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Album: Fall Out Boy - 'American Beauty/American Psycho'
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I love Favorite Record, so catchy.
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Originally posted by Kendi
brb crying, i'm so happy
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Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed in this album after the first few listens. Some of the songs just sound so randomly thrown together and the melody isn't really there imo. We'll see if they grow on me. The songs will be tons of fun in concert, there's no doubt in my mind. I'm just not sure if the quality of this album is comparable to their previous ones.
If I had to rank:
Folie a Deux > Infinity on High = From Under the Cork Tree > Save Rock and Roll > American Beauty/American Psycho > Take This to Your Grave
They'll never come close to Folie imo. Despite the low ranking for American Beauty/American Psycho (right now), I still love some of the tracks. Irresistible, American Beauty/American Psycho, Uma Thurman, Favorite Record, and Immortals are my faves at the moment. Fourth of July and Twin Skeletons (Hotel in NYC) kinda feel like duds. My opinions on the songs will obviously change, though.
On another note, I think it's such a strange coincidence that Miss Missing You and Favorite Record are a couple of my favorite songs from the past two albums. They're both the poppiest on each album (or at least one of the poppiest) and they both only contain two choruses. I just thought it was a funny coincidence that I really love both of them.
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I've done some digging...
and according to reddit....
some Australian site put the album available for streaming... then put it down
but of course a lot of people was able to rip it...
i think the quality right now is at 128kbps.... but some high quality versions have surfaced ( i don't know if its just the 128 version converted to a higher bitrate though)
the leak spread on tumblr and for now i think its "mostly" contained there, but of course it will blow up eventually when the timezones catch-up...
i'm done with my first listen...
and I also think it won't top SRAR
but there are gems on this one though...
I gotta agree with the comment above that its really a POP-py album...
there were instances when I thought this was a Soul Punk sequel HAHA
for now:
FAD > SRAR > IOH = FUTCT > AB/AS > TTTYG
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed in this album after the first few listens. Some of the songs just sound so randomly thrown together and the melody isn't really there imo. We'll see if they grow on me. The songs will be tons of fun in concert, there's no doubt in my mind. I'm just not sure if the quality of this album is comparable to their previous ones.
If I had to rank:
Folie a Deux > Infinity on High = From Under the Cork Tree > Save Rock and Roll > American Beauty/American Psycho > Take This to Your Grave
They'll never come close to Folie imo. Despite the low ranking for American Beauty/American Psycho (right now), I still love some of the tracks. Irresistible, American Beauty/American Psycho, Uma Thurman, Favorite Record, and Immortals are my faves at the moment. Fourth of July and Twin Skeletons (Hotel in NYC) kinda feel like duds. My opinions on the songs will obviously change, though.
On another note, I think it's such a strange coincidence that Miss Missing You and Favorite Record are a couple of my favorite songs from the past two albums. They're both the poppiest on each album (or at least one of the poppiest) and they both only contain two choruses. I just thought it was a funny coincidence that I really love both of them.
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I'm going to resist the temptation to listen to the leaks, but I feel like that's exactly what my order will look like too. FAD is their best album with IOH and FUTCT tied for second.
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Originally posted by zpark999
I've done some digging...
and according to reddit....
some Australian site put the album available for streaming... then put it down
but of course a lot of people was able to rip it...
i think the quality right now is at 128kbps.... but some high quality versions have surfaced ( i don't know if its just the 128 version converted to a higher bitrate though)
the leak spread on tumblr and for now i think its "mostly" contained there, but of course it will blow up eventually when the timezones catch-up...
i'm done with my first listen...
and I also think it won't top SRAR
but there are gems on this one though...
I gotta agree with the comment above that its really a POP-py album...
there were instances when I thought this was a Soul Punk sequel HAHA
for now:
FAD > SRAR > IOH = FUTCT > AB/AS > TTTYG
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Yeah, it's a music streaming site or something, and they originally posted snippets. Then they posted the full album to everybody in Australia (which was probably a mistake). Oops. I'm pretty sure the 320 kbps leaks are fake.
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Originally posted by Inner Insanity
I'm going to resist the temptation to listen to the leaks, but I feel like that's exactly what my order will look like too. FAD is their best album with IOH and FUTCT tied for second.
