This Counts For Everything! - Believe EP Review

Genre: Alternative Rock
Origin: Gilbert, Arizona
Record Label: Independent
Band Members: Justin, Malik, Chris, Andy, and Colten.

From Gilbert, Arizona is an edgy alternative rock band of five male members. This Counts for Everything has just recently released their EP Believe. This short but incredibly loud EP has a lot to offer the listener with its fast-paced instrumentals and rough vocals.

The tracks featured on this EP include “Wash You Away”, “Believe”, “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry”, and “Here I am”.

Sorry, I’m Not Sorry:
The first track starts the EP off with a bang, with its fast-paced beat and higher vocals from the lead singer. The theme of this song is obviously about a break-up, as it paints the image of a bitter end of a relationship. The lead guitarist is captivating during this track, with a unique guitar solo at the beginning of the track to lead the way for the rest of the instrumentalists and vocalist.
Sorry, I’m Not Sorry: 9/10

Here I am:

This track gives the album it’s meaning with inspirational lyrics, lighter instrumentals, and a brighter tone to the lead singer. While this song is lighter and more joyful, it maintains its alternative rock feel. The lyrics are well-written, and provide a comforting, encouraging sound. This track allows the EP to have some diversity within the second song, and that gives the fans what they want to hear.
Here I am: 9.3/10

Believe (Acoustic):
The second last track that was shown on the band’s EP was an acoustic version of the title track “Believe”. This was the slowest and most honest song on this EP, and it was a charming break to the harder songs that were featured.
Believe: 8.5/10

Wash You Away:
With harder instrumentals and darker vocals, Wash You Away sets the tone for the EP. Unique guitar solos and bass lines hold this track together for the lead singer to keep control with his deeper tenor vocals. While the song has a Yellowcard vibe, the band puts their own spin on things with mixing a lighter chorus with a darker verse.
Wash You Away: 8.5/10

Overall, This Counts For Everything! delivers a fun and entertaining EP, while maintaining honest and relatable lyrics. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Yellowcard, Jimmy Eat World, and other bands of the pop-punk genre.

Believe: 8.8/10

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