wow that's a harsh review. I personally like the CD (and I'm 20). It's supposed to sound like beatles music and what not. I think this review is exaggerated. His first CD was kind of "dark" so this album is supposed to sound happy.

By calling Drake Bell a sugar-coated pop artist clearly states you know absolutely nothing about
Drake Bell. First off, he also starred in "Drake and Josh" (with actor Josh Peck) and he has done theatrical movies not just made-for-tv, not there is anything wrong with the latter.

You didn't know the lyrics you were dissing,
it's "Buddy Holly glasses on a Betty Paige negative".

Which proves to me that you had a pre-conceived notion going in and just wanted to snark on Drake because of him being a star on Nickelodeon.
Did you listen to his first album, "Telegraph"?

If you had, you'd have released the reason for this "happy, happy" tone is that "Telegraph" is the darker album so far--and to act like Drake doesn't have any life experiences to draw upon shows that you don't know what you're talking about. Bell survived a serious car accident last year as well as having grown-up in the entertainment industry and around the professional billiards circuit (his Mother is pool champion Robin Dodson).

Bell, Abraham, and Cocoran are all accomplished singers, songwriters, and musicians.

I'm sorry that you feel the need to compare Bell to Jesse McCartney and other throwaway music, but it's your loss.

You probably think all of Drake's fans are five when many people from teens on up enjoy his music and his work.

Hopefully, you won't this harsh when you review the follow-up to "It's Only Time"--You are
right about one thing though, this album won't
be Bell's last.

Umm..okay....apparently you know NOTHING about Drake! First of all, those are DEEP lyrics, not lyrics that don't make sense. Drake was in a horrible car accident, and he wanted to write an album with slightly happier and upbeat melodies and lyrics! This CD is really catchy and you can't help but tap your feet to the beat! Also, you should definitely listen to his first album if you don't like really upbeat songs. Most of the songs on that CD, are slower and not quite as upbeat. I personally, LOVE this CD!! It's constantly playing! Drake is so impressive! I LOVED his first CD and I LOVE this CD! This is a GREAT buy!! 10 out of 10!!

~*Erika*~

I agree with everyone elses comments. If you would have listened to Drake Bells first c.d. Telegraph you would have realized that c.d. is very dark and since Drake survived a very serious car wreck, where he suffered a broken neck, broken jaw, six teeth being knocked out and having to receive 1500 stitches he decided to write a very upbeat album with It's Only Time. I mean who can blame him? You obviously don't know Drake Bell at all, because his musical influences include the Beatles, John Lennon, and musical genres like that. He would appreciate you comparing him to the Beatles. And wow how impressive of a grown adult making fun of a twenty year old. You must be very proud of yourself for saying all these harsh things about him.

you know nothing about him!!! listen TO HIS FIRST CD. AND THEN LISTEN TO THIS. YOU FUCK HEAD! ID LIKE TO SEE YOU MAKE A CD AFTER AN ACCIDENT. LETS SEE HOW GOD DAMN HORRIBLE YOU DO!!

I have to agree with the others, except for #5. Just because you don't like Drake's music doesn't mean it sucks. He's just not your cup of tea, but he's mine. He's come a long way from Nickelodeon, and he's very lucky to be alive. You could have at least taken the time to learn that much about him and given him a LITTLE credit.

Ok, first of all I understand that you have your opinions, but do you have to be so rude about it! Also, apparently, you have NO IDEA what Drake Bell went through almost A YEAR AGO! He had a horrible car accident and the doctors said he was LUCKY TO LIVE! I don't know about you but if that happened to ME I would think the world was beautiful and I would totally love life! So maybe you need to get your facts straight before you sooooo harshly critic! Oh and by the way YOUR FACE IS ON BAD ACID!!!!! But I will agree with ONE thing you said, THIS WILL NOT BE DRAKE BELL'S LAST CD! If you don't like Drake's music then don't listen to it and go bash an artist that really does stink!! Drake's music doesn't sound even remotely close to a seasame street song. And Drake's been in alot of other movies and shows beside Nick and no one would be so harsh on someone they didn't have pre-conceived notions on! So maybe you should clear your mind of that and actually give him a chance!!!!!

First I am a 45 yr. old woman with 3 kids. I wasn't a Drake fan until I saw his music video on mtv. While I appreciate Fergie, Gwen Stephani, 50 Cents, it was refreshing to see the music video of clean content and an interesting story line and a clean video that everyone could view including smaller kids of which he does have big following from Nick. It was reminiscent of Sgt. Peppers/Bealtemania all the way with a modern twist. I am so weary of the same old sounds that are plagueing the market today. Bell's CD is uniquely different and it is always surprising to hear the next song and interesting combinations and mixings with the intricate key changes that are in and out of major/minors keeps me wanting more not less. If you are tired of the same body thrusting, hard core sexual language that is so often found in "marketable" artists, then I would suggest a change of pace and buy Bell's CD "It's Only Time" because it is time for a new era of musical sounds.

It's amazing how most of these comments, defend the music by talking about and/or relating to a minor car accident drake had. The music is NOT good. The album is basically a batch of overproduced, average to below average, kid songs. If anyone thinks it's better than that, they obviously don't know what truly good or great music sounds like. That's why these reviews are done by people who listen to a lot of it, so they have something to compare it to.

It's becoming very apparent to me, after some research, that most of the positive blogs about drake and this music, were made by fans and promoters.

I own telegraph as well as it's only time, and I have to say I love both albums. His first album I fell in love with the deep lyrics and meoldies. In his sophmore album I fell in love with drake even more. All his songs are about love, and yes some are even sad and heartfelt, contrary to what this review says. I am 16 and I think that this album is amazing. The fact that Drake already has an album out less than a year after his accident is incredible, i mean dear God the boy had his mouth wired shut. But anyways this review is very innaccurate. Buy Drake's CD, he is a talented, and accomplished artist. I only hope that you listen to his CD again and see how beautiful it is.

"dear God the boy had his mouth wired shut."

Too bad it didn't stay that way.

HA-HA!

Have you actually took the time to listen to this cd? Or did you just think "Oh, Nickledeon, he must be a bad one hit wonder teen popstar" your comments are not only rude and offensive but in whole totally way off course. This young man has more talent than most of the artists out there today, he can write wonderful, heartsearching songs, plays a multitude of instruments and has a great voice.

Just because you can't recognise talent when you see it is no excuse to rip into Drake.

This cd is so inspiring and upbeat, he's telling us how happy he is to be alive and how great it feels to be here, after all he's gone though. Do you actually bother to research the artist before you slam them? Do you bother to take time to actually HEAR what he is saying, do you take time to LISTEN to his music.....NO, I think not! If you did you wouldn't have written such a damming review. Luckily, Drake's fans understand his music, they understand the deeper meaning being his songs, why? Because we BOTHER to listen and take time to actually HEAR what he has to tell us.

Do us all a favour, go out and talk to the average Joe on the street, they obviously know more about Drake Bell and his music than you do. If you can't give at least constructive critism then don't even bother to review a cd !

Wow - this reviewer is really bitter about something. Music doesn't have to be depressing to be good. I'm sick of all these wanna be artsy types that are afraid to appreciate anything that is uplifting! Its a great CD. Interesting, complex, different -- and yeah.. upbeat! I love it -- and I'm 31.

Why do most of the comments say that you need to listen to his other Cd? Is this one not good enough to stand on it's own?

