Wings, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and AC/DC. This is certainly evident in this album but they also carry a very unique sound which distinguishes them from other bands. A lot of times in the album Jet use a folk style and so many of the songs feature acoustic guitars. But there are no lack of rock songs included so you will not be disappointed. I also like the effects that they use in the song Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is as it is a change from the usual style that Jet use. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in this CD are of a very high standard I think but in some cases could be better, maybe by using more metophorical phrases in the songs rather than just coming out and saying what you mean. The standard of singing however has no flaws and I cannot complain about Nic's or the other band members vocals. However at times it can sound like they are screaming and this can become obnoxious to some. // 8

Impression: Whooooah this is a good album and (I thought this would be impossible) it is even better than their previous album Get Born. If somebody were to steal this album from me I would definitely either hunt them down or buy a new one. Their are some great guitar sequences in the album and Shine On has definitely brought out the best in their lead singer, Nic Cester. I definitely reccomend this CD to anyone who enjoyed their first album. I had high excpectations of it which was why I bought it on the day it came out and I was certainly not disappointed. Even if you did not really like Jet before I think this CD will change your mind and get you foot tapping. // 10

overall: 8

Reviewed by: killerfinch, on july 13, 2007

Sound: Just when good rock music had appeared to have fell off the map, along came Jet in 2003. Get Born has sold over 4 million copies to date, and is an album I doubt Jet will ever top. From Mark Wilson's catchy bass runs, to Chris's incredible drumming talent, to his brother Nic's intense howl on songs like, Cold Hard Bitch, and Take It Or Leave It, the album kicked ass. Especially for any fan of AC/DC, The Kinks, The Who, or The Rolling Stones, this album bore a similar sound. And now in 2006 loyal Jet fans from all over the globe rushed out to buy Shine On, the bands second album. And many, including myself, found it a bit dissapointing. Shine On is a tribute to Nic, and Chris's late father who died of cancer. And the songs on the album like Shine On, Bring It On Back, King Horses, and Shiny Magazine, just seem to lack that 60's and 70's rock inspired sound Jet had created. We saw a similar sound to The Beatles, and Oasis on the album, but that hard in your face kickass rock n roll was almost absent on the album. Sure we did see a few songs on the album like, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, Rip It Up, and Stand Up, which contained that same formula Jet used to write songs from Get Born. But it just wasn't enough. // 7

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics on Shine On, are definitely a bit more heartfelt, and meaningful than Get Born's lyrics did. But in the history of rock music, emphasis has never been put on a songs lyrics, but more on loud sheering guitar riffs, and in your face drumming. When you bought an AC/DC album, you didn't buy it to listen to Brian Johnson's lyrics, maybe for his voice, near capable of peeling paint, but not for his lyrics. That is part of the reason why myself, and other Jet fans were disapointed with Shine On. It seemed like they were focusing too much on the lyrics than the actual music. But if you want to focus on Shine On's lyrics they did have meaning. For example the song Shine On was a tribute to Nic and Chris's late father, and the song Rip It Up was inspired by Paris Hilton. On Get Born the band seemed to just throw in words to match the music. Jet really did put more meaning and thought into lyrics on the new album. // 9

Impression: Overall, Shine On was still a good album. I listen to it a lot and still like the sound Jet had. It's just when compared to Get Born, I think it is really no contest. I loved how on Get Born you could listen to the entire album without changing tracks. Songs like Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Rip It Up still give us something to hold onto. We know Jet still has that in your face sound, we just need to hear more of it on the next album. If someone broke into my home and stole Shine On, I would definitely go buy another copy. I can't wait for the third album. // 8

overall: 9

Reviewed by: amhswildcats, on march 23, 2007

Sound: There's definitely a beatles sound to it, but it sounds a lot harder, even on the ballads. Shine on's more balanced then get born was, where get born was either in your face kickass rock or a ballad, shine on has both and a lot of in between, you can especially hear it that middle sound in songs like skin and bones and all you have to do. I wouldn't say they're moving away from a garage band sound, but they're going to other places with some of their songs so while songs like put your money where your mouth is or rip it up, are just straight up jamming, songs like bring it on back, the best song on the cd, are more thought out and sound more like a stadium band. So the entire cds a little more varied which is nice because none of the songs sound the same and that was kind of a problem with get born. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: A lot of people complain about how basic some of their lyrics are, but that just doesnt't make sense because honestly, when your jamming you'd rather listen to how hot that chick is then about how wrong something is in the world. Plus their ballads have really deep lyrics to them like in shine on and bring it on back. // 8

