When I first listened to the All-American Rejects' When the World Comes Down nearly a year ago, I knew they'd release "I Wanna" as a single and that time has finally come. The song is beyond catchy, and from its conception, was destined to be a hit. The chorus is guaranteed to be stuck in the heads of anyone who hears it even once — and trust me, you're not going to mind when it finds its way into your subconscious.
I've been excited for the "I Wanna" music video premiere since the Rejects announced its impending arrival weeks ago, and it landed this past Tuesday on AOL.com. While I like the video, it's a shameless plug for every model of the LG phone, which really takes away from what could have been a completely rockin' video tribute to the art of lusting after an untouchable love interest (because everybody's had one). If I only wanted to see a miniature version of a greased- and glittered-up Tyson Ritter (pictured center front), I would watch "I Wanna" on my iPhone (sorry, LG).
Enjoy the All-American Rejects' "I Wanna" after the jump. And in case you were wondering — yes, I wanna touch Tyson.
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2009.