Why do most of the comments say that you have to understand what he has been through? Would you eat a bad meal just because the chef had been in an accident?

First of all, the accident was in no way minor! It was a very seruous accident and Drake is very lucky to be alive. Secondly, the two albums are in complete contrast, so yes, it would be good for you to hear both albums.

Considering just what he has been through and the courage and bravery he has shown, then this album is a testiment to that.

Some of you have NO IDEA about Drake Bell and as such are lumping him in the same genre as teeny bopper pop like Jesse MacCartney. Drake is so much more than that. I'm 37 and just love listening to this young man perform. I'm proud to say that I like Drake Bell's music.

Maybe some of you are so stuck into the teeny bopper pop that you can't even recognise good music, written with passion and meaning. Open your eyes, open your ears and listen! Too hard for some by the comments on here. You're all quick to diss a person, why not get off your high horses and actually listen to the words in the songs, you might just learn something.

I am very sadden by all of this negative stuff....We do understand everyone has there own opinion but lets be real, Drake Bell is one of the sweetest, most caring person with the biggest heart that I have seen in along time....I am proud that there is a role model out there that is real and caring for my kids. I love Drake and his acting and music....I am 37 years old and adore him...He has a wonderful family and his a wonderful young man....Personal attacks are really sad when you don't know him....I love both of his CD's...........Way to go Drake keep up the great work.....WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Congrats! This article has been forwarded to the Advance.net websites.

I am very saddened by this negative stuff too. And yes, a lot of these reviews are from fans. Who can not be a fan of Drake!?!?!?

Keep up the GREAT work Drake! This album was amazing!! Don't let the haters get you down!! Rock on!!! :)

I am pleasantly impressed with Drake Bell and company on the release of "It's Only Time". The genre is hard to describe as it is clearly influenced by The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Queen with a modern pop twist.
It offers well blended harmonies, piano accompaniment and subtle horns set to a contagious beat. The clever four song suite really cinched it for me. All the effects, the nostalgia and whimsy makes it an emotional experience. I dig it....a lot, but listen to it a few times as you can't possibly take it all in the first time through.

Dear reviewer,
Maybe you are on acid? Of course the Admiral CJ Abraham is "faceless" ... its a CD... you can't see anyone!
The more I listen to this album the more I love it!! I hear something new everytime. Love the horns, piano, guitar ... and I love how songs 8, 9, & 10 flow into each other and how #10 (break me down) has little references to all the other songs. Its clever -- but perhaps you have to go into it with an open mind to appreciate it. Sounds like you already knew what you wanted to write about before you listened to the album.
Too bad for you. You are missing out!

I have one thing to say:
Did your mother never tell you, if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all?
Think about that one!!

I know nothing about Drake, other than his fans are whiny teenyboppers. I also read online that he's a douchebag.

It clearly states in the comment policy that personal attacks are not allowed yet, I see anti comments all over this response section.

If you knew Drake and his charity work you'd know he isn't the horrible things you say he is.

The reason I mentioned to listen to his first CD is to show you that Bell is versatile and that this current album is upbeat.

I'd like to know what is so wrong with making a positive album?

How dare you critique us fans and that we don't know what real music is, that's insulting.

People bring up the car accident because Bell has been through a great deal, he almost lost his life, so if he wants to write an upbeat pop album that gives all of us fans (whom you seem to think are all teenyboppers)a positive message, I still would like to know what's wrong with that?

Some of you anti-Bell critics definitely have the Lennon is better than McCartney vibe going on, just like when McCartney would put his heart on his sleeve the anti people would come out of the woodwork to say that Lennon was more relative instead of realizing they were both geniuses.

Bell takes his inspiration from the Beatles and many other classic rock icons, it's a shame you anti critics want to put him in the same classification as the Jesse McCartney's and Britney Spears' of the world.

It's a shame that you don't see Bell for the talent that he is.

For your information, Drake's fans are NOT all Teenyboppers!! I happen to be a 37 yr old mother of a teenage girl, how dare you insuate and make false accusations about Drake and his fans. Drake's fanbase is one of the closest, friendliest, supportive fanbase that I know. You people with your insults and personal attacks are just so stuck in your own pathetic, insecure little bubble that you can't see what talent is right infront of you. Drake takes his ideas from the classic artists, you know, the ones that don't need to swear in every sentence of their songs, the ones who's music actually has meaning and isn't mindless drivel, the ones that have been around for years and that will still have a fanbase and be remembered years after the crap you listen too has been forgotten!.....yes I'm thinking of the, Jesse Macartney crap that we have to put up with, the stupid girl crazy, manufactured boy bands who think that they can sing when they really have no talent what so ever. OH not to mention the idiotic mindless drawl most of the rappers sprout out of their mouths! See! Do you like YOUR fave artists slammed? NO, so does us all a favour, Quit messing up this comment board with silly, childish, totally untrue and SLANDEROUS material! You think you're so clever calling Drake and his music, but basically you're totally sad and pathetic. GROW UP!

To all the True Drake Bell fans on here, we know where the real talent is, shame the sad idiots on here can't see it!

ok... drake bell's music does not suck.. what made you hate him so much?? hello..this guy suvived a car crash!!

I really like the album. I wouldn't say 'Up Periscope' is a kiddy song? 'Up Periscope' is about SEX mate, clearly not a kiddy topic - Maybe if you had actually listened to the lyrics you would have realized that. And no I'm not a 'hardcore fan' either. I'm 16 - I don't WATCH nickleodeon or whatever.

Also it's nice to see a young artist that doesn't MIME on live performances for once. :-)

He has alot of talent, writes his own stuff, plays his own instruments. And yes your right - this album won't be his last, and I'm glad of it. :-)

Last time I checked this was a review on this cd.....not his first cd, nor a review about how he survived a car wreck. Great to hear that he survived a bad wreck and that he had a good first cd (supposedly) but this cd is what this review is about and this review is right on.....this album sucked!!!!! I wouldnt give this cd away to a friend....or an enemy. Its that bad. People talking about how great a person he is and a great role model....that just reinforces this review that he is way too happy happy.....a kid entertainer....teen entertainer. Im sure teen girls all over are eagerly waiting for more of this guy.....but for most of us adults who are looking for good music....this review is right.....dont look for it on this cd.

Well i jus wanna let y'all kno(ahem El Bicho...or should i say El Bitcho), that drake bell iz THE gr8est singer EVER
im 16 & have been watchn the amanda show 4ever...i also really really 'njoy drake n' josh...i neva miss an episode
nwayz i completely agree wit review #23 Tiffany shez so rite
well i g2g im goin 2 his concert l8r:)))))

O ya 2 all the gurlz that r readn this...
HES A TOTAL HOTTIE:)))))

"or should i say El Bitcho"

Well ~*qat*~, I would recommend against it since being the easist insult, it shows what little depth you have, but then so does saying "drake bell iz THE gr8est singer EVER".

If you have a problem with the review, take it up woth Fumo Verde, the guy who wrote the review.

Your review sucks.....

I bet you haven't heard the music or heard when you were in bad mood.

Want preview go to any of torrent site.
Despite i come from wareLife stuff i feel this guy had putted everything he had in his music especially track 4 and 5.

I prefer buying the cd ,I liked it so much!I am 22 years old.

I too agree with comment #23 Nice one......

Two lines enough to take **** of you !