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Honestly, I hardly buy any of my music. So seeing this leak so far in advance was just an awesome surprise to wake up to today. Yeah, I probably won't buy it... But I'm definitely going to see them on tour this year!
Most of the music on this album is definitely made for being played live imo. It almost has an arena rock feel to it, because so many of the songs have huge, huge choruses. And the production is really in your face. However, I think the songs feel a bit all over the place at times. But my opinion will probably change over time. When I first listened to Folie a Deux, I hated She's My Winona, (Coffee's for Closers), and w.a.m.s., but I now recognize it as their most experimental and consistent piece of work.
Also, does anybody have full lyrics for the songs? Can't seem to find any.
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Currently being completely slayed by every track...
I will be buying this.
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
Yeah, it's a music streaming site or something, and they originally posted snippets. Then they posted the full album to everybody in Australia (which was probably a mistake). Oops. I'm pretty sure the 320 kbps leaks are fake.
Honestly, I hardly buy any of my music. So seeing this leak so far in advance was just an awesome surprise to wake up to today. Yeah, I probably won't buy it... But I'm definitely going to see them on tour this year!
Most of the music on this album is definitely made for being played live imo. It almost has an arena rock feel to it, because so many of the songs have huge, huge choruses. And the production is really in your face. However, I think the songs feel a bit all over the place at times. But my opinion will probably change over time. When I first listened to Folie a Deux, I hated She's My Winona, (Coffee's for Closers), and w.a.m.s., but I now recognize it as their most experimental and consistent piece of work.
Also, does anybody have full lyrics for the songs? Can't seem to find any.
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I have all of their albums and this one on pre-order right now. I love FOB so much. I've loved everything they've released so I'm still hyped to hear the rest of the album.
Coffee's For Closers was always my favorite song on FAD. The other two are weaker though.
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Originally posted by Inner Insanity
I have all of their albums and this one on pre-order right now. I love FOB so much. I've loved everything they've released so I'm still hyped to hear the rest of the album.
Coffee's For Closers was always my favorite song on FAD. The other two are weaker though.
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As of right now, 27 is probably my least fave on Folie, and that's including Pavlove. 27 is just a nice little transition into Tiffany Blews, that's bout it.
Normally, I would have trouble picking a "trinity" for albums, because on most, I feel that only one or two songs stand out to me equally. But Folie is an exception. Between Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet, Tiffany Blews, and 20 Dollar Nose Bleed, I really can't choose which three are my favorite. They are all so amazing, and highlights of their entire discography imo.
I just get slayed every time and never get sick of em.
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
As of right now, 27 is probably my least fave on Folie, and that's including Pavlove. 27 is just a nice little transition into Tiffany Blews, that's bout it.
Normally, I would have trouble picking a "trinity" for albums, because on most, I feel that only one or two songs stand out to me equally. But Folie is an exception. Between Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet, Tiffany Blews, and 20 Dollar Nose Bleed, I really can't choose which three are my favorite. They are all so amazing, and highlights of their entire discography imo.
I just get slayed every time and never get sick of em.
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I really love the opening line to 27. I agree it's not a standout, but that line makes me like it a lot more than I probably should.
Ugh, those are all flawless. Add in I Don't Care and just the absolute slayage.
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So many dead end melodies. The airy feeling in all of the tracks that just comes off as lazy. It sounds like they took tons of demos and just put them all together until there were enough songs for an album then had it mixed. That's honestly what they had to have done because this lack of quality is just shocking, especially since SRAR was a really solid album imo. Really hoping it wasn't just Butch Walker's touch as a producer that made me like the last album so much.
I need an album full of songs exactly like The Phoenix, Death Valley, and Rat a Tat. It would kick ass so hard.
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Originally posted by bullshizzlen
So many dead end melodies. The airy feeling in all of the tracks that just comes off as lazy. It sounds like they took tons of demos and just put them all together until there were enough songs for an album then had it mixed. That's honestly what they had to have done because this lack of quality is just shocking, especially since SRAR was a really solid album imo. Really hoping it wasn't just Butch Walker's touch as a producer that made me like the last album so much.
I need an album full of songs exactly like The Phoenix, Death Valley, and Rat a Tat. It would kick ass so hard.
