Move Along

by The All-American Rejects

Overview

The All-American Rejects' effervescent 2003 hit "Swing Swing" sounded like a pop-punk adaptation of Better Than Ezra, and their sophomore effort makes this mix even more apparent. The earnest racket of an outfit like the Get Up Kids is also a component in Move Along's sound. But the Rejects blend and sculpt those influences with keyboards, choirs, pianos -- there's even a classical guitar on "Top of the World" -- and the result is superficial midrange pop with appeal for a general audience of casual listeners. (Fans of Wakefield, Something Corporate, Switchfoot, and American Hi-Fi should take note.) The Rejects rock out a little on "Night Drive," "Dirty Little Secret," and "I'm Waiting" -- the guitars crackle anxiously, and Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler's breathy harmonies soar like they mean it. There's also distortion somewhere in "Stab My Back," but it's buried under acoustic guitars, vocal overdubs, and mournful keyboards. Move Along has some memorable hooks, such as those on the title track or "Change Your Mind" -- and, living up to its title, it moves along efficiently, usually keeping the pace at a snappy midtempo. The songs are also impeccably arranged, even if they're relentlessly processed and some of the instrumentation seems like overkill. (A children's choir? Come on....) In other words, it's easy to like the All-American Rejects if you're looking for 21st century mainstream rock that takes very, very few chances but does offer solid melodies and easy to swallow take/break and night/flight rhyme schemes. ~ Johnny Loftus

Product Details

Release Date:	11/07/2025
Label:	Interscope Records
UPC:	0602478807060

Tracks

1. Dirty Little Secret
2. Stab My Back
3. Move Along
4. It Ends Tonight
5. Change Your Mind
6. Night Drive
7. 11:11 p.m.
8. Dance Inside
9. Top of the World
10. Straightjacket Feeling
11. I'm Waiting
12. Can't Take It

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The All-American Rejects   Primary Artist
Chris Gaylor   Vocals (Background),Drums,Percussion
Nick Wheeler   Sitar,Talk Box,Banjo,Guitar,Keyboards,Sitar (Electric),Guitar (Classical)
Paul DeCarli   Keyboards
Jamie Muhoberac   Piano
Howard Benson   Clapping,Stomping,Keyboards
Aaron Page   Children's Chorus
Deena Anderson   Clapping,Stomping
Benjamin Byram   Children's Chorus
Michael Mayo   Children's Chorus
Haeley Moore   Children's Chorus
Zoe Merrill   Children's Chorus
Deborah Lurie   Conductor
Tyson Ritter   Bass,Vocals,Theremin,Vocals (Background)
Mike Kennerty   Guitar
Bobbi Page   Choir/Chorus
Keith Nelson   Clapping,Stomping
Lenny Castro   Percussion

Technical Credits

Mike Plotnikoff   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Howard Benson   Audio Production,Producer,Programming
Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki   Assistant Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge   Mixing
Paul DeCarli   Programming,Digital Editing
Nick Wheeler   Composer,Programming
Chapman Baehler   Photography
Dyana Kass   Product Manager
Chris Bilheimer   Art Direction
Deborah Lurie   String Arrangements
Tyson Ritter   Composer
Ted Jensen   Mastering
Keith Nelson   Guitar Technician