Again, explain, why is it wrong to make a positive CD?

I actually enjoyed this CD. It wasn't perfect, and Telegraph was much better, but it's catchy and fun. You have to give Drake credit for trying to do something different at least. Oh well, everyone has theirown opinion. You like it, I don't. It doesn't change either my view, or yours, nor does it affect really much of anything.

However, since when is "Up Periscope" a kiddie song? Were we listening to the same CD? It's about sex last time I checked.... :)

hey machobicho -
first off you blow your load on your critique of music which must mean your so sexually frustrated that you cant come up with anything better to do than rip on music that actually is good for the soul. With all the negativity in life right now (war, terrorism, you) thank God that someone is actually writing music that is happy about certain things. Sure, some of his music is happy-happy and some of it is sappy-sappy, but at least he is not talking about how much cocaine he snorts off of whores nipples like you. Or how about all the shit that comes out with rappers these days? sure people bump and ride to it, but i dont see you ripping them apart for their sexual discrimination and misconduct.

Figure your shit out bitcho. You should allow someone to critique your life and then you would realize all the bullshit that you spew at others is from your own fucked up past.

Why dont you go try to cut an album about how great you are and see if any people would spend their hard earned dollars on it.

Mr Cheeks, why am I not surprised that another person who enjoys Bell's "music" doesn't know how to read? Look back and see where it says, "Written by Fumo Verde"? That's the guy you want to complain to, so figure your own shit out, spaz.

Sounds like you are the one who has spent too much time doing coke because you are delusional. I haven't heard the CD or passed judgement on it, but considering how large of an idiot you come off as, I can tell which way I'm leaning.

If you want to provde us a rap CD to review, we'll give it a listen.

this whole thing is taken wayyyyy out of proportion.
sure el bicho is a wack and has no idea what the hell he is talking about. and sure drake is amazing but...k well maybe its not.

i would like to see you do something better...
i'd like to see you sing and write and play SOMETHING.

and we hope that people dont read this and then have a dislike towards drake forever.

just because he was on nick. doesnt mean everything he does is kiddie (ohh thats a great word tooo, lame and a half) hes 20 for crying out loud.


fat critic.
k thanks bye.

well, uh, i dont know who side im on, im a pretty neutral person. I can understand the bad reviews and the good. the first time i heard the song "i know", i didnt like it either, and i was thinking the same thing, the whole "nickstar tries music" thing. But i listened again, and i got it. his lyrics make sense, at least to me. sure, they arent that deep, but why cant they be straight forward? and the melody grows on you after the first few times. so theres my thoughts on it, i can go both ways. i do have one more thing to say though, is this really worth fighting over? so maybe you like it or you dont, people are bound to go both ways. just accept that other people disagree on your opinion, or maybe their weird like me and can go both ways

i have to agree with sarah,#40, up to a point. I liked what i heard, at first. but that song, up periscope, urrr... im a very up tight christian girl, i admit, and i couldnt beleive it. i liked the show drake and josh, and i thought they were nice people who dont cuss or talk about, you know. i was shocked. i thought he wouldnt know or sing about, that stuff. oh well. sorry guys, im just a naive person who blushes and gets embarresed on that kind of stuff. its not as hardcore as some artists. so maybe thats good, or not. im blushing, you cant see me but i am. i better go, im really uncomfortable.

i think drake is amazing and can sing really well. most people figure drake is some young kid trying to make it big. give him a chance, geeze.
and to ask random person...
hes 20, do you honestly think he doesnt know about "that stuff" (no one can see you, you can say it) sex. (not to be mean) at least he doesnt come RIGHT out and say it.
hes not a teenager, hes man enough to sing about anything.

Say Man! I ain't got nothing to do with it but I believe that FUMO's right!!!

me encanta drake
en un muy buen actor
y tiene una hermoza voz mucho talento ^^
un beso!
de chile!!:)

Music is a personal choice. For me it is something that has been in my home since I was a child; music of all genres. Today's hip-hop, rap, etc. do not really capture my mood or do much for me, but then I'm pushing 70. At the present time, my car driving choices are Il Divo, Toby Keith, West Side Story soundtrack, Tommy Scott's Strings of Scotland, Elton John and Drake Bell. After I saw Drake Bell sing "I Know" on Fox News I bought the album. As far as I'm concerned he is a very talented, creative young man and I truly enjoy his music. Particularly the happy, happy feelings it gives me.

Perhaps, we need to just forget the music critics. Like us, each one has his/her own criteria for what is enjoyable to them. If it's something that gets them to the point of considering offing themselves then they have other problems and need help and shouldn't be telling us what to buy. Obviously, Mr. Verde doesn't like happy. I think the majority of us do and we have to go with whatever makes us have the feelings we want to feel at the moment. So, don't read music reviews, just buy and listen to whatever does it for you.

Hello crew, Admiral Abraham here. It is true I am faceless on the cd, Drake all over it, Mike on the inside front, and I don't mind. My name is where it belongs, and I am happy to be included on such a wonderful cd.

As for the comments of "El Bicho" (fans, take note of the chosen name of this reviewer) This individual is allowed his (or her) opinion. I am sure in his (or her) world that opinion is valid. I am glad I don't live in that world. In our world (mine and our fans) we are aware of a few things this reviewer is not, and I'll just leave it at that. For those who have supported us, Thank you. For those few that have not, Thank you, for you have allowed me to see the other side, and have shown me you are far, far outnumbered by the fans. Keep up the good work.

I too made the mistake of believing El Bicho wrote the review, in fact it was Fumo Verde, or for you non latin speaking types...Green Smoke.

Backhouse Mike would say, this reviewer is a Noob. I myself appreciate this reviewer, his (or her)friend El Bicho, and their willingness to lay it all out there right or wrong.

Hey, the Album Is More Boppy Beacuse he Said In An Interview Most of the songs are about him surviving that horrible car crash ... and about how hes so lucky to be alive.. and so waht if the lyrics dont make sense you listen to nirvana or queen lyrics or beatles songs like come together they make no sense at all either... i just think this is a rather unfair unprofessional review.

Ha!
Its Blates beacuse your jealous of him.

You Cant Stand That he has talent because hes been on nickoldeon.

If You dont like upbeat music that try bullet for my valentine or mcr... i think there shit.. but maybe you'll like them.

So What If up periscope is about sex..
he is a 20 yr old he is aloowed to right things like that. it also shows its directed at a more older audience not just teens like people stereotype

BOlLOCKS BOLLOCKS TO ALL YOU JEALOUS DRAKE HATERS

Yeh I Agree with 48# Come Together Right Now Over ME !

wtf does that mean!

music can make sense in drakes own special way.

what is your problem drake is not anything like seseme street i am 13 and i love him he is so awesome and all my friends love him too and so does adults.it is so happy because a year ago he got in a seriouus car accident and he is lucky to be alive if i survivrd that i would be happy too if you dont like it try his 1st album it is not as happy and if you dont like him then you dont haveto lisen to it but that gives you know right to say that he is for like 5 year olds and he is not you dont know nothing you are clueless just because he is on nickleodeon doesnt mean he is for 5 year olds people of all ages love him teen agers adults and everyone else and he is not sugar pop he is real and write his own songs and it is not just like karoke it is real awesome music he is not like all those other singers like jesse mcartney and britney spears............he is way better and he writes his songs and plays his own music so SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE JUST JELOUS OF HIM YOU WISH THAT YOU WERE HIM SO BAD YOU WISH YOU HAD TALANT LIKE THAT. YOU TRY TO DO WAHT HE DOES. BET YOU CANT SO SHUT THE HOLE IN YOUR FACE

I think you have everything all wrong. You are the perfect example of a steriotypical person towards drake. He has even said in his own words that people pretty much have this preconcieved notion that hes just some nick star and hes going to just get with some producer and do a kareoke album. Get the facts next time. He totaly makes sense with his lyrics. Even if you are too much of a dumb ass to understand, thats too bad for you. He has said flat out that he needed to to this not just for people, but for himself. Cant you let him have that? He has tried and struggled so much. So i hope you know how srrong his fans are, and that they will be by his side always and forever! Let this be a little lesson to you.

