Totally Awesome
Love the Album, love the band. I think it is a great rock CD. Really enjoy listening to the first five or six tracks but the rest of the CD is good too.

Not just a kid band
I discovered this band through my 13 year old daughter and I can tell you that this band has a lot more depth and talent than many of those out there. To call it a "boy band", "emo" or "alternative" really does this band a disservice. I think I like them better than my daughter which may be why they haven't hit the big time yet. Maybe they are targeting the wrong people! After all, I want new music too and I am NOT cnotent to listen to re-releases of popular 80s songs performed by a bunch of has-beens in depends. This band actually has talent and they aren't afraid to experiment with it. When I listen to it I am reminded of the Outfield from the 80s, except with the talent of early U2. If they keep going the direction they are now they probably won't make it "big" as fast as some of these other kid bands which is fine by me. Hopefully they'll avoid that path and continue developing their skills and talents into the far future. After all, it took U2 10 years and 5 albums to get something in the number one spot. Either way, I almost never write reviews but this one was worth me taking the time to actually sit here and write this. If you are over 30 and have been longing for a new band with talent, a good melody, and that feel generated by the Outfield and other similar bands you'll be thrilled with this CD.

Album of the year
While Boys Like Girls isnt as unique as it can be as far as emo bands are concerned, this album can very well be the album of the year (2008). I've been on the search for a great emo band for years ever since Something Corporate stopped producing more music and this album answered my prayer. Sorry Dashboard Confessional - I like your album but it just doesnt seem to fill the void I had.

Great Album
Boys Like Girls is a great band and this album makes that very evident.
Great buy.

Buy the Single
The first song from the self-titled album, Boys Like Girls, is the only one repeated listening has found worth listening too at all. Mainly only because it is the only one I can tell apart from the others. If you're looking for good background noise, this fits the requirements; if you're looking for good listening, buy the single if you must have it. "The Great Escape" isn't worth trapping yourself into the full CD.