"The Downfall Of Us All" by A Day To Remember never fails to give me goosebumps. The now iconic intro consisting of gang vocals chanting the incoming breakdown rhythm instantly teleports me back to high school when I first heard and fell in love with this song and "Homesick", which I still consider my all time favorite album. Nostalgia aside, this song and album proved to me that hard hitting metalcore could be combined with pop elements to create heavy, yet catchy memorable songs that stand out from the crowd. Up to this point, many similar bands simply focused on a "heavy" sound with little emphasis on songwriting and structure, which more often than not did not stand the test of time. However, the incredible songwriting, instrumentation, and production of this album, along with the rest of A Day To Remember's discography, continue to stand out to me (and many others) as the years go on. These elements have shaped me as a guitarist, producer, and songwriter of all genres.