All American Rejects: "Move Along" Era

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www.allamericanrejects.com/splash-move_along.html

The single is Dirty Little Secret

I loved All American Rejects' last album  but I can't tell this song apart from songs by Yellowcard or Sum 41.  I hope the album has better songs. 

[sleepy time]

Maybe I'm totally crazy.

But I don't think anyone's gonna give a crap when their album comes out.

Everything they put out on their last album was completely forgetable.

[reception]

#7 at Tower Records Honolulu (7/22/2005)

[thebigham]

Debuted at #6.

Fell to #22 last week.

Chris

[MusicJunkie]

What a dead thread! It doesn't even have the name of the album in the subject. I was looking for this thread to see if anyone has the album. For those of you who do or have heard the album, is it worth buying? I'm thinking about buying it but I'm not sure yet. I need people's opinions.

[Ky]

I got it the week it came out but actually only really started listening to it this week. I like it - I think it's worth checking out. Much better than their debut, IMO.

[Pink Champagne Ricochet]

I bought it a few months ago, and it's pretty good. It's been on sale pretty consistently these last few weeks - Circuit City has it for $7.99 this week, and I swear i've never seen it for over 9.99 ever,

[MinusName]

I bought it a few months ago too, and it's in my Top 5 albums of the year. It was worth the buy for me and it's better than their debut. The album has a lot of single worthy songs.

[Ragin]

It's pretty decent. I liked the debut better, but this one has some good songs on it.

[tortuga]

They are touring with Hawthorne Heights, Fall Out Boy, and From First to Last this Spring.

I might go to see them and FOB. Hawthorne Heights is ok, and From First To Last is probably one of the worst bands of all time.

[Filthy Pop]

I picked it up, it's not bad.

[reception]

No rejection for these All-American rockers
Their catchy rhythms appeal to a broad audience

By Jason Genegabus
starbulletin.com

FORGET about any sort of sophomore slump for the All-American Rejects. Three years after their self-titled independent debut was picked up and re-issued by DreamWorks Records, the boys from Stillwater, Okla., came back hard last summer with "Move Along."

Filled with catchy hooks, a la "Swing Swing," the single that put them on the mainstream map in 2002, the new album has caught the attention of pop fans. Its lead single, "Dirty Little Secret," is currently ranked No. 11 on Billboard's Hot 100, and is also ranked in the top 10 on the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Tracks charts.

But Billboard's ranking isn't that important to guitarist Nick Wheeler. What really matters is where the single shows up on Apple's iTunes Music Store.

"That's really cool, to be able to keep up with something like that every day," said Wheeler by phone last week while sitting in a Japanese hotel room. "We just heard that our song is No. 1 ... so we're pretty stoked on that."

WHILE "Dirty Little Secret" has since been knocked out of the top spot on iTunes by Beyonc� and Slim Thug, Wheeler and fellow Rejects Tyson Ritter, Mike Kennedy and Chris Gaylor continue to ride the wave of its success six months after the album was released.

"That wasn't even our first choice for the first single," Wheeler admitted. "In hindsight, it was probably the best choice, but the next single, 'Move Along,' will challenge listeners more ... it's our collective favorite song."

Unlike their first album, which was hastily re-recorded from homegrown demo tapes compiled by childhood friends Wheeler and Ritter, "Move Along" got the full studio treatment courtesy of major label Interscope. The band started recording in January 2005, and by March they were touring the mainland in a van to promote the new album.

"After that we went overseas a little bit, we did the Warped tour and then ... we did like two months where we were flying all over the place doing TV and radio," Wheeler said. "And then after that (it was a) headlining tour, and here we are starting a new year. We're already booked through the summer."

Besides three club dates in Japan this week, the All-American Rejects also performed for U.S. troops at a naval base last weekend. It was the first gig of its type for the band, and Wheeler said they were humbled by the invitation.

"It's not even the least we could do," he said. "I'm honored to do something like this ... these people we're going to be playing for are our age, or even younger. If I was there, I'd want some entertainment, too!"

BUT WHAT the guys are really looking forward to is starting off 2006 with a show here in Hawaii.

"I know Hawaii is the one thing we've all really been psyched for since we first heard about it six months ago," said Wheeler. "We've been to the U.K. and Europe a lot, and we've realized they don't believe in air conditioning. We've come over to Japan a few times, and we got to go to Australia last year.

"But this is the one thing every band goes through, and we haven't gotten to do yet. So we're definitely excited."

Wait, wait, wait. They've been to Australia once already, and have played in Japan twice? Why is this the first time Hawaii fans get to see the group?

