The All-American Rejects is the self-titled debut album from The All-American Rejects, released on February 4, 2003 in the United States. On March 3rd it was then released in the UK.[1] The original version released solely by Doghouse Records was released October 15, 2002. [2] There was a bonus CD included with it, featuring five songs by other Doghouse Records artists.
Production and release
The album was recorded in 2001 by the duo of Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler after being signed by independent label Doghouse Records. The All-American Rejects went up to New York to record the album, and The All-American Rejects was released Fall 2002. It was later re-issued with single "Swing, Swing" by DreamWorks Records next year, and gained commercial success. The All-American Rejects was released on compact disc, and on 12" vinyl pressed in most commonly in orange, as well as in red and blue. Only a limited number of vinyl copies went into print.
Singles
The first single released was "Swing, Swing" in fall 2002, and later re-issued in January. "The Last Song" was released April 21, 2003, charting many weeks on Billboard's Modern Rock chart, before falling off the chart. After this, "Swing, Swing" was still charting, and ended its run in July. "Time Stands Still" was released in the fall, but gained no success. The same happened to "My Paper Heart", which was released in the winter. After this, no more singles were released.
Music videos
The first music video released was for "Swing, Swing", released January 7, 2003.[3] The video got the All-American Rejects nominated for "Best New Artist" at the "MTV Video Music Awards". For the next single, "The Last Song" music video was released Spring 2003, and was nominated for "Best Pop Video" at the MVPA awards. A video for "Time Stands Still" was released in fall 2003, and one for "My Paper Heart" was released that winter.
Track listing
| 1. |
"My Paper Heart" |
3:49 |
| 2. |
"Your Star" |
4:21 |
| 3. |
"Swing, Swing" |
3:53 |
| 4. |
"Time Stands Still" |
3:31 |
| 5. |
"One More Sad Song" |
3:04 |
| 6. |
"Why Worry" |
4:16 |
| 7. |
"Don't Leave Me" |
3:28 |
| 8. |
"Too Far Gone" |
4:05 |
| 9. |
"Drive Away" |
3:00 |
| 10. |
"Happy Endings" |
4:25 |
| 11. |
"The Last Song" |
5:00 |
| 12. |
"The Cigarette Song" (UK/Vinyl Bonus Track) |
3:39 |
Credits
- All songs written, arranged, and performed by The All-American Rejects
- Tyson Ritter - All Vocals, Bass Guitar
- Nick Wheeler - Guitars, Drums, Keyboards, Programming
- Sharni-lee Folland - Wooden Spoon
- Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Tim O'Heir
- Recorded at Mission Sound and Headgear Studio, Brooklyn, New York
- Laura Echler - A&R assistance
- Michael Goldstone - A&R
- Dirk Hemsath - A&R
- Emily Lazar - mastering
- Tim O'Heir - producer, engineer, mixing
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Certifications
| Country |
Certification |
Sales/shipments |
| Canada |
Gold[4] |
50,000 |
| USA |
Platinum |
1,000,000+ |
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.interpunk.com/item.cfm?item=86551
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/videos/the-all-american-rejects/21232/swing-swing.jhtml
- ^ Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA): Gold & Platinum - January 2005
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