Pop-punkers As It Is avoid a sophomore slump with the emotionally charged Okay. Clocking in at just over 30 minutes, the release is a quick exploration of mental health—others’ and one’s own. At times Okay. is almost too raw and real as the topic of mental health, while felt by most, is still a taboo subject. It’s easy to put oneself in the shoes of singer Patty Walters, and the songs serve as a reminder that it is okay to not be okay. A lyrically strong release, Okay. is also strong musically and sees the band solidify a sound that will very likely help push them to the forefront of the current pop-punk scene.
Score: 8 out of 10
As It Is
Okay.
Fearless Records
Producer: Mike Green