"We were so bummed that we didn't get to go over there last year," he said. "I heard you all were playing 'Swing Swing' like 50 times a week!"

WHEELER ALSO expects a variety of fans to show up at Friday's sold-out show, which has been typical for the band lately, given the success of "Dirty Little Secret" on mainstream radio.

"In my opinion, to be widely accepted you've got to be pleasing not only to the 12-year-old's ear, but to the college kid's ear (and) the parent's ear," he said. "There's something universal about a hook, whether it be a guitar riff or a melody ... hopefully people can relate to us, you know?"

With influences like Poison, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, it's obvious Wheeler has no problem serving up pop candy to the masses. And how can you blame a guy who, just three years ago, was a self-described "weekend warrior" who survived off playing at bars around Oklahoma?

"We always dreamed of doing this for a living, but we didn't know the logistics of it panning out," said Wheeler. "Now there's so much traveling and work to do, it's definitely becoming a job. Don't get me wrong, it's the best job ever, but this time around it's a lot of 14-hour flights and a lot of interviews.

"But it's a good problem to have, that people want to talk to us. It's becoming a career, and that's a lot different than it used to be."

[GiggaWho]

I've been considering getting this too. I really like "Dirty Little Secret" and Move Along". How do those cuts stack up in terms of the rest of the album?

[Pink Champagne Ricochet]

I have this issue of Teen Vogue that has an interview with the lead singer; apparently he used to weigh like 300 pounds. I think there were pics in it too. If I ever find it (if I even still have it) I might scan it in.

giggawho said:

I've been considering getting this too. I really like "Dirty Little Secret" and Move Along". How do those cuts stack up in terms of the rest of the album?

I think they're highlights, but by no means the only good songs on it. Almost every song is quality.

anyway, I just bought a ticket to see them and Fall Out Boy on 4/26! :) lol, All American Rejects were actually going to do a free halftime show during my college's football debut game like 2 years ago, along w/ Method Man and Redman. of course, since it was hurricane season things got fucked up and the game was postponed, and AAR couldn't make the new date.

[MinusName]

300 pounds :o :o
Wow, he looks like a very thin-built guy, never would've guessed that, and he's not that old either.

It's a very good album, I'd recommend it to anyone who likes "Dirty Little Secret" and "Move Along," because the rest of the songs are also very good.

[Matt4319]

I've been considering the purchase of this one since I heard "Move Along" (the song), but it's still $12.99 at Best Buy (I'd like for the price to decrease to $9.99 or so).

[bubblepop15]

admin said:

I've been considering the purchase of this one since I heard "Move Along" (the song), but it's still $12.99 at Best Buy (I'd like for the price to decrease to $9.99 or so).

The other day my sister picked it up at Walmart for $9.99.

Cheap compared to the other "new" albums which were $14.95!

[MinusName]

I purchased the album for $7.99 at Target soon after it was released! Target always has the best deals on new albums. I doubt they'll drop the prices that much now, it's usually just an initial selling tactic.

[GiggaWho]

When I was at Target earlier, they had it back on sale for $9.99 so I picked it up. I haven't finished listening to it yet, but I like it so far. Thanks to everyone for their input and recommendations. :)

[reception]

The All American Rejects look to the supermarket god to keep them on the right path as they travel the world playing rock music to crazy, out-of-control kids.

[areyoureadytojump]

2/10/07 chart:

69 All-American Rejects - Move Along 11,379 13,851 -18% -2,472 14,627 19,912 1,774,002

This album has done quite well. 81 weeks on the chart. It's 1xp, but could be 2xp.

[SHOOTER]

I still haven't bought this CD.

4th single is "Top of the World".

[areyoureadytojump]

3/3/07 chart:

84 INT 91 96 102 ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS MOVE ALONG 10,771 +3% 10,500 1,805,929

[SHOOTER]

I'm gonna get this CD eventually.

[areyoureadytojump]

3/17/07 chart:

86 INT 102 95 97 ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS MOVE ALONG 8,680 -3% 8,977 1,823,586

[Pulse]

What a flop thread! It's always strange how some artists on this board have topics with such low posts relative to their popularity. :o @ only 9 people replying to this in 2006. LOL

[SHOOTER]

I will get this CD...when the price is right.

[billme]

I enjoyed buying this one.

[areyoureadytojump]

3/31/07 chart:

117 ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS MOVE ALONG 7,130 1,838,550 (1xp)

[areyoureadytojump]

4/14/07 chart:

153 ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS MOVE ALONG 6,324 5,960 -05.8% 1,850,834 (1xp)