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From Under the Cork Tree
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602498800140
Label: Island
Manufacturer: Island
MPN: 000414002
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Island
Release Date: May 03, 2005
Studio: Island
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Editorial Review:
The cleverness of Fall Out Boy's lyrical content is immediately evident by looking at the song titles on their sophomore disc, From Under the Cork Tree. "A Little Less 'Sixteen Candles,' a Little More 'Touch Me,'" "I Slept with Someone in Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me" and "Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year" are but a small taste of the group's acerbic attitude. After FOB's indie debut hit the underground charts, the group's sudden indie-style success made for a fast growth spurt. Their appeal is obvious, from frontman Patrick Stump's Killer-esque pipes (especially evidenced in the disc-closing "XO") to their very melodic teen-angst anthems. While much of the disc operates at usual punk-pop speed, the highlight comes from a slower, emotion-laden cut called "I've Got a Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth." This song of living in the public while working through private pain is a beautiful, multilayered number that stays with you long after the album is over. --Denise Sheppard
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - some guy wrote a review of this FOB record and he thought it was pretty cool
Despite the sophomoric song titles and the generally snotty attitude throughout "Under The Cork Tree," the super catchy songs strike right to the heart of the best pop-punk. "Sugar We're Going Down" is instantly singable, and the final "XO" set the stage for the surprisingly funky Infinity on High.
What this album doesn't quite have yet is an identity. At times, the vocals can't seem to decide if they want to be pop or Linkin Park ("Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying"). But when they ... Read More
Rating:  - WARNING: Fall Out Boy Makes Your Ears Bleed
Patrick or whatever his name is, the lead singer, his voice is awful. I've listened to it and it's just horrible. I don't know how some people say he sounds like Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie, because this guy has no talent. Panic! at the Disco kills them in everything, vocals and music. Panic at the Disco used to be awesome, well, they still are, its just they need to put the ! back in their name and write and perform songs like they did on their first album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out. They ... Read More
Rating:  - i'm not ashamed. ok yes i am.
I'm not ashamed to say i think this is one of the best major-label rock albums to come along since, well, since Nirvana.
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well, actually, i am a little bit ashamed. because my punk rock friends mock me so. but i can't help it. i just love this album.
Rating:  - Would have been better had the radio not overplayed the songs
I really like some of the songs on here, and it's the kind of cd that I'll still have when I'm 40 that my kids will listen and shake their heads at. The good songs that are on it made the radio, not really any hidden gems on it.
Rating: - Great album despite their generally young girl fans
With all the hooplah Fall Out Boy has been getting lately, one can't help but be curious. After all, their recent projects are what any music industry icon aspires to: releasing a new hit album, becoming basically the poster boys for MTV and VH1, getting their friendly school rivals Panic! At the Disco into the mainstream, and even working to reunite Ugandan children with their families after being forced into their country's brutal civil war. These guys are a common enough name, and with the success ... Read More
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