Customer Reviews
Totally Awesome 
2008-07-29
Love the Album, love the band. I think it is a great rock CD. Really enjoy listening to the first five or six tracks but the rest of the CD is good too.
Not just a kid band 2008-07-19
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.
Album of the year 2008-07-15
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.
Great Album 2008-07-05
Boys Like Girls is a great band and this album makes that very evident.
Great buy.
Buy the Single 
2008-05-03
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.
Refreshing New Group 2008-01-30
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!!!
3-1/2 stars -- Decent, but needs a greater escape from "the usual" 
2007-12-09
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
My new fave band 2007-12-03
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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Boys Like Girls 2007-11-02
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!
awesome!!!!! 
2007-10-19
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!!
