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Infinity on High (Picture Disc) [Vinyl]

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I got this Cd the day it came put, patiently waited to put in the Cd player at home (since my car doesn't have one), and was completely blown away. The Intro by Jay-Z followed by the brutal chugging, double bass drum riff caught me completely off guard. It baffles me that people say the Fall Out Boy sold out. THis album is the opposite of selling out, If they really wanted to sell records they could have just recorded another F.U.C.T. and would have sold just as well, it's clear to me that these guys want to be hear for the long haul, which is why they keep tweaking and experimenting with their sound. I'll admit that I didn't like all the songs right away, but that's the thing with music it grows on you. IF you play the cd first time and expect to love it then don't be suprised if your dissappointed. They got rid of their sugar-poppyt choruses and replaced them with substance, it may take you a while to really get into it, but if you give this Cd a chance you will love it, I've listened to it 6 times in aproximatly 24 hours and each time I like it a little more.

Studio album number four from FOB is an easy-on-the-ears collection of pop punk/rock tracks sure to please any fan of popular music. Devoid of filler material, the tracks change rhythms and tempo effectively to keep it interesting, showcasing the smooth vocals and clever lyrics of Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz.

The album opens with a spoken intro by Jay-Z on the song "Thriller", which has a catchy chorus and some nice drum work by Andrew Hurley, said drumming prowess continuing into the second track "The Take Over, The Break's Over". Next comes the BIG single and my favorite track, the anthemic "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race", produced by Babyface. The other singles are "The Carpal Tunnel of Love" and "Thnks fr th Mmrs" (also produced by Babyface).

Another great track is "I'm Like a Lawyer with the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off (Me + You)" (which sounds a little like Oasis' Champagne Supernova); and then there's "Hum Hallelujah" and the ballads "Golden" and "The (After) Life Of The Party".

A well put together album, and sure to be a hit with fans of popular music and radio deejays everywhere.



Amanda Richards, April 21, 2007

Ok, lot's of the the reviewers on here are saying that you should just download the singles, but DON'T!!! Get the whole thing! Every song on the album basically IS a single! They all are catchy, and they all will get stuck in your head! They keep getting better and better with every album! But I will tell you this.... If you do buy it, listen to it at least four times before you give your final judgement. And just TRY not to like it! It's impossible!

Alot of bands blow it following a breakthru cd,These guys didn't.Really good cd with some great songs.A real musical growth.Track 4 ....(Me and you)will be huge.
Great job!

I bought this CD based on the tracks that had significant air play, "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race" and "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs." After listening to this CD for a couple weeks now, it's become one of those few I really want to play every day. Usually, new CDs I really like get played a few times the first week then only get played every few weeks after that.

Just about any of the tracks on Infinity on High could have been singles; it's a shame that more of them didn't make on the air. What's interesting about them is the differences between them. They are all Fall Out Boy tunes to be sure, but each has different arrangements and instruments - even more so than their other releases. There's just an amazing range here. It's definitely not fourteen tracks of the same stuff using different cords. After buying this one and worried I must have missed some great music, I went back and got the releases I was missing. Most people tout the debut album, which was very good, but I've got to say, this one's my favorite of them all.

Fall Out Boy is back with a new album, Infinity On High. This is the third album of Fall Out Boy. The previous two were From Under The Cork Tree, released in 2005, and Take This To Your Grave, released in 2003. Right now, the most popular track is This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race. Also, another popular track is Thanks For The Memories, but on the album it is abbreviated, being spelled, Thks For The Mmrs.
This album is the best one yet. Their albums just keep getting better and better. Infinity On High is a brand new sound of Fall Out Boy to the world.
I recommend this to people who like Fall Out Boy or alternative rock music. This is nothing like the first two. It is so much better! It's the talk of music. So what are you waiting for? Buy this CD and you won't regret it.

