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Sometimes having good, original ideas is the worst thing you can do in rock music. To paraphrase Jim Dickinson on the Beastie Boys, rock and roll is theft, and it's not so much about whether or not one steals but why, how much and how well (i.e. from whom). Riff-heavy in all the right ways, this is a very well-produced retro-rock record with handclaps, catchy choruses, and plenty of attitude. They freely cop from AC/DC, the Stones, the Verve, Oasis, Humble Pie, Aerosmith, Black Crowes, and Mooney Suzuki, and they do it very well. The only problems with the album lie in the words, and in the softer material. Most of the lyrics are so banal ("Now you don't need money with a face like that, do ya") they were seemingly written by some newfangled songwriting program set to "1973." And half the album consists of ballads that are just pretty good: the Oasis-y "Look What You've Done," the Pink Floyd -esque "Timothy" and the Small Faces-ish "Move On.". But it's the mid-to-uptempo stompers that this group excels at. --Mike McGonigal
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75 of 83 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Australian group Jet lived up to their name when they sonically swooped onto the music scene with their first full-length CD - "Get Born." The lead-off single - Are You Gonna Be My Girl? - is simply one of the most compelling rock songs in recent memory. Yes, it's highly derivative of earlier rock music, but it's brilliant. How many TV shows, movies, and products immediately used the song in ads? Sure, it burned out from overexposure pretty quickly, but fortunately the CD is filled with equally gripping rock.
The band deftly combines elements of 60s and 70s rock (especially the Stones and the Who) but adds touches of more recent rock for a fresh sound. For example, "Rollover D.J." is reminiscent of Oasis. "Move On" is a mid-tempo song that incorporates an alt-country sound, a la Wilco. "Timothy" is an interesting ballad with lyrics that could have been written by David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust period. "Radio Song" has some nice prog-rock touches that wouldn't sound out of place on an early Radiohead CD. "Lazy Gun" is conceivably the pinnacle of the CD, as it changes tempo and style, weaving all over the place; it also, perhaps tellingly, sounds the least like anybody else. The lyrics, though, seem to sum up Jet's philosophy - Change nothing/ Futures in/ Close the door/ Wear a name/ Be the same/ Take some more.
Jet puts everything together so well that it's almost impossible to dislike this CD. Plus, let's face it, the artists they rip off are by and large past their prime - either disbanded or making musty music. Judged on its own merits, "Get Born" is an exceedingly strong rock record.... Read more ›
The band deftly combines elements of 60s and 70s rock (especially the Stones and the Who) but adds touches of more recent rock for a fresh sound. For example, "Rollover D.J." is reminiscent of Oasis. "Move On" is a mid-tempo song that incorporates an alt-country sound, a la Wilco. "Timothy" is an interesting ballad with lyrics that could have been written by David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust period. "Radio Song" has some nice prog-rock touches that wouldn't sound out of place on an early Radiohead CD. "Lazy Gun" is conceivably the pinnacle of the CD, as it changes tempo and style, weaving all over the place; it also, perhaps tellingly, sounds the least like anybody else. The lyrics, though, seem to sum up Jet's philosophy - Change nothing/ Futures in/ Close the door/ Wear a name/ Be the same/ Take some more.
Jet puts everything together so well that it's almost impossible to dislike this CD. Plus, let's face it, the artists they rip off are by and large past their prime - either disbanded or making musty music. Judged on its own merits, "Get Born" is an exceedingly strong rock record.... Read more ›
23 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, as it has been said in many reviews, there's nothing new here. So what. Jet draw upon and nick everything that's good about rock-n-roll. A bit of swagger there, a pinch of drunken chaos here. Couple that kind of stuff with a simple back to basics rock record and you get music that will definitely please the rocker within. Get Born is a great debut. A debut that is basically a hybrid of ACDC, a little Oasis, and a lot of "Taken Care Of Business" (Rollover DJ). Some might see this as unoriginal and predictable. Again, it IS all this, and that my friends, is a good thing in this day and age.
Lots of high-marks throughout the records' 13 tracks. Are You Gonna Be My Girl and Rollover DJ are really great, fast paced stompin' singles. I also really like Take It Or Leave It, and Cold Hard B...., another couple of raw energy rockers that please the 70's rock soul. My only complaint is that those, with another 2 tunes from Get Born, have been included from the Dirty Sweet EP. (I always like EP's to have something not found on the full lengths) Anyway this is a great rock record. Don't expect it change your life, but do expect it to get you moving.
47 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Aaron L.
Format:Audio CD
"Last Chance" (3/5): A decent song, not a great opener though.
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" (5/5): The lead single, a great tune that you can't help but sing along to.
"Rollover D.J." (4/5): This song always makes me wanna move.
"Look What You've Done" (4/5): A great ballad.
"Get What You Need" (3/5): An average song, but nothing more.
"Move On" (3/5): A good ballad, kinda Pink Floyd-ish.