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The fact that dead end melodies is actually a pretty good way to describe some of these songs. I'm inclined to agree. Despite the in-your-face production and choruses, the songs leave you wanting more. Or they feel like they're missing something. Nothing here is as melodic as Alone Together and Miss Missing You or as pleasant as Just One Yesterday. In that regard, Centuries' chorus probably comes closest to having an actual melody. Whereas Save Rock and Roll was fresh for the band, this album sounds like a mess. It also sounds like a bunch of unfinished, random ideas thrown together... Some songs, like Irresistible and Jet Pack Blues are fairly repetitive and don't really go anywhere. Half the time it sounds like Patrick is just screaming. Also, on Novacaine, it sounds like he's talking through a filter or something, like wtf is up with that?
I don't wanna sounds too negative, but I also don't wanna pretend that this is their best album, because it clearly isn't. I still love Favorite Record, though, because it makes me think of my crush. Also still excited to see them on tour again, and interested to see what the critics will think about the album.
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Even though SRAR is not their best album, you can tell a lot of effort went into it. The songs are all very cohesive with catchy melodies and solid instrumentals. I'm getting the feeling that they really rushed this one just from your guy's comments. Still abstaining from listening, but my hopes have been kind of demolished.
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Originally posted by Inner Insanity
Even though SRAR is not their best album, you can tell a lot of effort went into it. The songs are all very cohesive with catchy melodies and solid instrumentals. I'm getting the feeling that they really rushed this one just from your guy's comments. Still abstaining from listening, but my hopes have been kind of demolished.
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Don't worry, I'm just making the wait until January 20th easier for you. Have you seen them live before and how many times?
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
Don't worry, I'm just making the wait until January 20th easier for you. Have you seen them live before and how many times?
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You awful person.
I haven't. It's a goal of mine to though. I've watched them perform on TV and YoutTube but not live. I almost got to go to the Monumentour but my friend didn't have enough tickets.
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In fact, I retract my original ranking. Infinity on High is actually better than Cork Tree. Mainly because of Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying and XO.
But, seriously, they did so much right on Infinity on High. They really went for it after finding mainstream success. Church choir on the bridge to Hum Hallelujah? Check. Beautiful piano ballad that doesn't sound like anything else on the album (but somehow fits)? Check. Using a crowd and spoken bits in You're Crashing to create a vivid image of a court scene for the listener? Check. I mean, the swing influence in I've Got All This Ringing?!
They took a bunch of crazy **** and totally made it work to become one of their best albums. Of course The (After) Life of the Party sucks a lil, but we can just pretend that it doesn't exist.
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Originally posted by Inner Insanity
You awful person.
I haven't. It's a goal of mine to though. I've watched them perform on TV and YoutTube but not live. I almost got to go to the Monumentour but my friend didn't have enough tickets.
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Aw.
You couldn't buy your own? My tickets to Monumentour were pretty cheap; only around $30.
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Originally posted by chilicheese01
In fact, I retract my original ranking. Infinity on High is actually better than Cork Tree. Mainly because of Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying and XO.
But, seriously, they did so much right on Infinity on High. They really went for it after finding mainstream success. Church choir on the bridge to Hum Hallelujah? Check. Beautiful piano ballad that doesn't sound like anything else on the album (but somehow fits)? Check. Using a crowd and spoken bits in You're Crashing to create a vivid image of a court scene for the listener? Check. I mean, the swing influence in I've Got All This Ringing?!
They took a bunch of crazy **** and totally made it work to become one of their best albums. Of course The (After) Life of the Party sucks a lil, but we can just pretend that it doesn't exist.
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Don't forget the R&B influence on This Ain't A Scene and I'm Like A Lawyer. And the strings on Thnks Fr Th Mmrs.
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So Irresistible, Jet Pack Blues, and Novacaine kinda grew on me a little, but still pretty meh overall.
One big misstep with this album is the production. Unlike Save Rock and Roll which was simple and polished for the most part, this album sounds kinda all over the place. Like instead of making decent instrumentals, they just made a mess that's overly complex for no reason on some of the tracks. *sigh*
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It has some awesome tracks but it's one of their weakest record so far. But being a hardcore FOB fan I'm still gonna listen to it 24/7.
I don't know about you guys but I miss their long-ass nonsense song titles
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