All Time Low - Nothing Personal

[Drew Beringer]

All Time Low – Nothing Personal
Release Date: July 7, 2009
Record Label: Hopeless

Ah, the summer of 2002. I remember 16 year-old me, cruising around the south side of Indianapolis with my still hot-off-the-machine drivers license listening to pop-punk staples such as New Found Glory, The Starting Line, and blink-182. My acne had just cleared up and my braces were due to be off any day now, and the feel-good tunes of “My Friends Over You” and “The Best of Me” paced the soundtrack to my summer. So it only makes sense that I’m reaching for the Clearasil while listening to Nothing Personal, the third, and soon to be breakthrough, album from All Time Low.

You see, when I listen to this album, it brings me back to that carefree summer. Maybe it’s the massive hooks of Nothing Personal, or the nature of the lyrics. With a “who’s who” list of producers behind the album (Matt Squire, Butch Walker, David Bendeth, S*A*M & Sluggo, and The-Dream), the twelve tracks all sound crisp, smooth, and dynamic. Opener “Weightless” packs a Tyson-sized punch, as the chorus soars behind Alex Gaskarth’s voice. Other pop-punk wish they could write hooks like the one on “Weightless,” and, as good as this hook is, it’s not the best one on this album. That would belong to the Butch Walker-produced first single “Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t).” The song has Walker’s fingerprints all over it, as it is nearly impossible to get “oh-oh-oh/how was I supposed to know?” out of your head.

The aggressiveness is turned up a notch on “Break Your Little Heart” and “Lost In Stereo.” “Break Your Little Heart” is paced by Gaskarth and Jack Barakat’s guitar work, while “Lost in Stereo” channels a bit of Jimmy Eat World angst into the chorus. “Stella” has some giddy-up to it, as the song carries just a bit of campy-ness to it.

“Keep The Change, You Filthy Animal” is the best song New Found Glory never wrote [1] (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=46943612#post46943 612), while “A Party Song (The Walk of Shame)” will be a fan favorite next time All Time Low goes on tour. “Therapy” closes Nothing Personal on a somber note. While it’s no “Remembering Sunday,” it could still be a hit in the mainstream, a la Plain White T’s.

While the flaws of the album and the handful of clunkers wouldn’t bother 16-year-old Drew, the 23-year-old version has a few issues. First off, “Hello, Brooklyn” is an awful song, as it is the only track I skip on the album. The track sounds like a b-side from The Academy Is… terrible Fast Times At Barrington High. Another miss is “Too Much,” which is everything the title implies. Produced by The-Dream, the track has good intentions, but executes poorly. Lyrically, Nothing Personal focuses on girls, relationships, alcohol, and good times with friends. Basically it is the three months of summer portrayed through the eyes of All Time Low.

When I blast Nothing Personal in my car and roll down the windows, I can’t help but think of the summer of 2002. It has what anyone wants in their pop-punk/rock – huge hooks, honest (if not cheesy) lyrics, and a fun attitude. All Time Low isn’t exactly reinventing the wheel here, so if you were a fan of their 2007 album, So Wrong, It’s Right, then you will have no troubles enjoying this, as Nothing Personal is a step-up. The rest of 2009 is shaping up to be All Time Low’s year, as they should follow in the footsteps of Fall Out Boy and Paramore and just explode. If you dislike them now, you’ll really hate them as the year moves on. As for me, I’m gonna put on an Atticus shirt and some Dickies and relive 2002.

Track Listing:
1. Weightless
2. Break Your Little Heart
3. Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t)
4. Lost in Stereo
5. Stella
6. Sick Little Games
7. Hello, Brooklyn
8. Walls
9. Too Much
10. Keep The Change, You Filthy Animal
11. A Party Song (The Walk of Shame)
12. Therapy
Produced by: Matt Squire, Butch Walker, David Bendeth, The-Dream, S*A*M & Sluggo

All Time Low is:
Alex Gaskarth – vocals/guitar
Jack Barakat – guitar
Rian Dawson – drums
Zack Merrick – bass

Official Website (http://www.alltimelow.com); Official Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/alltimelow); Official AP.net Profile (http://www.absolutepunk.net/alltimelow)

[Theow593]

really?

[WhoSaidThat?]

Awesome review, man. Though I did like Too Much. Maybe there's a bit of sixteen-year old Drew in me. Or some 8th grade Drew, since I didn't mind Eminem's Insane.

/review throwback.

[Spenny]

I agree.
It's a good album, but not a masterpiece like everyone is expecting it to be.

It's just a fun summer record.

[combatbaby]

Nice review - this album has made me an ATL fan. Although it's still a bit hard to admit that to myself, I can't deny it any longer.

[Broclee]

Good review, Drew. I agree completely with it.

[Spenny]

Oh and Hello, Brooklyn is slowly growing on me. I hate Too Much though.

[DI Pistola]

No surprises here.

Disappointed to hear that there won't be a decent follow-up to "Remembering Sunday" though.

[bobby runs]

On the last Nothing Personal it says nothing persona. Need to fix it.

But good review. Love your writing Drew.

Oh and no nothing personal jokes?

[crit]

Good stuff Drewski.

[batmannj]

Nice review Drew. I really like Weightess and Damned but the rest is still kinda meh for me.

[david19]

Fun summer record, im not to sure il be listening to these songs long term..

[Poultrylicious]

PUOSU> So Wrong, I didn't listen to this yet though, hope its not too poppy.

[GuitarR0cker1]

nice review, I would give a higher vocals score though.

[Debut_Fin]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=46943612#post46943 612

icu plagiarizing

[McIrish]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=46943612#post46943 612

icu plagiarizing
Drew just got an epic burn

[Drew Beringer]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=46943612#post46943 612

icu plagiarizing
haha he'll be happy I used his post.

[MATTATAK]

hello brooklyn is my most played song atm its awesome. the only poor tracks are too much and sick little games and therapy . the rest of the album is awesome and i agree with the review, tracks keep the change and party song are amazing! i just cant believe you dont like hello brooklyn.

[emkvetwin]

Good review; I got the same vibes just from one listen, especially about "Hello Brooklyn" and "Therapy." And as predictable (even a little cheesy) as "Stella" is, it is one of those songs you want to play again as soon as it's over.

[myfirstpunksong]

good review

[Formatfun]

Don't like the album as much as I wanted to, but it's still good enough, I'm not very disappointed.

[tommylin]

i feel like hello brooklyn has a ton of meaning to it rather then just easy made lyrics.

hes been to alot of major cities and partied in alot of them. i think this song just goes to all the times he's had all over the world. in my opinion the ending is epic when he shouts out all the city names.

