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The All-American Rejects (by All-American Rejects, Rock)

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Perfecting the art of the musical whine.

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Parents need to know that this debut album is a harmless look at the experience of first love and the angst that sometimes comes with getting hurt. Younger teens in the throes of crushes and loves will appreciate -- if not relate -- to the whiny, self-absorbed tone.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about dealing with your first love. Who was your first love? What did it feel like to love someone that way? Can you prevent getting hurt? If so, how? If not, how come and what can you learn from loving and losing?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Solid, guitar-fueled arrangements, expressive vocals, clever harmonies, and appealing musical hooks make ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, the debut album of the group of the same name (actually a re-release of a previous indie-label offering) an attractive package. Filled with dramatic soul-searching and lovelorn angst, the 11 songs on this album also manage to convey a cheerful aura of band-guy togetherness that will speak to younger teens in the throes of crushes and first loves.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Whiny self-absorption has rarely been this charming, and it's comforting to hear that guys hurt too. In the case of The All-American Rejects, the tried-and-true rock & roll combination of loud guitar and heartbreak works just fine. Maybe not the most original stuff, either musically or lyrically, but it's well performed and extremely likable.

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Released on: February 4, 2003
Label: Dreamworks
Genre: Rock
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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FashionDiva0569
teen, 16 years old
 
Don't "move along" listen to the all american rejects
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Voodoodolllove
kid, 11 years old
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WHOO!!!
I've been a fan of this band ever since I was old enough to listen to the radio. I mean so what if there bad rolemodels, just don't let your kids go to there concert!
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h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
10
 
ANYBODY
I love the A.A.R.
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cheedarcheez
teen, 16 years old
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Another review
this is a ok album. i still like it but it was better when i was younger. And by the the way other kid reviewers this is NOT rock. its is pop-punk/alternative as are their other albums
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bpbpbpbpbp
parent of 11 year old
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Set a terrible example
This band set a terrible example on stage. Hiding behind the cute lyrics and fun music is a group of people who are not to be role models to anybody. They were drinking on stage. The lead singer was in a dress(ok, so what?) and then proceeded to lift the dress to above his waist, showing everyone his underwear. He said many sexual things on stage as well as terribly harsh language. He also went through the crowd and got kisses from a number of girls. He often had the crowd repeat vulgar or sexual lines back to him. I was extremely disappointed. Although their music does not portray it, the character of the band is nothing to be supported.
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alllamericanreject
teen, 13 years old
3
 
The Best Band Ever!
This rock band is the best rock band i have ever heard and all ages could relate to thier songs..like move along,it shows positive messages of moving along from a bad time. The best are It ends Tonight And Move Along.
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ssbbrockbandde ...
kid, 11 years old
6
 
one of the best bands
a great band. i highly recommad you search this band on youtube
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