as "fluffy teen-dream pinups". Mentzer, although defending their image, admitted that the band was perceived as "uncool". Reviewers from USA Today and About.com criticized the band for being generally too "cutesy", "lacking of substance", "not impressive to today's generation" and "soulless". A Yahoo! Music commentator stated that it "sounds like a soundtrack to a WB show". Influences Band members have cited power pop leaders Cheap Trick and Matthew Sweet as major influences. They also have cited the Talking Heads as an inspiration. John D. Luerssen of Allmusic has stated that they sound similar to The Knack, The Calling, and label-mates Fountains of Wayne. Mikael Wood of Baltimore City Paper has compared the Click Five to Fall Out Boy and the All-American Rejects in terms of sound and crossover appeal. In terms of songwriting, Bill Lamb of About.com has remarked that they seem reminiscent of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. Gary Susman of Entertainment Weekly has stated their vocal harmonies are similar to Queen, but they sing more like the Backstreet Boys. Several critics and commentators have stated that the Click Five's overall image, style, and performance is evocative of fellow Boston-based band The Cars. In general, Guese has said, "we're a rock band that plays pop songs... I have always been a fan of the three-minute pop song." He has also said, "We just try to have a lot of fun... We try to bring back that old-time rock 'n' roll sort of vibe." Band members Final lineup Kyle Patrick – lead vocals and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2007–2013) Joe Guese – lead guitar and backing vocals (2004–2013) Ben Romans – synthesizers and backing vocals (2004–2013) Ethan Mentzer – bass and backing vocals (2004–2013) Joey Zehr – drums (2004–2013) Earlier members Eric Dill – lead vocals and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (2004–2007) Discography Studio albums EPs Angel to You (Devil to Me) (2005) Live at Bull Moose (2006) Singles References External links The Click Five Official Site The Click Five's profile at MySpace ClickFiveTV at YouTube Ben Romans' Music/Charity Blogging Site Atlantic Records artists Musical quintets American pop rock music groups American power pop groups Musical groups from Boston Musical groups established in 2003 Musical groups disestablished in 2013 Berklee College of Music alumni Lojinx artists