Impression: Shine On is one of the top 5 albums of the year without question. The only problem with it is how long it took for them to get it released. Every song on it is worth listening to, and I love how you can just pop it in and listen to the whole thing without having to skip around. It's got a kickass sound that anyone can like. There isnt anything I don't like about this album and I'm really looking forward to their next album. // 10

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: justlaxin73, on october 09, 2006

Sound: The sound is that of the bands of the '70s. Jet has the classic rock feel which is great. With this CD they went from more of a garage band on Get Born to more modeling after a band like The Beatles. They still have garage rock type songs like "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" but they also have ballads like "Shine On". The sound is true good old rock 'n' roll. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of Shine on go back and forth. With some of the softer and more sophisticated songs the lyrics are great and really leave a lasting impression. Some of the lyrics are catchy and quick with not that much thought behind them. That doesn't make those songs worse, each song just differentiates. The lyrics are generally good on this CD. // 8

Impression: It definetly compares to the Beatles, Stones or other bands of that time. Jet listened to a lot of the Beatles while creating this cd. Overall the songs are great, some catchy like "Bring It On Back" while some have a lasting effect like "Kings Horses". I love the cd, I really have no complaints. With their third album we're going to have to see if they go toward a garage band overall, or take the path of more ballads. We'll see. Yes it resembles classic bands, but it the songs give it a different feel. If you really listen to this music for real it's an amazing album and in the top five this year. // 9

overall: 8

Reviewed by: JackWhite1988, on october 03, 2006

Sound: Jet's debut album released almost exactly three years ago was received with a fair amount of fanfare. By 2003, the traditional garage rock stylings had started in full force. Bands such as The Darkness, Silvertide, Kings Of Leon, Jet and most recently Wolfmother have hollowed out their own section in the modern music branch with this brand of garage rock. Jet has since become a parody of themselves or often times the musicians they mimmick. Critics site the bands "borrowing" of Iggy Pop's drum beat and AC/DC's guitar phrasing as one of the main reasons that will seperate the audience of this particular band. The sound is very similar between all of these bands. They go for the dirty Marshall amplifier, Gibson guitars and a '70s throwback of a vocalist. To people who enjoy that era of music come through their 2006 speakers as fresh material, the sound of this album will make you drool. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" is a song that could've been used on Get Born. There are a couple standout tracks but most of them in the lyrical department fall short. "Stand Up" is an example of trying too hard. This album unlike Get Born has a more intimate side with ballads which show the band has gone in another creative direction. I wouldn't go as far as to call it "musical growth" by any means but it's a side of Jet we didn't see enough of on their debut album. "Kings Horses" and "Eleanor" do show a glimpse of what Jet sounds like when they drop the masculine facade for a moment to come through on a sensitive level. There is a moment during "Hey Kids" where you find yourself wanting to like the song because of its catchy-ness but can't because of the Vietnam reference. Leave that to Neil Young guys. Although the strength of the album lyrically comes from the ballads, they do sound to be very Oasis-esque. // 7

Impression: As a reviewer you must approach this genre of music with a ambiguous sense of objectivity. It is what it is. The sophomore album of any band is the measuring stick of their talent and in many cases displays a bands ability to stick around or fade away. Although the strength of the album lyrically comes from the ballads, they do sound to be very Oasis-esque. One thing you do notice on the album is that the band did a convincing job of being sincere and the dedication they had to completing this album does show. As far as the sophomore album curse goes, the band avoids the myth and the positives of the album out-weigh the negatives. The negatives are there and they could've been a concern but if the band stays on track with the sophisticated approach to their craft, it may pay off more than the arena rock sound they became famous for. // 8

overall: 8

Reviewed by: havana_Affair19, on october 09, 2006

Sound: I'm 1st impression was that this album is a sign of hope. The reason I it got was I heard it was like the '70s. Jet and Strokes are the only new bands worth listening to. The style is like The Beatles and some good Hard Rock songs. Not really any innovations. It's just a 16 year old's relief from all the shitty emo and gay rap groups. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are about love, lost, hope, and rocking. The only lyrics that really stuck out was when he talks about some putting a dead fish in his hand. The songs are put togther better in this album than "Get Born". I don't want to skip over any tracks like I do "Get Born". The singer has improved a lot and shows of a lot range. He is no Brain Johnson or Robert Plant though. // 8