Well,I came across this review and was so irritated. I am not a young "fan"--I'm 47--and not only am I extremely impressed with Mr.Bell's serious talent but I'm also impressed with what I've seen of him as a person. In fact my whole family enjoys his talent, from my husband to my married children. This whole attitude has been around forever---if a young man, who has serious talent, comes along he is usually dismissed by so called critics simply because he was a teen star-happens to be nice looking, etc. So, if you're not much to look at (or just plain creepy in some cases-)if you started out as a child star, etc.-you just cannot be truly talented, right? That mind set has always infuriated me. There have been "teen idols" in the past that were true musicians with extreme talent that took this same abuse and in some cases it even did them in. It is ABSURD that simply because you are attractive or a nice person (and--heaven forbid--have a teen following)-then it's just not possible in some peoples smallish minds that you can possibly be a serious musician. Unbelievable. I say listen to the MUSIC---WITHOUT your ridiculous bias against him simply because you've decided to peg him as a teen idol with little substance. I would bet if someone had given you this CD, with no name, no photo of the artist, no background knowledge of him, nothing-- I can safely bet your review would have been totally different. Even if his style of music isn't your taste---which is fine--you still wouldn't have been so harsh and nasty. I find it unbelievable that an ADULT that's supposed to be a serious critic would sound like a teenage boy making fun of the singer his girlfriend likes...that is Jr high behavior...something I grew out of over 30 yrs ago. "Critics" that are not able to be mature and professional and listen to a CD without bias or preconceived notions simply should not be critics.

I'm 19 and a fan of Drake Bell and his music. I was just wondering, since when is a happy album a bad album? I didn't know that depressing music was the only music worth listening to. I am tired of people who dismiss certain music artists because of their narrow views on what "good" music is. If you're going to review an album, at least have an open mind before you listen to it. I'm sure 95% of this review would have been the same whether or not you listened to the album.

The album is great! and so what if all the songs are upbeat, they're still good songs. and Drake said that it was an upbeat album because he was very happy when he was writing it because he was lucky to be alive after being in a serious car crash. You just sound like a sad person. And he can write songs that aren't upbeat too, the songs on his other album, Telegraph aren't all upbeat. And Drake Bell is NOT a sugarcoated pop artist! I thought his new album was very creative, and enjoyable to listen to, and drake Bell is very talented.

Oh My God!! If you seriously think that way about Drake then keep it to yourself because we don't want to here about your complaints.Oka so Drake isn't perfect in every way. But who cares? You should be happy that you didn't get in a car accident and you should just listen and enjoy his Amazing, heart touching music and lyrics.I deal with little kids at home because of my moms job and yeah, so he has a young audience but he also has a teen and adult audience too.
Sabrina 13

My 12 year old son became a fan of Drake about two years ago. After watching a few episodes of the Drake & Josh show with my son and purchasing the Telegraph CD, I too became a fan. I am 37 and love Drake's music. I recently bought his new CD. Although it is quite different from his first, I really enjoy the upbeat style he chose this time. It reminds me of the music I grew up listening to in the 80's. 80's music was always upbeat. Music you could dance to and sing along with. What's wrong with that? My son and I will continue to support Drake and buy all his CD's Also, Up Periscope is mild compared to some of the music today. Besides, young kids who aren't old enough to understand the meaning of the song will just think it's a cute song about a submarine!

How dare you be so mean to Drake like that he has 2 wounderful cds and he's great on nick i wach it every night at both5:30&8:30 eventhough its the same i mean ya people have their opion but you could be nicer i mean come on man all his song are great being upbeat hes happy to be alive i had 4 heart sergerys i'm happy to be alive so rock out loud drake:):):):):)(20 is not an old age i'm 12 i love his music



PS: I LOVE YOU DRAKE BELL:):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Dear Drake, I love you. Happy valinetimes Day. My name is Naomi, I am your biggest fan. I am 8 years old. [Personal contact info deleted] Bye Drake I love you Naomi

Dear person you should not write such a insualting review because i have drakes cd and i always have my head phones in my ears from the time i come home from school to the time i wake up and when i wake up to the time i go to School and on the week ends just because you don't like him dosn't mean you have to be so insualting be cause the cd was a good cd you are righ it WON'T BE HIS LAST CD!!!!!!


Drake you have a good VALINETIMES DAY you r so cute and very talented:):):):):)!!!!!

Wow. I'm reviewing this album for another website, and i have to agree with you on pretty much every account. This album was terrible.

Your both wrong the cd is great all the songs so if you don;t like the cd don't do the review OKAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):):)

Dear Dake,
I love you very, very, very, very, very very, very, much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Your cd.

LOVE,
Ashley

Dang, there sure are a lot of 37 year olds commenting on this...

i love u drake sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much do u go on aim love christine

well. i find u wrong! vwery very wrong! while i am reading this review now, i am very angry that u can't appreciate music, and people who live the music in each second of their life...

for my opinion- drake is very talented.. i love his music.. i love his lyrics.. i found myself cring in the song "telegraph" of his frist albome who has the sog's name too..
i think that the writer of this review doesn't know what is real music, and i never said that everyone must like the same music that i like but hey- u can'd say thoes things abous aperson who gave his life for this songs tns this akbome.. and i think that if drake's music eas so bad, universal motown was never making him an albome and all those fan's, like me, out of usa wasn't even existent!

and well, drake is happy in this albome, he is happy because he is doing what he want's and love- music, and he is happy because people appeiciate his talent, and he is happy becaue of their are few peoples like the autor of this review who don't kno what is real music, he is happy because he has a lot of fans over the world, he is happy because he enjoy the life, and he is expressing all of this happynees on his music, and well- i wish him just a happy days, so he will keep makr woderfull music!

i hope and sure that it's not the last cd of drake.. and i am very happy twhen i read the other comments to the review which are very supporting drke's music!..

AND DRAKE- KEEP MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC! THS IS WHAT MAKES U SPECIAL..

