The All-American Rejects - All-American Rejects [Bonus Track]

Big hooks abound on the forceful debut by power pop whiz kids Nick Wheeler and Tyson Ritter. Though not yet old enough to legally buy an alcoholic drink in the year 2002, The All-american Rejects are capable songwriters, accomplished vocalists, and skilled instrumentalists. Guitar-driven and underpinned with a humane-sounding drum machine cranking out frenetic backbeats, each cut on their self-titled debut brims with harmonies that recall the early Who and classic Beach Boys. Bolstered by the brash bar band bravado akin to The Replacements, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Fastball in all their ragged glory, The All-american Rejects passionately render songs about girls, love, self-doubt, and youthful abandon. Read More