Impression: This is Much better than "Get Born". "Put your money where your mouth is", "That's All Lies", Bring It On Back", "Stand Up", "Come On Come On", and "Rip It Up" are all great. Good lyrics and good guitar work. What I like about this ablum is how it's not like anything on the radio. It's new but sounds old. Plus there is some cool solos on this. I wish the ablum rocked hard thought. There are a lot of ballads. The one that's rocks though rock hard. Really fast power chords mix with some pull offs and hammers. If it was stolen I would cut class to go get it. // 8

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: Crimsonashes, on november 30, 2006

Sound: The sound on the album Shine On is reminiscent of the beatles. Songs like Eleanor and Kings Horses, display this. While songs like Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, display the characteristic tone and sound that is Jet. Don't expect a heavy riff laden song like Cold Hard Bitch though, the hardest songs here are Holiday, Put Your Money and Hey Kids. The Sound however is stunning. The Blend between a sound not unlike the beatles, and Jet themselves is quite good. There are more piano and strings here as well. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Jet lyrics always surprise me and in a good way. The lyrics are deep, and for anyone who enjoys the sound of Jet, match the music. Beware however if you assume Jet is like any other alt. band. They are not. The lead singer can reach those high notes, and it's evident in the song Holiday. Even Kings Horses, which is played higher on the guitar, is an example of this. // 10

Impression: I personally enjoy this album. I think it's a bit more mature than Get Born. there's more maturity in song and music. The album is a different approach to music. The beatles sound is not copied however, it is customized. I enjoy Kings Horses, Hey Kids, Holiday, Shiny Magazine, and Come On Come On. // 9

Comments

[tommyg_99]

just letting the UG team know, it's actually Cam Muncey singing on Hey Kids, and the lyrics are "Hey, old man", not "Hailed man".

tommyg_99 wrote:

just letting the UG team know, it's actually Cam Muncey singing on Hey Kids, and the lyrics are "Hey, old man", not "Hailed man".

fixed!

[[NIN]_ROCK!]

Pretty kickass album. The song "Shine On" is my fav, but all the rest is just as good. Every hater of Jet should give a try to this album, it's darker and deeper, but definitely their best.

[sardonicgoat]

i might check out the album, although i am a little weary of bands that are forced down my throat like jet was when Get Born was released. Oh and The Darkness is not a garage band by any stretch of the imagination, more like an 80's arena rock band.

[Tapir-man]

What is is with Aussie bands like Jet and Wolfmother apeing old bands. It's like they just heard Led Zep, or Ac/Dc down under and now the cover bands are arriving. Point is, Jet's unoriginal.

[8butler9]

Ace, Pink FLoyd are my fav band. DSOTM rocks. R.I.P Syd Barrett (shine on) You Crazy Diamond

[havana_Affair19]

is this album hare rock or more softer..if its soft i dont want it

[better_than_you]

Jet is unoriginal? Someone needs to keep that classic sound going. Of course, you can say almost ANY band is unoriginal, but go ahead and follow the trend.

[the starchild]

better_than_you wrote:

Jet is unoriginal? Someone needs to keep that classic sound going. Of course, you can say almost ANY band is unoriginal, but go ahead and follow the trend.

i completely agree with you man. someone must carry on MUSIC. half the crap that comes out today should never even be considered music. and about the whole unoriginal thing...do you know how hard it is to come up with something that is original? everything has been done! its all repeats just different lyrics and some people play different rhythms.

Tapir-man wrote:

What is is with Aussie bands like Jet and Wolfmother apeing old bands. It's like they just heard Led Zep, or Ac/Dc down under and now the cover bands are arriving. Point is, Jet's unoriginal.

and for you...your just jealous they can so called "cover" a band better then you. get over it.

[forsaknazrael]

Dude, they took my idea for a song title, haha.
?L?esprit D?escalier?. Damn.

[Alibi:Destroyed]

I do agree that jet is pretty unoriginal but there's nothing left to do with this genre. The point is that Jet rocks because their music is simple and to the point, you don't have to think to get it. What else could you want? Who cares if they're unoriginal, the only thing that matters is that you like the music, so just sit back and listen. Rock on.

[havana_Affair19]

i agree with alibi destroyed..shut up and enjoy

[guitargenius013]

The point is, Jet did an amazing job on this album and definitely better than any of us could have. So what, their music resembles other's peoples music. It's GOOD. Peace, love, and hair grease.