Alright get real! U R wrong about all except one thing.
First of all your wrongs...if you listened to the first cd you would see that it was not up-beat! It was very deep and very emotional. Drake has a sense of style in music. Its unique and rewarding and do not ever compare him to other pop stars he is not some sell-out who landed a deal cause he was a star he played small gigs for years till a major label finally recognized his talents. He's not some paris hilton crap that got a deal cause of their name get real!! Drake, Michael, and CJ are the most talented musicians out there and u have no clue or no talent apperently! You have not right to review this you good for nothing. You prob enjoy sell-out pop shit music! Like jesse mccartney get over your freakin self and face reality. Drake's music is the real deal. He writes. He sings. Produces. Plays music. He's real and you prob cannot even write a poem. And do not even start on kids starving in the streets Drake donates to charity non-stop and what have u done, just dissed people who care about others. U R the loser all of us who bought the cd are winners!!!
You are talkin about up-beat well u know atleast he is not singin like some bands tellin kids to smoke and drink he is a role model and most of his fans are older we have parents who love him lots!!!! His shows fill seats will people of all ages!
His lyrics are actually sometimes refering to sexual concepts and u say its kiddy music for real he said in up periscope "rippin off yur clothes" ok yeah those lyrics are sooo church like who r u man?? He's not singin kiddy music its real all true experience real. If i was your boss you would be fired reviewing drake like this go review all the pop bull shit that is selling right now u idiot they are the crap not drake a real musician is what he is. This cd is up-beat and happy just like all his fans we are happy and now for that one thing you were right about that is.....U R SOOOO RIGHT THIS WILL NOT BE HIS LAST CD!!! ITS JUST ANOTHER ONE ON HIS ROAD TO SUCCESS TO PISS OFF LOSERS LIKE U I HOPE U NEVER GET TO REVIEW ALBUMS AGAIN U DIRRTTYY STINKIN WHORE FACE!!! GET A LIFE!!!!!!
DRAKE SUCCEEDED LOOK HOW MANY PEOPLE AGREE WITH ME U FAILED LOSER U FAILED!!
PUT THAT IN YOUR PIPE AND SMOME IT bitch!!

How can you say this!

It's my favourite CD ever! It's amazing!


I LOVE DRAKE!

I Love Drake Bell's music and lyrics because he has a wide variety of an audience. For example, He is on a show called " Drake and Josh" and that is steered towards a younger audience. But what people theses days don't realize is that Drake is 20 years old and hes not a kid. And who cares if his lyrics are kinda unique. He wrote some of the greatest songs I've ever heard and I know he will continue.
Sabrina 13

omg!

i cant believe someone would even think of writing this. its a whole lot of bull. im pretty sure you no nothing about music. i think you should completly change it.

gahhhh... it just makes me furius! thats all im going to say

You all do realize what the song "Up Periscope" is about? Eek! It's pretty perverse. :X

But anyway, that's besides the point.

Drake Bell is his own genre of music, a real talent.

I saw him live at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, & he blew me away. Drake can play the guitar really well! I was extremely impressed by his guitar solo. Glad to see he's becoming quite popular! I knew he would..

I'm not sure what this guy is smoking, but not all the songs on his CD are "super-upbeat" and "happy-happy". And who gives a fuck if some are? Shouldn't there be joy in a person's life? I know when I'm in a good mood and I feel happy about the world, this is the CD I grab. I'm a fan of all music from Frank Sinatra to Jack's Mannequin to Ying-Yang Twins. Drake Bell happens to be one of my favorite because his music is truly unique. It's inspirational and a lot better than some of the trash out today. I'd rather listen to this than wrist-slitting, depressing, emo-poser music. Here's some advice to all those who hate Drake's music for whatever reason: Get the huge stick out of your ass, buy yourself an ice cream, and try to enjoy the positive side of some different music. Peace out.

Okay, listen to me. YOUR REVIEW SUCKS! Get that?
How dare you even insult Drake Bell! You think he has no life and he's just a Nickelodeon kid. Well, YOU'RE WRONG! Do you have any idea what Drake's music is like? Did you know he put his heart into every song!?!? Did you know his music is all influenced by the Beatles, Beachboys, The Who, and many other great artists who don't sing terrible songs that constantly swear and have no meaning!?!?! You think that rhyming rap crap is better than Drake!?!?! THINK AGAIN! You have NO TASTE at all in music!!! And have you even listen to 'Up Periscope'? Do you even know what the lyrics mean??? It's certainly no kid song, that's for sure!!!
And after that car crash!!! Did you know he's damn right lucky to be even ALIVE? Imagine that, you almost dead. I wish you were!!! Then you wouldn't have written this suckish review!!! Did you know how Drake feels? How lucky he is to be alive! That's why his album is so happy!!! At least he's grateful to be alive, unlike you!
He's not one of those drug taking, smoking, drinking dork celebrities that you see now days!!!
I don't mind critiques, but you just went too far!!! I like to see you write an album!!! Especially after a car crash!!! Go get a life, LOSER!

I want to speak of your shoes or boots, I like it

Hey Adam..........do you have a problem with 37 year olds?

YOU'RE SAYING IT ONLY CAUSE YOU DONT KNOW WHAT IS TO SURVIVE TO A CAR ACCIDENT!
DRAKE BELL IS THE MOST TALLENTED ACTOR, MUSICIAN THAT I'VE EVER SEEN!
AND IF YOU DONT LIKE HIM, WHY DID YOU SEARCHED ALL THIS INFORMATION ABOUT DRAKE?!

=P

Im so glad to see that everyone feels like I do and they are really standing up for Drake. They truely know his talent and this really shows how much you guys care about him. KEEP IT UP GUYS! Lets make sure this idiot knows he's messing with the wrong people!

Not everyone feels like you teenage twerps. Considering Drake hasn't sold many albums, it's obviously a failure, so Fumo was right. What's going to be funny is when you kids go to college in a few years and hide this album from your friends because you're embarrassed it's in your collection.

drake bell is awsome i watch every drake and josh even if iv'e seen it 1000 times.i want to be in his band i would scream if i was.i just want to be his brother at least.i even got his new album its only time i listen to it every hour.i beged my dad 1000 times to get it

forget they other card my real idiot brother wrote that.but only some of it was true like when i begged 1000 times and got his new album.and he hates drake bell .i just saw his new drake and josh my favorite one is attack of the panthatar.i really do hate my brother and my sissters.

You know, not one band or musician is going to please everyone. It is impossible. Even The Beatles, who are widely regarded as the 'best' band ever, didn't please EVERYONE.

Why fight? it's not going to change anyones' opinions. People who like Drake will like Drake regardless of what you say, just like people who do not like Drake will not like Drake regardless of what we say. No one is right or wrong!

As for me, I think Drake is one of the most amazing things to happen to my ears.

i really love this cd, its one of my favorites..i think that it was really good. i have lots of respect for Drake Bell and Jesse McCartney; however, they do not belong in the same category

The tru is than I love you Drake Bell because you are my life and I want to says than you by my Boyfriend
Please please just says yes and I will by happy
Good by my love

Aunque este CD me encanto, debo decir que estoy de acuerdo en que no a todos nos gustan los mismos generos y aun dentro de los mismos generos, no a todos nos gustan los mismos artistas... pero lo que si quiero decir es que la persona que escribio este review definitivamente no debio hacerlo puesto que no tiene el criterio suficiente para ampliarse a más generos ademas de sus gustos personales (ya dejo bien claro que aparentemente odia a Drake bell), por lo que esta critica no es objetiva ni cumple su funcion: ayudar al lector a decidir si comprara o no el CD. ¿Porque le permiten que escriba si su opinion es completamente subjetiva?

