SINGLE REVIEW: Before We Sink – All on Me

'All on Me' finds Before We Sink pushing melodic punk to its sharpest and most exhilarating edge. It’s a track that thrives on urgency and brightness, an uptempo burst of energy that never lets its momentum slip. At its heart sits a punk backbone, but the band layer in far more than just grit and speed — this is punk that’s melodic, textured, and surprisingly expansive without ever losing its bite.

From the very first bars, the rhythm section sets a resilient pace: tight, driving drums underpinning riffs that feel hooky yet purposeful. The guitars crash and shimmer in equal measure, weaving sharp, melodic leads with chords that lift the song skyward. The chorus lands like a punch and a hug at the same time — crashing, hook-filled, and impossible not to shout along with. What makes it stick, though, is the vocal delivery: rhythmic, raw, and brimming with passion, pushed even higher by harmonies that elevate the track.

But what really sets 'All on Me' apart is its scope. It doesn’t just lean on punk’s raw pace; instead, Before We Sink build something more complex. There are flourishes of progressiveness tucked into the arrangement, sparse textural touches that nod toward post-rock without softening the urgency. These moments give the track space to breathe, making the surging highs hit even harder. It’s this interplay — the unrelenting pace meeting flashes of intricacy — that makes the song both instantly gratifying and rewarding on repeat listens.

Fast-paced, effervescent, and full of hooks, 'All on Me' is more than just a punk anthem — it’s proof of a band refusing to stay within the lines. By balancing raw melodic drive with inventive detail, Before We Sink have delivered something that’s bigger, brighter, and more compelling than the genre’s boundaries usually allow. Put simply: it’s complex, catchy, and really bloody good.

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