[mena]

Other than Put Up or Shut Up I never cared much for ATL. I wasn't excited about Nothing Personal, but I still decided to give it a try.

I'll be completely honest. This album took me by complete surprise by how much I enjoyed it. Is it anything new and groundbreaking? Well of course not. But overall it's a great summer pop punk record. It has its flaws, but I can see myself jamming out to the majority of the songs any day. Lost in Stereo is my personal favorite.

[fiercetown]

This is a fun summer record, perfect for blasting in your car while driving to the beach. Great review!

[deezee]

Nice review Drew! I didn't think I would like this album that much, but I can't stop listening to it and I like "Too Much" now.

[sweepthenation]

Good review, agree with everything that you said. I am disappointed that there is no acoustic standout like Remembering Sunday

[The Summer Ends]

great album, great review

can't wait for your SYG review

[sonicfury]

I don't know how you can give this 76 but say that Fast Times At Barrington High is a bad record, it's superior in my opinion. Not that I don't like Nothing Personal, i do, but there are more throw away songs on here than FTABH just my opinion but I think other people would agree that they are both fun listens.

[TheSkyline]

Good review. I don't get why the members score is so low. If you don't like All Time Low, I doubt you have even listened to the album all the way through, but oh well. I agree with Drew's score. This is a good summer album, and I'm sure it's going to blow them up.

[handlikesecret]

First off, “Hello, Brooklyn” is an awful song, as it is the only track I skip on the album. The track sounds like a b-side from The Academy Is… terrible Fast Times At Barrington High.
yes! when i first heard it, it reminded me of a really disappointing single after a really great album.

great review though. these guys didn't disappoint at all.

[fanberlinboy]

Good review. I agree with basically everything said here (including comparing Hello Brooklyn to a Fast Times b-side).

[The Summer Ends]

Good review. I don't get why the members score is so low. If you don't like All Time Low, I doubt you have even listened to the album all the way through, but oh well. I agree with Drew's score. This is a good summer album, and I'm sure it's going to blow them up.
i honestly don't even look at the user's review anymore. it will always be fucked up by some 13 year old who thinks he's being clever by marking everything all 10 or all .25.

i wish drew would have said something about walls, i think that's a standout track.

[jtjt43]

I listened through this album, and while there's nothing particularly wrong with it, I didn't really want to play it again. I've decided to stick with the pop punk I listened to as a 15 year old.

[deezee]

I don't know how you can give this 76 but say that Fast Times At Barrington High is a bad record, it's superior in my opinion. Not that I don't like Nothing Personal, i do, but there are more throw away songs on here than FTABH just my opinion but I think other people would agree that they are both fun listens.
I agree I love this album but Fast Times is better in my opinion too. It had a few songs on it that I didn't like but it was a solid album. But TAI is one of my favorite bands so I'm a little slanted lol

[TheSkyline]

i honestly don't even look at the user's review anymore. it will always be fucked up by some 13 year old who thinks he's being clever by marking everything all 10 or all .25.

i wish drew would have said something about walls, i think that's a standout track.
Ah, good point. I'll just ignore it. Really? I'm not crazy about Walls. It isn't a bad song, it just isn't a stand out track to me.

[deezee]

i honestly don't even look at the user's review anymore. it will always be fucked up by some 13 year old who thinks he's being clever by marking everything all 10 or all .25.

i wish drew would have said something about walls, i think that's a standout track.
I agree with both things.

Walls is fantastic really my favorite song on the album. It's just epic...

Edit:I hate using that word but the chorus is huge.

[poppunknerd182]

I'm very pleased with this album, though I miss their "one fast pop-punk track per album" like Hometown Heroes and This Is How We Do

But I'll live. No other complaints here, band will explode. Really nice fucking guys too.

[Nick Le]

Good review, I really enjoyed this. Can't wait for my preorder.

[WFUJerseyJon]

Great review, Drew. Can't wait for this to come in the mail.

[MusicTalks]

I didn't listen to the leak on Rhapsody because I wanted to just enjoy the album when it comes out, brick-and-mortar style. I have heard 'Weightless" and I do think it's hooky as all hell. The only issue that I have is when people throw the rules out when it comes to summer records. Drew's review didn't do this, but some of the posts in the thread rationalize the seasonal release date.

[mcdizzle88]

“Stella” has some giddy-up to it

That is absolutely the perfect way to describe it. I was having trouble explaining what I meant, only being able to say that it was an "unconventional all time low sound."

[tonighttonight0]

13 year old me would have liked this album, on that note I did not enjoy it at all. I still don't get the hype behind them.

[Tony Pascarella]

Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash.

At least Brokencyde gave me a laugh (not a good record by any stretch). This bored me.

[fake empire]

So awful

[zachff]

I think you're giving this album too much credit Drew. It doesn't stand up to any of their other releases.

[*crying stars*]

A lot of my feelings about this album were confirmed by this review, thanks Drew.

And Hello Brooklyn is just a bad song, haha.

[cscwell107]

Exactly what I think. Its just a decent album for the summer and I'm happy with that.

[AndrewIcex]

I would have a similar review.

[x0kristennn]

Awesome review, man. Though I did like Too Much. Maybe there's a bit of sixteen-year old Drew in me. Or some 8th grade Drew, since I didn't mind Eminem's Insane.

/review throwback.
to be honest i hated 'too much' .. couldn't even listen to it. what did you like about it?

[magoo08]

really enjoy the album. A Party Song and Sick Little Games have to be the standouts for me. great review

[fake empire]

Why does everyone always act like it's cool to like bad music during the summertime? There's so much good summery music out there.

[2hxc4you]

spot on review Drew ... I was also 16 in the summer of '02 and it def. was full of awesome pop-punk goodness, damn those were some fun times.

[jdgtrplyr]

Exactly what I think. Its just a decent album for the summer and I'm happy with that.
Truth. That's what I love about them.

[HometownHero]

Why does everyone always act like it's cool to like bad music during the summertime? There's so much good summery music out there.
Its not bad music

[denissuxx]

Love this album.

[Ryzenfall]

Good review. Still debating on whether or not I like these guys enough to listen to and own this. Haven't kept up with them since PUoSU. You didn't like Fast Times...?

[cue john denver]

The Dream produced a track on this record??

[aprilrainx]

great review. i've been listening to it over on the mtv leak, and there isn't one song i don't love. (although hello brooklyn is probably my least favorite...it's still catchy!) and i know this album will be playing non stop in my car ALL summer long :)

[Simonthm]

This album sucks.


This is absolutely the same album as the last one. No progression


Jay-Z should really pimp smack these little girls because this shit has AUTO-TUNE written all over it.


All Time Low is literally a boy band that has instruments in front of them.

