Jump to content

Lines, Vines and Trying Times: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Pokerdance (talk | contribs)
2,545 edits
Undid revision 305849267 by King007ofrock (talk) Not necessary to give this its own section.
Line 201: Line 201:
|align="left"|Mexican Albums Chart<ref name="album chart"></ref>
|align="left"|Mexican Albums Chart<ref name="album chart"></ref>
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|Gold<ref>http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=22191827&blogId=503218199</ref>
|align="center"|-
|align="center"|-
|align="center"|-
|-
|-

Revision as of 17:29, 3 August 2009

Untitled

Lines, Vines and Trying Times is the fourth studio album by the Jonas Brothers and their third album released under Hollywood Records. It was released June 16, 2009 in the U.S. to mixed reviews from critics.

Background

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Nick Jonas explained the title, Lines, Vines and Trying Times as "a bit of poetry we came up with on the set for the TV show." On the meaning he stated, "This new album for us I wouldn't say it's a big jump, but it definitely is a progression in our music and a growth for us," he said. "It has a lot more kinds of horns and a lot more strings.[1] In another interview, Nick Jonas explains that the album mostly about "all things we've gone through, personal experiences we get inspiration from." He also added that "we've also been working on trying to use metaphors...to kind of mask a literal thing that happens to us..." Kevin Jonas also added that "the overall message is its the same old Jonas Brothers, in a sense" and that they will be adding "different musical instruments that are going to add and build to the sound we already have." Musical influences for this album include Elvis Costello, The Zutons, Coldplay and Neil Diamond.[2]

Promotion

Critical reception

Reviews for the album were generally mixed. Allmusic named "overthinking and over-production" as the album's main flaws, and noted that the group's combination of "teen pop that skews adult in its sound and form" seemed effortless on their previous album, A Little Bit Longer, but felt that on Lines the "seams are showing."[11] Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune claimed, "The rush to maturity is, well, premature," and added that "the strings and horns [...] only bog things down."[12] Entertainment Weekly criticized "Don't Charge Me for the Crime," calling it "the sonic equivalent of being held at gunpoint by a baby rabbit," but praised "Black Keys" as being the most honest track, adding that "its quiet brushstrokes of teenage despair easily transcend Lines' misdemeanor mutinies."[13] The New York Daily News criticized "World War III," saying, "it sounds like they just pulled a collective hernia."[14] The Los Angeles Times were more positive in their review, calling the album the group's "most easygoing and enjoyable yet."[15]

Singles

"Paranoid"
Main article: Paranoid (Jonas Brothers song)

"Paranoid" was released as the album's lead single on May 12, 2009. Hollywood Records confirmed on April 29, 2009 that the track "Paranoid" would be the album's official single. On May 7, 2009 the song was debuted on Radio Disney. It was released as an official radio single on May 8, 2009 and as a digital download on May 12th.[16] The music video was directed by The Malloys.[17] The music video for Paranoid premiered on May 23, 2009 on Disney Channel.

"Fly with Me"
Main article: Fly with Me (song)

"Fly With Me" was released as a single on June 9, 2009. The song was first used during the end credits of the movie Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian. A music video for the song premiered on Disney Channel on June 7, 2009.[18]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."World War III"Nick Jonas3:12
2."Paranoid"Jonas Brothers, Cathy Dennis, John Fields3:38
3."Fly with Me"Jonas Brothers, Greg Garbowsky3:54
4."Poison Ivy"Jonas Brothers, Greg Garbowsky4:07
5."Hey Baby" (featuring Johnny Lang on guitar[19])Jonas Brothers3:18
6."Before the Storm" (featuring Miley Cyrus)Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus4:26
7."What Did I Do to Your Heart"Jonas Brothers3:17
8."Much Better"Jonas Brothers4:34
9."Black Keys"Nick Jonas3:48
10."Don't Charge Me for the Crime" (featuring Common)Jonas Brothers, Ryan Liestman, Common3:57
11."Turn Right"Jonas Brothers2:48
12."Don't Speak"Jonas Brothers, John Fields3:50
Bonus tracks[20][21]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Keep It Real" (Bonus Track, from the Original TV Series, JONAS)Jonas Brothers2:51

Chart performance

In its first week, Lines, Vines and Trying Times sold 247,000 copies, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200.[22] In its second week, it sold 68,000, 72% less than its debut week.[23] Its third week on the chart, it dropped to #8 and sold 42,000 copies, down 39% from the second week.[24] It stood at #10 with only 34,000 copies sold in its fourth week.[25] The next week it dropped to 14.[26]

Charts and certifications

Chart (2009) Peak
position 		Certification Sales/
shipments
Australian ARIA Albums Chart[27] 5 - -
Argentina Albums Chart[28] 6 -
Austrian Albums Chart[27] 33 - -
Belgian Albums Chart[27] 16 - -
Brazil Top 10 CD ABPD 5[29] Gold[30] 30,000[31]
Canadian Albums Chart[32] 1 25,000
Danish Albums Chart[27] 28 - -
Dutch Albums Chart[27] 21 - -
Finnish Albums Chart[27] 15 - -
French Albums Chart[27] 17 - -
Irish Albums Chart[27] 6 - -
Italian FIMI Albums Chart[27] 6 - -
Mexican Albums Chart[27] 1 Gold[33] -
New Zealand Albums Chart[27] 8 - -
Norwegian Albums Chart[27] 25 - -
Portuguese Albums Chart[27] 3 - -
Spanish Albums Chart[27] 1 - -
Swedish Albums Chart[27] 14 - -
Swiss Albums Chart[27] 46 - -
UK Albums Chart[27] 9 - -
U.S. Billboard 200[27] 1 - 391,000

