When The World Comes Down
by The All-American Rejects
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Dec 16, 2008
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    While World is simply a fun pop record at its core, the effort, time and most importantly, experience (gleaned both from the members' extracurricular projects and the near-decade they've been together) that went into its making clearly sets AAR apart from newer bands who keep attempting to capture this same sound with much less ambition.
  2. Boston Globe
    80
    If sonic similitude is any indicator of future successes, When the World Comes Down will only cement the band's top-of-the-heap status.
  3. The New York Times
    70
    It’s completely clear and even traditional pop music, but those over 16 will likely have no use for it.
  5. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    While it's easy to digest, When the World Comes Down never quite ignites like their last one.
  6. Los Angeles Times
    63
    The Rejects are best at small ideas with a long shelf life. "World" forgets that at points.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 36
  3. Negative: 5 out of 36
  1. MikeMikeMik
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
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  2. ManOfManyFaces
    Apr 9, 2011
    9
    very catchy and inspiring. love the band and the album. better than the second not as good as the first album. best song is damn girl. lovevery catchy and inspiring. love the band and the album. better than the second not as good as the first album. best song is damn girl. love the extras.… Full Review »
  3. ProSu
    May 23, 2009
    10
    Very catchy and uplifting at the most. Can revisit the album time and time again.
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