Studio Album · No. 1

The All-American Rejects Songwriting Credits by The All-American Rejects

2002 Doghouse / DreamWorks 11 tracks 42:54

Produced by Tim O'Heir  ·  Engineered by Tim O'Heir, Emily Lazar

Doghouse / DreamWorks Pop PunkAlternative RockPop Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether The All-American Rejects carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by The All-American Rejects 0 tracksoutside writers
The All-American Rejects's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1,010,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2002
Released
Data Insight

All eleven tracks are credited to Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler, the two who started the band. No outside writer appears anywhere on it, which turns out to be how they work for the next two decades.

The All-American Rejects came out on Doghouse in October 2002 and was re-released on DreamWorks the following February. It sold 1,010,000 in America and is certified platinum.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
My Paper Heart
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
2
Your Star
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
3
Swing, Swing #60
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
4
Time Stands Still
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
5
One More Sad Song
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
6
Why Worry
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
7
Don't Leave Me
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
8
Too Far Gone
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
9
Drive Away
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
10
Happy Endings
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)
11
The Last Song
Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tyson RitterNick Wheeler Tim O'Heir Tyson Ritter (Performer)Nick Wheeler (Performer)Mike Kennerty (Performer)Chris Gaylor (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions The All-American Rejects

Who wrote The All-American Rejects?
Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler, on all eleven tracks. No outside writer is credited.
How did it sell?
1,010,000 in America, where it is certified platinum. It is also platinum in Canada and silver in Britain.
How high did the singles chart?
"Swing, Swing" reached number 60 on the Hot 100. "The Last Song" did not enter it.
Who engineered it?
Tim O'Heir recorded and mixed it, and Emily Lazar mastered it.
Who produced it?
Tim O'Heir, who takes no writing credit.
Why was it re-released?
Doghouse put it out in 2002 and DreamWorks re-released it in February 2003 after the band signed with them.
How long is the album?
42:54 across eleven tracks.

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