The All-American Rejects
When the World Comes Down
(Interscope)
Rating: 
Sound Check:
On 2005’s breakthrough Move Along, Oklahoma’s All-American Rejects displayed pop chops as sharp as front dude Tyson Ritter’s cheek bones. This third album puts even more daylight between them and their friends on the Warped Tour.
Amplification:
Fame has given these Rejects some swagger: “Gives You Hell” is a catchy but cruel put-down of an ex who dissed Ritter before he went platinum.
Last Note:
Ritter’s at his best when he’s tugging emo heart strings. “Breaking’s What the Heart Is For” is riveting
downerism that rocks.
Penthouse Pick:
“Another Heart Calls”