El sonido de ITS ONLY TIME de Drake Bell simplemente es Pop, y es un pop muy ritmico y alegre, que tiene eso de malo? Si al escritor de la critica no le gusta, pues que no lo escuche!!

can u write your song notes on piano thanks alot

I'm 49 years old and have been playing music since I was 12. I agree that some of the songs on Bell's 2nd album are simplistic, but the single "I Know" is pretty darned good. Good show, Drake. Ignore the critics and give us a third album.

car accident or no car accident- the guy can sing- the guy can play his own instruments- the guy can act and hey everyone's entitled to their own opinion. I personally love his music, but thats me- however, if you do not like it there's no need to be rude about him. He's a human being with every right to record what he likes. Thats my two cents worth. thanks!

I think Drake Bell is young and he trys really hard....he is at a good point so far....I hope he keeps it up...He is big and can get bigger! Good Luck to him even know he doesn't need it.!

bueno no hablo ingles pero creo q es uno de sus mejores albunes aun que en el video I KNOW se ve muy distinto y eso no me gusta

everyone has there own opinion. some i dont agree w/ others i do.. so ill give u my opinion
i am 13 years old. im a huge drake fan but not just because i think he is hot or i like the show drake and josh.. im a fan because i think drake has something 2 offer... hes a very talented musician and actor...in my opinion its only time is a perdy awesome cd...its upbeat and it will get u sangin along..it is way better music than all these other rappers and ppl..personally i think if youre a drake fan u should lissen 2 it.. its perdy dang awesome!!! and for those who agree w/ me it is awesome aint it!!!

yesterday i had a dream of drake bell,how sweet is that??!! And the hot part about it was that he took his shirt off and wrapped his arms around me and kissed me:} i instantly fell in love with him!!!! i wonder what would happen if i had my shirt...lol!!
P.S. Drake, if ur out there, i want 2 tell u that i love u and u r soooooooooooo hoooooooot!!!! and everyone one that hates u is purely jealous!!

okay, your review is mean and untrue. You talk about Drake's Cd being for 5 years old, you must not know music. Today the music world is surrounded by Explict songs about sexual things, curse words and/ or suside, its nice to hear Drake Bell sing about something pleasent. as for his theme being about "The entire world is beautiful and I love you" isn't it better to think that way than the way people think today?

I am thirteen years old and I think this Cd / artist is better than most of the people today.Okay so you may not like the CD, but you must say that this Cd makes the world sound a little nicer. and also, from your review, you must not know anything about Drake.I happen to know Drake personally and I know that he made the Cd to remind him everyday that he is alive. Like some other people have commented about, Drake was in a serious car accident. now if you were in a car accident and had a 40/60 chance of living, wouldn't you make a happy CD and look at the world in a good perspective? You must be really unkind and a real Bitch

It's something of a positive reflection on Drake Bell that comments are still being posted to this scathing review. I haven't listened to the first album of his, or even all of the second. However, the juxtaposition (sp?) of the insanely upbeat music and the ridiculously risque lyrics in "Up Periscope" rule out the idea that his audience is a bunch of prepubescent teenage girls, etc.

Again, though, the comment review before mine seems to back up a lot of what you said in your CD review. However, as a non-giggly non-flightly non-blond teenager, entering my second year of college, I think the song "Up Periscope" is hilarious enough to redeem any other horrors that may appear on the CD that you so scathingly reviewed. I have to admit, now I want to go listen to all the other songs!

This review is horrible. He survived an insane car accident. I would be happy to be alive too. Also, just because hes on nick dosnt mean he cant make music. I mean hes an amazing guitarist. Lets see someone else try to survive a very severe car wreck and have a cd out in less than a year.

This reviewer is an idiot. Simple as that. Do your research next time. Drake Bell was involved in a horrible car accident in late 2005 and was lucky to be alive. Of course he's happy. And you clearly did not listen to the cd because his lyrics run very deeply. Maybe you're just deaf. That's the only explanation for such a bad review.

i've seen drake inconcert twice. he was awesome. i would rather listen to his music than the rap/pop crap played onthe radio now. his songs are from the heart and you can understand what he is saying. he doesn't stand there and spit onthe microphone and say he made music. he has more talent than half the people trying to make music now.

hi drake i think you are soooooooooooooooo cute

I think it is wonderful that there is finally some decent, clean music that my kids can listen to that isn't nursery rhymes or preschool songs. My husband and I can't even listen to the radio anymore because of offensive lyrics in songs. I also think his music is very good. He has a good voice and is very talented. How many bands put out dozens of albums before people thought they were good?

wow you suck! that was one of the best albums and ur probably just jelous b/c you can't write like that and it's not my fault that you can't understand his music! what didn't you pass school those words aren't that hard to understand you jerk! god man you must have the worst taste in music! god!!!!! yeah relly i have no idea what you r smoking b/c if you can't tell this is good music you must be pretty messed up! i mean holy crap! did you almost die in a car crash? didn't think so and his song has real meaning to it and it's not my fault you can't see the meaning in his songs! and maybe if something like that happened to you youwould see that you should be thankfull to be alive! and you no how can you think he has no life and he's just a nickelodeon kid you crack smoking retard! i hate you soooo much! Drake Rocks and you obviously have a mental problem or your deaf b/c his music is awesome and i saw him in concert 3 times and yeah he rocked! unlike you! he's so awesome and hott! you are a heartless (obviously stupid) credict and by the way you should stop doing drugs it seems to messing up your hearind pretty bad!!!! jerk!

Wow!

I am a 36 year old male musician with a collection of 3000 cd's. This album blew me away! It's incredible! One of the best albums of the decade easily. Every song is stuffed with melody and songcraft. What a treat. If this isn't your cup of tea, then go back to your crappy Smiths and Depeche Mode albums you tortured dweebs!

Who ever told "El Bicho" he was qualified to "review" anything???

Whoever did must have been on acid at the time...

This "review" has no merit whatsoever and should be completely ignored as well as any previous and future "reviews" from this person.

MaskMarvl, did you get to the end of the review and see where it stated this was written by Fumo Verde? What should be ignored are people with poor reading comprehension who use multiple question marks.

For the record (as if anyone cared) I'm female, 48 and have fairly eclectic taste in music...I bought the album assuming it would probably be made up of the usual morose life-is-crappy sort of songs that singers Drake's age seem to be turning out by the truckload lately. I was pleasantly surprised at how upbeat and joyful the whole album is. There's no law against liking music because it makes you feel good...and this album has that spark. When I want to feel moody, I'll haul out my Depeche Mode and Peter Murphy CDs... Might as well add--there's some very cool musical arrangements on this album.

People are contrasting it to his first album because it's musically and thematically different. Telegraph has some dark images on it, and some edgier sound as well.

And I haven't read all the comments--but the music was a product of the events of his life, and I hardly see hitting a metal steering wheel sans airbag or shoulder restraint and fracturing one's neck to be a minor thing. Many artists incorporate life experiences into their work.

El Bicho, did you read the top of the review and see where it stated this was written by El BICHO? What should be ignored are people with poor reading comprehension who skip the begining of the text and are unable to use multiple quotation marks to convey a message more clearly. By the way... the album in question ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(the exclamation marks are for you... hahahaha)

El Bicho,

If in-fact you're "the" El Bicho of this site, if Fumo Verde wrote the review as you state above, then please explain to everyone why the article appears as one of YOUR contributions on "El Bicho's writer page". Specifically among articles 450-401.

Talk about a LAME way of denying your own work!

By the way, "Fumo Verde" is spanish for: "I smoke green" Green what? weed?

I wouldn't be surprised if "Fumo Verde" and El Bicho "The Bug" are one and the same.

