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All Time Low returns to charts with surprising new album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

Baltimore, Maryland’s very own All Time Low released their tenth album, “Everyone’s Talking!” on Oct. 17. The record, which features 15 songs and runs 41 minutes in length, is filled with clever quips and playful titles, contributing to their bright, high-energy vibe.

Two years after the release of their last album and 20 years of being together, All Time Low is still going strong and shows no signs of stopping in the near future.

“Everyone’s Talking!” is a unique, yet familiar-feeling pop-punk album that also features guest artists like 2000s pop princess JoJo and country musician Ruston Kelly. JoJo’s feature, “Sugar,” was one of the singles released in the time leading up to the album’s launch, along with four others: “Suckerpunch,” “The Weather,” “Oh No!” and “Butterflies.”

Standouts of the album include “The Weather” and “Butterflies.” “The Weather” tells an interesting story about two people who are in love, but are too nervous to talk about it with each other. Instead, they make small talk about ordinary things, such as the weather. This type of song has a very realistic feel to it because of its level of relatability. Many people have gone through and are going through this same situation and this basis allows for listeners to easily connect.

“Butterflies” is a fun track because of its incredible energy. It is reminiscent of their 2008 record “Nothing Personal.” Like a typical pop-punk song, it lets out a lot of angst and jealousy that is felt not only through the lyrics; the guitar and drums add an extra layer to the song’s overall vibe.

Whether or not you are a fan of All Time Low or even a fan of rock music as a whole, this album is a great example of the subjects the band writes songs about and what their music can sound like.

2025 has been dry in terms of new rock music, so “Everyone’s Talking!” is a refreshing addition to current mainstream music.

Cricket Carey