i really like the music from this CD. all the tunes have a great melody and catchy tunes. my absolute favorites are 'pop princess' and 'catch your wave'!! i first heard their music 2 months ago and i can't stop listening to it! if you like pop/rock music then you'll LOVe this cd. the only bad thing is that all of their songs sound somewhat alike, but that doesn't detract from the overall quality of the music.

Most people are quick to dismiss such groups as this with a wave and a whisper of "boy band" or "pop," but I couldn't disagree more. While that may be true in some cases, The Click Five is anything but a boy band. They show a hint of punk styling (heck, the album art was lifted straight from British punk-pop) and are really more akin to groups like American Hi-Fi; they may be classified as "pop/rock," but that label is a bit too universal. Their music shows honest creativity, which is notably absent from and sorely needed in that genre. Most of the songs on this album are quite catchy, but not in a "pop-ey" way. Overall, I highly recommend this disc to anyone who likes mainstream rock, punk, or pop.

You may say another studio produced boy band, but this CD is one of the most underated CD of the year. It's great harmonies, catchy hooks and hot boys in the band would make any school girl's heart swoon; but they are really really good. I've lent this to many friends and not one of them dislikes this CD. Even the ones that were saying, "oh lord, another boy band"! Move over Backstreet Boys and NSync, you're the past. Click Five is the present! It's just fun. And in this crazy world, we need this. Try it out.

These days it seems like when people talk about punk-pop, all sights turn to Fall Out Boy. While that foursome is a good band in their own right, what's unfortunate is that people are overlooking other great bands like the Click Five. They deliver their fair share of good stuff on their full-length debut, Greetings From Imrie House.

First, I'd like to respond to a reviewer that wondered why there are so many negative reviews for this album. It's because there are a lot of people that believe that punk-pop is not only not real punk; it's not even real music, thus you have a lot of one-star reviews that tell us to listen to Black Sabbath and the Sex Pistols instead (why else do you think the first post in the respective forums for this album, Fall Out Boy's album, and the All-American Rejects' album are exactly the same?). But if you can take the music for what it is, it's quite good.

One thing I've noticed over time is that when an artist releases a single that becomes a modest hit, as much as I like it, what I end up enjoying more is the following single that DOESN'T become a hit (with 3 Doors Down, I liked "When I'm Gone" but I LOVED "The Road I'm On"; with Foo Fighters, I like "Best of You" but I love "DOA"). In this case, while "Just the Girl" is a decent song, I cannot -- repeat, CANNOT -- get enough of "Catch Your Wave". But songs like "Say Goodnight" and "I'll Take My Chances" are also good.

Speaking of "I'll Take My Chances", that is one of the songs that some may consider would cause the band to lose a little credibility, because both that song and "Just the Girl" were written by Fountains of Wayne frontman Adam Schlesinger (but in the long run I guess it doesn't matter because more people bought this album than bought Welcome Interstate Managers). Also, the band's cover of Thompson Twins' "Lies" doesn't help or hurt the album.

Though the songwriting can get a little average at times, as evidenced by "Pop Princess" and "Resign", Greetings From Imrie House is an above-average album that you shouldn't mind having in your collection.

Anthony Rupert

P.S. In response to another reviewer, there's no cover of Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" on here.

my sister got this cd for christmas of '05, and i pray for the day that she stops playing it 24 hrs straight. I thought the music industry was starting to recover from the "boy band" era, until bands like, fall out boy, all american rejects, and the click five came out. Apparently life is ONLY about love to them, they NEVER sing about any other aspect of life. The click five is just another phase in the collapsing of the music industry. At this rate, originality in music, will be a time long lost.

this band is almost as bad as fallout boy. this album sucks do not buy it. i recommend terror state by anti-flag, or wolves in wolves clothing by nofx.

