The All-American Rejects
(Doghouse)
by Tim Den
This is the surprise winner of the season here at Lollipop. We were ready to dump the disc in the trash at first glance (young emo boys, “cred points” vintage Kiss t-shirt, sappy band name), but as soon as opener “My Paper Heart” kicked in, we knew we had misjudged a hit. Synth pop with innocent, adolescent melodies blooming like the first pubescent hormones stirring in your crotch, radiant vocals that display dazzling control of vibrato… these songs just won’t be denied!
(PO Box 8946 Toledo, OH 43623)