"did you read the top of the review and see where it stated this was written by El BICHO?"

Yes, I did, MM. And if this was my site, that attribution would state "posted by" rather than "written by". I submit or contribute almost all the work by the other Masked Movie Snobs for a number of reasons, and we are not the only group who has posted at BC.

what should be ignored are people that can't spell "Marvel," and people that think Drake Bell ROCKS.

El Bicho:

Give up... you have no valid argument.

For your information, I know perfectly well how to spell Marvel. If I wanted to spell Masked Marvel I would have. MaskMarvl is a "nick" I made up. You've heard of "nicks" before, right?

here's some info that's not made up: each writer account at blogcritics is attached to a single name, so even if el bicho gave fumo verde his login/passwd, when fumo posted a review, it would still show up as "written by el bicho".

here's some more info: if drake bell rocks then lemmy kilmister is a concert pianist.

or something.

Ok,

I like Telegraph. I think it is a good album with some decent meaningful songs. However, with It's only time, I agree with this reviewer. Bad album. Let's hope he can do better next time

Ahem... First of all, Drake is an AWESOME singer and tries hard to let people out in the world listen to appropriate, touching, heartfelt songs that he wrote! His words, his music, the beat, everything is soo wonderful! Any critics or Anti-Drake fans are so wrong. After that car crash he made all these songs from his heart, and it must've been hard after that car crash too. Don't you want to for ONCE listen to songs that don't have swear words, are touching, and are really the songs that should be out in the world. Drake fans all over the world know what music really is, and all that rap crap is wrong! Sure, I like listening to songs by Gwen Stefani and Fergie. But composers like Drake actually know who real singers are. Akon has really heartfelt songs too, and he bases them on his real life, just like Drake. Also like Drake, Eminem has a few touching songs of his own. He also bases them on his true life. Why can't you Anti-Drkae fans and critics understand what he is trying to tell this world?!

Drake, don't let these haters drag you down. Show them what real music is. Be the best like you always were. Rock on, Drake.

LONG LIVE DRAKE BELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You make it seem as if being happy, upbeat and fun is a horrible thing! You say that he's writing this happy music while there's kids starving on the street and all that crap. You have to keep in mind that Drake Bell had gotten into a life threatening car accident before he wrote this album. while writing this album, all he probably could think about was how happy he was that he was still alive or that he could still sing. Can you blame the guy for being happy? And also, Drake Bell was influenced by bands such as The Beatles and The Beatles were an overall happy group. So before you even thought about reviewing this album so harshly, you should have kept in mind that maybe there was some crazy reason in this world for Drake Bell to be so happy. You know, it is ok to smile once in awhile. Because in this review, you made yourself sound melancholy and depressed. Seriously, while you were sitting at your computer writing this review, Drake was out there making big bucks and becoming even more famous than he already is. And he's still growing. And what are you? Some random guy on the internet who wrote that one review.

I can not disagree more with this review.

One thing you stated:

"The fourth line in the title track states "I'm more refined in my recent years." Yeah, that's a big jump from eighteen to twenty, a coming of age so to say."

If you knew anything about Drake Bell, which you should after saying so many horrible things about him, which are apparently very inaccurate and clueless comments, you would know the reason that his second album "It's Only Time" is much more upbeat then his first "Telegraph" because after his first album Drake was in a tragic accident with his jaw wired shut and thought he would never sing again. Once he could sing again he wrote the song "Makes me Happy" which reveals that he learned that things could always be worse and that he is more then thankful he did no loose his amazing voice.

...if you don't think that is a "coming of age" that occurred in the ages 18-20, I am afraid to tell you that you are wrong. very wrong.

I personally LOVE both albums and even went to 3 shows in his tour this past summer. He is even outstanding live.

another statement you made:

"The songs are contrived and the melodies bounce around like odd jams by The Beatles on bad acid."

...Drake's music does resemble The Beatles, and as a Beatles fan... I love that about his music as well.....Besides, the Beatles could have been on the worst of acid and still wrote an amazing hit, this is almost a compliment.

Next time you insult somebody's lyrics, please get them right.

and lastly you said:

"No soul or spirit and nothing that catches the listener's attention. "

you are obviously wrong, I do sense his strong emotion in his music and lyrics and I can not say it for everybody, but me and the thousands of people that followed his tour this summer apparently were caught as listeners. So this is yet another false statement.

In the future I recommend that before you brutally insult an artist's work, please know what you are talking about. Maybe you won't receive dozens of comments disagreeing with you. You may disagree with us but we are the people buying the CD's aren't we?

sincerly,
Mallory T.

...oh yeah... keep your day job.

You don't know anything about Drake Bell so stop bagging on him. This album is "happy-happy" because after his nearly fatal car accident that dislodged 6 teeth, had his jaw wired shut, and a cut on his cheek that he said "It was like another mouth" that he could stick his tounge through. On top of all that he couldn't walk for three months, and he was on an all liquid diet.

take a look at this if you don't believe me...

Drake you are so so hot I am Rachel Webb I AM 9YEARS ,I'M NICE i love you.

Wow, I thought I was the only 40-something out there who found this music and loved it. I haven't bought a CD from a current group in over 15 years if not longer. I bought both Telegraph & It's only time because I found the video for the song "I know" online while trying to find stuff for my 6 year old son who loves the Nick show. It's been a long time since I've been moved by music, beautiful-powerful-fun. I bought the CDs for my son, they're MINE now! I'm trying to turn everyone I know onto them. I tell ya, the layers of the music, the harmonies, and the eclectic nature of all the tracks, from Beatle like to thrashing Pete Townsend! It's great. I can't wait for the next CD from Drake and all those guys, FANTASTIC!!

I haven't heard Bell's music, but the comments from adults saying positive things about this CD and Bell in general are encouraging.

However --

The majority of the commentors are aghast that someone does NOT like their idol's music. Well, Fumo Verde had the job of writing a 'review'. That's what we do here. (This goes to the person who admonished FV, 'if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all) Sorry, life doesn't work that way.

Many of us at Blogcritics don't enjoy writing a negative review - we don't get off on it. But we do our best to write honest and fair reviews, and sometimes we need to be negative.

And, honestly, the fact that Bell was in a horrible accident does not really have anything to do with how someone reviewed his music.

Again, I haven't heard the music, so I can't agree or disagree with FV - but I do think you all need to lighten up.

hahaha. i think YOU'RE the one on some bad acid.

Drake's brilliant, and you're ignorant.

This article made me feel nothing but pity for the reviewer. If you believe that music has to be slow and sad to be good, you have something seriously wrong going on in your life...or else simply a stick up your ass. The lyrics don't always make sense because they are supposed to make you think about what they mean. I agree with many other people above me that the reviewer came into this cd with thier opinion already formed. Perhaps this person should get another job where being biased is ok, but reviews should be completely 3rd party objective. Maybe this person should remember that the next time they sit down to listen to some music.

I'm a 51 year old Women that happens to like his
sound. Though I only today purchased "It's Only
Time", and I do not like all on the cuts, I find
this verson of "Found A Way" very pleasing. And I
found "Fool For The World", not only excellent,
but something I wish I wrote myself. EXCELLENT!
I can only "hope" that Drake Bell, C.J.Anderson
and Michael Concoran remain together and grow
together. Keep on keeping on Brothers.

