It's Only Time [LIMITED EDITION]

Drake Bell

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 5, 2006)
• Original Release Date: December 5, 2006
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Umvd Labels
• ASIN: B000K7UGYS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,960 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Up Periscope

2. I Know

3. Do What You Want

4. It's Only Time

5. Found a Way (Acoustic)

6. Makes Me Happy

7. Fool the World

8. Fallen for You

9. Rusted Silhouette

10. Break Me Down

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Nickelodeon footage of Drake performing acoustic on Nick's rooftop (he teaches viewer how to play/sing the theme song)

2. Outtakes of Photo Shoot

3. Acoustic performance B-roll

4. "I Know" video

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Drake Bell would like to take some time and tell you what he really wants to say, or at least that's what he sings on "Rusted Silhouette," one of the thoroughly charming pop tunes he glides through on this, his major-label debut. What he put thought into saying on It's Only Time isn't exactly earth-shattering--the teen-targeted, relationship stuff he's spouting has been set forth a million different ways before. But there's something in Bell's punched-up delivery and the sunniness of his Beatles-inspired music that compels the helpless listener--even if she's not 11, even if she's never heard of his Nickelodeon TV show Drake & Josh--to keep humming along. That something is charisma. Not only does Bell have excellent hair, as throngs of swollen-hearted admirers have observed on fan sites, he also has a regular-dude persona he's skilled at channeling with just his voice. He's the guy every guy wants, or wanted, to be in high school: cool, chummy, a babe magnet. Former geeks and goths may take issue, but expect an eventual conversion. It's Only Time, most likely, and Bell knows it. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes Me Happy, December 5, 2006

By	Thnairg "Thnairg" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

First of all, let it be known right off the bat that this review is being written by a 30-something-year-old man who loves music, but still thinks "Drake & Josh" is a decently amusing and somewhat entertaining program. I bought Drake Bell's first album, the independent release "Telegraph", out of curiosity, when I found out that he was an aspiring musician. I was quite impressed that a teenage heartthrob could actually compose songs, play instruments and sing so well.

I am even more enchanted with this album, and I've only just moments ago finished listening to it for the first time. Every song is a gem, with Bell's crisp yet supple vocals aurally dancing right along with the endlessly catchy melodies. The overriding sound is definitely contemporary pop-rock, but there are overtones of vaguely Tin-Pan-Alley-inspired '60s and '70s pop whimsy -- reminiscent of The Mamas & The Papas and, to a lesser degree, Herman's Hermits and the Beatles -- that often decorate the songs.

I'd love to know how much input Bell himself had in the overall sound of the resulting album; if he was the chief contributor to it, then his potential as a recording artist is tremendous. As expected with a major-label release, this album has probably been polished and "radio-friendlied-up" for the masses, but that doesn't stop me from thoroughly loving it! The only disappointment is the CD's running time: just 35 minutes. It does, however, come with a DVD (which I haven't watched yet) and has a very attractive price tag.

So, if you don't like to be immediately consumed with catchy tunes in your head and a big bounce in your step, then you might as well stay away from this CD. On the other hand, if you want to get an early glimpse of a serious musical talent, you should pick up this CD ... your ears will thank you.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This dude is GOOD, December 16, 2006

By	Tom in Texas (Ft Worth, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

I don't know how old this guy is, but his musical maturity is no-doubt far beyond his years. Drake's music sounds a whole lot like the band, Jellyfish from the 90s...although a bit poppier. Great music, good singing....good lyrics...good stuff.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Fun Pop Without That Plastic Feeling, February 20, 2007

By	K. Fontenot "Prairie Cajun" (The Bayou State) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Put any of today's pop stars' discs into your CD player and you'll notice that most of them sound exactly alike. There are few exceptions in the cluttered, cookie-cutter, plastic pop world of today. Even the supposed "punk" bands sound manufactured. One exception to the rule comes from the least expected place: Nickelodeon. "Drake and Josh" star Drake Bell's "It's Only Time" is his second foray into mainstream music. I haven't heard "Telegraph," Bell's first album. "It's Only Time" is pure pop fun. It's full of infectious hooks, fun chorus lines, and seemingly easy to digest lyrics. However, look beyond this surface of polish and sheen, and you'll find that Bell is a tad bit deeper than his strategically groomed contemporaries. For one, he can actually play musical instruments. Secondly, he knows his influences well and acknowledges them in style and musical delivery. Others have referenced the Beatles during their "Yellow Submarine" days and rightfully so. However, I think that Bell's sound is more of a mix of two heavily Beatles-influenced groups: Crowded House and Christian rockers, PFR. "Rusted Silhouette" and "Makes Me Happy" scream of Crowded House. PFR comes through the most on songs like "I Know" and "Do What You Want." I can also hear a tad bit of Squirrel Nut Zippers influence in the ragtime closer, "End It Good."

There's a DVD that comes with this particular album. It features two guitar lessons in which Bell teaches viewers how to play and sing "Found A Way," the theme song from "Drake And Josh." Teeny-boppers will eat up the outtakes from the album photoshoot and the "I Know" video. There's also an enjoyable acoustic performance of Bell. Overall, the DVD is a fun companion piece to the album, but the meat of this project is on the album itself.

For your information, I'm a thirty-year-old male with a five-year-old daughter who absolutely loves "Drake and Josh." I must say that I enjoy it myself since it is one of the few shows that I can actually watch with my daughter and not worry much about what's on the screen. Some here have stated that the songs on this album are to "steamy" or "racy" for young ears. Firstly, this is not a "Drake and Josh" album. It's a Drake Bell project. Secondly, only one song, the supposedly sex-tinged tune, "Up Periscope," has any questionable lyrics for youngsters at all. In fact, if a parent doesn't go out of their way to point out the lyrics in question, most kids will probably not even notice them since the music is so catchy and fun. Parents who worry over this one song will find it hard to purchase ANY albums from today's pop stars for their children. Give Bell a break. He's one of the safest popsters out there AND he happens to be one of the most talented in the bunch. Skip the song if it bothers you that much, but don't give the entire album a poor review for one song that offends you in some way.

Good job, Drake Bell. I look forward to your next album. Highly recommended.