This cd is great and is an improvement over their last album. The best songs are Hum Hallelujah, Arms Race, Thnks Fr Th Mmrs, and Thriller. I think what makes this cd better than the last is the consistency of the material. From start to finish, this cd keeps you entertained and has enough variety to make each song sound fresh.

The follow-up to Fall Out Boy's breakout "From Under the Cork Tree" finds them infused with a new-found confidence and an arena rock cockiness. Fortunately for them, they manage to aim for the Stadium Nose-Bleed seats and succeed. From the opening braggadocio of their label Prez Jay-Z to the funky beats that undercoat "I'm Like A Lawyer..." (produced by none other than Babyface Edmonds) to quoting Leonard Cohen in "Hum Hallelujah," Pete Wentz shows he and his mates have no intention of playing it passive.

They also come up with hooks a-plenty. The slapping drum and bass that kicks "The Take Over The Breaks Over" is irresistible. The hit "This Ain't A Scene It's An Arms Race" will have you football cheering and stamping your feet in no time flat. There are so many memorable moments on this CD that pointing them out is beyond the point...they just craft themselves elegantly into each song. The Choir in "You're Breaking But You're No Wave" is probably my personal favorite.

Be that as it may, there are times when the band teeters close to smart-aleky. Especially the unwieldy song titles and frequent self-referencing. There is a touch of the clever-clever here that makes me wonder if the band can transcend "being poster boys for the scene" (as they sing in "Thriller") in the way My Chemical Romance did on "The Black Parade." But for the 14 catchy rocking tunes on "Infinity On High," Fall Out Boy show that they are hungry for more.

Besides, any band that can work both The Simpsons and Vincent VanGogh into their overall view is OK by me.

Fall Out Boy are an alternative punk rock group, if ever they could be classified, and their latest CD "Infinity on high" has already topped the Billboard album charts. The album comprises 14 songs with ambitious titles, averaging 3 minutes each.

Opening with an introduction from Jay Z (yes) as well as on outro, opening cut "Thriller" is an energetic number with machine gun-like guitars.

"The take over, the break's over" is a catchy upbeat song, while lead off single (and US & UK #2 hit) "This aint a scene, it's an arms race" - one of those rare FOB cuts to feature the song title in the song - shifts tempo from plodding to frenetic. It is produced by Babyface, as is "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" (great jangly guitars).

Other standouts are the hand clap filled "Don't you know who I think I am", the more downtempo "I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You)", "The (after) life of the party", "The carpal tunnel of love", the sing-a-long "Bang the doldrums" (which is remniscent in parts of The Smiths), and wickedly catchy "Fame infamy" which seems to race at the speed of light.

"You're Crashing, But You're No Wave" is a Killers/Franz Ferdinand-like rocker with lyrics telling the story of a court case. Brilliant!!

Lead singer Patrick Stump, has an earthy, soulful voice, sometimes remniscent of Terence Trent D'arby.

Like the voice says at the end of the disc, "Now, press repeat!"

Some people will probably bash this album, because at times Fall Out Boy can come across as sort of childish, flamboyant, or (dare I say) "emo", but those same people are probably also the individuals who would offensively refer to an album as "gay", so how's that for childishness? Ignorance aside, though, the album is very enjoyable for the most part and has quite a bit to love (the occasional "uh." or "yeah." from Jay-Z, and Babyface playing mandolin on a track or two, for example). Overall, there is definitely much more depth to the musical elements of "Infinity on High" and there is a loveable touch of "dry wit" to most of the album, as seen in song titles and lyrics. Patrick Stump's vocals make this album something special, though, as he turns the dial from "angst" to "croon" on more than a few tracks. Highlights include tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 13, and 14 (I can never remember the song titles...they're too long) and the rest of the album ranges from decent (4, 8, 10, 11) to very good (5, 9, 12) filler. If you liked their past efforts, you'll love Fall Out Boy's most recent and if you like the single "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" but you're still pretty new to Fall Out Boy, you'll love this album as well as their previous discs. Check em out.