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Lines, Vines and Trying Times is the fourth studio album by the Jonas Brothers and their third album released under Hollywood Records.[2] It was released on June 16, 2009.

Background

Album

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, "Lines are something that someone feeds you, whether it's good or bad. Vines are the things that get in the way of the path that you're on, and trying times — well, obviously we're younger guys, but we're aware of what's going on in the world and we're trying to bring some light to it." ”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 (Nick Jonas) noted. “It has a lot more kinds of horns and a lot more strings. Also there’s more to the music rather than just a typical kind of relationship song; there are many harmonies that just wouldn't be there without the horn and sting sections" added Joe Jonas. [3]

In another interview, Nick Jonas explains that the album is "our journal in songs," 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.[4]

In a promotional interview with Nicole Anderson aired on Disney Channel, the Jonas Brothers described the meanings and inspiration for several songs. According to Kevin Jonas, "Poison Ivy" is the song the Brothers are most excited about. "It's about getting rid of something that you don't like and it just keeps bothering you, just like poison ivy". Nick Jonas wrote "World War III" about a personal experience in which "someone's fighting you, and [he or she is] the only one fighting. I'm cool, I don't know what your deal is". Nick also stated that "Much Better" is a song the band wrote for their fans to thank them for their support.[5]

Promotion

Singles

"Paranoid"

Hollywood Records confirmed on April 29, 2009 that the track "Paranoid" would be the album's first 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 was released as a digital download on May 12th.[14] The music video was directed by The Malloys.[15] The music video for Paranoid premiered on May 23, 2009 at 7:55pm EST on Disney Channel, the Jonas Brothers Myspace page and the Jonas Brothers YouTube channel. The Paranoid music video was made available for purchase the following day, May 24th.

"Fly With Me"

"Fly With Me" was first used during the end credits of the movie Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. A music video for the song premiered on Disney Channel on June 7, 2009.[16]

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)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, Lonnie Lynn3:57
11."Turn Right"Jonas Brothers2:48
12."Don't Speak"Jonas Brothers, John Fields3:50
Bonus Tracks[17][18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Keep It Real" (Bonus Track)Jonas Brothers2:51
14."Enhancement" (UK Bonus Track)  

Release history

Region Date
Europe[4] June 14, 2009
Netherlands,Austria and Spain [citation needed] June 15, 2009
United States, Canada and Brazil [4] June 16, 2009
Asia[4] June 17, 2009
Oceania[4] June 19, 2009

References

  1. ^ Earls, John. "Review: The Jonas Brothers/Lines, Vines And Trying Times". Teletext. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
  2. ^ "Jonas Brothers Promise Pop, Poetry and Horns on New Album". Rolling Stone. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  3. ^ http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/05/08/jonas-brothers-stoke-taylor-swift-rumors-with-new-paranoid/
  4. ^ a b c d e "Jonas Brothers' Fourth Album Due June 15". Billboard. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  5. ^ Jonas, Nick; Jonas, Joe; Jonas, Kevin (2009). "Jonas Fan Van" (Interview). Interviewed by Nicole Anderson. {{cite interview}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameters: |city= and |callsign= (help); More than one of |subject2= and |last2= specified (help); More than one of |subject3= and |last3= specified (help); More than one of |subject= and |last= specified (help); Unknown parameter |subjectlink2= ignored (|subject-link2= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |subjectlink3= ignored (|subject-link3= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Jonas Brothers at Myspace Music". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  7. ^ "Jonas Brothers spend a Night at the Museum". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  8. ^ "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)
  9. ^ ""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)
  10. ^ "Soundcheck - Jonas Brothers". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  11. ^ "'GMA' Summer Concerts in Central Park". Retrieved 2009-05-26.
  12. ^ "Radio Disney Planet Premiere". Retrieved 2009-06-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |Publisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "Jonas Brothers Myspace (Events List)". Jonas Brothers via Myspace. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  14. ^ "Jonas Brothers Paranoid (Video, Lyrics)". Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ ""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)
  17. ^ "Jonas Brothers Brothers Lines Vines and Trying Times Tracklist". Tommy2.Net. 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
  18. ^ "Lines, Vines And Trying Times".
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