The All-American Rejects Return After 14 Years With New Album 'Sandbox'
By
Maya Georgi
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Summary
The All-American Rejects return after a 14-year hiatus with their fifth studio album 'Sandbox.' The band took a break from major label releases, only putting out occasional singles, before a viral DIY house party tour in 2023 (performing in unconventional venues like cornfields and bowling alleys) brought them back into the spotlight. The article reviews their new album, noting it captures the energy of their recent live shows but describes the songs as strong yet scattered.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIt's been more than a decade since the All-American Rejects shared a full-length album with the world.
In that time, the band took a break from making radio-ready anthems and split from their major label.
Last year, the band came surging back into public view with the success of their viral DIY house party tour, where they performed everywhere from a cornfield to a bowling alley.
Now, after the fervor of those live shows, the All-American Rejects are back to recapture that energy with their fifth studio album.
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