What makes Love Like This by The Summer Set notable?

This album helped solidify The Summer Set's place in the pop-punk genre and contributed to the revival of power pop during the late 2000s. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, allowing them to build a dedicated fanbase and leading to subsequent successful releases. Love Like This, released in January 2009, marked The Summer Set's debut album, introducing their energetic sound to the pop-punk scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing their identity after forming just a couple of years prior, following extensive local performances and gaining traction through social media.

Who is Love Like This for?

Love Like This works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, catchy melodies for sing-alongs and bright, uplifting listening experience.

How many songs are on Love Like This?

Love Like This has 11 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Love Like This

The Summer Set · 2009

35 min · 11 tracks · power pop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and youthful exuberance that captures the essence of early 2000s power pop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Like This — The title track stands out for its infectious chorus and relatable lyrics about romance, encapsulating the album's youthful spirit and energy.
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Punch-Drunk Love — This track showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics, making it a quintessential anthem for young love.
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Chelsea — With its catchy rhythm and playful storytelling, this song highlights the band's knack for crafting memorable narratives within their songs.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the sixth track introduces a slower, more reflective mood.
The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in energy, allowing for a softer conclusion.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

steady, consistent energy levels
catchy melodies for sing-alongs
bright, uplifting listening experience
short tracks for quick enjoyment
for youthful nostalgia

Where this album fits

Career context: Love Like This, released in January 2009, marked The Summer Set's debut album, introducing their energetic sound to the pop-punk scene. At this point in their career, they were establishing their identity after forming just a couple of years prior, following extensive local performances and gaining traction through social media.
Stylistic neighbors: We Are the In Crowd· All Time Low· Mayday Parade