[dru]

The-Dream helped out on this record? well, fuck.

[Broclee]

This album sucks.


This is absolutely the same album as the last one. No progression


Jay-Z should really pimp smack these little girls because this shit has AUTO-TUNE written all over it.


All Time Low is literally a boy band that has instruments in front of them.
There is progression. You don't know what Auto-Tune really is. They can perform live, and it's great.

[friskycurtain]

For me, bands like NFG, blink, and TSL released songs that packed a punk punch but still had lyrics about breakups and the lovey dovey shit that I could easily relate to. When I listened to Nothing Personal, there was nothing of substance. I heard alot of generic guitar bits, autotuned vocals, and poppy beats. Not one of the songs even grabbed me lyrically. At least Boys Like Girls can grab me with a good set of lyrics (case and point, "Heels Over Head"). I honestly will never understand why people who are not 12-17 year old girls like this brand of pop(ular)-punk music. ATL have nothing to offer but bad haircuts, neon shirts, and sugary songs.

[bswann41]

Walls is hands down the best song on the album.

[yellowhouse]

Nice job of not including any "nothing personal" jokes in this review.

[Drew Beringer]

I read that The-Dream produced "Too Much" but if that is incorrect, I will change it.

[Plus155]

Gave it a chance, didnt like it. But to be fair I didn't like any of their other releases either, so I'm probably not their target audience.

Also, I feel like saying it's a 'fun summer album' is cliché, and irrelevant...

[littlebeav]

Not surprised by the mediocre review. Not gonna stop me from buying this CD though. I love every last cheesy fucking line these kids write. Its too catchy to give a crap.

[Broclee]

Not surprised by the mediocre review. Not gonna stop me from buying this CD though. I love every last cheesy fucking line these kids write. Its too catchy to give a crap.
It isn't a mediocre review.
:shrug:

[npmshah]

PUOSU> So Wrong, I didn't listen to this yet though, hope its not too poppy.
its SWIR poppiness times 10
but i love it anywayzzz!

[braaaaaaaapp]

Put Up or Shut Up> Nothing Personal> The Party Scene> So Wrong, It's Right

[ihaveblink]

Basically you validated this record by saying it's a summer record and it's supposed to be kinda awful.

[thatsamazing]

Nice review - this album has made me an ATL fan. Although it's still a bit hard to admit that to myself, I can't deny it any longer.
ditto.

[fran.182]

Good review. I concur with almost everything.
Solid album. Nothing Personal is in my top 5 favorite albums of the year so far and "Weightless" is one of my favorite songs of 2009 too. :-)

Nothing Personal > So Wrong, It's Right > Put Up Or Shut Up > The Party Scene

[fake empire]

There is progression. You don't know what Auto-Tune really is. They can perform live, and it's great.
What progression?

[The Summer Ends]

i love how it's always the same people saying ATL sucks in every single thread. all we need is PopPunkKid then the whole gang will be here!

[Mercy Medical]

Comparing this to '02 era pop-punk is relatively insulting to '02 era pop-punk. The Party Scene would have been worth the comparison, but not this.

The Party Scene is one of my favorite pop-punk albums, but this is just kind of a joke. It's too refined, there's too much auto-tune. Alex's voice doesn't even sound the same anymore. Compared to a lot of the poppy punk stuff that is coming out as of late, this is better, but in comparison to their previous albums...this is a step down.

IMO, pop-punk should have some grit to it. The vocals shouldn't be perfectly clean. It needs a bit of an edge and this has none of that. Up to this point it seemed as though ATL kept that edge and stood out among a lot of similar bands, but this makes me feel like they are just falling right in line. None of the songs grabbed me. It's a completely forgettable album.

[takeariisk]

am i the only one who really likes hello brooklyn?

[ManicanParty49]

Definitely agree with this review. Didn't like Lost In Stereo so much...but I thought that for the most part this was a solid effort.

[mirrors]

i definitely didn't think that this album was going to be good at all, but i was proven wrong and gladfully so. it's good to have feel good music and not be so worried about the technicalities of how the songs are put forth. i'm going to be 22 in just a couple of months, but it feels good that i can be 16 again because the songs reminds me of those summers from then and up until now. a + and two thumbs up from me.

[katieissweet]

I like it, but not as much as I thought I would. I wish you Drew would of mentioned "Walls" though. That song is fantastic.

[Stankewich]

None of the songs will live up to Hit The Lights or Circles... classic ATL. Somehow the new production values have killed it a bit for me. Overall, still glad to see another record just in time for summer...

[Takk...Ros]

Comparing this to '02 era pop-punk is relatively insulting to '02 era pop-punk. The Party Scene would have been worth the comparison, but not this.

The Party Scene is one of my favorite pop-punk albums, but this is just kind of a joke. It's too refined, there's too much auto-tune. Alex's voice doesn't even sound the same anymore. Compared to a lot of the poppy punk stuff that is coming out as of late, this is better, but in comparison to their previous albums...this is a step down.

IMO, pop-punk should have some grit to it. The vocals shouldn't be perfectly clean. It needs a bit of an edge and this has none of that. Up to this point it seemed as though ATL kept that edge and stood out among a lot of similar bands, but this makes me feel like they are just falling right in line. None of the songs grabbed me. It's a completely forgettable album.
I think Alex has said that was because he used to sing incorrectly :shrug:
I do agree that good pop punk shouldn't be so slick though. I thought this was a fun album, catchy as hell, filled with great hooks, but very... shiny.

[Broclee]

What progression?

They refined the pop elements of their song-writing, and Alex has grown into his natural singing voice, which is higher pitched than their old material.

[TakeThs2UrGrave]

haha mike tyson sized punch.....fight night and the hangover reference in only 4 words

[Mercy Medical]

I think Alex has said that was because he used to sing incorrectly :shrug:
I do agree that good pop punk shouldn't be so slick though. I thought this was a fun album, catchy as hell, filled with great hooks, but very... shiny.
And I'm pretty sure that Tom Delonge doesn't sing correctly either, but he has a very distinct sound to his vocals. Regardless if Alex was singing correctly or not, it sounded good and unless it was causing him some any sort of discomfort, pain, whatever I wish he would have stuck to it.

There's nothing about this band that makes it stick out from the rest of the new kids anymore. They sort of got thrown into this new scene of "pop-punk" (which is honestly a joke to call it that) due to their general appearance, but to me their sound made them stand out a bit. They still had that grit, they were refined or "shiny" as you put it (good describer, btw). But now they don't sound any different then anyone else. Everything these days sounds the same and looks the same.