[justinhawkins]

ugh, the worlds most popular (and annoying) tribute band.

[justlaxin73]

just listen don't think, then see if u like jet's music. that's what good old rock 'n' roll is all about

[SkinnyWhiteBoy]

I hate how uch they've stolen songs form people. I guess people don't take pride in original bands like Bloc PArty, or real Rock 'n Roll bands like The Strokes.

[RS-GUITARIST]

^ please man save you realness-icity labels for an actual rock band. Jet is on of the only bands nowadays that brings back that "aaahh" fealing from the 70's.

[pumpkins_rule]

If you think this is even close to the best music coming out today, I advise you to become a little more open-minded because two amazing albums were released just this week. In case you're wondering what they are...

The Decemberists - The Crane Wife
The Hold Steady - Boys and Girls in America

Pwned.

[Submerged]

^ He has a point.

While I don't think there's anything wrong with having obvious influences, Jet really bug me by pushing it way too far. It's not just influenced by, it's blatant theft.

Jet will never, ever top the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, AC/DC, etc, so what's the point? If you're a fan of all the old rock and roll music, there are many 30 year old bands that are much better, have a deeper catalogue and were stunningly original in their time. I have a similar attitude towards Wolfmother, when I saw them live they weren't bad, I was just left standing there thinking "This isn't a new experience, this is old and boring." I'm not overly impressed when I can find a 30-40 year old record that is more creative and rocks harder in DIRECT COMPARISON to Jet.

I'm going to go listen to Blue Oyster Cult, they rocked so hard and sound exciting even by todays standards.

[flemflames]

=-




"Shine on... twinkle twinkle black start!"




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[Mcut202]

I don't care what anyone else thinks. I like it.

[MoBscene]

i like the old hey kids not the new one... its over done

[jayck]

dudes it's not because it old that it's boring ?!
man Just like the f*ckin' Rock !

[kkrafty]

give them an f-ing break they worked hard on this album, it shows, and i find their music is very refreshing.
who wants something different from a band that made them feel so good with their previous albums? i would have been deeply disappointed with anything that wasn't similar. isn't anybody ever satisfied? it might sound a lot a like, but it is also a lot better and anybody who knows anything about music can hear that. i'd pick jet to rock out to anyday over any band/artist on this week's top charts. or this year's top charts for that matter. so if you don't like it, go leave your ignorant comments somewhere else. i feel bad that you just don't know any better.

[the starchild]

kkrafty wrote:

give them an f-ing break they worked hard on this album, it shows, and i find their music is very refreshing.
who wants something different from a band that made them feel so good with their previous albums? i would have been deeply disappointed with anything that wasn't similar. isn't anybody ever satisfied? it might sound a lot a like, but it is also a lot better and anybody who knows anything about music can hear that. i'd pick jet to rock out to anyday over any band/artist on this week's top charts. or this year's top charts for that matter. so if you don't like it, go leave your ignorant comments somewhere else. i feel bad that you just don't know any better.

amen brotha! everyone who leaves comments about these bands who are obviously talented are just jealous that they didnt get to the fame first! its no biggy let them leave comment after comment. they just make themselves look ever more ignorant then they already are!

[pumpkins_rule]

the starchild wrote:

kkrafty wrote:

give them an f-ing break they worked hard on this album, it shows, and i find their music is very refreshing.
who wants something different from a band that made them feel so good with their previous albums? i would have been deeply disappointed with anything that wasn't similar. isn't anybody ever satisfied? it might sound a lot a like, but it is also a lot better and anybody who knows anything about music can hear that. i'd pick jet to rock out to anyday over any band/artist on this week's top charts. or this year's top charts for that matter. so if you don't like it, go leave your ignorant comments somewhere else. i feel bad that you just don't know any better.

amen brotha! everyone who leaves comments about these bands who are obviously talented are just jealous that they didnt get to the fame first! its no biggy let them leave comment after comment. they just make themselves look ever more ignorant then they already are!

Maybe we just enjoy speding our time listening to more worthwhile bands who actually release a product that isn't a re-hash of something that's thirty years old. Maybe we're tired of the same bland garbage polluting the aiirwaves.

[emkaybee]

There's an interesting review for this on Pitchfork.. it's a bit mean. Ok it's very mean.

If you want a good Aussie band, try Arcane.

[METSOAD]

finding their inner beatle hmmmm?

