MUSICIANS, do you notice this about the Jonas Brothers?

Question

If you're just a fan or a hater, I prefer you move on to another question. This is an HONEST question towards musicians or anyone else with an experienced ear in terms of musicality.

Anyway, does anyone else besides me find it scary how average the Jonas Brothers' guitar-playing & music is? Few base chords, no key changes, meaningless lyrics, one octave, etc. You find it ridiculous, too, right?

Answer 1

YOUR CRAZY !!>.. DUDE!!....... THEIR SONGS HAVE ALOT OG=F MEANING LIKE IF YOU ACTUALLY READ THE LYRICS YOULL BE SURPRISED HOW COMMON THOSE SONGS ARE FROM YOU AND THATS WHAT THEY ARE GOING TRUGH !!>..

Answer 2

Never really listened to them, basically because I've heard they're pretty much a waste, musicaly. I find a lot of music like that pretty boring, I'm more into music that moves things foreward. Hey! If you like good pop music, and I mean GOOD pop music check out some early Hawksley Workman. Ben Folds Five was awesome, too.  

Answer 3

Yes, which is one reason why I'm not a huge fan. Sure I'll enjoy their occasional hit or two, but honestly they are nothing special.  It's their image that makes them such a hit.  Musically, there are way better bands out there.

Answer 4

I didn't know they were musicians.

Answer 5

The JB aren't famous because of their talent or music. It's purely because they're good looking.

Answer 6

What can you expect from them? they are from Disney, they appeal to 12-yr.olds, and those kids love their music, its not about how they play or sing, its about how they can sell their albums and make money for Disney or it depends on how marketable they are, and you're still surprised why they sound mediocre? Think twice.

Answer 7

I've played guitar now for nearly to years, when i hear one of there songs its just so so basic, hardly any good structure. they should be no way famous as they are

Answer 8

their songs all sound the same to me, the only songs that don't were probably taken from another band and covered...

Answer 9

Actually, now that you say it, YES.  I don't know why they are so popular, because anyone can write those songs.  It makes me ANGRY.  lol  

Answer 10

I AGREE!i dont hate hate them and niether will i ever like them.  oh and i also agree wit the person who said they only got famous for their looks. ok i like chris brown but he's mostly famous for his dance moves n looks. i like his songs tho so im not hating on him or anything. i guess we rnt used to music like dat since young kids r growing up to that type of music n we r used to like old school hip hop or sometin like led zepplin or tupac =P

Answer 11

In their case, it's all about the image baby... plus people like them

Answer 12

Yes, I don't like it.

Answer 13

Yes, they are very average, but  like most p*****n to teen people think they're hot, and seem to "relate" to their music. i guess theyre just another boyband. rememeber InSinc or whatevs? good times!!

Answer 14

Of course. That's what the majority of people think is talent. Someone could be the most talented guitarist in the world and someone would be like 'play smoke on the water'

Answer 15

I know the Jonas brothers!

Answer 16

what do you expect? first off listen to it, it is pop, and thats all that pop is,  they actually remind me of Hanson.  They are a Disney channel band, at least they do play instruments sort of... unlike all the other Disney channel "Stars" through out history... like lance agulara spears, and all those others who have no talent.  

(i dont know if you noticed, but listen to all those pop bands out there,  blink 182, sum41, fall out boy, less than jake, and about any band you see on mtv,  i cant name too many because i dont listen to it) its all the same thing

by the way i am in no way into that music,  its metal all the way, into eternity, dope, iron maiden, into this moment, and so many others.

Answer 17

Even some one with out an experienced ear can notice that.

Answer 18

Yeah I mean they play basic chords with no key changes they call it rock too when all they do is pound on the keys and strum really hard i mean i think there lyrics are good cause they actually have meaning unlike "Don't you wish you could be a fly on the wall" by miley cyrus.. They don't really change keys THAT MUCH!  

Answer 19

yes i do.

i play flute.i count myself as a musician.if you don't like then...well i guess you could just not like it.i don't really mind.

edit:

apparently you do mind...

Answer 20

Those kids have nothing to do with a real musician , what are they anyways .

Answer 21

Way ahead of you, buddy :)

Answer 22

Thats a lie! They are the favorite music band of teenagers and even little kids!

And if it was scary, the half of their fans would stop being a JoBro fan.

Answer 23

Yes, but unfortunately this is the truth about many artists these days.  

Answer 24

yes, i heard their songs and theyre quite meaningless. I think they play it just for the fame, and everyone already thinks they are cool, so they all listen to them anyways. But they really don't have real talent. Yes, their chords are really plain, no complex chords or anything. good question!

Answer 25

why dont u start being a little more girly. start shoppin at ae a&f hollister. itll do you some good.

Answer 26

on their new album, the basically went up a whole new level with the guitar. some of their lyrics might not make sense but it's still catchy. some songs even make people cry  

Answer 27

I've been a fan of the Jonas Brothers for way over two years now, before the fame and popularity. I've been playing their music since then on the guitar.

The music is VERY similar with most of the songs. It's the same power chords. They've added some sick solo's that the boys themselves play at shows now. Usually it's just their other guitarist John Taylor. But your right, very basic stuff. They add some kick to it, though.

I do disagree, however, about pointless lyrics. The boys write about stuff that happens in their lives. It's just put in a more, straight-forward way, unlike other pop/rock bands such as Cartel or Paramore. I wouldn't listen to them if they didn't write about real stuff. They're inspired by something, they write about it.

I'm not crazy about their new stuff. It's good, but not like the old ones. They have very a song that sounds a lot like the Backstreet Boys, and another that sounds like Maroon 5. It's good, but not the original.

In my oppinion, they were better before Disney.

Answer 28

l Agree.And L Also Agree Its Those pre-teens and tweens That Only Think They Are "Hot".l Find That Hard 2 Believe.And Yeah The Good Boy Bands Were From Before Like Nsync,Backstreet Boys,and The Others.They ACTUALLY had Real Talent.

Answer 29

Yeahh I agree

theyre Music is average

they are good tho

Its just everyone likes them because they are cute

Answer 30

I agree with you, however in my opinion, you have to consider who their core audience is.  They have a target age group, which is obviously not adults.  Just my two cents.

Answer 31

It's really basic. I'm totally with you. Girls seem to like them A LOT though. I know their lyics are a bit boring too, but younger people relate to them i guess. I guess it works for them if they make money....