During the band’s sold-out show April 19 at the UIC Pavilion with the All American Rejects, the answer seemed to be, “Well, not just yet.” Give it five years, and Fall Out Boy may have worn out its welcome. But regardless, it’s been quite a year for the group — they grew from an indie emo band from a northern Chicago suburb to one of the most sought after bands on the radio today. And its show proved that there may be more coming from the little band that could — even on school nights.
In what seemed like a high schooler’s fantasy, the show also featured fellow emo-pop bands Hawthorne Heights and the All American Rejects. Performing right before Fall Out Boy, the All American Rejects only have two albums out, but their songs have only become more catchy (note the difference between the somewhat whiny “Swing, Swing”
from the band’s self-titled debut to the toxic snarl of “Dirty Little Secret” from its second release, “Move Along”).
These enjoyable, although sometimes sophomoric, songs filled the pavilion well because the quartet yearns to be crowd pleasers, inching closer and closer to the crowd until girls’ screams become almost unbearable. During the song “Top of the World” the guitarist purposely fell just as vocalist and bassist Tyson Ritter sang, “when the top of the world falls on you.” Although the vocal mix needed a bit more impact, the band’s songs sounded crisp live — like you were watching a relatively new band finally feel at ease when performing in front of thousands of people.
If the All American Rejects are just starting to find their synergy as live performers, Fall Out Boy have found their passion. Their amazingly engaging pop songs become even more energetic performed live — and as the band’s hit song suggests, the quartet will “dance, dance” on stage until you can see bassist Pete Wentz and guitarist Joseph Trohman’s asses flying in the air. But also keep your eye out on powerhouse drummer Andrew Hurley (he’ll be the one with his shirt off, arms covered in tattoos) and enigmatic singer and guitarist Stump, who may be the band’s stiffest member but he’s also the most interesting.
Just listen to him as he shifts falsetto’s in “Dance, Dance” — he has the masculine husk of a pop crooner with the urgency of a punk singer. The crest of the show arrived when the band began “Sugar, We’re Going Down.” As the guitars got crunchier, eventually capping off to the massive chorus, smoke rose from the stage. Now this is what arena- rock is about — catchy as hell songs that are hefty enough to get a bunch of high school students letting go of inhibitions and just having fun. Fall Out Boy has found its niche.
The most talkative member is Wentz, who joked about nude pictures of him leaked on the internet. But he also took time in between songs to emphasize a more socially consciously agenda. “If you want to be a homophobic a**hole, we don’t need your business,” he said. “Bring the CD back.”
Beyond its rousing pop songs, the band’s artwork on stage created a mystifying atmosphere almost out of a comic book. Looking behind the energy of the four band members, your eyes gazed toward these beautifully illustrated images of an ordinary teenage boy who could serve as Fall Out Boy’s mascot. The images shifted from the boy getting out of bed to him with his eyes closed, listening to music with big headphones on.
Unfortunately, the only mishap in the show involved the band’s annoying roadie, Dirty.
Dirty occasionally stepped on stage to prove his masculine might — or something else completely pointless. Boys, you have enough musical talent to stick to your songs.
It’s hard to tell if the All American Rejects and Fall Out Boy will be drawing the same crowd in five years. If they’re smart, they’ll model their careers after Green Day — another pop-punk sensation that grew with its audience. It sure is fun to see the boys dance, dance though.
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*sigh*
Written by Guest on 2007-01-26 00:02:49
 i love fall out boy SO SO SO much, i dont think you understand...im obssesed. i cant wait for there next tour =) i am so in on a concert(or 2..3...5..7.. ....9)
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love
Written by Guest on 2007-04-07 14:48:04
 i love pete wentz he is so hot even know every 1 calls him emo i still love him and i like the way his smile is its so hot!!!!!!!!!!!^^ I LOVE U PETE WENTZ!!!!!!!!!!! |
skater girl
Written by Guest on 2007-05-11 07:19:40
 pete is so hot (HOT) |
Mary_Mar_Emo_Girl
Written by Guest on 2007-05-11 19:27:14
PETE WENTZ YOU ARE THE CRAZY PEOPLE BUT YOU ARE HOT
I LOVE YOU |
hey!!!!!!england,stevenage heatrs
Written by Guest on 2007-05-11 20:23:04
iv read stuff bout u pete and i totally understand u bout the living up to people expectations nd stuff im the same.yer i think you are cute but im so not osssesed.xx jordan xxxx |
HALEIGH J. SERRANO from NEW YORK
Written by Guest on 2007-05-16 18:21:54
Hey TYSON i know you hear this alot but im one of your bigest fans iv got a guitar signed by nick you guys are the coolest i hope to meet you guys one day and i hope you right a new song LOVE YOU TYSON RITTER XOXO LOVE HALEIGH  |
**Tati**
Written by Guest on 2007-05-18 18:43:33
Putz Os Caras Mandam Muito Bem..
Adoro o Som deles..
Amo Muito Eles..
O Patrick è Um Gatinho(Cat)
I Love You FALL OUT BOY.
BIG KISS..
BRASIL.. SP. |
Written by Guest on 2008-03-17 00:49:16
i hate you all  |
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