"Radio Song" (3/5): Not a bad tune, just not great.
"Get Me Outta Here" (4/5): This up-tempo track is a winner.
"Cold Hard B***h" (4/5): The second single that should prove that the band isn't a one hit wonder.
"Come Around Again" (4/5): Another killer ballad.
"Take It Or Leave It" (4/5): Yet again, Jet proves they're the kings of the fast paced tracks.
"Lazy Gun" (3/5): A decent song, but nothing memorable.
"Timothy" (3/5): A less than thrilling conclusion to a thrilling album.
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl?" (5/5): The lead single, a great tune that you can't help but sing along to.
"Rollover D.J." (4/5): This song always makes me wanna move.
"Look What You've Done" (4/5): A great ballad.
"Get What You Need" (3/5): An average song, but nothing more.
"Move On" (3/5): A good ballad, kinda Pink Floyd-ish.
"Radio Song" (3/5): Not a bad tune, just not great.
"Get Me Outta Here" (4/5): This up-tempo track is a winner.
"Cold Hard B***h" (4/5): The second single that should prove that the band isn't a one hit wonder.
"Come Around Again" (4/5): Another killer ballad.
"Take It Or Leave It" (4/5): Yet again, Jet proves they're the kings of the fast paced tracks.
"Lazy Gun" (3/5): A decent song, but nothing memorable.
"Timothy" (3/5): A less than thrilling conclusion to a thrilling album.
"Get Born", the debut from Aussie rockers Jet is music to my ears. Though some of the ballads can become tiresome, every fast paced song on this record is a winner. Definately worth checking out, especially if you're into the garage rock scene.
Rating: Three and a half stars.
74 of 98 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just when the onslaught of rock revival bands seemed to be dying down, the Australians come marching in. Apparently, The Hives, The Strokes, The White Stripes, and The Vines aren't enough. And despite lacking "The" in the band name, Jet lands smoothly in the already overpopulated genre in nearly all other aspects.
Similar to e=mc˛ (minus the genius), Get Born is a formula. Take four Aussies (two of which are required to be siblings), inject some traditional rock (creating the foundation), add a little garage punk (to give the mix a bit of an edge), blend in some sloppy production (don't be stingy with the synthesized background clapping), and (of course) name one of the tracks "Take it or Leave It".
Sure, the album brings some pleasurable elements to the table. "Radio Song" is an ironic yet oddly likeable ballad, and the cynically written "Rollover D.J." is sure to turn some heads. "Get Me Outta Here" and "Get What You Need" are sure to please fans of, "Are You Gonna Be My Girl", Jet's first single. "Lazy Gun" is a nice departure and "Cold Hard B****" is absolutely irresistible despite the somewhat harsh lyrics.
While Nic Cester's howling on "Look What You've Done", the flawed country ballad "Move On", and a couple short throwaway tracks might initially put off listeners, there are definitely more pros than cons within the album.
The final product? Get Born isn't so much a promising debut as it is a catchy carbon copy. Let's put it this way. If I hear Jet on the radio, I'd turn up the volume. It's not bad at all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
You got to like them
What memories of a band that really rocked. I am glad I was able to purchas this cd and it has brought back some good memories.
Published 12 days ago by Commando Big
3.0 out of 5 stars
a couple of good songs but they mostly sound like cover tunes with...
good driving guitars on a couple of tunes. probably would not buy in hind sight after listening to the whole thing
Published 27 days ago by James K. Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A couple of really good songs
A couple of really good songs. Really like coldhearted and be my girl. Pretty much why I bought it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DGMJ
3.0 out of 5 stars
I hear them on commercials
kind of a cross between black crows and Tom Petty - I was going to say like AC-DC but they don't do ballods
Published 3 months ago by Joe Thorburn
3.0 out of 5 stars
This band was so cool at the time
I didn't really like the whole cd, just a few select songs, luckily the cd was cheap in the first place.
Published 4 months ago by Jaime Childers
1.0 out of 5 stars
average music and juvenile lyrics
To me,music is a two part enigma;the music itself and then the lyrics. If the music is awesome it can overtake bad lyrics. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Craig Mcgovern
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got What I Paid For
I got the CD quickly and in good shape. It played perfectly on my stereo. The price was right, too. I recommend this seller.
Published 13 months ago by Happy Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great condition - just what I ordered
Exactly what I ordered in great condition - The album is old enough so by now you know what you are getting. Did not download as was a gift and downloads are just hard to unwrap.
Published 15 months ago by Steve Marett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jet - 'Get Born' (Elektra)
Review no. 479. Wow! I had no idea that Jet's very first CD when over this well. Anyway, due to the fact that there are simply way too many bands and artists worth checking out... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mike Reed
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Sounds for Modern Times
Fantastic debut from Australian rock band. The album possesses a complete throw-back feel with tracks teetering between AC/DC hard rock and post '67 Beatles soft rock, all written... Read more
Published 18 months ago by mrglass2002