[sherwin]

if you manage to keep your prejudices aside and listen to this album as an effort of a band having alot of diverse influences, then it's pretty evident , they ROCK. i simply adored the album. i thought it was a very well produced record.

[justlaxin73]

there are so many other bands that release crap that sounds the same that whole pop-rock crap, it all sounds the same. howcan u not like the sound of rock from the 70's cmon ppl

[havana_Affair19]

SkinnyWhiteBoy wrote:

. I guess people don't take pride in original bands like Bloc PArty, or real Rock 'n Roll bands like The Strokes.

i like jet but your right strokes are amzaning and no one likes them. they kick any bands ass

[Guitarkid888]

i dont care what anyone says but i love this album and i love jet

[Crazy]

Guitarkid888 wrote:

i dont care what anyone says but i love this album and i love jet

Completely what I was going to say. I listened to this album 20 times through driving around at a hockey tournament and I think all 15 songs are great.

[WhereArtEsteban]

in my opinion jet barely sounds like ac/dc. they sound more like the beatles to me. whens they last time you heard ac/dc do an acoustic song.

[Mik3_182]

this cd is freakin AMAZING..i cant stop listening to it..got a nice beatles sound to it but its still jet..awsome

[oakster]

**** everybody who's hating on this albumb. its a SICK cd. go buy it, you wont regret it...

[mike_anderson25]

yea amen oakster jet rocks shine on is its best work yet every needs to calm the f*ck down and listen to some gud ol' fashioned rock.
i also recommend the datsuns new cd smoke and mirrors

[masterblaster]

thankyou. it's so good to see jet fans fight back. jet are one of the best bands out at the moment. it's such a relief when a jet song comes on, it gives us all a break from that rap and emo stuff that on.

Checked

[Cobalt Blue]

P.S. anybody see them on Conan O'brien the other night? Nic sounded like shit, I think he threw out his voice in Toronto the night before.

[scarfacesuit]

i don't like that crap about jet being "unoriginal"... i mean, AC/DC's music is unoriginal. they have about 5 songs that are different, and the rest are just all the same blur.
but my point is, that all of those AC/DC songs are still good, and their music is very easy to get and straightforward. nothing too fancy, just down and dirty rock. we need more music like that. stuff that dosn't make you think hard, but reminds you of the good times in your life, and sets the pace for the good times to come. that's what all music is to me anyway...

[HeavyLedMetal]

Don't have the album yet, but I was a big fan of the first one.Plus, one of the reasons I like Jet is because they remind me of the great bands of old.Like they said in Guitar World Magazine,"How can something that was written last week be dated?Isn't that contemporary?"I hate most of the bands around today and I'm supposed to be their target audience.A 14 year old teenage boy.Too bad for them though, because I'm listening to my dad's Zeppelin cds and my Pink Floyd and Doors cds.Shine On people.

[Thomaslikespigs]

my favorite is still cold hard bitch.

[LaLaLaLoopy]

I hear alot of shit about these guys but I love em,and for some reason I also think of "the trews"another great band...will definately pick-up jets newe albummm...

[Chili_Oasis]

Listen to Standing on the Shoulders of Giants by Oasis and then try and tell me this is an original album.

[dann_blood]

Tapir-man :
What is is with Aussie bands like Jet and Wolfmother apeing old bands. It's like they just heard Led Zep, or Ac/Dc down under and now the cover bands are arriving. Point is, Jet's unoriginal.

Better than the majority of the shit coming from the States. So what if Jet and Wolfmother are influenced by the legends, but every punk band has. the same vocal tone and the same shit guitar riffs. Cheers for these aussies for showing us what down and dirty rock really is supposed to sound like.

Please stop arguing about whether Jet is a rip off or not.

Checked.

[gangsta4life]

This is one of my favorite albums of the year!

[axejam123]

i hate how nowadays we have this mentality that music is either good because it has a certain trend or image to it or its extremely hard and technical. This is what I say: If you enjoy listening to it, it's good music. Some of the greatest bands in history didn't have super amazing technical skills. Sure, the guitarist for Dragonforce can woop ass on Jimmy Page for speed, but Zep is infinitely better than Dragonforce, and there are ways to prove it. I like Jet, I lo0ve this album, and its only because Its fun 2 listen to. And about being unoriginal: Gimme a dam break. They play this stuff cause its fun to play, and it gets them going and havin a good time rockin out. If thats not true rock n' roll, then rock surely is dead.