Release history

Region Date
France, Poland, Austria, Spain, and Ireland June 12, 2009
United Kingdom (selected), Portugal and Mexico[2] June 15, 2009
United States, Canada, Brazil, and Colombia[2] June 16, 2009
Asia and Latin America[2] June 17, 2009
Australia and Oceania[2] June 19, 2009
Japan August 5, 2009

Personnel

  • Strings on "Black Keys", "Don't Speak", "Fly with Me", and "Before the Storm" arranged and conducted by Steve Lu and performed by Eric Gorfain, Daphne Chen, Radu Pieptea, Wes Precourt (violins), Caroline Buckman, Briana Bandy (violas), Richard Dodd and Matt Cooker (cellos). Horns on "Much Better" and "Hey Baby" arranged by Michael Nelson and performed by The Hornheads: Steve Strand (lead trumpet), Dave Jensen (trumpet), Michael Nelson (trombone), Kenni Holmen (tenor saxophone), Kathy Jensen (baritone saxophone). Horns on "Poison Ivy" arranged by Ken Chastain and performed by Matt Darling (trombone), Joe Mechtenberg (saxophone), Zack Lozier (trumpet). Horns on "World War III" arranged by Jerry Hey (trumpet), Gary Grant (trumpet), Dan Higgins (saxophone), Bill Reichenbach (trombone). Horns on "Keep It Real" arranged by Steve Lu and performed by Dan Fornero (trumpet), George Stanford (trombone), Brian Gallagher (saxophone). Common appears courtesy of GOOD Music/Geffen/Interscope Records.

References

  1. ^ "Jonas Brothers Stoke Taylor Swift Rumors With New "Paranoid"". Rolling Stone. 05-08-2009. Retrieved 2009-06-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e "Jonas Brothers' Fourth Album Due June 15". Billboard. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  3. ^ "Jonas Brothers at Myspace Music". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  4. ^ "Jonas Brothers spend a Night at the Museum". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  5. ^ "Thursday, May 07, 2009 - LIVE FACEBOOK WEBCAST TODAY 5PM PDT!!!". Jonas Brothers via Myspace Blogs. 05-07-2009. Retrieved 2009-06-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ ""Friday, May 29, 2009 - Last Night's Chat" and "Friday, May 29, 2009 - NEXT LIVE FACEBOOK WEBCAST JUNE 4TH!!!"". Jonas Brothers via Myspace Blogs. 05-29-2009. Retrieved 2009-06-05. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Soundcheck - Jonas Brothers". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  8. ^ "'GMA' Summer Concerts in Central Park". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  9. ^ http://mmva.muchmusic.com/
  10. ^ "Jonas Brothers Myspace (Events List)". Jonas Brothers via Myspace. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  11. ^ [1]
  12. ^ [2]
  13. ^ [3]
  14. ^ [4]
  15. ^ [5]
  16. ^ "Jonas Brothers Paranoid (Video, Lyrics)". Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  17. ^ "Jonas Brothers Set to Release Fourth CD Lines, Vines And Trying Times Worldwide June 15; Major Roll-Out for First Single 'Paranoid' Starts May 8". Hollywood Records. 2009-04-29. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  18. ^ ""FLY WITH ME" VIDEO THIS SUNDAY ON DISNEY CHANNEL!!!". Jonas Brothers via Myspace Blogs. 06-05-2009. Retrieved 2009-06-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  19. ^ http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Lines-Vines-and-Trying-Times/Jonas-Brothers/e/50087130848/
  20. ^ "Jonas Brothers Brothers Lines Vines and Trying Times Tracklist". Tommy2.Net. 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  21. ^ "Lines, Vines And Trying Times".
  22. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/jonas-brothers-debut-atop-billboard-200-1003987126.story
  23. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/161509/20090701/black_eyed_peas.jhtml
  24. ^ http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/charts/chart_alert/e3i16f6174a96cefa9339b671b7e262b92
  25. ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/maxwell-tops-billboard-200-1003993668.story
  26. ^ http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/39922/week-ending-july-19-2009-daughtry-makes-idol-history/
  27. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Lines Vines and Trying Times on Charts". acharts.us. 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  28. ^ [6]
  29. ^ June 22 - June 28 2009
  30. ^ http://www.abpd.org.br/certificados_interna.asp?sArtista=Jonas Brothers
  31. ^ http://www.abpd.org.br/niveis_de_certificacao.asp
  32. ^ "Jonas Bros. crush Peas on charts". 2009-06-24. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
  33. ^ http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=22191827&blogId=503218199
Preceded by U.S. Billboard 200 number-one album
July 4, 2009 - July 11, 2009 		Succeeded by
The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas
Preceded by
The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas
 Canadian Albums Chart
June 22, 2009 - June 29, 2009 		Succeeded by
The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas


Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lines,_Vines_and_Trying_Times&oldid=305850058"