All of the people who wrote reviews about how this album sucks obviously don't own it, they've likely only listened to clips. And who can really judge a CD according to a few clips they heard? Everyone is entitled to their oppinions, of course, but... a lot of things people are saying about this album are either very stereotyped or just plain ignorant.

Click Five-Greetings From Imrie House was the only thing i listened to for weeks after I bought it, and most of the songs are still high on my Top 25 Most Played list on iTunes. The Click Five's great harmonies are very Beach Boys-esc, but still very much their own. Say Goodbye is so sad and deep, it makes me want to cry!!!!

The Click Five are "New School Power Pop" for the 00's. They sound much like early Cheap Trick or the classic Monkee's and many other power pop purveyors, but they do it all with an original style. Their debut album "Greetings from Imrie House" is just good clean Rock N' Roll fun. The best tracks are "Catch Your Wave" & "Just The Girl". Much of the rest of the album begins to sound the same, but the cover of Thompson Twins "Lies" is an ear-catcher.

They have two tunes available on iTunes that are also must-haves, a cover of 'Til Tuesday's "Voices Carry" that you have to hear to believe, and an original novelty track called "My Girlfriend Forgot Me At Christmas" that can't help but put a smile on your face. Oh, and one more thing, the album comes with a band member collectible trading card. Cool.

I've been reading a lot of these reviews, and it occured to me that most of them are only based on opinions and thinking everyone will agree with that opinion. My opinion is: It's great, but I realize that some might not think so.
Here's what I think:
1. If you like the harmony from The Beatles and other bands, or any harmony at all, that's one for this CD.
2. If you like hard rock with a good melody and a reasonable message, that's two for this CD.
and 3. If you like catchy tunes that turn over and over in your head, and have good lyrics, that's three for this CD.

I'll let you judge it for yourself, but personally, I loved it. I'd suggest going to clickfive.com and maybe you can listen to some of their songs for samples.

Most negative reviews here are from people who haven't even listened to the CD. I thought they were pretty good, and I'm not the pop/hip hop type. This review is coming from a Pink Floyd/Scorpions/Beatles fan, not a Britney or Backstreet fan. And I like them because of their melodies. They're not this beep beep bop type of crap or this slamming drums and buzzing guitar bands, they have a solid melody in all their songs and that is the foundation of a good song. The singer's voice is something unique. He's not a raspy, or low boring rock singers voice, or a smooth corny backstreet boys. His voice is really versatile and how the band's harmonies...they're exactly Beatles and Beach Boys. This band deserves more credit then they have at the moment. Listen to the dang CD and listen for melodies, and don't pay attention to their pop-like sound, but who good of musicians they are. I give this CD a full 5 stars.

...playing this! I love every single song on there, and I don't have to skip around to get to the ones I love, because I love every single one! This is fabulous!

Can I just say that what "Nell" had to say is completely uncalled for and rude. Okay, you don't like the music, but deciding that this group is aimed at metrosexual people just by hearing a clip, than you are either deaf or ignorant. And to address your other accusation, whether some people consider this "rock" or not, saying that all rock bands struggle through a series of "bars and clubs" is a hugely stereotyped statement. Maybe you should think about what a real rock band is before you go knocking a group for not matching the criteria.

That's all I have to say, other than I love the Click Five!

I can`t believe what people are saying about Click Five!This group is awesome!From what i`ve heard from the Amazon.com song clips,I really think they are!I csn`t wait for their album!

Well what can i say.They are immense! If your into the power/pop, pop/punky scene then this is a must buy!Even if you don't like that type of music, the guitar sound is soo nice you should just buy it. The 1st 3 tracks are great, "catch your wave" is by far the best.So, to cut a long story short, get it and hopefully they'll tour in the uk!!!!!

like the one reviewer said listen to the sex pistols if you want to hear real punk rock and stop calling this crap punk rock!


AND STOP WATCHING TRL ON MTV ITS THE REASON WE DONT HAVE ANY GOOD MUSIC ANYMORE!