[Takk...Ros]

And I'm pretty sure that Tom Delonge doesn't sing correctly either, but he has a very distinct sound to his vocals. Regardless if Alex was singing correctly or not, it sounded good and unless it was causing him some any sort of discomfort, pain, whatever I wish he would have stuck to it.

There's nothing about this band that makes it stick out from the rest of the new kids anymore. They sort of got thrown into this new scene of "pop-punk" (which is honestly a joke to call it that) due to their general appearance, but to me their sound made them stand out a bit. They still had that grit, they were refined or "shiny" as you put it (good describer, btw). But now they don't sound any different then anyone else. Everything these days sounds the same and looks the same.
Fair point. I definetly liked the roughness of Alex's voice. I'm just giving them the benefit of the doubt by saying that Alex is now signing the way he's supposed to instead of using autotune as a crutch.
There are so few new pop punk bands that are any good these days. When you go to seven different myspace pages and every band sounds EXACTLY the same, it's a little disheartening.

[Mercy Medical]

Fair point. I definetly liked the roughness of Alex's voice. I'm just giving them the benefit of the doubt by saying that Alex is now signing the way he's supposed to instead of using autotune as a crutch.
There are so few new pop punk bands that are any good these days. When you go to seven different myspace pages and every band sounds EXACTLY the same, it's a little disheartening.
Frankly, I feel like there's more auto tune in this album compared to previous albums.

Pop-punk is a dying breed, well, maybe not necessarily. I feel like there's a resurgence of true pop punk with bands like NFG, SYG, Fireworks, FYS, etc. I feel like NFG especially is getting back to their true pop-punk roots compared to cleaner albums like Coming Home. But the shit that's out there for the masses, that is eyeing the 12-18 year old is exactly that...shit. They all sound the same and look the same. I remember when pop-punk was less about the clothes you wore and more about the actual music.

[Stankewich]

Frankly, I feel like there's more auto tune in this album compared to previous albums.

Pop-punk is a dying breed, well, maybe not necessarily. I feel like there's a resurgence of true pop punk with bands like NFG, SYG, Fireworks, FYS, etc. I feel like NFG especially is getting back to their true pop-punk roots compared to cleaner albums like Coming Home. But the shit that's out there for the masses, that is eyeing the 12-18 year old is exactly that...shit. They all sound the same and look the same. I remember when pop-punk was less about the clothes you wore and more about the actual music.
Amen.
Seeing bands like New Found Glory back in 2003 was a treat, now I find myself having to drive 800 miles to see bands like Set Your Goals and Four Year Strong... (Wishing they would come to Winnipeg sometime...)

[Phil507]

Kids, let it be known that your skin breaking out doesn't stop when you enter your 20's. Believe me, I unfortunately am reminded every so often.

Also, this record is a vast improvement on the old one but I have the feeling that the AP staff gives it more kudos than deserved simply due to the fact that it reminds them of "old days".

[Phil507]

Comparing this to '02 era pop-punk is relatively insulting to '02 era pop-punk. The Party Scene would have been worth the comparison, but not this.

The Party Scene is one of my favorite pop-punk albums, but this is just kind of a joke. It's too refined, there's too much auto-tune. Alex's voice doesn't even sound the same anymore. Compared to a lot of the poppy punk stuff that is coming out as of late, this is better, but in comparison to their previous albums...this is a step down.

IMO, pop-punk should have some grit to it. The vocals shouldn't be perfectly clean. It needs a bit of an edge and this has none of that. Up to this point it seemed as though ATL kept that edge and stood out among a lot of similar bands, but this makes me feel like they are just falling right in line. None of the songs grabbed me. It's a completely forgettable album.
Sounds like someone has grown up and realized that this type of music no longer applies to them.

[imtellingseb]

good review and a good record! but when did it become so trendy to hate on ATL?

[Mercy Medical]

Sounds like someone has grown up and realized that this type of music no longer applies to them.
Pretty much...

[Chris Fallon]

It's got some big hooks and some watered-down flavor that leaves my mouth dry. I dunno, it's an improvement over the last record, but still very much flash in the pan to me. I wish they could just live up to their potential for an entire record -- loses steam after more and more listens, ya know?

Mid-70's is a good score though, although I'd rate it a tad lower. Either way, I agree for the most part and have to say "Hello Brooklyn" is just a headscratcher of a song. Very weak.

[grgbndkng13]

So Wrong It's Right was a much more solid album, although Nothing Personal isnt terrible...2 or 3 listeners hidden in there somewhere I guess

[Yeahhitslindsey]

I couldn't have said it any better.

[Quasireligimodo]

It's funny to me when people bring up auto-tune as if they wouldn't bitch and moan if/when a pitch was missed slightly every so often. The artist can't win.

[Phil507]

It's funny to me when people bring up auto-tune as if they wouldn't bitch and moan if/when a pitch was missed slightly every so often. The artist can't win.
I agree to a point. However, I think there's something to be said about a more natural sounding voice. For example, on the latest Jack's Mannequin, I think they had a more lax auto-tune usage which allowed for a more organic vocal sound. Sure, the pitch might go all over the place in certain instances, but it still sound great.

[Takk...Ros]

Frankly, I feel like there's more auto tune in this album compared to previous albums.

Pop-punk is a dying breed, well, maybe not necessarily. I feel like there's a resurgence of true pop punk with bands like NFG, SYG, Fireworks, FYS, etc. I feel like NFG especially is getting back to their true pop-punk roots compared to cleaner albums like Coming Home. But the shit that's out there for the masses, that is eyeing the 12-18 year old is exactly that...shit. They all sound the same and look the same. I remember when pop-punk was less about the clothes you wore and more about the actual music.
Agreed. Image has always been a part of music (not saying it's a good thing, just true), but I feel like it has reached a ridiculous level of neon and narcissism.

[TSLataris]

I hated "Too Much" when I heard the 30-sec clip but it actually turned out to be quite a decent song I think.

[Takk...Ros]

I agree to a point. However, I think there's something to be said about a more natural sounding voice. For example, on the latest Jack's Mannequin, I think they had a more lax auto-tune usage which allowed for a more organic vocal sound. Sure, the pitch might go all over the place in certain instances, but it still sound great.
Well said sir.

[TreyForest]

Reasons why I think 76% is way too generous

1)Are there hooks on the album ...... yeah some but every band in this genre has hooks and there is none on this record that are gonna change anyones life
2) The sound of the record seems really outdated and unoriginal, like bands in this genre have been doing this for years and theres nothing on the record that sets them apart from the crowd, it just conforms to it even more
3) Musically for a band with 2 guitarist the riffing is pretty underwhelming and has taken a step back from there older stuff and lyrically ive seen no progression since there first ep

50% .... mediocre album with some hits but lots of misses

** And please never compare a song atl wrote to a song NFG wish they wrote ,, NFG is in a completely different league

[RockVocalPower]

haha he'll be happy I used his post.
Hope you've got a good lawyer because I'm taking your ass down.

