Dear Maria, Count Me In
All Time Low · 2008
6 min · 2 tracks · pop rock
Energetic pop-punk anthems blend catchy hooks with youthful rebellion and infectious melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear Maria, Count Me In — This track encapsulates the essence of youthful ambition and escapism, featuring an infectious chorus that resonates with listeners seeking adventure.
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Dear Maria, Count Me In (Connect Sets Acoustic) — The acoustic version offers a stripped-back take on the original, highlighting the lyrical storytelling and emotional depth underlying the upbeat arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong hooks but lacks depth across its limited tracks.
What we noticed
- The acoustic version strips down the instrumentation, highlighting vocal harmonies and lyrical content in a more intimate setting.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified All Time Low's position in the pop-punk scene after their earlier success.
- Career context
- Dear Maria, Count Me In marks All Time Low's third studio album, positioning them firmly in the pop-punk scene after their breakthrough with So Wrong, It's Right in 2007. This album solidified their commercial presence, featuring a sound that both expanded and refined their earlier work, helping to define the genre during this era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paramore· Panic! at the Disco· Fall Out Boy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dear Maria, Count Me In 3:02
- 2 Dear Maria, Count Me In (Connect Sets Acoustic) 3:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Riot!
Paramore
Shares the same youthful energy and catchy hooks, embodying pop-punk anthems of the mid-2000s.
From Under the Cork Tree
Fall Out Boy
Both feature clever lyrics and infectious melodies that capture youthful rebellion and emotional highs.
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out
Panic! at the Disco
Combines theatrical pop-punk elements with catchy choruses, echoing similar themes of youth and defiance.
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