Jonas Brothers - Lines, Vines & Trying Times

A year after their second release on Hollywood Records Kevin, Joe and Nick return with their latest effort "Line’s Vines and Trying Times". The album is a departure from their usual sound as they experiment with different instruments and mature their sound.

Track by Track

World War III
A very energetic track that works extremely well as the opening track. Explosive and meaningful and Nick’s vocals on the track work well, screaming against the trumpets and horns.

Paranoid
The lead single from the album. A mellower track compared to the previous efforts of the trio.

Fly With Me
A cartoon-like piano ballad sung by Nick that uses the idea of "Peter Pan and Wendy" to express that love is endless. Although a great track and one for the romantic, it seems out of place on the tracklist. As it was written for the film "Night At The Museum 2" it would seem more fitting as a bonus track.

Poison Ivy
The first track on the album that is reminiscent of the brothers’ previous albums. Blazing guitars and banging drums, the usual Jonas Brothers sound.

Hey Baby
The track was easily influenced by the sounds of Stevie Wonder and other r’n’b greats. A great tribute to the soul genre.

Before The Storm – featuring Miley Cyrus
An emotional ballad sung by Nick and Miley. The track is extremely personal and whilst listening it’s as if you’re listening into a conversation between Nick and Miley during their break-up.

What Did I Do To Your Heart
This song is a surprising add to the album. The song easily fits into the ‘country’ genre and could be seen as the male answer to a Taylor Swift song.

Much Better
A favourite on the album the song is a flashback to the seventies. The track is reminiscent of Neil Diamond and other "glam rock" artists. The song is also somewhat controversial as it touches on Joe’s relationship with country superstar Taylor Swift.

Black Keys
A simple ballad written by Nick with just the use of the black keys on a piano.

Don’t Charge Me For The Crime – featuring Common
The song plays out as if a little play with Common playing a friend of the brothers who robbed a bank and need their help to getaway. The brothers turn on their friend with Nick screaming the lyrics "I’m not going to jail. I’m not paying your bail."

Turn Right
A beautiful acoustic ballad with only the add of strings to create a simple but emotionally moving song.

Don’t Speak
The strings in the song play a prominent part creating an orchestral track. The track has simple lyrics and seems was written to finish the album but it works well.

Bonus Track
Keep It Real (From the original TV Series JONAS)
A fun track about becoming famous and having your dreams come true.

Summary
All in all the album can be seen as a transitional period in the musical career of the Jonas Brothers. The brothers still hold on to their usual sound whilst adding different elements to create an eclectic album full of ballads, break-up songs and fun tracks.

10/10