Jonas Brothers: Nicholas Jonas, Joseph Jonas (vocals, various instruments); Kevin Jonas (vocals, guitar).
On their 2006 Columbia debut, the Jonas Brothers offer up a set of enthusiastic punk-pop, with a heavy emphasis on the "pop," often coming across like the slightly edgy second coming of Hanson. With their boys-next-door charm, these teen siblings from New Jersey--Nicholas (13) and Joseph (16) who share vocal, guitar, and keyboard duties, and Kevin (18) who contributes guitar and backing vocals--won over audiences with the jubilant "Mandy," a remarkably catchy, revved-up tribute to friendship. Other highlights of this entertaining first outing include the emotive "Time for Me to Fly" and the sci-fi-themed "Year 3000," tracks that are sure to appeal to the tween/teen set and get approval from their parents. minimize