THNKS FR TH MMRS - FALL OUT BOY
Bigger than emo, Fall Out Boy has evolved into a voracious powerhouse feeding on a myriad of influences. You can hear snippets of R&B, soul, punk, arena-rock and teen-pop on “High on Infinity,” the Illinois quartet’s new album, which is packed with catchy, clever songs. One of two tracks produced by Babyface, “Thnks fr th Mmrs” sounds like Backstreet Boys playing a thousand guitars, a syrupy blast of melodic hooks, smartly designed and turbocharged. Awesomely orchestrated, it opens with driving horns and strings, and explodes into a huge but cynical chorus (”Thanks for the memories/Even though they weren’t so great”), while singer Patrick Stump surprises with manic harmonies. This is perfect power-pop destined for top 40. Best of all, it rocks. Billboard
