Jet "Shine On"


You know some critics just can’t be objective. Look at world-famous web site Pitchfork’s opinion about this album. Honestly, I have no idea what they are so pissed at. What we have here is a decent follow up to the smash hit album “Get Born.” The first single “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” is a great example of the AC/DC meets Badfinger. With the heavy guitar, screaming vocals and melodic choruses, it makes a great tune, but it falls short of last years “Are you gonna be my girl?” “Get Born” had more songs on it that were in your face and raw. The next song “Bring it on Back” is a decent Black Crows styled ballad and the rest of the album follows with more mid-tempo ballads that are all enjoyable. The stylistic shifts are a bit jarring. From the Oasis styled ballad “Shine On” to the Def Leppard-like arena rock of “That’s All Lies” it really spreads around the influences. It’s hard to give this a bad rating if you like quality rock ‘n roll. There are really no duds on the album. Unlike other critics – the Beatles influences are warmly welcomed here in the world of power pop. Even the tune “Shiny Magazine” could fit on the new L.E.O. album. This may make some music critics cringe that Jet has lost some “street cred” – but it’s not like they suddenly became Smashmouth. Utimately, it’s very good album and should be listened to. They also have a really nice website. Buy it on Not Lame, amazon.com or most major music outlets.