[gunner_011]

^^^^^ exactly

[rock_and_blues]

to all the people saying "oh there just a rehash of the stones or the beatles, why listen to them when you could listen to the originals" well, uh geuss what dipshits when the stones and beatles started out they were just rehashs of chuck berry, the everly brothers, elvis presly, pretty much every 50s rock act. But geuss what with time they EVOLVED. give Jet some time, this is only there 2nd major label release, and obviously there still working on getting a sound that is uniquely theres, its very hard as a young artist to not sound like your influences. Case in point listen to the BBC sessions of the Beatles, any of their early work etc. Same with the Stones. Essentially they were just singing Chuck Berry with a British accent. Give Jet some time, once they really discover who they are as a band I'm sure they'll develop a more individual style.


BTW whats wrong with sounding like the Beatles or the Stones? if your gonna sound like someone, why not sound like the best

[theking182]

Ok so im listening to hey kids right now. The lyric is NOT "hey old man, remember Vietnam, you hated Vietnam, but now you dig Afganistan," but rather "but now you love Uncle Sam,". I thought it was a great album. I'll admit, Nic Cester does sound impressively like John Lennon or Paul Mccartney, but that doesn't mean that they ripped off the Beatles, or ACDC or any other Australian band for that matter (not to say the Beatles are Australian). They may not have a sound uniquely theirs yet, but I agree with rock_and_blues here. They are relitively new and are still experimenting with different sounds. And I would like to hear from anyone a better-sounding, modern, really rock band. Panic! its the Disco, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Hinder, and most other current, well-known bands can't hold a candle to Jet's sound. Even Green Day's American Idiot has some competition with Jet's Shine On, in my opinion. Give Jet a few more years, and I think they'll come up with some really big stuff here.

[Eamon Fethers]

Jet r shit, they sound exactly the same on both albums, y don't they take a look at the living end, with all 4 of their albums they have experimented with different material, and to be really honest i rekon jet r try hards.

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[scarfacesuit]

i really liked this album... i mean, i could definitely hear the beatles in there, but jet kind of blends other elements of their own into it. i dunno... the music and lyrics just appeal to me for some reason. i admit it's unoriginal, but AC/DC hasn't been too original with their songs (generally all about girls, hell, and electric currents in some form), but Angus and Bon (Brian now) made that music shine.

[scarfacesuit]

rock_and_blues wrote:

to all the people saying "oh there just a rehash of the stones or the beatles, why listen to them when you could listen to the originals" well, uh geuss what dipshits when the stones and beatles started out they were just rehashs of chuck berry, the everly brothers, elvis presly, pretty much every 50s rock act. But geuss what with time they EVOLVED. give Jet some time, this is only there 2nd major label release, and obviously there still working on getting a sound that is uniquely theres, its very hard as a young artist to not sound like your influences. Case in point listen to the BBC sessions of the Beatles, any of their early work etc. Same with the Stones. Essentially they were just singing Chuck Berry with a British accent. Give Jet some time, once they really discover who they are as a band I'm sure they'll develop a more individual style.


BTW whats wrong with sounding like the Beatles or the Stones? if your gonna sound like someone, why not sound like the best

amen bro!

[chickenfire315]

Yeah im listening to the cd right now, and all i can think of is the beatles... :/ I wish they would have been more in your face, its a good cd but they do songs like Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is way better than these ballads!

[theking182]

^^ I agree with you there man. My favorite song on the album was Stand Up, but they should have stopped after about two-and-a-half minutes. They should have had the majority of the album to be more like PYMWYMI or Stand Up. That would have made it a whole lot awesomer.

[ihatethisgame]

I just have to say that i'm glad there is at least one band around thats trying to carry on the classics, becuase the only good bands that are out today are the old bands that still make albums.

[OzarkMDaredevil]

Rock_and_Blues, thank you, what IS wrong with sounding like the best? JET is NOT unoriginal, you guys can't go onto a album review and blurt out random statements. JET is badass, period. Shine On is amazing. It has such a wide variety of sounds. Man, the guitarist for JET makes a flyin' V look awesome!

[Dragon Master]

Jet is amazing. Though their musical prowess is not as capable for revolution, as Nirvana's was, it does show what rock has lost and what rock has regained, if you roll the stone away. If you look past mainstream garbage, alternative bands are really good. Jet isn't Buckcherry, to say the least. At least Jet is sincere, wouldn't sell out, or, make a stupid song like "Sorry." They are also much safer. (Hey, they don't recommend cutting wrists, right?)