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Into the Rush

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Aly & AJ have great songs. Not all of them are about love, they are about things teenagers go through and can relate to.

1. Rush-3:11: This is the track that kicks things off. The semi-title track has soft verses with a loud chorus, and great lyrics. This was on the Disney Girlz Rock Cd.

2. No One-2:57: This was featured on the soundtrack for the movie "Ice Princess". It's a great slow song that talks about how you should be yourself and never let anybody take you down.

3. Collapsed-2:57: This is a really upbeat track that Aly wrote by herself.The little techno sounds are cool and you will find yourself singing to it in no time. The lyrics talk about a relationship where she is talking about how she dumped someone and now she realizes he was "the one".

4. Something More-3:40: Alot of teenagers probably have been through this situation: You like your friend and want to be "something more". A great beat goes along with the words and you will probably have the chorus stuck in your head. In the booklet, right before the lyrics to this song, it says "For J.S.-Love A.J."

5. On The Ride-3:31: This song has great lyrics. They are talking to each other saying how they will always be by each others side. Above The lyrics, it says "Having a great sister makes life even better."

6. Speak For Myself-3:10: Great beat, with great lyrics. Alot of people can relate to the lyrics, which talk about being seen and not heard. The chorus is like a power anthem and it gets stuck in your head. Above the lyrics in the booklet it says "Children are to be seen and heard".

7. Out Of The Blue-2:58: Another song teen's can relate to. It talks about how you are in a relationship and people keep telling you that you shouldn't be together. It opens with a great acoustic beat and builds to an upbeat chorus. I like how they change the lyrics in the last chorus. One of my favorites on the album.

8. In A Second-3:35: The slowest song on the album, but still good. The way they sing the chorus will have you singing along. The song talks about liking someone and you don't know if they like you. Their answer would change your life "in a second".

9. I Am One Of Them-3:25: GREAT MEANING!! The lyrics talk about child kidnappings. The beat is not slow, yet not fast and the lyrics are very dramatic and make you think about the subject. This is one of my favorites. Above the lyrics in the booklet, it says "Go to www.missingkids.com to learn more about staying safe."

10. Sticks and Stones-3:47: Alot of people can relate to this song. I can. It's subject: bullies. The pre-chorus will get stuck in your head: "Why don't they understand/That we are all the same/and we all get lost sometimes..." and i like how they change the pre-chorus in the second verse "Why don't you understand/That we are all the same/and we all feel lost sometimes." Very good beat and words. "Sticks and Stones won't break my soul/Get out of the way I'm invincable/Throw them down cause the one you hurt's not around/not around/It's not your place/Honestly." Above the lyrics in the booklet, it says "A Bully tries to tower, but really has no power."

11. Protecting Me-2:58: Aly sang this in an episode of "Phil Of The Future" and this version is a whole lot better.It's upbeat tune will have you singing along. Like in "Out of The Blue" I like how they change the last chorus. Above the lyrics in the booklet, it says "To our amazing parents..." though the lyrics sound more like a love song.

12. Slow Down-3:54: At first i thought it was going to be a ballad, but it turned out being one of my many favorites on this album. The pre-chorus will have you moving around, singing and the chorus will too. I like how, right before the final chorus, when it sounds like their voices skip when they sing "Slow Down".

13. Do You Believe In Magic-2:14: This song is from the Disney Channel Original Movie "Now You See It..." which Aly starred in. It's a great cover and very catchy. Above the lyrics, it says "For Bob Cavallo...The man whose creative past helped frame our future."

14. Walking On Sunshine-3:53: This song was on the soundtrack for the Lindsay Lohan movie "Herbie: Fully Loaded". I never bought the soundtrack and i was glad when i saw this was going to be on their album. Originally, the tracklist had 13 songs, this song was excluded, but they changed it last minute. It's a great cover and i like the guitar in the end that kind of skips as it fades.

