This album was a little more emo than I'm used to but It's real cool. there is the S-word in tracks 10 and 11 so if you don't like cussing watch out for those two.

The Great Escape- We've all heard it on the radio. If you like this song the rest of the songs are very similar.

10/10

Five Minutes to Midnight- Very similar to an All-American Rejects song. I like it a lot.

10/10

Hero/Heroine- A lot of people can probably relate to this song. It's real good.

9/10

On top of the world- This track is more up-beat and happy than some other songs. It's a good pick-me-up song.

8/10

Thunder- AMAZING song. Very mellow. It's about a summer romance that he doesn't want to end.

10/10

Me you and my Medication- Not my favorite. Very different from the other songs. weird

7/10

Up against the wall- perhaps my favorite song on the album. The whole song captures many elements of a solid rock songs.

8/10

Dance Hall Drug- The message is don't grow up too fast. This is also a very solid rock song.

10/10

Learning to Fall- Very sad song. This guy's in love with this girl and she blows him off and goes to some other guy. Very relate-able song.

8/10

Heels over head and broken Man- S-word so I don't listen to them.

1/10

Holiday- The Grand Finale of the album. It is the perfect finish.

9/10

Overall these guys made a sweet album that shows a lot of potential.

The album is a 10/10.

-Please say if this helped you out. Peace out

I have been listening to boys like girls since the album released, i have never heard them in concert, and haven't been following them since the day the were born, so my opinion is strictly one of a music lovers. i cannot in good conscience call this band a 5 star band although the way some people rate music alround here i think i could easily justify it. However dispite a few minor debut flows that should be expected from a brand new band, i think the music flowing from this album is definitely unparrelleled from any other pop-rock band this year although some would say they are a knock off of cartel. Although somewhat similar, the vocals and hooks truly separate these two bands. If you don't like pop-rock then don't listen to the album and don't review the album b/c your opinion is biased. I don't go around rating polka albums, and im sure no one who like polka gives a crap about my opinion. The lyrics are somewhat high school, but i really don't see a problem with that. Most bands lyrics relate to the current times and situations that have experienced, thats what makes the lyrics real. I'm sure if they were all 40 they would be out singing with bono about world peace and their favorite traveling hats.

Not all the songs are jaw-droppingly original but i would say the album as a whole has enough "never heard that before" type of stuff that it's definitely worth a listen. Songs like "Head Over Heels", "HeroHeroine", and "Five Minutes to Midnight" are up-beat with quick-witted lyrics mixed in with deep passion. Songs like "Thunder", "On Top of the World", and "Holiday" are mostly about growing up and moving on two things that are easily relatable to. These songs are somewhat slower than the first 3 i mentioned but overall i think the album has a good balance. The other songs are not terrible but not super special either although i would probably give an honorable mention award to "Up Against the Wall" although it may be a little too heart-throb. Anyways check these guys out, if you like good music i'm sure you'll hang on to at least a couple of these songs for a long time.

There are only a few albums that I've ever had that I could listen to over and over again. Boys Like Girls has been enthusiastically added to this list of musical glory. I don't even recall where I stumbled across this band, but I thank God I did. Songs like "Thunder", "Hero/Heroin", and "The Great Escape" make my heart swell with emotion and an slow, constant drip of euphoria. The way the Martin's (lead vocals) voice rises and peaks with the music is nothing short of amazing! I cannot praise this band enough for the work of art they've created.

I discovered this band through my 13 year old daughter and I can tell you that this band has a lot more depth and talent than many of those out there. To call it a "boy band", "emo" or "alternative" really does this band a disservice. I think I like them better than my daughter which may be why they haven't hit the big time yet. Maybe they are targeting the wrong people! After all, I want new music too and I am NOT cnotent to listen to re-releases of popular 80s songs performed by a bunch of has-beens in depends. This band actually has talent and they aren't afraid to experiment with it. When I listen to it I am reminded of the Outfield from the 80s, except with the talent of early U2. If they keep going the direction they are now they probably won't make it "big" as fast as some of these other kid bands which is fine by me. Hopefully they'll avoid that path and continue developing their skills and talents into the far future. After all, it took U2 10 years and 5 albums to get something in the number one spot. Either way, I almost never write reviews but this one was worth me taking the time to actually sit here and write this. If you are over 30 and have been longing for a new band with talent, a good melody, and that feel generated by the Outfield and other similar bands you'll be thrilled with this CD.

I haven't purchased this CD yet, but I've listened to every song on it and they're all good. The CD is on my wish list. This enhanced disk contains the AOL Under Cover acoustic versions of Great Escape, Thunder (first song Martin and Paul wrote together and a poignant ballad), and a cover of Frou Frou's Let Go. I like these acoustic versions better than the originals. The mix on them is excellent, Paul and Martin's voices blend beautifully, and the guitar playing is wonderful. Sure hope to find this in my Christmas stocking.