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Dear Maria, Count Me In
Rock · 2009

Dear Maria, Count Me In

All Time Low

High-octane pop-punk defined by its infectious neon production and a chorus that demands a collective shout. A definitive 2000s anthem.

September 15, 2009 · Photo Finish Records

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This single represents the absolute apex of the 'neon' pop-punk era, where the grit of the early 2000s was replaced by high-gloss production and radio-ready hooks. It sounds like a permanent summer afternoon, vibrating with the energy of a band that knows they have written a generational anthem. The guitars are bright and punchy, the drums are snappy and relentless, and Alex Gaskarth's vocals carry that signature nasal charm that defined the Warped Tour circuit. It is a song that feels both incredibly specific to its time and strangely timeless in its ability to command a room.

Moments Worth Listening For
the opening dry guitar riff that immediately signals the song's identity before the full band crashes in
the 'take a breath' pause right before the final explosive chorus
the layered 'make it count' harmonies that build tension during the bridge
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How does Dear Maria, Count Me In sound next to the rest of All Time Low's catalogue?

Storytelling+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.

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