[RuledBySecrecy]

Very good review... thank you!

[Quasireligimodo]

I agree to a point. However, I think there's something to be said about a more natural sounding voice. For example, on the latest Jack's Mannequin, I think they had a more lax auto-tune usage which allowed for a more organic vocal sound. Sure, the pitch might go all over the place in certain instances, but it still sound great.
Just to clarify, I'm definitely not talking about Kanye West or similar artists, at all. Anyone who uses auto-tune in that way has turned it into a type of instrument and an obvious vocal effect. Not that I agree with it or anything, but that type of usage is completely aside from the use of auto-tune as a deceitful tool. However, it is common knowledge that every artist uses auto-tune, and I hardly consider it something they're trying to "hide." Trust me, I would love to be proven wrong, but I'm not shocked by it at all, and I don't even think it's worth bringing up anymore.

It is just not an option anymore in this industry to disown something like auto-tune, unless everyone makes the move together, and they won't. Perfection is "in" in every facet of... the world, and if people are surprised by this, heads should probably be removed from asses ASAP.

[bulls2213]

I agree to a point. However, I think there's something to be said about a more natural sounding voice. For example, on the latest Jack's Mannequin, I think they had a more lax auto-tune usage which allowed for a more organic vocal sound. Sure, the pitch might go all over the place in certain instances, but it still sound great.

I love andrew's voice on that record.

[manican sex]

From what Ive heard it just sounds way over produced for me. The heart isnt there.

[BryterJonah]

it is common knowledge that every artist uses auto-tune,
See: Sigur Ros and Thom Yorke.

[roche]

Nice review. The album is nothing if not catchy as hell, and the score was right on the money.

[YoTengoRabbi]

Obviously anyone who is part of the AP's staff is all about this record.

I personally think that The Higher's record is better than this shitpiece. Because it is.

[Kozzy333]

A Party Song is the best song on the album.

[Blake Solomon]

giving the lyrics a 7 is borderline ridiculous.

[PopPunkKid]

For me, bands like NFG, blink, and TSL released songs that packed a punk punch but still had lyrics about breakups and the lovey dovey shit that I could easily relate to. When I listened to Nothing Personal, there was nothing of substance. I heard alot of generic guitar bits, autotuned vocals, and poppy beats. Not one of the songs even grabbed me lyrically. At least Boys Like Girls can grab me with a good set of lyrics (case and point, "Heels Over Head"). I honestly will never understand why people who are not 12-17 year old girls like this brand of pop(ular)-punk music. ATL have nothing to offer but bad haircuts, neon shirts, and sugary songs.
:appl:

[grimis16]

maybe i have grown out of pop punk, because after 2 listens im bored of it. And "weightless" isnt nearly as catchy as people have made it up to be. Give me The Party Scene over this shit anyday

[PopPunkKid]

i love how it's always the same people saying ATL sucks in every single thread. all we need is PopPunkKid then the whole gang will be here!
:wave:

[xjulianx89]

giving the lyrics a 7 is borderline ridiculous.
Agreed. It deserves much lower.

[dtm34]

Only if it was 2002 because that was when music was sweet.

[M.C COB]

Lost In Stereo is my favorite song.

[davidarechiga]

great review. will def be picking this record up!

[Badgers08]

Great review. About the score I would give it and agree that it takes me back to my high school summer days

[hockeyguitar99]

I'm tired of this "summer music" bull shit. There is good "summer music" that isn't substance less.

[bduke13]

I'm surprised there aren't more comments about the albums production. I think it is pretty damn awful. What is the point in spending all of that money to get a dream lineup of producers if you could get a no name local producer to produce it and do a much better job? Alex is a much better singer than all of ATL's recorded songs suggest

[ilovesofie]

Good review but I disagree with a few things. "Hello Brooklyn is one of my favorite songs on the album but that's maybe because I really really liked "Fast Times" since you would put it on that CD. And maybe the score should be a bit higher cause this seems to be an average album looking at the score and it's not. It's far by perfect but it's better as most pop-punk these days.
On the other hand, I completely agree with "too much", I don't understand that song, completely useless.

[timb89]

a little to much filler... but ill give it time to grow on me.

$7 to pick up in the states. it will be $30 in aus. fuck you america.

[iheartmusic043]

Comparing this to '02 era pop-punk is relatively insulting to '02 era pop-punk. The Party Scene would have been worth the comparison, but not this.

The Party Scene is one of my favorite pop-punk albums, but this is just kind of a joke. It's too refined, there's too much auto-tune. Alex's voice doesn't even sound the same anymore. Compared to a lot of the poppy punk stuff that is coming out as of late, this is better, but in comparison to their previous albums...this is a step down.

IMO, pop-punk should have some grit to it. The vocals shouldn't be perfectly clean. It needs a bit of an edge and this has none of that. Up to this point it seemed as though ATL kept that edge and stood out among a lot of similar bands, but this makes me feel like they are just falling right in line. None of the songs grabbed me. It's a completely forgettable album.
I disagree. Would you really want every band to have a pop-punk style and sound the same? I'd rather not. Alex's voice soesn't sound the same because he has matured and stronger voice without the nasally/raspy sound to it. Bands typically don't sound the same on every album (sorry to disappoint you). I think that they have an "edge" to them and just because they don't sound like bands who are known for making pop-punk album doesn't mean they aren't pop-punk. The songs are full of hooks and none of the songs sound the same. I think they improved alot vocally, lyrically, and musically.

[Andy Antar]

giving the lyrics a 7 is borderline ridiculous.
Just goes to show how ridiculous the rating system can be sometimes :/

[RetardedInLove]

I'll just wait for the new Set Your Goals to get my pop punk fix.

[andrewinnuendo]

go listen to butch walker's "my way" then "damned if ya do." anyone else hear that?

[Drew Beringer]

For those complaining about the rating, I usually take 2 seconds at the most when giving a score because it's not that important to me.

[Drew Beringer]

Reasons why I think 76% is way too generous

1)Are there hooks on the album ...... yeah some but every band in this genre has hooks and there is none on this record that are gonna change anyones life
2) The sound of the record seems really outdated and unoriginal, like bands in this genre have been doing this for years and theres nothing on the record that sets them apart from the crowd, it just conforms to it even more
3) Musically for a band with 2 guitarist the riffing is pretty underwhelming and has taken a step back from there older stuff and lyrically ive seen no progression since there first ep

50% .... mediocre album with some hits but lots of misses

** And please never compare a song atl wrote to a song NFG wish they wrote ,, NFG is in a completely different league
Never said it was a song NFG wish they wrote, it's a song "they never wrote," thus stating the song is very similar to a NFG song. Reading comprehension ftw.

