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.

While Boys Like Girls isnt as unique as it can be as far as emo bands are concerned, this album can very well be the album of the year (2008). I've been on the search for a great emo band for years ever since Something Corporate stopped producing more music and this album answered my prayer. Sorry Dashboard Confessional - I like your album but it just doesnt seem to fill the void I had.

Boys Like Girls is a great band and this album makes that very evident.
Great buy.

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.

The first song from the self-titled album, Boys Like Girls, is the only one repeated listening has found worth listening too at all. Mainly only because it is the only one I can tell apart from the others. If you're looking for good background noise, this fits the requirements; if you're looking for good listening, buy the single if you must have it. "The Great Escape" isn't worth trapping yourself into the full CD.

While watching NFL Total Access they played part of "The Great Escape" liked it, I went to Amazon heard samples of all the songs and bought the album. It just arrived and immediately played it. Great music, it is very refreshing to see new groups and especially talented ones. This reminds me of when "Cold Play" began. All the songs in this CD are great full of life and good messages. I highly recommended to ALL!!!

Emo is one of those sub-genres that seems to have taken over mainstream radio over the past two years or so, and there are so many bands like that that a lot of times there are those who take a while to get a break. Such is the case with the band Boys Like Girls, whose self-titled album was released last summer but didn't really get any attention until "The Great Escape" started making waves THIS year. I listened to their album, and it isn't bad, but...

Boys Like Girls is probably one of the most uncreative names for a band (although the line "Will you find another boy to go kiss and tell/'Cause you know I never will" from "Five Minutes to Midnight" might make some wonder if they're crossing over), but the thing about them is, well, it's basically the same situation as a band like Cartel: they really don't do anything that distances themselves from any other emo band out there. That, and there a few times when things get a little corny, like "Dance Hall Drug" and especially "Thunder". The second acoustic version of "Hero/Heroine" is also unnecessary.

I also think that maybe the breakup songs shouldn't be all bundled together toward the end of the album (with only the aforementioned "Dance Hall Drug" able to break things up). Boys Like Girls' album is one of those albums that is a must have only if you like anything emo; otherwise, borrow it first.

Anthony Rupert

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.

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There's something to be said about an album where I can actually listen to every song. It's really unique, because it's like there's a different song to fit my mood everytime it changes. I love Boys Like Girls!

If you liked the great escape you'll love the cd. All the songs are just as good. Saw them in concert and they are awesome!!!! 5 minutes to midnight is a great track and plenty of others... BUY IT!!

I bought this album last summer (August of 06) after hearing Thunder on their myspace and seeing Hero-Heroine on Youtube. Since, I've seen them in concert twice (I highly recommend it, Martin is amazing live) and they've become the darlings of radio and MTV.
It's a great about-town album, something fun to put on that'll keep you happy and not likely to murder stupid drivers in front of you.
The Great Escape - 8.5/10 - Their second single, a really catchy made-for-radio song. Good.
Five Minutes to Midnight - 9.0/10 - one of my favorite to sing along to. Flows well.
Hero/Heroine - 9.0/10 - If I wasn't sick of hearing it all the time, the rating would probably be higher. A very light, airy song. Really good
On Top of The World - 8.0/10 - Not a bad song, but not one of my favorites either.
Thunder - 9.5/10 (album version) 10/10 (acoustic version) - Their first song they wrote together. The ballad song of the album, it's about a summer love, and missing her. Fantastic song, the acoustic version is one of my favorite songs.
Me, You, and My Medication - 7.5/10 - It's okay, I just feel it's waily at some points.
Up Against the Wall - 8.0/10 - probably the least listened to song on the album for me. Martin sounds different, it's more brooding. Not bad, though.
Dance Hall Drug - 9.5/10 - Really fun, really catchy, and really fun. I love it.
Learning to Fall - 9.0/10 - The lyrics are kinda sad, it's about getting over being dumped and seeing her with another man.
Heels Over Head - 10/10 - My favorite. The chorus can be sung over and over, and I wouldn't care. Also about being left by a loved one.
Broken Man - 8.5/10 - Something is different about this song. I can't place it, but it's not bad anyhow.
Holiday - 9.0/10 - Slower, but good.

All in all, I'd give the album a 9.5/10. It's fun, catchy, and has a great beat. I'm always smiling after I listen to it. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

I love every song on this album! The lyrics and melodies are addicting. These guys are so talented. I can't wait for their next album!

I don't normally like fast, upbeat music but this album blew me away. From start to finish these guys bring so much energy to each song. There isn't one I don't like and that alone says a lot for any album.

When i found this Cd i was so excited because i fell in love with the song, "Thunder" for it's romanticness and the rest of the CD IS INCREDIBLE> Upbeat, fun and very very catchy! I have it all memorized!!! It's easy to relate to and to sing along to!!
I love Be my escape, Hero/heroine and Thunder~~ The whole cd is wonderful.
Keep Rocking guys!

This album is so infectious from start to finish...the songs make me want to sing and dance and have fun! And there are some songs that even pull at my heart strings, they have MEANING and they give me that fuzzy feeling in my tummy when I listen to them. Maybe you are the kind of person that does that when you hear something you really like, maybe not. But it can't be denied that these boys know what they're doing and they're good at it. Check it out! You won't be let down...

