writhaus

3 stars
Written 02/12/07

Fall Out Boy continues to lead the way in the pop-punk/emo genre. And they know it. “Make us the poster boys of your scene, but we are not making an acceptance speech.” Infinity on High is on the sugary side musically, but that’s no big surprise because it’s a pop-punk record. If you listen to it, you will get a song stuck in your head. It’s unavoidable.

The record is anchored by the first single, “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race.” The song itself is an interesting commentary on the pop-punk/emo scene. Most people either love it or hate it. It’s undeniably catchy, and I think it’s a great song.

Infinity on High breaks little to no ground as far as being innovative, but Fall Out Boy has put together a solid selection of songs here dealing with fame, sex, teen angst, and the music industry. It’s worth a listen.

Scale:
0. Shoot yourself
1. Poor
2. So-So
3. Good
4. Excellent
5. Instant classic

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