In the night, in the beat city light
We steal ourselves away and hold on tight
You were there, yeah, we were all there
Too young, too smart, too much...
Thankfully, [Tyson Ritter's] band shows signs of cracking through its own arrested development, especially in the sinuous groove of "Bleed Into Your Mind" and the sweetly vulnerable orchestral ballad "Affection."
"Kids in the Street" is... interesting. We were teased when Someday's Gone was released into thinking it would be a very rock oriented album"Kids in the Street" is... interesting. We were teased when Someday's Gone was released into thinking it would be a very rock oriented album like "Move Along". Then Beekeeper's Daughter was released and many of us thought "Wait....Pop?" Finally the actual album was released and the results were quite surprising. Some people may say that they pine for their older works such as what was found on "When the World Comes Down" and "The All-American Rejects", and even I hold on a little bit to my favorite "Move Along", but "Kids in the Street" is admittedly the Rejects' most dynamic album to date. The band has really broken through a lot of the teenage feelings and problems that many of us have faced, delivering a story to us through this album. When the Rejects said they wanted to focus on the ENTIRE album rather than a single, it really shows. It may take some time to grow on you, but it is truly their most finely crafted and ambitious work, providing a comparatively deeper insight into life itself.…Expand
This album is not filled with "80s-laced" materials. This album is purely amazing. They've changed their style, where you can see theThis album is not filled with "80s-laced" materials. This album is purely amazing. They've changed their style, where you can see the differences in "Affection", "Drown next to me" and "Fast and Slow". Less rock and more pop here. "Kids in the Street" is even better than "Move Along" (in my opinion). Very catchy. So if you'd like something new and exciting to keep your ears fresh, I would definitely recommend this album to you.…Expand
AAR's "Kids in the Street" might just be the best album I've heard since My Chemical Romance's "The Black Parade." Every song is pitch perfectAAR's "Kids in the Street" might just be the best album I've heard since My Chemical Romance's "The Black Parade." Every song is pitch perfect and unfolds into a beautiful story. This is definitely the Rejects most mature effort to date with sweeping melodies, enchanting hooks, and a powerful concept (the lost art of childhood innocence) that truly unfolds into something quite magical, "I for You" and "Down Next to Me" might just be the two of the most beautifully created love songs ever written. The bittersweet "Fast & Slow" is a nice blend of fire & ice love mentality. There is not a single track that I don't like. I simply cannot say enough about this album. I love it.
Favorite tracks: "Fast & Slow", "I For You", "Kids in the Street", "Gonzo", and "Drown Next to Me."…Expand
This is by far the greatest album they have made. It looked as if AAR was going to go downhill, but with this album they pulled themselves upThis is by far the greatest album they have made. It looked as if AAR was going to go downhill, but with this album they pulled themselves up and out of the trap.…Expand
Great album, not as good as 'When the world comes down' but still solid. Highlights of the album 'I for you', 'Someday's gone' and 'Bleed intoGreat album, not as good as 'When the world comes down' but still solid. Highlights of the album 'I for you', 'Someday's gone' and 'Bleed into your mind'.…Expand
This album is pretty good and worthy of your purchase. It is no where near as good as Move along or gives your Hell but its still pretty good.This album is pretty good and worthy of your purchase. It is no where near as good as Move along or gives your Hell but its still pretty good. Overall, you know, I'd say it was Pretty Good.…Expand
The fourth studio album of The All-American Rejects is what you'd expect from one of the most recognizable pop rock bands. We can find here aThe fourth studio album of The All-American Rejects is what you'd expect from one of the most recognizable pop rock bands. We can find here a decent set of haunting songs, such as brisk "Fast & Slow," developing steadily "Gonzo" and acoustic ballad "I For You". However, the disc lacks of any distinctive numbers. Even the title song - "Kids In The Street" vanish in a sea of â…Collapse