Overall:100000000/10

If you don't buy this cd, you are passing up on a great cd. The lyrics really have a meaning. The sisters wrote every song on here (except for the last two). I really hope they come out with another CD.

Aly & A.J. (the Michalka sisters) are incredibly talented. I mean, they can play the guitar, play the piano and keyboards, and sing. They are amazing! I've been waiting for this album to
come out ever since I heard about it cause I was a fan of the "Do You Believe In Magic" CD Single. A lot of the songs on
the CD you will probably recognize. "Rush," the semi-title track
for the album, was originally featured on DISNEY GIRLZ ROCK.
"No One," the second single on the album, can be heard in the beginning of the movie ICE PRINCESS and is featured on the soundtrack. A more acoustic version of "Protecting Me" was performed by Aly on an episode of Disney Channel and ABC Kids'
PHIL OF THE FUTURE. The covers, "Do You Believe In Magic" are
from HERBIE: FULLY LOADED and from Aly's Disney Channel movie
NOW YOU SEE IT... The new ones are just as good, especially "I AM ONE OF THEM," which talks about child kidnappings. Most of the songs on the CD releate to the positive messages parents set
for their kids, but since it's coming from Aly & A.J., they'll totally listen and listen for hours! This album is way worth the
money!

At first I thought they were just a Disney made group but they are much more, no matter your age you can relate to their melody and haunting lyrics. You have to keep reminding yourself they are teens...it is that good.

I am not one for POP princesses and these gals arent, my favorite bands are go from Bangles to Bush. So there is something for everyone. The one thing I would ask these gals is how can they be so deep. Some songs really hit it.

So if you are a doubter dont be, it is worth it...it is so comforting in the age of Britney wannabes that they ARE NOT...they wrote every song but 2! Comforting....rock on ALY and AJ...

Check out www.alyson-michalka.org/ and check out the whole CD in a Flash player...it convinced me.

Rock on!PS: They need better exposer so pass it around, the album has been out since August 2005

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I took my 10 yr. old daughter on Saturday to a local Record Store where Aly & AJ were doing an in-store performance to kick off their newly released Album, "Into the Rush". The concert wasn't very long, only 4 songs, but within those songs, the girls showed beautiful vocals, guitar playing talent and great songwriting skills. After the show, they signed autographs. My daughter was pushed down and injured by everyone rushing to get in line to meet the girls. The security guards, Aly & AJ's publicist and Aly & AJ themselves were very gracious with my daughter, fawning over her injury. They let her be first in line, spoke to her and let her take a photo with them, which was not allowed according to the store. I thought this was was a great thing, turning this trauma for my daughter into a wonderful experience.

I think the album is very grown up and tackles some issues that most "pop stars" shy away from. I'm impressed that the girls play their own guitars and write their own music. Their sister harmonies are beautiful and they are true professionals. The cover tunes that they constantly play on the radio and t.v. do not do them justice. They should focus on their other songs, so people know the girls have substance and are not "bubblegum pop". I recommend purchasing this CD and to tell all your friends about it!! Thanks Aly & AJ for such a great CD!!

What can I say about this terrific duo. They for one, write their own music. Two, they play their own instruments. And three, these girls can sing live. I remember seeing them in LA for a private concert rehearsal and they impressed me so much. These girls play acoustic guitar like pros and can sing amazingly well. Their debut "Into The Rush" has to be one of the best pop/rock albums I've heard in awhile. Songs like the rocky pop inspired song "Rush" is just one of the standout tracks on the album. Other notable favorites include the "So-called prom" song "In A Second", the uptempo guitar laden track "On The Ride", and the acoustic likeable track "Out of the Blue". I can't really choose my definate favorite because all of them are impressive. The cover songs "Do You Believe in Magic?" and "Walking on Sunshine" are also well done. Overall, the cd is a surprise of the summer. Think Michelle Branch with catchier pop hooks. Very mainstream, radio friendly, and chill to the max. Do not let the Disney brand fool you this is a cd for anyone who enjoys pop/rock. I definately see big things for this sister duo. Not a flash in the pan.

