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The All-American RejectsMP3 Music
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  • Original Release Date: March 26, 2012
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars 1979 April 27, 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Back in 2002 when AAR first released their debut they reminded me of some 1980's bands that I grew up on as a kid. Of course, they were, and still are, the direct descendents of Blink 182 right down to the note. I like the band, but when I read that they are someone else's favorite band I cringe. I mean, how can a band that is so derivative of other bands before them be someone's favorite band?

Sadly, over the past decade, AAR have not really lived up to the potential I at first thought they had. They have pretty much played it safe, and they only released four albums over the past ten years. Strangely, for a band that consists of guys who grew up in Oklahoma they sound very L.A. They do not embrace their roots like Kings of Leon. And so, AAR remain an enjoyable snack rather than a full course meal.

This is not to say that the band has not tried, because they have. Beginning with their last album "When The World Comes Down", they started playing with their sound, tweaking it here and there with good results. Lyrically, the band is crippled by adolescent desires and college partying. They do not reach for something more meaningful or spiritual, they just stick with childish and naive lyrical outlooks. It is this alone that arrests the true development of this band. They could have been so much further along by now. I mean, Pink can run circles around these guys lyrically.

So here is "Kids In The Street", their fourth album. I bought the deluxe version with the bonus tracks. I went back and listened to all the other AAR albums to keep my criticism fresh. I listened to the new album over the past three weeks multiple times. I gave "Kids In The Street" more than enough time to marinate in my brain cells.

"Someday's Gone" and "Beekeeper's Daughter" are updated versions of the AAR sound--they are instantly identifiable as traditional AAR tracks. "Fast And Slow" is more unusual with its chorus and instrumentation. I liked it, it was something slightly different. The album's power ballad, "Heartbeat Slowing Down" showcases the band's ability to do a melodic love song (or break up song). "Walk Over Me" and "Out The Door" seem like throwaway filler. Dumb party songs.

"Kids In The Street" is a nostalgic look back at one's childhood and finds the band trying something new musically. It's one of the better tracks here. "Bleed Into Your Mind" and "Gonzo" are the two single best tracks here. They show what the band might have done had they had the gall to really go for something different. The band rounds out the regular version of the album with two more ballads, but these are not your typical power ballads. "Affection" is atypical for the band and continues the daring of "Bleed Into Your Mind" and "Gonzo". While "I For You" is a nice acoustic ballad of unrequited love.

Two bonus tracks are demos of songs already appearing in finished form on the regular album, "Someday's Gone" and "Bleed Into Your Mind" and they aren't worth much. The two other tracks "Drown Next To Me" and "Do Me Right" are interesting diversions showing another side of the band. Especially the nearly seven minute "Drown Next To Me"--unusual and intriguing from a band known for their slick, short pop songs.

So with "Kids In The Street" the band experiences growing pains. Will they broaden their musical horizons or just keep repeating the same old formula that has worked for them in the past? I liked "Kids In The Street" better than their debut and "Move Along" and felt it pretty much equaled "When The World Comes Down". While I still believe the band has a ways to go in terms of artistic merits--and someone compared them to Cheap Trick (and they haven't earned anywhere near the musical credentials of Cheap Trick!), they are showing signs of wanting to try other things and this part of them I like. All the best bands have been able to capitalize on their sound while incorporating new musical elements. Again, AAR show potential that just hasn't been realized yet.

Here's how "Kids In The Street" compares to AAR's previous works:

2002 The All-American Rejects: Three and a Half Stars
2005 Move Along: Two and a Half Stars
2008 When The World Comes Down: Four Stars
2012 Kids In The Street: Four Stars
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING June 10, 2012
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been an All American Reject fan ever since their first album, Swing Swing. This album DID NOT disappoint me at all! I listen to this album constantly. I honestly do think The All American Rejects are getting better with time. They've always been great, but they just got better. Get this CD if you want to experience them again; if not, you're missing out!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better with Time April 30, 2012
Format:Audio CD
Since the AAR's first released Swing Swing, and their impressive debut, I've waited for them to hit a full length, multi-track stride encore. They've had mega hits (Move Along, Dirty Little Secret,Gives You Hell) but they really haven't had an end-to-end complete effort.

With Kids in the Street- I believe they have done so.

I also have to admit that the first time I listened to the CD, I wasn't impressed. Then I listened to it more- drawn back against efforts (such as the disappointing release by Neon Trees or the Shins) and listened to it more.

On Sirius XM, their recent release 'Walk over Me' is garnering play time. I personally love Gonzo (although I'm not sure it has commercial appeal), and think both 'Heartbeat Slowing Down' and 'Fast & Slow' are additional possible commercial successes.

However, while '1 hit' will ensure the viability of a 5th CD, the story of the work is the continuity of excellence between the first and last tracks- They're just all good. It's an evolutionary- but not revolutionary- departure from the sound they first exhibited on their debut... just as 'Achtung Baby' was for U2.

Will this be as transformational to AAR as 'Achtung Baby' was U2? Probably not commercially (I don't hear a track of the some evocative power as 'One', for example), but - as U2 notes- if not for the travails creating Achtung Baby (and surviving to create it) the band may have disbanded.

The rest is history- and here's hoping to many more fantastic AAR releases.
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Published 2 months ago by Prince Garrison
3.0 out of 5 stars I still love the AAR's music. thats what counts
Well i was disappoionted when i opened the case the bpttom cprner hing was brpken off. i was very carefull with opening.
Published 2 months ago by Allison
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids in the Street
It's the awesome All-American Rejects, What's not to Love? Great CD from a great band. Can't wait for the next one.
Published 3 months ago by Lisa Carter
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Good album, but definitely not their best. My favorite song is is "Walk Over Me". Seems to be more slow songs than their other albums but still is worth buying.
Published 3 months ago by Heath Carpenter
5.0 out of 5 stars A surprisingly good album
For a band that most people would say is past their prime, this is their best album ever BY FAR. There are multiple great songs on it, and no weak ones. Read more
Published 5 months ago by B. Parnin
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite solid.
This is my 3rd favorite studio album by the Rejects. I like songs on each of their records. I find that 2005's Move Along was better though and 2008's When The World Comes Down is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Adrian Cooper
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing really stands out
This is my least favorite AAR album, which doesn't mean it's bad, but there's nothing that I really enjoy singing like I do with all their other albums. Read more
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