All of the songs sound the same. Boys are using formula that might work for 10 - 12 year old. There is nothing creative or inspiring about this music. Vocals are thin, drums are annoying. Is there the end to this crap?

So hot............................literally eric is sooooooooooooooo hott and he sat right in fornt of me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely LOVE this CD. The Click 5 is unlike any other boy band out there. They write nearly all of their songs and play their own instruments. Here's how I would rate each song:

1. Good Day- 10/10, this song is so uplifting. Ethan Mentzer, the bass player, wrote this song about a friend. I personally love it!
2. Just the Girl- 10/10, SO CATCHY! This song is insanely addictive (in the best way possible). Joe Guese, lead guitarist, does an amazing job in this song!
3. Catch Your Wave- 10/10; fun song to listen to! this video is so creative :). Joey Zehr, the drummer, sounds awesome in this song.
4. I'll Take My Chances- 10/10, this is the song that got me liking The Click 5. The harmony in this song is perfect!
5. Friday Night- 10/10, this song is super catchy. It has awesome lyrics and a great beat.
6. Angel To You (Devil To Me)- 10/10, this song is also addicting. The melody is great, and this is a song you can dance to easily.
7. Resign- 10/10, Eric Dill, the lead vocalist, wrote this song. It has meaningful lyrics and the harmonies in this song are unbeatable.
8. Pop Princess- 10/10, Ben Romans, the keyboard player, wrote this song. It's fun and fresh. Great song!
9. Time Machine- 10/10, this song is very powerful and has a great message behind it. The vocals are outstanding in this song as well.
10. Lies- 9.5/10, this song is fun and quirky.
11. Say Goodnight- 10/10, this song is one of my favorites on the CD. It's more of a ballad, and the vocals are perfect!

I HIGHLY recommend this CD. Buy it. You won't regret it.

If you look past the surface with these guys, you'll see that they're pretty good. Sure, they might dress up in suits and that might look like just a gimmick, but in reality these guys are good musicians who put on a great live show.

Sure the cd is very poppy but it's very pleasurable to listen to and has a lot of cool New Wave sounds (being the 80s child that I am this appeals to me), and is just darn catchy. I personally think that the lead vocals of Eric Dill and the supporting vocals of the rest of the band also add to the catchiness of the songs. And if you think that the songs are just catchy upbeat melodies about nothing whatsoever, think again...If you listen to "Time Machine", you'll realize that it has a deeper meaning. I think it's about being tired of life and sometimes just wanting to get away from it all. If you listen to "Good Day", granted it is very upbeat sounding, but it is about something we all go through at one time or another to varying degrees---the up's and down's of life. I especially love the lyrics "You're looking for something you can't find/If you give it up you'll lose your mind/There's always something in the way/What can you say? You're gonna have a good day." I think those are very uplifting and positive words.

Also I have to say that I have seen their live show, and it is nothing short of awesome. They really try hard to entertain the crowd and they are more edgy and rock sounding when they perform live. Not that I mind the pop in their music at all but I'm just noting the difference between how the cd sounds and how they sound live. I also had the chance to meet them after the show and they were very nice. They love and adore their fans.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is more to this band than you think, and if you like pop/rock/New Wave at all it's definitely worth a try.

p.s. I also wanted to say that the song "Lies", which was a hit by the Thompson Twins back in the early 80s, is also redone by the band on this record. It is nothing short of amazing....

