Reviews Written by Katy
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October 19, 2007
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October 19, 2007
Infinity on High
Pros: Pete Wentz!, FOB's amazing sound
Cons: Some less peppy songs
What a follow-up.
After Fall Out Boy's multi-platinum record, "From Under the Cork Tree," many fans wondered how they could get better.
While some accuse the band of becoming sellouts, I couldn't disagree more. FOB has matured and found a new point of view for their newest album.
I really loved Hum Hallelujah. It's a great mix of peppy sounds and Pete's amazing lyrics. It's been stuck in my head forever.
I also found joy in I'm Like A Lawyer With the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off (Me & You), another catchy tune that seems to be about the girl from Dance, Dance, but before the break up.
My least favorite song on the disc was definitely Golden. I think the lyrics are well-done but FOB sure could have put another tune with it and gotten their point across much better. For that matter, Pete even let me down a little bit, because I know he can do better.
Overall, a disc worth picking up, and as I write this, I'm in my dorm, pining away about missing their show in my town tonight because I have to pay tuition. ...
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Stadium Arcadium
Pros: It is the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Cons: They're losing steam
Remember the days of Scar Tissue and Under The Bridge? Me too. And I miss them
Stadium Arcadium's actual good content ratio is exceptionally low. The worthwhile songs are few and far between.
We start with Dani California. I have news for you here: WAY OVERPLAYED. That's all I can say. I loved it at first, but then I wanted to shoot radio.
I loved Snow ((Hey Oh)) for the cool guitar line and I really liked the lyrics as well.
The title track also delivered as a bit of an exploratory track, of the brain, that is.
Then we don't hear anything great for three tracks, when we find Torture Me, and Strip My Mind. Both are about (a) girl(s). I found them both enjoyable and intriguing.
When you put the second disc into your CD Player, you'll be hoping for a bit better. Unfortuneately, Mars delivers even less than Jupiter did.
Mars starts off strong with Desecration Smile and then fumbles through threetracks before the so-so She Looks To Me. And then you're left hanging. ...