The pop-punk veterans All Time Low have a current behavior of bouncing between excessive and low high quality albums. But their newest “Everyone’s Talking!” brings them again to a state of equilibrium with extra highs than lows.
Released Friday Oct. 17, “Everyone’s Talking!” marks the Maryland band’s first report since leaving their earlier label Fueled by Ramen to make their very own impartial label Basement Noise Records. Its aesthetic resembles a kids’s tv present stuffed with vibrant colours, contrasting the dreariness of their 2023 report “Tell Me I’m Alive.”
Following the acoustic “[cold open],” the title monitor kicks down the doorways with robust verses and aggressive vocals by Alex Gaskarth, although its repetitive refrain leaves a lot to be desired. The music discusses how the expectations of growing older differ from actuality.
The lead single “SUCKERPUNCH” evokes basic rock with punchy percussion by Rian Dawson and a swaggering guitar riff from Jack Barakat. There is a seductive grit to Gaskarth’s vocal supply right here not like another he has given. Sharp lyricism a couple of willingness to take the bruises once they come make this an prompt win.
“Oh No!” sees Gaskarth query the stereotype of the “tortured artist,” having moved previous the will to garner consideration on the expense of non-public development. The sunny composition successfully contrasts the introspective lyrics, which embrace the standout refrain line, “If I’m not broken like I used to be / will you still find me interesting?”
“The Weather” chronicles a clumsy catch-up with an outdated flame, significantly the notice that each events are actually far faraway from who they have been earlier than. “Falling for Strangers” follows with relatable lyrics about how lingering emotions can intrude with subsequent relationships. Both tracks mess around with a easy but efficient pop-punk construction and highlight Dawson slamming on the snare drum.
“Viva Las Vagus Nerve” is probably the most experimental monitor of the gathering. Throwing it again to the band’s 2017 album “Last Young Renegade,” its manufacturing references an important a part of the nervous system with lyrics about being overwhelmed by chance.
“Sugar” showcases the band’s knack for writing pop hooks, making the visitor spot from Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter JoJo becoming; she and Gaskarth harmonize over a mixture that highlights Zack Merrick’s bass enjoying. Gaskarth and nation artist Ruston Kelly’s voices additionally mix seamlessly on the country-tinged rocker “Tread Water.” Its lyrics, about figuring out when a relationship has run its course, present maturity but in addition border on cliche.
“Little Bit” makes its mark with vocals mimicking cheerleader chants and lyrics about discovering problem kicking outdated habits. On the opposite hand, “Cigarettes & Sabotage” finds Gaskarth interrogating himself for repeated errors to the sound of distorted guitars and bass from Barakat and Merrick.
The report’s sole ballad “Different Languages” makes peace with the variations one could have from their companion, as these variations can enable each folks to seek out new views on life and love. The mix of electrical and acoustic guitar, heartbeat-esque bass, cymbal-heavy percussion and even some mild keyboards, makes for one thing poignant that ought to have been the closing monitor.
“Butterflies” is great by itself, however it doesn’t really feel like a stable ending. The music’s mixture of layered vocals, two completely different guitar riffs, pounding drum fills and chugging bass is certain to fireplace listeners up. They complement reality-checking lyrics about letting go of people that don’t share a need to vary for the higher.
“Everyone’s Talking!” appears like a collage of All Time Low’s previous 9 albums, however its songwriting, unified by references to childhood and themes about rising up units it aside as one thing contemporary. While not each music passes with flying colours, none really feel too regressive or juvenile. This album is a hopeful signal that the band can start a extra constant upward trajectory moderately than persevering with their fluctuation.