Forget this sucky band. Don't listen to the people who say they are good because they suck. I MEAN REALLY REALLY SUCK!! They don't have any talent and they don't know how to write good songs. The lyrics that come from this band are really bad. PLEASE LISTEN TO ME AND DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP PIECE OF BAND. If people would stop wasting there money on this band and stop listening to them maybe The Click Five wold stop writing music take a hint that no one likes them. They really deserve 0 stars but amazon made me give them 1 star. You can avoid this CD. Or i guess you can waste your money on them anyway..but you will regret it if you buy this CD. Hope this review was helpful. :)

omg ya'll are so awesome and i love ya'll song" Just the Girl" its one of my favs.. the lead singer is my fav he is so dang HOT!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Okay where should I start...ok this CD rocks. Forget all those peoples who say they suck. You see, Im the type of person who loves R&B, Rap, Hip-Hop. I got this CD cuz its not like My Chemical Romance (which is ew) and isnt like that hard metal headachey stuff. This is Pop Rock which is so much better. Ok anyway, I love these songs:

I'll Take My Chances
Say Goodnight
Pop Princess
Just the Girl
Catch your wave
Time Machine
Resign
I think we're alone now (Do not know why its not in the album...)

And...well GET THIS FRICKEN CD you'll love it like crazy!! LOL but seriously...get it cuz u know how everyone else says "You should get this CD!! If you dont you're missing out!!"...well...AMEN to that...get the CD you wont be disappointed!!! ~~Tony and Im 15~~

Too bad the lowest score you can give is a 1, otherwise this would be about a negative 10 if possible. The lyrics are lame, and the songs are annoying. Just because they dress good, have nice hair, and are on MTV, doesn't mean they play good music. These guys just SUCK flat-out.

I am a twenty-something music teacher and I think that the Click Five, and this CD, are GREAT! I am impressed with the clean, upbeat sound that they have reminiscent of one of their favorite bands, the Beatles. I can honestly say that each of the songs on this album are fun, energetic, and catchy. Great to listen to while driving, working, working out, or pretty much anything else you can think of!

I must say I resent the negative "opinions" that some reviewers have left by simply saying "they suck" without giving any reason for the comment or the lack of stars they have given. These people are obviously not educated, or at least not in the realm of music. I hope that you will not listen to these childish people's remarks and enjoy the CD for yourself! :-)

The whole power-pop scene has been lacking in recent years. I remember growing up in the late 70's/early 80's and people were dismissing all those new wave songs as fluff that will be forgotten in a couple years. Now many of those songs are considered classics (and some of the artists are getting the recognition they deserve -- albeit on VH1's Bands Reunited ). A good song is a good song. Half the stuff I hear being played these days has no melody, no killer guitar riffs, no harmonies, etc. Most of the stuff called "R&B" is hip-hop beats, samples, and a guest appearance by a rapper. To me, that's not R&B: James Brown, the O'Jays, the Spinners, etc. is R&B. I heard "Catch Your Wave" and could not get the song out of my head. I have since heard other songs from this album and they too are catchy and hooky (like any decent pop song should be). And when you think about it, what's wrong with a good pop song, regardless of who actually plays the instruments? The Monkees weren't musicians but people still buy their music. If you like power-pop like Big Star, the Raspberries, Cheap Trick, the Knack, Fountains of Wayne, and other "skinny-tie" bands, you'll like this. And you don't have to be under 18 to enjoy listening to it. And thumbs up to Eliot Easton of the Cars for adding his signature guitar licks to a few tracks!

I did dock them 1 star for blatantly stealing from Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven Is A Place on Earth" on "Catch My Wave". But hey, if there's only like 7 or 8 basic story plots, there's a limited number of melodies too.

I'm guessing it sucks. It's a boy band. It will suck, no doubt. The way they put the music together gives you a headache. A BIG one.

This cd is one of the best I have ever heard.Here is the complete list of songs and how I would rate it...

Good Day 10/10
Just the Girl 9/10
Catch your wave 6/10
I'll Take my Chances 10/10
Friday Night 10/10
Angel to you(Devil to me)7/10
Resign 8/10
Pop Princess 10/10
Time Machine 9/10
Lies 0/10
Say Goodnight 3/10

This is my opinion on this, not yours...hope it was helpful.

Wow. This is possibly the most horrible band that I have ever heard. It may even be worse than the Backstreet Boys and/or N*SYNC. (I really cannot tell the difference at all.)