This is an amazing band even though they are more pop-ish than what I normally listen to. Cannot wait to see them at warped tour this summer.

My friend loves this band so rather than just listen to his CD I got my own. Good thing. It's been on my play list for days and I can't get the songs out of my head. The band is full of energy, yet their lyrics are deep, down-to-earth and resonate with real-life situations. "Thunder" is by far my favorite song, followed by "Holiday" and "The Great Escape." However, no song on this album deserves to be skipped. I highly recommend it.

This band is amazing and they fit in so great with the music that is around today!! They are playing on march 22nd with cartel and cobra starship other bands you sould check out if you like boys like girls check out the tour dates for a city near you!

The guy who said they were unoriginal was partially right, but just in the sense that this style has been around for a while. They songs have good lyrics and the band sounds great. They sound like Mae kicked up a notch. So Or The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus turned down a couple notches. Either way these guys are solid.

This CD is easy to listen to all the way through on the first play, which sometimes means it will get easy to get bored with after a while. I guess we'll see, but I still them 4.5 stars.

I took my teenage daughter to an All-American Rejects concert and they band Boys Like Girls were an opening band. We all had never heard of them before, but loved their performance and their music. They even came out afterwards for autographs and pictures for the kids. Their music is incredible even for me as a mom. My daughter is definitely hooked on them and their music...

what the all american rejects.
i swear ive heard this before.
ill give them credit.
they actually tried and actually got a record label.
which is pretty hard.
so kudos to that.
but they sound almost the same to all american rejects.
i know they arent cause the two singers dont look a thing alike.
but they sound exactly the same.
but yeah.
i would buy it if i was desperate.
but yeah.
go out and buy it if you really want.
its not my first pick though.

I took my kids to see The All American Rejects. These guys opened for AAR along with two other bands. They were by far the best of the three opening acts. I was impressed, so I bought the cd. Good cd. See them live if you have a chance. Well worth it. If you like Simple Plan and AAR, you will like these guys.

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.

Boys like Girls (such a horrible name) know how to write good hooks and catchy songs, but there's really nothing new and original to be found on this album. If you are looking for an original pop/punk band, I suggest Cartel.

Boys Like Girls possess not one unique song on their self-titled debut. From the sound-a-like choruses to the predictable she-done-me-wrong subject matter, it sounds like a hybrid of Simple Plan and the All-American Rejects. They do have talent and work off each other brilliantly as musicians, especially considering they formed their band a mere year ago, but they sound like everything heard before from the pop-punk camp.

Charging through the album like his life depends on it, lead singer Martin Johnson has passion and grit, but the similarity of his vocals to those of Pierre Bouvier, the lead vocalist of Simple Plan, is mighty disturbing. Some songs have admirable lyrics like the conflicting emotions of "Hero/Heroine" or "Dance Hall Drug," where innocence is sadly lost, but by the end listeners will only know one thing for sure: These guys like girls, and usually ones who manipulate them.

These young men certainly have talent, but next time around they would benefit from offering something uniquely theirs. Until then, they have a record to make them blush when they turn 40.

Now mind you, Pop/Rock is garbadge. People complain about the exponential number of post-hardcore/hardcore with simliar bands that have clones and are a disgrace to music. Well, pop punk seems to be lacking clones, mostly becuase most of the bands suck in their own special way.

Fortunatly, this is not the case for Boys Like Girls. Dumb name? Yes. But it's appropriate for it's High School romance like lyrics and sound. A bad thing? Only if you're one of those people with a musical royalty stick up your butt.

Now, there isn't really a terrible song off this ablum, it's extremely catchy, they've mastered the art of the hook. But then again, so has most rap artists, so that's not saying much. None the less, I'm struggling to think of a pop/rock band better then them at the moment. They seem really in their element and for a debut, their experience level and ability to write quality music is beyond their years. Expect them to sell out soon. Until then, pick this up.

What a diamond in the rough this turned out to be! I went to the Butch Walker show in Minneapolis back in August not having a clue who Boys Like Girls were and half-way through their opening song I was hooked. They had a very good stage presence and I got to meet Martin afterwards and it was just a very pleasant surprise.
I then got this record to support them, not expecting a whole lot, but holy smokes was I in for a treat. There are about 8 really, really good tunes on here. None more than "Heels over head" and "The Great escape". I hope these guys have some success and continue to make music. I really like this record and I think many others would too from various forms of rock/pop/emo/alt music.

Saw these guys open for Butch Walker in Boston a couple months ago and they played a nice set. Since I liked what I heard I picked up the album. Good stuff, give it a listen.

This debut album is a great buy !!!. If you've never heard of them, get ready to enjoy some catchy tunes that almost everyone can relate to. Five Minutes to Midnight is my personal favorite, with Dance Hall Drug and Heels Over Head tied for a close second, but the entire album is very good, very catchy, and very listenable. Listen to this CD once and you'll be singing along, moving your feet and just diggin' the groove.
Well Done BLG !!!. I'm looking forward to hearing what's next.