Released 20 years ago
Every Second Counts
Plain White T's · 2006
41 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Upbeat melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying a youthful spirit of love and friendship throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hey There Delilah — This track became an anthem of long-distance relationships, showcasing the band's knack for storytelling through simple yet poignant acoustic arrangements.
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Our Time Now Start here — With its anthemic chorus and upbeat tempo, this song captures the essence of youthful optimism and seizing the moment, making it a standout opener.
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Come Back to Me — This track reflects vulnerability and longing, highlighted by its emotive lyrics and melodic structure that complements the album's overall theme of relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy melodies with relatable themes, though it follows familiar punk-pop structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an upbeat anthem, 'Our Time Now,' and maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes, with 'Hey There Delilah' serving as a poignant closer that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat sing-alongs with friends
- steady pacing for road trips
- relatable themes of young love
- catchy choruses for easy listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- avoid lighthearted, upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album propelled the band into mainstream success with a major hit.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Every Second Counts is the third studio album by Plain White T's and marks their transition from underground punk rock to mainstream success. This album followed their breakthrough hit 'Hey There Delilah,' which would later become a defining track for the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The All-American Rejects· Simple Plan· Yellowcard
Tracklist
- 1 Our Time Now Start here 2:50
- 2 Come Back to Me 3:23
- 3 Hate (I Really Don't Like You) 3:44
- 4 You and Me 2:18
- 5 Friends Don't Let Friends Dial Drunk 3:22
- 6 Making a Memory 2:49
- 7 So Damn Clever 3:03
- 8 Tearin' Us Apart 2:36
- 9 Write You a Song 4:01
- 10 Gimme a Chance 2:57
- 11 Figure It Out 2:45
- 12 Let Me Take You There 3:46
- 13 Hey There Delilah 3:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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