(dave, dont even bother reading this. your hate for fall out boy goes too deep for redemption and i dont want feel responsible for the aneurysm you'll have if you read on.)
I've been listening to the new FOB cd, Infinity on High. I like it, and I dont like it. Some of the songs are rock-my-world fantastic and some of them are i'd-rather-watch-grass-grow boring. Regardless of how good or bad anyone thinks their new songs are it is clear that they are and always were great musicians pop-sensation or not. Infinity on High satisfies as expected with the cleverly cynical lyrics from the King of Emo Pete Wentz, the hard hitting beats from drummer Andy Hurley, and the intensely sexy chord strumming from lead guitarist Joe Trohman. I think the division of fans will come from what I think is a notable change from their pop-punk sound to a more R&B inspired sound that is expressed through Patrick Stump's sultry vocals.
I had my own theory about FOB's soulful, new sound but Dominic disagreed. Our discussion went something like this:
Me: "Wow, Patrick's voice is so full of soul on this new album. Do you think Jay Z, Baby Face and the other brothers fall out boy worked with took Patrick on a trip through the Dirty South, where they ate fried okra and collard greens, then hollered "hallelujah" at a black baptist church when Patrick magically found his soul?"
Dom: "No, Nicole, I think it has more to do with Patrick's raw talent, years of practice, and his affinity for Jazz and R&B"
Me: "So you dont think Patrick is going to leave the band to use his voice to sing Jesus's praise from the pews of a southern baptist church in 'ouisiana?"
Dom: "No"
Posted by nicole at February 27, 2007 01:43 PMit's going to take some time for me to come up with the perfectly crafted response to this post, especially since i haven't heard their cd. stay tuned. go buffs!!
Posted by: dave at February 28, 2007 11:59 AM