[Drew Beringer]

giving the lyrics a 7 is borderline ridiculous.
so sorry

[EchoPark]

as a former hater of this band, I'm happy to say they have won me over with this album.

[Drew Beringer]

Hope you've got a good lawyer because I'm taking your ass down.
I did source you! HA

[Drew Beringer]

go listen to butch walker's "my way" then "damned if ya do." anyone else hear that?
Well, then it makes sense that Butch produced that track right?

[Drew Beringer]

I'll just wait for the new Set Your Goals to get my pop punk fix.
new SYG is the fuckin balls.

[Badgers08]

B T Dubs, I'm so sick of people bitching about auto-tune. Alex has a good voice with or without it.

Exactly why they posted this video:

3076262

[Drew Beringer]

I'm disappointed in your lack of ...nothing personal jokes in the review
Every other sentence should have been "nothing personal" jokes.

[RockVocalPower]

I did source you! HA
:-p

Oh you know I don't care. Glad we think alike.

[Drew Beringer]

:-p

Oh you know I don't care. Glad we think alike.
haha I knew you didn't care, I even post on the second page that you wouldn't. Just put it there cause the last thing I need are a bunch of kids breathing down my ass about it.

[voodoochild]

I like the recored, but I don't like it as a All Time Low CD. It's too poppy. Some songs don't even sound like them. When I listen to this CD I think about all the more 13 year olds that will be at there shows... ugh! We'll see what happens...

[Blake Solomon]

so sorry
nothing personal?


i disgust myself

[ScarsThatSmile]

I think this is there best work yet , Too Much is the only song im iffy on but im sure it will grow on me , as far as the rest of the ablum , absolutely solid.

[billyboatkid]

Awesome. So stoked for this.

[johnnyflashbang]

The hooks are pretty good but the use of autotune gets annoying.

[stereokiller]

:wave:
lmao. pop punk kid and htlandatl. classics in ap.net

and only 76%? i would've thought it would've reached somewhere around 80+. it did achieve its goal of delivering a summer fun pop album. haha.

[TheSkyline]

The hooks are pretty good but the use of autotune gets annoying.
Wow.

[The Summer Ends]

:wave:
haha yay!!!

[refgirl23]

Good job on the review. I tried to think if a 16 year old me would listen to this, and then I remembered, I was obsessed with Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" album at that point, and I had no clue who New Found Glory was...

Hello Brooklyn does sound like it belongs on Fast Times. I enjoy the song, but despise that album. My only guess is because this was All Time Low, and that was TAI.

Overall enjoyable album.

[WhoSaidThat?]

new SYG is the fuckin balls.
When will we get a review of that?

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Good job with this Drew.

[Drew Beringer]

When will we get a review of that?
tonight

[WhoSaidThat?]

tonight
:-)

[TheClockSounds]

I always agree with your reviews

[ATL182fan]

Awesome review! I can't wait for this album!

[RonStoppable]

"Lost in Stereo" sounds like a song I'd hear on Madden or some other sports video game.

Catchy album, but I'm not really a fan.

[cory-182]

This album starts off amazing. Weightless and Break Your Little Heart are as good as pop punk songs can get.

The third and fourth tracks are very good, but I still find myself going back to the first two.

Other than that, Too Much and The Party Song were the only song that really did anything for me.

This is definitely a step up from their last album.

[PopPunkMatt]

I like to think there's a little of 16 year old Drew in all of us. Wait... What?

Great review, people definitely critique this band as if they're some kind of group breaking act. They're a straight forward pop punk band and they're damn good at it. - Nothing Personal.

[CarouselBoy]

Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash.

At least Brokencyde gave me a laugh (not a good record by any stretch). This bored me.
wait, one more "trash" please!

[JTMcKrackles]

Nice review Drew, it's pretty fair. I would have given it around an 80-85%, but that's just me. Well written.

[ChadMaxey]

this is a big jump from SWIR, and i'm surprising myself by replaying it over and over again today. the only track i still can't listen to is Hello, Brooklyn. why would they do that?

[RetardedInLove]

new SYG is the fuckin balls.
Man it makes me so happy to hear you say that. Absolutely can not wait for that album.

[BigSpaz15]

Too generic.

[symbiote28]

weightless is such a great opener to the album .. as for the rest of the song, still needs more listen though.

[Nolessthanblink]

Great album

[boscorelli]

lasting value should be zero...while it is is good, noone is going to remember this album 6 months from now.

[kristanxmarie]

I agree with a lot of this, especially the part about Hello Brooklyn being awful. I had a friend text me telling me I needed to check out just that song and that I'd love it. I listened to it, and texted her back really hoping she had been kidding. Awful song. Good review though.

[maker_break]

I'll be busy listening to the new SYG, not to mention the FYS cover album. But I might give this one a chance. Sounds like it could be alright. I need as much pop punk as I can get to fill the void before the new Blink drops. Haha...

[alexiamaria]

I really enjoy this album.Every song is incredibly catchy,but I especially love A Party Song.I think it has the biggest chorus of them all...atl are about to explode,though i dont see them getting that much radio play for some reason (similar to paramore).

[BruisedxBroken]

the best song nfg never wrote? blaspheme

[Alex DiVincenzo]

Nice review. I will be rocking this all summer and then probably forgetting about it.

[bloodyr0mance87]

I agree.
It's a good album, but not a masterpiece like everyone is expecting it to be.

It's just a fun summer record.

anyone expecting a masterpiece from these guys is definitely looking in the wrong place. that being said, i can't wait to get my hands on this. So Wrong, It's Right is in constant rotation on my iPod and i expect this record to be in the same league. as you say, it's just fun summer music.

[3eb23]

nice review, I would give a higher vocals score though.
higher than an 8?

that's too high to begin with.

[Quasireligimodo]

See: Sigur Ros and Thom Yorke.
Love Sigur Ros. Good to know.

[UnderMyDreams]

No surprises here.

Disappointed to hear that there won't be a decent follow-up to "Remembering Sunday" though.
I think there really could have been. During their fall tour that song they played I thought could easily be like that. I liked it better than Remembering Sunday, actually. It's even where my username on here came from(I'm lame I guess haha.). I wish they would have made it a 14 track album with that and the Mark Hoppus song on it. Hopefully they have demos of both that will be released soon.

[imirish06]

Their EP reminded me of summer of 2002. This album reminds me of generic pop punk thats come out since.

