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Birthday
Rock · 2018

Birthday

All Time Low

High-gloss pop-punk singles pairing sugary, synth-flecked celebration with frantic, irony-laced energy. Perfect for burning off nervous summer heat.

June 29, 2018 · Fueled By Ramen

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Birthday represents a fascinating pivot point for All Time Low, capturing the band at their most neon-drenched and polished. The title track is a masterclass in modern power-pop, utilizing shimmering synth textures and a massive, radio-ready chorus that feels like a permanent summer afternoon. It is music designed for high-volume playback, where the digital clarity of the production makes every handclap and guitar chime feel physically present. It is celebratory, yet it carries that specific brand of millennial nostalgia that the band has perfected over their decade-plus career.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, punchy drum fill that kicks off Everything Is Fine with immediate high-velocity energy.
The bridge in Birthday where the guitars drop out for a synth-driven, atmospheric build-up before the final explosion.
The contrast between the upbeat melody and the everything is fine refrain that feels increasingly desperate and manic.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Birthday sound next to the rest of All Time Low's catalogue?

Joyful+2.8σ

Joyful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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