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| Insomniatic | 
 enlarge | Artist: Aly & Aj
Label: Hollywood Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 1587
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 162642
UPC: 720616264220
EAN: 0720616264220
ASIN: B000Q9OD5S
Release Date: July 10, 2007
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| Tracks:
| • | Potential BreakUp Song | | • | Bullseye | | • | Closure | | • | | | • | Like It or Leave It | | • | Like Whoa | | • | Insomniatic | | • | Silence | | • | If I Could Have You Back | | • | Flattery | | • | I'm Here | | • | Chemicals React (remix) |
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Teen titans Aly & AJ don't sound like Heart, the powerhouse sister act whose hall-of-famer footsteps they hope to follow in, but it doesn't feel like an exaggeration to say they have as much talent. With their flowing blond hair, cool clothes, and gift for hitting the hype machine at just the right fame-boosting angles, they could easily carve out a career on somebody else's lyrics and a lame-o delivery. But the sisters Michalka have a lot more integrity than that: If Insomniatic, goes to show the pop-buying world anything, it's that not all youth-targeted acts deserve their featherweight reputations. The title track rocks hard, "Bullseye" borrows a Replacements vibe, and opener "Potential Breakup Song" pumps in pleasingly synth-y rhythms and sweet-heat attitude. Slighter tracks, including "Silence" and "I'm Here," showcase a sympathetic ear for teenage romantic tribulations, but overall Insomniatic is not for the drowsy--Aly & AJ are doing musical No-Doz for a new generation, and they're doing it right. I>--Tammy La Gorce
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 Definitely an improvement from Into The Rush July 10, 2007
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
The CD Into The Rush had promise. You could tell that Aly & AJ could sing, and they wrote their own lyrics. The lyrics really spoke to teens. The problem was that the production was overly commercial, and it sounded a little too close to Hilary Duff. On Insomniatic, Aly & AJ really break free from the Disney label and any preconceived notions. Rockers "Closure," "Bullseye," and "Insomniatic" combine pop/rock with an edgy dance-ability. They are pretty hypnotic. The ballad "Division" reminds me of Abba and their pretty string sounds. Songs like "Silence" are dreamy pop; almost a little folky. The album ends with a solid remix of "Chemicals React." Insomniatic really lets Aly & AJ reach their potential. They have really matured while not losing the kind of style they started with.
Potential Smash It! July 10, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Aly & AJ are back with a new Cd and a new sound. They have added new wave sonics- like synths & voice effects- which sound different than their previous work. While I loved the sound of " Into the Rush"- I realize that artists have to grow and try to keep up with the time. The sound may have changed but the great talent of the Michalka sisters remains. They have great voices and write all their own songs which are very personal mostly about breaking up and falling in love. While I like all the songs the standouts are Potential Breakup Song-the first single; Insomniatic , a hard rocker; Like Whoa, a really fun upbeat song; and Silence, the most beautiful song Aly & AJ have ever recorded!
There is also a great remix of Chemicals React - my all-time favorite Aly & AJ song.
The new sound and at times overwhelming production of the CD may put some peaople off- but I think the sincerity & talent of Aly & AJ will win over people who give it a try.
Aly & AJ remain fine singers and worthy role models and this CD is a potential smash hit in my book!
New sound from Aly and AJ August 18, 2007
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'm not a big fan of Aly and AJ, but when I heard "Potential Breakup Song" I became addicted. i think they're talented and their music isn't bad for Disney Channel. I noticed they have a newer sound from their previous albums. I downloaded a few of the songs from "Insomniac" and I like them very much. Aly has a good voice that is definately better than Hillary Duff, who I can't stand. Don't compare Aly and AJ to Hillary Duff. Sure Aly may be another Disney actor-turned-singer but she's much better than Hillary Duff. I like it a lot better than "Hannah Montana/Meet Miley Cyrus." it's just more original and more from the heart. You can tell the two are actually trying to be unique and not giving into the tween pop trend. If you liked "Potential Breakup Song" there's more to offer. I'm 25 and i like Aly and AJ. I know it's kind of sad but it's good music!
Just another musician's opinion July 12, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
When I first heard their new single from this album, "The Potential Breakup Song" I was like, 'what in the world...' but the more I listened to it... it grew on me and now I really like it.
Aly and A.J have definitely matured with this album. Not only in the style of music, but in their lyrics and voices as well. This album showcases their talent in both singing and songwriting.
This album is a well put together collection of upbeat songs, slow songs, fun songs, somewhat deep songs, and you can tell through the lyrics that this album is more personal than 'Into the Rush'. This album takes on more of a rock genre feel to it than their debut album, but they pull it off successfully.
Some people give them grief saying that this album is not suitable for young children and that they have lost their status as role models, but the truth is that I don't agree. Yes, their lyrics have matured to the point where it may unsuitable for very young children, but at least they are able to express themselves without using profanity unlike many artists today or sing about sex, one night stands, and cheating and appear in provocative music videos in bed with guys, etc. like another Disney Channel alumnus Hilary Duff. These girls are what, 16 and 18 years old? or something along that range? Although the Disney Channel is targeted towards children, the fact is that these girls are not children and as musicians have the right and need to express themselves on a level appropriate for them and their age.
I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive about this album, but it is better and so much more than I had expected. Brava to the girls on a job well done and in avoiding the sophomore slump!
 A Major Disappointment for A Parent July 10, 2007
6 out of 16 found this review helpful
If you are a parent that liked the Aly & AJ of "Into the Rush," you will probably be disappointed in this CD. It is a major disappointment for parents that want positive, uplifting, catchy tunes for their youngsters--few of which are found on this CD.
It is filled with songs that are mostly about one subject--dumping guys. Aly & AJ are obviously upset at boys and they have written every one of the songs on this album. A big mistake because as new songwriters often their verses are bad attempts at rhyming and there are times when there isn't even a melody. So for the price you pay, you get one decent tune that's a little suggestive ("Potential Breakup Song") and a rehash of Chemicals React and a couple others that are okay but not much more. Not worth the money.
What's even worse for a parent is that these two are straying from their "role model" status for young girls. These songs are very adult, nothing that a 10-year-old can relate to or should be even listening to. They are obviously trying to be "edgy" and attract an MTV audience, yet proclaim on the only two pro-male songs on the CD that they have a "secret" about their relationships and they don't care what others say about this secret. (Interestingly--these are also the only two songs on the CD liner notes that have a dedication that look like secret messages to current boyfriends.) This may be their subtle attempt at proclaiming purity with boys, but the rest of the CD is filled with suggestiveness to the point that any attempt at a positive message is drowned out by the sensuality.
These two teens--18 and 16-- say they want to be the role models for girls, then they should be they should be doing age-appropriate music. They should be picking songs that are pop-oriented, not this female-rage style of rock that so many female young adult artists are failing at today (see Kelly Clarkson and Hilary Duff's new CDs as well). Aly & AJ need some direction from parents and producers in picking more positive songs with tunes you can sing along to. Otherwise with this CD they have lost a large group of parents that they attracted with their great first CD.
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