You do realise that Drake nearly didn't see the release of this album!
Huh? Well do ya!
If you were in a car crash, had your jaw wired shut and had an all liquid diet- wouldn't you make your music happier!

Drake is one of the most talented people out there in this world!
He has an amazimng voice, he's an awesome musicain and the songs he writes have real depth and meaning!

I feel sorry for you, seeing as you can't find these depths and meanings!
For example, the song 'Makes Me Happy'- it actually makes you happy!

And yeah, there are some dodgey cuts between the songs 'Fallen For You', 'Rusted Shiloutte' adn 'Break Me Down'- but that's only because those songs are meant to link together, it's bascially like one whole song just cut up into 3!

I'm 14 and most teenagers always go on about Drake's looks rather than his talent!
But if anyone says that Drake's music 'sucks' then I will stick up for him right away!
If I met Drake I would tell him how much I loved his music!

Yeah I know its your own opinion but you could have at least tried to find the true meanings and something that you actually like about the album!

Thank you!

Dont bitch bout a great role model to all lads out there i think Drake is a great role model to the lads that think smokin dope & drinkin alcahol under age is cool. At least Drake dunt tell teenage lads to do that. Hes a good clean role model 4 all teens

Both of Drake Bell's albums are great. It shouldn't matter what this person says about the album. It's ultimately up to the listener. I personally think this review is crap, but that's just my opinion.

Kyle, Fumo and I personally think your opinion is crap.

THIS CD IS AMAZING
DRAKE IS A MAJOR HOTTIE
WE WANT HIM IN OUR PANTS
everyone that hates him should just leave him alone...we dont go around harassing people we dont like..if you dont like him dont listen to him but LEAVE HIM ALONG
MARRY ME DRAKE

yeah well that was the rudest review i have ever heard. maybe you need to get out more often. that cd was supposed to sound happy! what is wrong with that anyway? [Personal attack deleted]
what kind of music do you listen to where you have the nerve to be that harsh on someone elses music?
and if you can't understand the lyrics then the music isnt for you. get educated expand your vocabulary. buy a dictionary [Personal attack deleted]
i'm so sick of haters!

WE LOVE DRAKE AND WILL SUPPORT HIM TO THE END!

you are the best song writer for ever

I really see no appeal in this music.
It is repetitive, typical, and just...boring. The lyrics have no substance and the music sounds like a
very bad clashing of commercial garbage rock and pop.
Its like a very nasaly beatles album and a Rites of Spring album clashed terribly in the middle of some extremely crowded mall.

Telegraph sucked as well. It was not "Dark" whatsoever. Joy Division was dark... this is just... fake.

I praise the reveiwer for calling out this soul sucking money scheme of an album. This music is for five year olds... just like Evanescence*flee*

i think drake has good voice and he has written all his own songs - why shouldn't he be able to rite about what he wants? although, i agree that is sounds NOTHING like the beatles,and its insulting and disrespectful that he compares himself to them! anyway, if he happy, then whatever. if it doesnt make us happy, then we dont have to listen to it? right?

Wow, are you ever full of shit. This CD is wonderful. I have my doubts that you even gave it a careful listen, based on some of the mistakes you made in your review. Try harder next time.

Any people that are anti-Drake are jealous, that boy has EVERYTHING going for him. Hes a hit with the ladies (myself included) hes got a stunning voice, brilliant guitar skills, excellent songwriting talent & his albums rock, my fave song is 'I KNOW'.

Drake Bell can visit my thongs anyday, id welcome him in. Hes hot, his music is the best iv heard in over 20 years and his Lyrics & Music Videos are clean. Did i mention that hes the hottest piece of eye candy iv ever seen?

has anyone thought about the other songs that haven't been mentioned yet ? What about songs like I Know, Fool The World, and the 4 song medley at the end, an admitted homage to the B-Side of The Beatle's Abbey Road, forming a narration about the ups-and-downs in 3 different relationships: Fallen For You, Rusted Silhouette, Break Me Down, and End It Good. So it's not just happy songs, there are some deep and dark ones as well. There is NOONE, and I mean NOONE at the moment in the music business that makes music the way Drake Bell does at his age. He's a great talent. And, no, it won't be his last. He's got to get an Outstanding Contribution To Music Award first, just like one of his biggest influences, from The Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney did, and a knighhood. Because, believe me, this guy is going to be one of the greatest musicians ever. And I mean that seriously. He, like his music, will be remembered for a very long time, because he's going to be going for a very long time. Believe me on that one.

What! That album is AWSOME!!! your just full of crap

ps he has a third album coming out this fall so
we think you should NOT SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT IT

WE LOVE HIM TO DEATH
BUT IF HE DIED WE WOULD DIE INSIDE
DONT BE HATING

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UUUMMM THTA WAS THE WORST REVIEW EVER BOTH OF DRAKES CDS ROCK AND YOUR JUST JELOUS THAT YOU COULD NEVER BE AS GOOD AS HIM!

i would just like to point out
el bicho said that this is made for preteens and such
umm...HELLO the first song is all about sex
and the tunes may be as put "happy happy" but if you take time to really listen to the words and the messages
its pretty deep!
i mean really listen to what he is saying!
jeez!

Ok first off...
Up Periscope being an 8 year olds' song?
Have you even read the lyrics?
I know kids are being exposed to more and more these days but the entire song is about sex.
I quote..."when you're creeping out of bed I sneak a peek to see just what you were wearing last night or what was leftover from ripping off our clothes. I check to see that door was closed
as you were turning out the lights"

If that is something an 8 year old is listening to there is obviously a bigger problem here.

Second off...
His music is all 'happy-happy' because the man was in a fatal car accident. He was lucky to be alive, let alone to be writing a second album, and to be singing it and performing it today. You cant blame a man for being happy he's still here to tell his tale and doing what he has a passion for doing.

And lastly I might add that the people who get the spotlight in today's media aren't people like Drake with an amazing amount of talent. No, its the rich snobs who dont even write their own songs let alone play an instrument. Drake has a passion for what he does and loves it with all his heart. He will DEFINITELY continue to write and perform more music, because that is what he does best.

Drake has a million times more talent than anyone else in this business and he deserves so much more credit than anyone has ever given him. If people like you would stop writing nasty and false things about him he might be more known.

Oh, and next time you write a "review"...

GET THE FUCKING LYRICS RIGHT!

I just got "It's Only Time" two days ago and I'm hooked on it. I am not a teeny bopper. I'm a 21 year old college student working on my 3rd degree.
The only music that gets any credit in the industry recently is angst-ridden, "I'm gonna go slit my wrists" music. It is sad that when someone makes an album that is happy, credits have to bash it. The cd is great when you want to feel HAPPY. I don't need music that makes me sad all the time. It is a great cd listen to with the windows rolled down while "drumming" on the steering wheel and driving down the road.

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I REALY L0OVE Y0OU...
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I NEED T0O SEE Y0OU IN
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WE L0OVE Y0OU....

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drake bell is one of my favorite artists. i don't see why people can't look at his songs in more depth and see that the lyrics actually have a meaning and that the melody of all the songs are really catchy. to me, i don't think it matters if he starred on nick... if his music is good, i give him credit.

this review really sucks
drake is really good singer he is one of my favorite artist and actor. he is coool.

I LOVE YOU DRAKE AND I AM SO SORRY IF YOU ARE SAD. FROM RACHEL RAE YOUNG TO DRAKE BELL