So Much (For) Stardust
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FALL OUT BOY – SO MUCH (FOR) STARDUST – ALBUM REVIEW
20+ years, eight studio albums, the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, a hiatus, a reunion and a steady stream of hit singles. Yes, the career of Fall Out Boy has been an entertaining follow over the years, but right now the band appear to be at the peak of their commercial powers.
Nobody can argue that theyâve taken their live show to the next level and thatâs why you find them regularly selling out the largest venues in town. Their studio output however has always been a target for critics, with previous effort âManiaâ being particularly picked apart and written off.
Admittedly, even I would say beyond a handful of fun tunes that album lacked any real depth and felt slightly like a band going through the motions. Last time Fall Out Boy felt like that they went on a lengthy hiatus before returning better than before.
There has been not hiatus this time, but as the band geared up for the release of their new album, âSo Much (For) Stardustâ, you did get a sense of maturity from the group. Youâd argue a band two decades into their career should take themselves seriously, but then Fall Out Boy have always been a band that appeal to younger generations of music fan.
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What we get then on this record is a balance. The band deliver a fresh album which appeals to fans old and new. The opening trio of âLove From The Other Sideâ, âHeartbreak Feels So Goodâ and âHold Me Like a Grudgeâ are right up there with the best the band has ever produced, and there are a number of great tracks scattered around the album which instantly provides greater strength in depth then âManiaâ.
The pace of the album works well and keeps you engaged even in the weaker moments. Overall this is probably the ideal answer to anybody questioning the band, even if it wonât be held in the same esteem as some of their earlier work. A good number of the tracks will sound huge live and add to the bands momentum as they continue their path to world domination. Â
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