The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.
“Cause my bright is too slight to hold back all my dark”
— Brand New, Jesus Christ
PropertyOfZack Review : : The All-American Rejects
“What makes you so damn sure // that you’re perfect?” ask The All-American Rejects in the first line of the opening track off Kids In The Street. The line suggests a readiness for change, a desire to face imperfection. The idea perfectly captures the theme of The All-American Rejects’ entire album. While most songs here may not resemble older hits like “Move Along” or “Dirty Little Secret,” they are still, for the most part, great.
Opener “Someday’s Gone” is a perfect example. Rhythmic, catchy, and soothing, “Someday’s Gone” will definitely be heard on the radio. Even though the track is mellow, it stays exciting and lyrically compelling. Other songs have a similar appeal to them. “Kids In The Street,” for example, stays toned down but interesting. Vocalist Tyson Ritter’s voice takes on a country-like twang at parts; he pulls it off with ease.
Another unique track, “Beekeeper’s Daughter,” opens with a reggae-like feel before building into a slick rock composition. Again, Ritter shows off his vocal abilities. Additionally, the song has a nice focus on instrumentals. The All-American Rejects strike a great balance between the two; rather than feeling like a battle, the song feels like a bunch of friends jamming together.
Sticking with the theme of jamming, “Walk Over Me” brings yet another stylistic change to Kids In The Street. The All-American Rejects sound like they had a blast recording this song. With jazzy guitar chords and a super upbeat rhythm, the track makes you want to get up and dance around. Even though the band is clearly in new territory here, they pull it off like old pros.
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When the Secular is Sacred
by Liz Riggs from the RelevantMagazine.com
“Save me from these turbulent tides inside myself, I’m drowning, deep in my sorrows I keep on falling. Pull me back to stand on my own two feet & never leave me. Just keep me company…”
— Rizza Cabrera “Keep Me Company”
Bayside “Megan” Cover Acoustic Performance
Check out Bayside performing a stripped down version of ” Megan” below by clicking “Read More.”
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Photographer Terry Richardson recently posted on his Tumblr these photos he shot of the Beastie Boys on Greenwhich Street — a lovely tribute to MCA who passed away last week.
(via discosixsixsix)
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