the All-American Rejects
The All American Rejects
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The All-American Rejects have finally achieved what bands like Student Rick and Ozma have previously tried and failed to do, namely, combine the pop sensibilities and melodic song craft of new-school pop-punk with the keyboard and drum machine driven sound of indie pop bands like The Anniversary (or at least their old stuff). This record practically oozes catchiness; think Drive-Thru Records meets Reggie and The Full Effect. Unlike many records of a similar persuasion, the keyboards and drum programming on this album are not overly-emphasized, and by their subtleness, add considerably to the overall sonic depth. Good songwriting and crisp production courtesy of Tim O-Heir (Superdrag) make The All-American Rejects national debut a winner.- Daniel Taylor
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Bio[+]Tyson Ritter (vocals, bass) and Nick Wheeler (everything else) — the duo behind the All-American Rejects — first began laying down their unique brand of ultra-catchy yet still edgy pop-rock while still high school students in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The band put out an independent release in 2000, which earned them a fan base around the state of Oklahoma, as well as radio play and opening slots with bands like The Flaming Lips and Caroline Spine. An EP, entitled Same Girl, New Songs, followed the next year, eventually catching the attention of Doghouse Records, who signed the band to a recording contract. The fruits of this contract, the self-titled, Tim O’Heir (Superdrag, Samiam) produced All American Rejects, was released in late 2002. The record’s combination of pop songwriting, emotional edge and punk crunch compelled DreamWorks Records to pick up the record and re-release it early 2003.
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Tyson Ritter (vocals, bass) and Nick Wheeler (everything else) — the duo behind the All-American Rejects — first began laying down their unique brand of ultra-catchy yet still edgy pop-rock while still high school students in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The band put out an independent release in 2000, which earned them a fan base around the state of Oklahoma, as well as radio play and opening slots with bands like The Flaming Lips and Caroline Spine. An EP, entitled Same Girl, New Songs, followed the next year, eventually catching the attention of Doghouse Records, who signed the band to a recording contract. The fruits of this contract, the self-titled, Tim O’Heir (Superdrag, Samiam) produced All American Rejects, was released in late 2002. The record’s combination of pop songwriting, emotional edge and punk crunch compelled DreamWorks Records to pick up the record and re-release it early 2003.
-Daniel Taylor (January, 2003)
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