I have never bought this CD and never will. They have a pointless existance, during which they decided to waste their time making talentless music. They write bad songs. This is because they are the Suck Five.

I would also like to point out that certain other reviewers should not say that all young teens have no taste and listen to this band. As a young teen myself, I would have to say that this band disgusts me. I projectile vomit in their general direction.

Are you a fan of this band? If so, I can suggest a good counseling canter. You must have had a terribly bad childhood to enjoy this.

You know, there is a thing called 'talent'. That's when you can do something well. The Suck Five does not have this. Perhaps I can suggest an alternate career as a Burger flipper? You know, something that requires no talent at all?

As a final note, this band is the definition of suck. Look it up. It's there.

This band is only popular because of MTV. I know 'cause if I ever see any "music" on MTV, it's either this crap or Ashlee Simpson. JUST THE GIRL IS THE CORNIEST, MOST MANUFACTURED SONG I'VE EVER HEARD. These guys clearly rely on looks, not talent, which is just the thing MTV is looking for. These homos are convincing kids that this is rock whenit's pop, and I'm sick of all these older girls who live in my neighborhood saying they've raised the bar for rock n' roll while laughing at my Pink Floyd t-shirt and saying that I need mental help because I listen to them. Say no to this crap and say no to MTV, these guys and MTV are what's wrong with America these days.
out...

After seeing the video for "Just the Girl" on Fuse this summer, I was immediately drawn to these boys. Yes, they are pretty and wear nice suits, and "Just the Girl" is a very catchy pop tune. I am in general a fan of rock and punk music, but do like the occasional pop band as well. After listening to some more of their songs however, I realized that this is a band which is not worth my time. The song "Pop Princess" is absolutely laughable. My first remark after hearing the song was that it easily could have been generated by a computer - it has all the key components which any pop hit must contain along with the sappy lyrics, but it doesn't come together to make compelling music at all. Angel to You (Devil to Me) is another song which made me and all of my friends laugh out loud. The outburts of "Suddenly!" which come from nowhere are very out of place and seem like they belong in a spoof of an ostentatious musical.

If you want an album which is overall easy on the ears, but absolutely lacking any content or credibility, go for the Click Five. Just don't expect too much.

i love this cd!

good day - 100/10
just the girl - 9/10
catch your wave - 8.5/10
i'll take my chances - 7/10
friday night - 7.5/10
angel to you (devil to me) - 10/10
resign - 8/10
lies - 2/10 *the worst song on the cd
pop princess - 9/10
time machine - 100000/10
say goodnight - 1000/10

This is a great album!I agree with the review that said they're better than My Chemical Romance.They SUCK!I'm a girl who loves Good Charlotte.They're punk.Coming from a punk loving girl,this is a major compliment.The Click Five are the most awsome pop band ever!!!

DUDE...CLICK5 ROX!
I LOVE THEM,ESPECIALLY THE LEAD SINGER.
GOOD LOOKS, GREAT VOICES, CATCHY MELODIES, PRETTY GOOD LYRICS FOR A NEW BAND...WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?!
THEY'RE GREAT PERFORMERS AND REALLY NICE TO FANS(MET THEM BEFORE).

Oh my god! This CD is the greatest. I love the songs. If you love pop. You'll love The Click Five. I recomend this for eveyone.

The age of Boy Bands may have long passed, but these late bloomers are prepared to fill the vacuum left by their predecessors.

First single "Just The Girl" is a perky pop song tailor-made for radio play, and the rest of the album is pretty good too, albeit very light. Other good tracks are "Good Day", "I'll Take My Chances", "Friday Night" and the cover of "I Think We're Alone Now", best remembered by the `80s generation as Tiffany's song.

All nicely dressed in their matching suits, these boys from Boston are talented too, so it'll be interesting to see where they go from here. A good debut album from a promising young group.


Amanda Richards, November 18, 2005