When The World Comes Down

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The All-American Rejects

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With this year being packed with so many big artists and groups releasing mediocre music, I was more than relieved to find that the All-American Rejects and 'When the World Comes Down' was one of the few exceptions. This album is great. In many ways, I think this release is more on level with their first release which was very pop-rock orientated with great vocals that only this group seems to be able to pull off. The strength in this release is that each song stands on its own, creating an album that is actually worth buying for every track rather than just one or two. There's a great spread of songs and styles on this release, great vocals, harmonizing and an all-around fun album.

"Damn Girl", "Gives You Hell", "Back To Me" are stand-out tracks because they're mostly upbeat and unlike many alternative/rock bands these days, the lyrics, vocals and instrument backings don't clash with one another. There really aren't any tracks worth skipping and the release leaves you wanting more and even puts a smile on your face. I'm hesitant to say 'When the World Comes Down' is the group's best album yet but it comes pretty close. This was more engaging and better produced than their last album 'Move Along' and offers a little bit (style wise) for everyone. Buy this release -- it's well worth the money and one of the best to come out this year.

With the overload of new christmas albums, I had forgotten all about the Rejects until the day of this new albums release. All you rockers out there who came onto AAR with hit singles Move Along and It ends tonight might want to take a pass on this album though. While some of it's songs are catchy, and Mona Lisa is quite different, like something green day would release, I feel like I've heard them all before. Many of them seem to be watered down versions of old AAR songs, or other bands like third eye blind. Maybe, for best results, I would download Mona Lisa, I wanna, and Damn Girl. Which are all good songs. Enjoy!