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Audio CD
Publisher: Island
The cleverness of Fall Out Boy's lyrical content is immediately evident by looking at the song titles on their sophomore disc, From Under the Cork Tree. "A Little Less 'Sixteen Candles,' a Little More 'Touch Me,'" "I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me" and "Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year" are but a small taste of the group's acerbic attitude. After FOB's indie debut hit the underground charts, the group's sudden indie-style success made for a fast growth spurt. Their appeal is obvious, from frontman Patrick Stump's Killer-esque pipes (especially evidenced in the disc-closing "XO") to their very melodic teen-angst anthems. While much of the disc operates at usual punk-pop speed, the highlight comes from a slower, emotion-laden cut called "I've Got a Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth." This song of living in the public while working through private pain is a beautiful, multilayered number that stays with you long after the album is over. --Denise Sheppard
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| Excellent |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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To say that I was surprised by this album is a drastic understatement. While I am guilty of having a preconceived notion of what this band is all about, I can definitely say now that this stuff is light years ahead of the type of garbage put out by bands like Good Charlotte and Panic! At The Disco. The album is full of hidden gems (Our Lawyer..., 7 Minutes in Heaven, Sophmore Slump...) as well as the hits you'll hear on the radio (Sugar, W're Going Down, Dance Dance, A Little More...). In fact, there really isn't a bad song on here. From start to finish, you'll be hit with catchy guitar rifs, great choruses, and so forth. What also works really well is the sequence in which the songs are slotted, giving the whole listening experience great continuity. While you can make the argument that the songs can be formulaic and similar to one another, you can't discount the musicianship on display here. The vocals and drumming are excellent throughout, and the lyrics are inspired, emotional, and often very clever. This band is a winner and this is truly an excellent, 5 star album that ranks alongside New Found Glory's "New Found Glory" and Blink-182's "Enema of the State" as the best of the pop-punk genre. Give it a chance- when you can't bring yourself to take it out of your cd playe, you'll be glad you did.
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| Love it! |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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This was the first I had heard of Fall Out Boy, and I loved it! I've been a fan since, and the songs are great on this CD. They're all catchy, and they get stuck in your head constantly (in a good way!). I love the CD, you should check it out.
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| some guy wrote a review of this FOB record and he thought it was pretty cool |
| Customer Rating: 4 out of 5 |
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Despite the sophomoric song titles and the generally snotty attitude throughout "Under The Cork Tree," the super catchy songs strike right to the heart of the best pop-punk. "Sugar We're Going Down" is instantly singable, and the final "XO" set the stage for the surprisingly funky Infinity on High.
What this album doesn't quite have yet is an identity. At times, the vocals can't seem to decide if they want to be pop or Linkin Park ("Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying"). But when they concentrate on their strengths, like "Dance Dance," Fall Out Boy show what made them into superstars two years later. There's a tendency to mix their pop with classic rock hooks, which also makes for interesting songs ("I've Got a Dark Alley..."). Better than average, but Infinity On High is the better album.
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| WARNING: Fall Out Boy Makes Your Ears Bleed |
| Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 |
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Patrick or whatever his name is, the lead singer, his voice is awful. I've listened to it and it's just horrible. I don't know how some people say he sounds like Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie, because this guy has no talent. Panic! at the Disco kills them in everything, vocals and music. Panic at the Disco used to be awesome, well, they still are, its just they need to put the ! back in their name and write and perform songs like they did on their first album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. They are amazing! But these guys, oh no. Please, help yourself out by not buying this cd. Buy Panic! at the Disco's music!!!
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| i'm not ashamed. ok yes i am. |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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I'm not ashamed to say i think this is one of the best major-label rock albums to come along since, well, since Nirvana.
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well, actually, i am a little bit ashamed. because my punk rock friends mock me so. but i can't help it. i just love this album.
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Our Lawyer Made Us Change The Name Of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued
Of All The Gin Joints In All The World
Dance, Dance
Sugar, We're Goin Down
Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner
I've Got A Dark Alley And A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth (Summer Song)
7 Minutes In Heaven (Atavan Halen)
Sophmore Slump Or Comeback Of The Year
Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain For My Sham Friends
I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy And All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me
A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me"
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part To Save The Scene And Stop Going To Shows)
XO
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