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Sound Files (Nov. 26)
PODCAST: Our critics embrace new efforts from All-American Rejects and Black Tie Dynasty.
'When the World Comes Down,' the latest from underappreciated rockers All-American Rejects, hits stores on Dec. 16.
Just in time for the holiday, Preston and Ryan give thanks for the Okie rockers All-American Rejects and Fort Worth darlings Black Tie Dynasty. Heck, they're in such good moods this week, they even come up with a few nice words for the debut CD from American Idol winner David Cook.
Segment One: David Cook
The Houston-born Cook stands to have the best chance at breaking out of 'American Idol'’s pop ghetto, aided by overwhelming goodwill and a willingness to embrace the sort of white-bread rock music that soothes the souls of the modern masses.
Preston decides Cook is better than most 'Idol' refugees; Ryan is less convinced.
Segment Two: Black Tie Dynasty
On their latest, Down Like Anyone, the Fort Worth-based Dynasty layers on strings and guitars, while stripping frontman Cory Watson’s urgent, yearning vocals to the bone. The approach lends cuts like Lay Low, You Got a Lover or the fantastic Much Scarier a compelling immediacy.
Preston is grateful to hear the Dynasty warming up their sound; Ryan says the band serves up a "post-punk symphony" (whatever the hell that is).
Segment Three: All-American Rejects
It has been three years since this Oklahoma foursome released its slow-burn success of a sophomore album, Move Along. Now frontman Tyson Ritter and his All-American Rejects pals are back with When the World Comes Down, due out Dec. 16. To warm up for the record’s release, the band is embarking on a brief U.S. club tour, which stops at Dallas’ Loft at the Palladium Ballroom Sunday.
A "popular, famous band that hardly anyone ever really talks about": Preston and Ryan dig the Rejects!
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