I am a big Aly and Aj fan. I love everything they do. From Alyson starring in Disney Channel's Phil of the Future and the DCOM Now You See It... to there new DCOM Cow Belles which I love. They are the total package I mean they can act, sing and they are both great role models for young girls. There singles Do You Believe in Magic, No One, Walking on Sunshine, Rush and On the Ride are so awesome. I love the music videos and the songs are featured in the movies Now You See It..., Ice Princess, Herbie Fully Loaded, Twitches and Cow Belles. This is one of my favorite cds I own. I highly reccommend this album and be sure and keep your eyes pealed for Cow Belles and On The Ride: Aly and Aj in Concert both coming to dvd summer.

Aly & AJ are talented teenage sisters who write their own songs and play guitar. This is their first Cd and it features bright, energetic,upbeat music with catchy melodies! The lyrics of the songs are meaningful and young girls can relate to them. Parents don't have to worry about buying this for the kids because Aly & AJ act their age and don't try to be super sexy like some young stars. My favorite songs on the Cd are: Do You Believe in Magic?, Into The Rush,Walking on Sunshine and No One. But all the songs are good!

This CD is amazing! There are just so many good things about it, I just love it. One of my favorite CDs, I could never get bored of it. Aly and Amanda have rockin' voices, and are just so good at what they do. I mean come on, they are only 16 & 14! They write all their songs, and can even play guitar. Here are some reviews for each song:

1. Rush - Their hit single. Awesome lyrics, and a really good beat.

2. No One - A slow song, with a really soft melody, it's a very pretty song.

3. Collapsed - This song... wow. It has a very unique melody and is just a fun song to listen to.

4. Something More - Yet another good one, AJ wrote it about her first boyfriend I belive.

5. On The Ride - This is an ok song, still very good but can get boring at times.

6. Speak For Myself - Good beat, and very nice lyrics.

7. Out Of The Blue - A tad slower then most of their songs, but good. Not my favorite, but still nice.

8. In A Second - Slower, and a very pretty tone to it. Beautiful slow song.

9. I Am One Of Them - Wow, this one is awesome. It is about how kids go missing. "Does the kid have a prayer? Life is not fair."

10. Sticks And Stones - This has the best message. It says that we are all the same, don't be mean, sticks and stones wont break my bones, get out of the way, i'm invincible.

11. Proctecting Me - Alyson sang this on 'Phil of the Future.' Very nice song I must say.

12. Slow Down - This song has such a fun beat! It's poppy and I totally like it.

13. Do You Believe In Magic - Remake, and totally superb. It is so fun and modern and the vocals are awesome.

14. Walking On Sunshine - Another Remake, and just like Do you belive in magic, Aly and Amanda worked it out! So fun to dance to and get in a good mood.

So, over all, these two girls are so good at what they do, they for sure are on their way to being really, really big. If you buy the album you won't be sorry!

These two sisters have a lot of talent for singing/song writing. Their voices mesh together perfectly and their lyrics are meaningful and easy to relate to. Perhaps, the best song on the album is "Sticks and Stones." This song is easy to relate to for anyone who's ever been hurt or made fun of.
"Why don't they understand/That we are all the same/We all feel lost at times/Why don't they understand/That someone else's pain/Is not for gain/Sticks and stones won't break my soul/Get out of the way, I'm invincible/Throw them down/'Cause the one you want's not around/Not around/It's not your place/Honestly"
This song truly expresses what it feels like when someone causes you pain to feel bigger.
The songs have catchy beats and meaningful lyrics that anyone who's just experienced the ups and downs of life can relate to. Watch out, these sisters are going places!

I LOVE THIS CD!!! I listen to it everytime i'm bored!(^.^) My favorite songs are "Rush", "Something More", And "Protecting Me". This Cd is the best ever!!!! This is the best cd for girls!!