On their fourth full studio album, All Time Low gets down to the point pretty fast, as usual. The group has not changed much since their humble beginnings in Baltimore, Maryland, and the three preceding albums, “So Wrong, it’s Right,” “Nothing Personal,” and “Dirty Work” have the same sound as “Don’t Panic.”
They have not really grown as artists, they have just been amazing from the start. As always, the lyrics are witty and flawless, and in the usual style of All Time Low, they tell a story. Their songs tell stories of love, heartbreak, and reckless youth.
The first single released from the album was “The Reckless and the Brave,” which was released by the band back in July. The single was performed at Vans Warped Tour over the summer as well, which got hardcore fans super pumped for the album.
ATL always has phenomenal song titles and even more clever song lyrics. The new album includes a song called “For Baltimore,” written for their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. Another song, “The Irony of Choking on a Lifesaver” has the funniest title off the album.
“You send me reeling, calling out to you for more; the value of this moment lives in a metaphor” is probably one of the most meaningful quotes off the album from the song “Backseat Serenade,” and it is definitely an excellent example of the brilliance of ATL’s lyrics.
“Somewhere in Neverland” has proved to be the most popular song off of the album thus far, and I would agree that it is the best. I have a favorite song off of every ATL album, and “Neverland” is the best off of “Don’t Panic”. It is all based on the Peter Pan story of Neverland, Wendy, and the Lost Boys.
“Wish that we could start again, Wendy run away with me; I know I sound crazy but don’t you see what you do to me,” sings Alex Gaskarth in “Somewhere in Neverland.” The band’s witty references to the classic story are just really great.
Not only do I love “Peter Pan,” but the song just really gets it and is perfect too. The rest of the album is phenomenal as well, do not get me wrong! I adore the lyrics in every single song, and the music of Jack (who is also my husband), Zack, and Rian makes them sound more alternative and rockish.
It is Alex’s vocal sound that ties it all together, along with the marvelous harmonization between Alex, Zack, and Jack (Rian does not do backup vocals). The album is overall an excellent album, equal to the quality of their previous albums. All Time Low has not changed or gotten better, they have just been amazing from the start and kept it up.
