Just when I thought Fall Out Boy couldn’t get any better, they do. Â They certainly know how to keep their fans on their toes, because they’re growing more and more unpredictable.
They released a video for their song “Love, Sex, Death”, and it’s unlike anything they’ve ever done before. Â I’ve been reading the oral history of the band and learned that Wentz played in a lot of hardcore bands before FOB- that would explain the influence for this tune. Â It’s fast and rough and absolutely punk rock. Â It has a gritty edge and Stump’s officially done everything with his voice. Â He can get the grumbly feel with the scratchy quality that’s so important for any punk song, with bursts of gorgeous held-out notes to accent it.
The drums are intense, in a way that only Hurley can pull off. Â He’s quite seasoned and after playing with FOB for so long, it must’ve felt good to go back to his roots and play harder stuff. Â The guitar solo is flawless, sharp and clean. Â Pete’s bass skills shine through because all of the instruments are on the same level- it’s like real classic punk was back in the day. Â It’s very traditional-sounding and I had no idea they could pull something like this off.
It’s a minute and twenty five seconds of pure energy, and I really hope they continue in this direction. Â The band is entirely unpredictable, and this step forward is something I believe will be an element in “Pax-Am Days”. Â It feels so natural for them and you can just tell that they’ve settled into a comfort zone that they’ve never touched before, at least not publicly.
Check it out. Â This is unlike any Fall Out Boy you’ve ever heard.
