ALBUM REVIEW: Save Rock and Roll by Fall Out Boy

As you may know if you are following my blog, I have decided to do this new segment where I review albums and its tracks. So my first album I would review is *drum rolls for 10 seconds* FALL OUT BOY'S SAVE ROCK AND ROLL (damn. its written in the title) So yeah, I would be doing a track by track review. Hope you guys find it interesting =P

THE NUTSHELL:

Fall Out Boy comes out from their 5 year hiatus to complete their 5th full length LP about saving rock and roll with a flavour of pop. *oops* 

TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW:

1. The Phoenix Track Rating: 3.5/5

Remarks: This track is an in your face anthem that would basically provoke teen spirit; thus the 'young blood' reference.

2. My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up) Track Rating: 4/5

Remarks: Didn't like this track at all when it first dropped. Sounding like a wannabe crossover punk band to a mediocre rock band. However, this made me change my perspective in believing that Fall Out Boy wants to experiment with their style and make a bold move with their direction of music (somewhat like Linkin Park in Minutes To Midnight). Kudos!

3. Alone Together Track Rating: 3/5

Remarks: It's a decent listen. Patrick brought out his inner demons that he left in From Under The Cork Tree to a more alternative sound.

4. Where Did The Party Go Track Rating: 2/5

Remarks: One of that feel good tunes with not so memorable lyrics. Skip.

5. Just One Yesterday feat. Foxes Track Rating: 2.5/5

Remarks: It's just 'Rolling In The Deep' Fall Out Boy version. Many said this is the best track of the album. I can't comprehend the similarity of this song to Adele's hit. Sorry.

6. The Mighty Fall feat. Big Sean Track Rating: 3/5

Remarks: This is straight up beat versus lyrics. This has such a thumping badass beat with such sugary lyrics that don't mix together well. I really like this track. There are certain tones of this song where a more darker gesture would be so much more commendable. But it is what it is. A mismatch.

7. Miss Missing You Track Rating: 2/5

Remarks: Sappy. Didn't feel as authentic 'Grand Theft Autumn' which carries probably the same meaning as this. Somehow I feel Weezer would do a very good job with this. Overall, didn't care much for it.

8. Death Valley Track Rating: 3/5

Remarks: Un-witty verse meets a decent chorus that combine to be quite okay. I don't really like the semi-distorted alteration to Patrick's voice during the verse. But quite a decent piece.

9. Young Volcanoes Track Rating: 4/5

Remarks: Feels a lot like home, a lot like the Fall Out Boy we are used to. I like the positive tone and feel to a somewhat dark meaning. The contradiction is extremely intriguing  Not particularly the best Fall Out Boy song, but a progressive one.

10. Rat a Tat feat. Courtney Love Track Rating: 2.5/5

Remarks: The moment Courtney Love starts her first sylabble, there is so much frustration going through my veins. Love the message she's trying to put out, hate the manner she did it. Not cutting her some slack knowing the huge amount of potential she had to make this epic. Patrick's verse was extremely exhilarating but not enough to save the track.

11. Save Rock and Roll feat Elton John Track Rating: 4.5/5 *ALBUM'S TRACK TO REMEMBER

Remarks: Inspiring. Everything about this track is just the way it is supposed to be. Wouldn't change a thing. The best way you could probably ask to end the album. This one struck me close. Something we could all just put on and remember what that certain things are worth fighting for. The instrumental and strings are just beautiful. Highlight of this album for sure. 

ALBUM SCORE:

OVERALL: 3/5

So give me some feedback of what I should review next, guys and what you think about this review or album. Thanks =)