Photo from Rolling Stone
Words by: Emily Racanelli
All the angsty teens (who are now adults) that grew up listening to From Under The Cork
Tree may feel abandoned by this band that once played small clubs and now sells out arenas.
Fear not! While basing it strictly on music, American Beauty/American Psycho is Fall Out Boy’s
official crossover from punk to pop. However, the lyrics are still relatable to the kids who refuse
to conform to society. Bassist Pete Wentz, who wrote nearly the entire album, is able to conjure
up clever lines such as “My 9 to 5 is cutting open old scars.” Personally, I would have preferred
FOB draw the line on musical experimentation with Save Rock and Roll, but this album surely
doesn’t disappoint. I commend FOB on their ability to create an overtly poppy-sounding album
with lyrics that still have meaning. My suggestion? Give the album a listen while reading along
with the lyrics. You will see that Fall Out Boy has not forgotten about where they began this
journey and the fans that have been loyal for over a decade.
Here’s the track by track:
1. Irresistible- The trumpet intro is a nice touch to start off the record. It’s a clear indication that
this album is taking FOB to places never before predicted.
2. American Beauty/American Psycho- Stadiums will go crazy for this fast-paced anthem about
being at war with the good and bad within yourself. Definitely one of my favorites. Must watch
the video! It will make you want to paint black stripes and stars on your face just like the album
cover!
3. Centuries- Patrick’s voice is at a top-notch level here. He pours a ton of emotion into the
verses and unexpectedly drops down to a lower octave halfway through. His versatility and talent
truly will be remembered for centuries!
4. The Kids Aren’t Alright- If you could only listen to one song on this record, this one is it!
This is the angsty teen anthem of 2015, sending a message that you are not alone in feeling lost
in this world. It made me feel okay if “sometimes I just wanna sit around and gaze at my shoes.”
5. Uma Thurman- The guitar riff sounds too reggae to fit with the rest of the album. The song as
a whole is too much of a basic pop anthem. Pushing boundaries draws the line somewhere, and
this is it.
6. Jet Pack Blues- There is a song for everyone in this album. This goes out to anyone who just
got out of a relationship and is questioning everything. “Did you ever love her?”
7. Novocaine- Reminds me of “The Phoenix” off the last album, but not as good. Skip it.
8. Fourth of July- My #2 on this record. Lyrics like “the torture of small talk with someone you
used to love” are reminiscent of why we all got hooked on FOB to begin with.
9. Favorite Record- Fun to dance to and sure to get stuck in your head
10. Immortals- Not a fan of the heavy auto-tune in the second verse. Solid song, but save the
auto-tune for T-Pain. Patrick’s voice is unique on its own, no need to take away from it.
11. Twin Skeleton’s (Hotel In NYC)- Nothing intriguing that stands out and captures your
attention. You can skip it.
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