Fall Out Boy is back and they've brought with them that pop–punk sound that used to inspire our braces–clad and zit–tastic selves to scream–sing–along every time FOB came on the radio. Featuring a diverse set of guests like Elton John and Big Sean, "Save Rock and Roll" will most definitely cure you of any FOB nostalgia you’ve been having recently. Not even Courtney Love could kill the fun vibe on this album—“Rat–a–tat” (feat. Lady Cobain herself) has the same fun vibe that “Dance Dance” did all those years ago. Their sound has evolved in some ways and regressed in better ways, but the most glaring differences on this album probably come in the shorter song titles and slightly slower lyrical delivery from lead singer Patrick Stump.
Grade: A– Sounds best when: Driving around aimlessly blasting the stereo. 99-Cent Download: “Save Rock and Roll”
