Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that there is some sexual innuendo, a bit of gleefully confrontational language, and a few references to drinking. Families listening together can make up clever alternate titles to favorite songs on other albums.
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Kathi Kamen Goldmark
If only the songs on FROM UNDER THE CORK TREE lived up to the promise of their titles, this could be the album of the year. As it is, though, most of Fall Out Boy's wit ends up in the names, rather than the lyrics, of their songs. Instead of getting brilliant poetic barbs, you'll get thirteen tracks of pleasant, accessible rock & roll with the added bonus of an exceptional rhythm section – and some very funny titles.
Teen angst rules the day on tunes like "Ur Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Song So We Wouldn't Get Sued," "I've Got A Dark Alley and a Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth," "Champagne For My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends," and "I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy and All I Got Was This Stupid Song Written About Me." Lead singer Patrick Stump's vocals are infused with punk-pop energy, but can get soulful on the more melodic tracks, too.
By turns acerbic, goofy, and emotional, Fall Out Boy delivers thirteen friendly tracks that are sure to be crowd-pleasers, even if they don't quite live up to the promise of their titles. Terrific all-out performances and a genuine sense of fun save the day.
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Sexual ContentA bit of coy sexual innuendo. |
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ViolenceOne or two cartoon-ish "wanna take it outside?" references; no real violence. |
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CommercialismCD insert contains a "collect 'em all" band trading card... |
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Drug/Alcohol/TobaccoOne or two references to drinking. |
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