ALL TIME LOWWWWW

Now on to the post I've been wanting to write from the start, hence the capitals and extra letters in the title. I shall start with a picture of these beautiful boys. 

All Time Low, from left to right; Rian, Dawson, Jack Barakat, Alex Gaskarth, Zack Merrick

I think its plain enough to say that by looking at these 4 cheeky chappies, anyone with half a brain could decipher what genre All Time Low fall under. However, according to their official Facebook page they do confirm it's pop-punk (YAY MY FAVE).

From Baltimore, U.S, (no, their songs sound nothing like those in that movie 'Hairspray') Alex, Zack, Jack and Rian formed All Time Low in 2003 whilst still in high school. They originated by covering well known pop punk band Blink 182. Alex and co. hit instant success, securing a record deal in 2004, an EP later that same year and their début studio album, The Party Scene, in the summer of the following year.

All Time Low's debut album 'The Party Scene'

With a wealth of albums and a massive chunk of touring the world under their belt, it'd be hard to argue that these guys aren't doing well for themselves and I am extremely cheesed (in the good cheshire cat type of way) to say that I've had the pleasure of seeing them twice.

First time was in 2011 at our lovely, Scottish, summery (questionable) festival T in the Park. I was extremely proud of them managing to secure a place on the main stage on the Sunday. Considering the main stage has been host to Beyonce, Coldplay, Sir Tom Jones and other very famous and successful acts, I couldn't help but laugh in the face of those bitter friends who told me they were no good. Although they put on a brilliant performance to a semi-small crowd I was so unbelievably disappointed when walking down the campers mile (on time, for once in my life) I hear nothing more, nothing less than lead singer Alex belting out "maybe it's not my weekend, but it's gonna be my year". The words to my favourite All Time Low song, Weightless were being blared out around me, so I ran. I ran as fast as I could and joined in the crowd at the end of the song. Although I was pretty furious they'd been sent on early and I'd missed half the set, they were still, in the words of 'weegies'... pure dead brilliant.

All Time Low perform 'Dear Maria, Count Me In' at T in The Park 2011

The rest of the set was a little bit of a blur as I had consumed a little too much of that beverage that sponsors T in The Park...you know the one I mean. But... I got to see them again!

All Time Low perform at T in The Park 2011

And here comes the reason they are relevant to a Glasgow music blog...

I had bought tickets about 5 months in advance to see the boys play in Glasgow early 2012, and I was too excited for my own good. They were playing at my favourite Glasgow venue, the O2 Academy (formerly Carling Academy). Although, once again, my enjoyment of the performance was mildly disrupted by things such as the ridiculously long queue through Glasgow's Southside to get in the bleeding place (not good after downing a bottle of Stella in the taxi) and the fact I had psyched myself up to the point I was shaking, I still had an amazing night and the boys didn't disappoint... will they ever?

All Time Low perform 'Six Feet Under the Stars' at O2 Academy, Jan 2012

After all this All Time Low chat, I feel I deserve a music break... I wonder who I'll listen to ;)

Until next time, here are some ways you can find out more/get in contact with the band/make them monies etc...


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