Having released a great album at the beginning of 2005 in the form of ‘From Under The Cork Tree’, Fall Out Boy are back once again with their brand new album ‘Infinity On High’ and the first single to be released from this album; ‘This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race’. I have to admit that when I first heard this single I wasn’t too sure about it as it seemed more Backstreet Boys than typical Fall Out Boy to me, however the more I’ve listened to it – the more I’ve come to realise that this is the Fall Out Boy that I have come to know and love and is in fact probably the band at their finest. Patrick Stump’s vocal harmonies have never sounded so great, and Pete Wentz backing vocals are strong also (although not so great live I might hasten to add). Although for me this single was not instant – it really has been a grower, and in fact over the last few weeks I have not been able to stop listening to it.
Just as with their singles of two years ago, you will find yourself singing along uncontrollably to this one almost instantaneously. Fall Out Boy have a fine knack for penning some of the catchiest Pop Punk tracks going and ‘This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race’ proves not to be an exception to this rule, standing proud as another fine pop punk anthem to have been written by this great Chicago four piece.
Label: Mercury
Release Date: 29th January 2007
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
