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On their second full-length studio album (not counting their 2006 acoustic Christmas record), sisters Aly & AJ Michalka present another set of pop/rock songs tailor-made for play on Radio Disney. Slightly edgier than their debut, INTO THE RUSH, '07's INSOMNIATIC finds the Los-Angeles-based siblings in a less sunny mood, as best revealed on the sassy, keyboard-driven "Potential Breakup Song."
Aly & AJ: Aly Michalka (Fender Rhodes piano).
Personnel: Aly & AJ (vocals); Tim Pierce (guitars); Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards); Paul Bushnell (bass guitar); Dorian Crozier (drums); Nigel Lundemo, Doran Crozier (drum programming); Stevie Blacke (dilruba).Uncut (p.95) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[S]assy meta-pop....[There is] enough to suggest a crafty, intelligent pop future for the pair." Aly & A J Insomniatic Songs Insomniatic Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews One of 2 best albums :)
This is the second album I bought of Aly & Aj. I love "Potential breakup song" the most which is why I bought the cd. It also has few other songs i love. This is my #2 fave album but still love it a lot! A terrific collection for a Aly & Aj fan and love their music. :D
Submitted by H. (California, USA)
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 Pretty Good
I like this CD alot but I only gave it 4 stars 'cause it wasn't the best CD ever.
Submitted by Katie (Bemidji,MN,USA)
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Better and better everyday
I love Aly & A.J's music, Into the Rush and Acoustic Hearts of Winter were awesome, so i had to buy this one.
Okay i admit at first i was a little worried, i heard clips of the songs and they weren't as good as their old ones but after listening to them the second time i loved it and couldn't get enough. The songs are catchy, upbeat and still have a great message.
Potential Break-Up Song - Different from their usual style but great 10/10
Bullseye - great guitar, beat and vocals 10/10
Closure - nice tune, great 'getting over break-up' track 9/10
Division - fantastic ballad, mixes both girls voices perfectly 9/10
Like it or leave it - soooo catchy, great intro, beat, vocals and mixes of sounds 10/10
Like whoa - the intro and the verses just build up to the awesome chorus 'whoa, whoa'! 10/10
Insomniatic - the title track, brilliant rocking sound 9/10
Silence - Probably my fav on the album, just beautiful music, vocals and lyrics 10/10
If i could have you back - the sound of the music is just... wow, love it! 9/10
Blush - great message, amazing and Aly's voice is beautiful 10/10
Flattery - love it love it! suits A.J's voice to a t' 10/10
I'm here - lovely music and tune, both voices perfect! 10/10
Chemical's react (remix) - the song was great the first time round and still is 10/10
Submitted by fayebo27 (Yorkshire, U.K)
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This album is off the chain!
I love it!
I have about 5 copies of this album!
Submitted by ELOISE (Under your bed)
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I think this cd is better than their first one. There songs have matured a geat deal. They are really evolving into great muscians! Two thumbs up!
Submitted by dumb_blonde745 (Walker, MN, USA)
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