[birtcho]

the way it should be

[brenByah]

I understand the enjoyment many get out of the poppy sing along songs on this album, but too me there's nothing here that's really gonna strike a chord or stick with me. It can be fun to drive around with the windows down to, but ATL has no real lasting value for me.

[TheGreatHoudini]

this was a pretty good album, Some songs are great but some ehhh not so much but still a solid record

[DI Pistola]

I think there really could have been. During their fall tour that song they played I thought could easily be like that. I liked it better than Remembering Sunday, actually. It's even where my username on here came from(I'm lame I guess haha.). I wish they would have made it a 14 track album with that and the Mark Hoppus song on it. Hopefully they have demos of both that will be released soon.
Nice find.

Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP2CGDhCyiQ

[UnderMyDreams]

Nice find.

Video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP2CGDhCyiQ
Yea there's tons of videos of it on youtube. I like it better than Remembering Sunday really.

[ZeoVGM]

I pretty much agree with the album, except that I think "Hello Brooklyn" is really catchy.

[drzafs]

I remember 16 year-old me...My acne had just cleared up...

Lucky... God, I've had it for way too long, and I'll be 18 soon. I don't eat bad or anything either... It just doesn't go away...

[dani1292]

Great job on the review, Drew. It was very well-written.

[UnderMyDreams]

Lucky... God, I've had it for way too long, and I'll be 18 soon. I don't eat bad or anything either... It just doesn't go away...
Ohh I know how you feel. haha

[Broden Terry]

I haven't listened to this yet. I'm waiting for the physical release :-)

[ohlookalexus]

I think "too much" sounds like "forever" by chris brown. it's so weird. that's my only complaint on this album.

[EmotionalJack]

after a few listens this album hasn't hit me so deeply.. yeah singles are catchy as hell and other jams like Break your little heart, Walls and Lost in Stereo are good but it's not so perfect.
And Hello Brooklyn sucks so much just because is a ripoff of a Hey Monday song ("Arizona", anyone?) and, to be said, I liked Hey Monday record more than this, nothing personal.

[billabonggreg]

I've listened to this now quite a few times and it just does nothing for me. There's no bite to it...no real catchy songs that I wanna come back to! For me Hit the Lights' Skip School, Start Fights' album was a perfect summer record, I could listen to it over and over. This album I found quite flat and forgettable!! It's a shame cos I was really looking forward to it!!!

[Jacktheskipper]

Too generic.
That`s exactly my thoughts ...

[xtheaudition]

fuck you drew!!! i still rock atticus shirt and dickies everyday! i may be a dying breed, but thier are still pop punk kids out there!!!

-shakes fist-

[Paulb-182]

fuck you drew!!! i still rock atticus shirt and dickies everyday! i may be a dying breed, but thier are still pop punk kids out there!!!

-shakes fist-
My pop punk self died the day I saw Delonge in skinnies

[jtyexists9]

Poppycock.

[nodice410]

great review man.

[Cheesus]

I agree with a lot of this, especially the part about Hello Brooklyn being awful. I had a friend text me telling me I needed to check out just that song and that I'd love it. I listened to it, and texted her back really hoping she had been kidding. Awful song. Good review though.

lol its always funny when friends only enjoy the worst song on an album

[pnkdrmr182]

I'm incredibly impressed with this album. I've never much cared for ATL, but some of this is genuinely excellent.

[leaving_astoria]

PUOSU> So Wrong, I didn't listen to this yet though, hope its not too poppy.
ha. id like to see your face when you do.

[littlebeav]

It isn't a mediocre review.
:shrug:
Sorry. Meant mediocre score. The review was spot on. My bad.

[Broclee]

Sorry. Meant mediocre score. The review was spot on. My bad.
It isn't a mediocre score.
:shrug:

[littlebeav]

It isn't a mediocre score.
:shrug:
One of us is operating with an incorrect definition of mediocre. I'm okay with it.

[JonPhi]

i honestly thought this review was just slate the whole album
it was a fair and credible review i have to say though. well done!
though i do like Too Much and Hello Brooklyn isn't such a bad song, still catchy and fun to listen to.
i just happen to like all the tracks on the album! definitely in my top 10 albums of all time.
i can't stop listening to it as my last.fm gets dominated recently by this awesome album
i seriously hope they don't become the new fall out boy like after their 3rd album, FUCT.

[Broclee]

One of us is operating with an incorrect definition of mediocre. I'm okay with it.
It's a 76%. How does that constitute as "mediocre"? Mid 70's is what most albums get around here.

[The Raine]

Great review. Though I find Therapy better than Remembering Sunday. The lyrics have a little more depth and the melody is much more powerful. Otherwise, this is pretty much spot-on.

[xtheaudition]

My pop punk self died the day I saw Delonge in skinnies
really!? what!?!? hahaha

[zubinmoosa]

Great review Drew! I'd probably score it around an 80, solid effort

[Stankewich]

Happiness is "The Party Scene". Let's just all listen to that this summer...(?)
And "Explains it All"...

[nfg4589]

I feel this album will have no lasting value at all, its way too cliche'.

[crimsonandclovr]

i don't know.. i don't think "Hello Brooklyn" was that bad. people say towards the end it just sounds like he ran out of lyrics with all the city names.... but i thought it was a cool kind of shout out to those cities. (and i LOVE that he said DC AND Baltimore)

[littlebeav]

EDIT: whoa messed up. sec.

[littlebeav]

It's a 76%. How does that constitute as "mediocre"? Mid 70's is what most albums get around here.
me⋅di⋅o⋅cre [mee-dee-oh-ker] –adjective
1) of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate.
2) rather poor or inferior.

If you operate within the bounds of typical grading schemes, a 76% is a C/C+, which almost any teacher or professor will tell you is average. A "B", of course, being above average and "A" being superb.

Moderate quality roughly translates to "average quality". I kinda went with that. By the way, I don't particularly care, just making a stupid point.

[cburton92]

i really like "Keep The Change...."

[ZeoVGM]

This album is growing on me. It's really nothing groundbreaking, but super catchy throughout -- and really, that's what I expect and want from the genre.

[all time (joe)]

completley agree about hello brooklyn. it's the only one i skip.
however, on the off times that i dont, i enjoy the chrous of the track.

really good review.

EDIT: yeah.... after listening to this a bunch..... i'm diggin it a lot now. haha

same thing happened with poppin champagne on so wrong

[monicaskyrocket]

this was soo well written

[Paulb-182]

really!? what!?!? hahaha
There's nothing pop punk about skinny jeans haha

Not to say I've not wore skinny jeans myself though

[S9Dallasoz]

This album is growing on me. It's really nothing groundbreaking, but super catchy throughout -- and really, that's what I expect and want from the genre.
Came in to say this. New favorite every spin.

