Fall Out Boy, “Save Rock and Roll”

The Island Def Jam Music Group

Drawing heavily upon vocalist Patrick Stump’s solo endeavors, Fall Out Boy’s latest release may shock FOB loyalists. With head-scratching collaborations with artists like Courtney Love and Elton John, the seasoned band makes a great attempt to break out of its pop-punk label and into a much more diverse genre. FOB seems to still be figuring out what exactly that sound is. While the title of the record is a noble goal for the band, it is optimistic at best because it’s hard to describe the record as solely rock and roll. If this attempt from the band famous for tongue-in-cheek song titles and too-tight jeans could be described in one word, it would be “messy.”