Making the Band: O-Town

If you love O-town you will love this book. It tells you everything about their show, "Making the Band." It was great and I enjoyed reading it- lets put it this way, I really don't like to read that much. I hope that if you buy this book, you will enjoy it as much as I do.

As a change of pace, I thought I might contribute a word or two about the book "O-TOWN: Making The Band" from an adult perspective. For those of us strange characters over the age of 25 who were hooked by the ABC Television docu-drama series about the nationwide search for five members of a carefully manufactured boyband, this paperback of the same name offers an interesting recap, overview, and commentary. While clearly focused at a younger audience, the "Making The Band" book is not without merit for more mature readers. Interviews and observations from the band members themselves compose the bulk of the volume, adding insights and reflections not always included in the 22-minute series broadcasts aired last season on ABC. The book is not without its problems. Contributing writer K.M. Squires doesn't so much write this volume as watch it compiled, leaving the majority of input to the performers and thus restricting her role to that of stenographer. The individual reflections of the band members do provide a certain amount of insight, particularly through their own conduct in contributing their commentaries. Rarely is a group of performers this young shown to present themselves at such a high level of courtesy, gratitude, and professionalism. You'll find no trash-talking or back-stabbing either of each other or their industry peers as the five boys share their observations of both their fellow band members and themselves. A pronounced level of modesty is also present as each performer tends to downplay his own strengths and accomplishments while answering the identical FAQ-style questions put to each of them. The downside to this is that some of the more glowing attributes of this group are glossed over or ignored entirely. The personal conviction and fortitude of Ashley Angel, who faced not only one, but two of the most important people in his personal life [his father and girlfriend] withdrawing their full support from his musical aspirations comes to mind for a start. Jacob Underwood's own determination to achieve a record contract before age 21, and his willingness to stand up for his fellow performers [as when Erik was insulted by a visiting friend] are likewise omitted. Both of these exclusions might have been remedied by way of a more objective writer. This is, after all, a group of extraordinary young men who can count among their achievements writing and recording two original songs in under 48 hours. I was disappointed to find there was not more documentation of that Germany recording session in this volume. Shortcomings aside, this is a beautifully-packaged book, with a strong layout and colorful format, replete with photos of our talented quintet, both from studio shoots as well as candids. Though at times the paperback may read more like a high school yearbook than a TV series compendium, there is still enough information to hold the interest of older O-Town fans, as well as their more enthusiastic teenage supporters

They write their own music, they have their own ideas, they are all equally hot and talented. Finally, some recognition for the band O-Town, from the hit TV series making the band. This book is great,with loads of photos and quotes from the guys. Lots of info, and a wonderful book for any O-town fan to own.

If you are a fan of O-Town, there is no reason not to have this book. Ikaika fans may be disappointed, because he did not "participate" in the writing of the book. So, if you're looking for Ikaika, don't bother. Otherwise, it's cool! It goes through the whole process of the auditions, etc., and has detailed profiles of all the guys. I especially enjoy the sections written by their mothers!

THIS BOOK IS GREAT ABOUT OTOWN IT TELLS THEIR HARDSHIPS MAKING THE BAND MAKING FRIENDS THEN LOSING THEM. i AM SUPRISED HOW THEY MAKE IT. COMING FROM THE WORLD'S #1 OTOWN FAN IT IS A GREAT BOOK!