Gives You Hell
The All-American Rejects · 2008
6 min · 2 tracks · punk rock
A high-energy blend of pop-punk hooks and biting lyrics that reflect on heartbreak and revenge.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gives You Hell — This track serves as the album's anthem of defiance, encapsulating its themes of betrayal and empowerment with a memorable hook that dominated radio play.
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Gives You Hell (Limousine remix) — The remix adds an energetic twist to the original hit, showcasing the band's versatility and appeal in different musical contexts while maintaining the core message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
High-energy hooks and relatable themes make it memorable, though limited by its single format.
What we noticed
- The remix included is a reimagining of the original track, altering its arrangement while maintaining the core melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified their reputation with a major hit and commercial success.
- Career context
- Released on September 30, 2008, 'Gives You Hell' was the All-American Rejects' third studio album, following their successful 2005 release, 'Move Along'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their mainstream presence, building on the momentum from previous hits while exploring a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fall Out Boy· Paramore· Panic! at the Disco
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gives You Hell 3:33
- 2 Gives You Hell (Limousine remix) 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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