[fadedmemories]

I don't find Too Much as bad as everyone says it is. Hello Brooklyn is really a clunker.

[sheslostcontrol]

This an excellent album. I LOVE it.

[The Summer Ends]

me⋅di⋅o⋅cre [mee-dee-oh-ker] –adjective
1) of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate.
2) rather poor or inferior.

If you operate within the bounds of typical grading schemes, a 76% is a C/C+, which almost any teacher or professor will tell you is average. A "B", of course, being above average and "A" being superb.

Moderate quality roughly translates to "average quality". I kinda went with that. By the way, I don't particularly care, just making a stupid point.
you can't view rating scales like school grade scales.

in rating scales, a 50% is mediocre or average. a rating of 76% is good.

[stereokiller]

Drew Beringer is the man!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_Personal#Reception

[itmakesyoufeel]

sweet review, drew!

[anamericangod]

I love this so fucking much.

[YeahRiight]

I like 'Nothing Personal' so far, but I think I still like 'So Wrong, It's Right.' more.

Seems like NP has too much POP in the Pop-Punk equation for my liking.

[the1]

Drew Beringer is the man!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_Personal#Reception
LOL

Im on my first listen! It's all pretty good- the only one that has sucked is Too Much.

[brenByah]

In my book it doesn't take much to top So Wrong, It's Right.

[stereokiller]

LOL

Im on my first listen! It's all pretty good- the only one that has sucked is Too Much.
def agree! i ALWAYS skip that song. haha.

I love this so fucking much.
i second that. stella is fuckin' stellar. lolwut.

[WhiteLies.]

Nice review, can't wait to hear this.

[prkchpsndwchs]

I like Too Much. O well. I give the album a 64%. Its ok. They're much better than this.

[Broclee]

me⋅di⋅o⋅cre [mee-dee-oh-ker] –adjective
1) of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate.
2) rather poor or inferior.

If you operate within the bounds of typical grading schemes, a 76% is a C/C+, which almost any teacher or professor will tell you is average. A "B", of course, being above average and "A" being superb.

Moderate quality roughly translates to "average quality". I kinda went with that. By the way, I don't particularly care, just making a stupid point.

you can't view rating scales like school grade scales.

in rating scales, a 50% is mediocre or average. a rating of 76% is good.

Yeah, someone beat me to it. You're viewing this like a term paper in school, which it's not. This is based off of 100%, not 60%. 75% around here is what you would equate to a B+/A-, I would say.

[jamiecassadine]

i think my least favorites are too much and therapy.....but that's just me.

[1000shadesofred]

they say "too much" in that song literally 30 times

[brenByah]

they say "too much" in that song literally 30 times
are you saying that they say it too much?

[prkchpsndwchs]

How the hell did you not mention Walls Drew? It's by far the best song on the album. All the songs are much too similar, and Walls changes it up a lot. It's a powerhouse of a song.

[anamericangod]

How the hell did you not mention Walls Drew? It's by far the best song on the album. All the songs are much too similar, and Walls changes it up a lot. It's a powerhouse of a song.
Agreed. Stands out from the rest, and is still a great song. The intro is just too good.

[prkchpsndwchs]

Agreed. Stands out from the rest, and is still a great song. The intro is just too good.
And the chorus is great, great song over all. I want that to be the next single.

[maker_break]

they say "too much" in that song literally 30 times
Don't get offended. It's Nothing Personal.

Oh... and can you teach me how to be a "true punk fan?" I've been trying real hard, but I don't think I get it. I like too many of those "fake punk" bands.

[chella182]

Just finished listening to this and I dunno... it's good, really good in some parts, but for me it's just lacking something that So Wrong, It's Right has. I really don't like Too Much and Therapy.

Stand-out songs for me (apart from Weightless) are Break Your Little Heart, Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't), Stella, Walls (which kind of reminds me of something from The Academy Is' Fast Times at Burrington High album for some reason), Keep the Change, You Filthy Animal and A Party Song (The Walk of Shame).

So I do like a lot of the album really :-d I just prefer SWIR. A good, fair review though.

[xtheaudition]

There's nothing pop punk about skinny jeans haha

Not to say I've not wore skinny jeans myself though
i hear ya

[ZeoVGM]

I love this so fucking much.
I seriously went into this thinking "eh, it's okay". And I've been listening to it CONSTANTLY since, so I think my opinion has changed. Haha.

I don't get the hate for "Hello Brooklyn" hate either! My brother said it's his favorite track, and while not mine, I like it a lot. Silly lyrics and all.

[emkvetwin]

I like it, but there are only three or four songs that stick with me. "Lost in Stereo" sounds more unique from the get-go, and the vocal lines and backing guitar just mesh perfectly. The two singles work really well as singles, and "Therapy" is a little more memorable because it's different. Everything else (except "Hello Brooklyn" and "Too Much") is good to listen to, but I'm wondering if I'll be able to remember the songs if I don't listen to them for two days.

[JK1nG2303]

I didn't like any of the old ATL and this album is so much better than their old stuff. Keep music like this

[whataclush]

nothing personal, but the album sucks from top to bottom..

[kamikaze_alex]

A little too much electronica thrown in there, but it's a very fun record.

[ZeoVGM]

nothing personal, but the album sucks from top to bottom..
I see what you did there.

Almost as witty as saying "I don't care" in a Fall Out Boy thread.

Almost.

[ZeoVGM]

A little too much electronica thrown in there, but it's a very fun record.

There's electronica on the album?

Where?

[YeahRiight]

"Therapy" reminds me of the "Inside of you..." song from "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"

Just throwing it out there.

[zubinmoosa]

There's electronica on the album?

Where?
I guess he's referencing Too Much, the beginning of Walls, and maybe the beginning of Weightless... I think

I disagree with his statement anyways

[ZeoVGM]

I love love LOVE "Too Much". Probably my favorite on the album, and the lyrics hit home.

[bobafe6604]

....its not 2002 bub. All Time Low blows

[lassise]

AWESOME ALBUM! I agree too much is a miss. i don't like therapy much either, but the other songs more than compensate for them. Def going to make my top 3 AOTYs

[darkmartheight]

Just listened to the leak of this. good shit.

[Cal Lewis]

I'd be interested to see what you guys think of my review (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=31204). I put it up on Sputnikmusic because I have mine put up straight away.

My feelings after a few listens are.... average. I think there are 3 excellent "good old pop-punk" songs here("Weightless", "Party Song" and "Keep The Change..") and the rest, well, mediocre, repetitive and way to over produced. I agree about this lacking a punk punch like proper pop-punk should.

Don't get me wrong I like these guys, but for me The Party Scene, Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End and Put Up or Shut Up are far, far better than this.