Fall Out Boy – This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race
Ξ November 6th, 2007 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Fall Out Boy, Music, Music Bands, Music People, New Records, New Single, News, Rock, Singers, Songs |
As a beat kicks in that would not be out of place on a Scissor Sisters album, you may find yourself doing a double take and checking the name of the band once more, but then a muscular pop-rock chorus kicks in that is more familiar to Fall Out Boy fans.However, more is the important word here and the fact that it is not the same. There’s an organic power to the chorus here that is reminiscent of bands like the Strokes and the Vines leaving “Sugar, We’re Going Down” behind. It is a direction that holds promise for the boys from Wilmette even if they don’t sound completely comfortable and at peace in the new skin.
Lyrically, “Arms Race” is classic Fall Out Boy. Kicking off with the potent lines “I have the lyrics / I am an arms dealer / Fitting you with weapons in the form of words,” the song will have fans picking apart meanings for months to come. There is a touch of the sinister entertainment emcee about the song which seems to indicate a touch of influence from the band’s proteges Panic! At the Disco.
The best thing about this new single is the band is far from resting on their extensive laurels. They are willing to experiment, and we are happy to go along for the ride.
on November 12th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
ESA CANCION ESTA BIEN PADRE APARTE ES DE LO MEJOR Y ELLOS SON UNOS PAPIS QUE PUEDEN HACER LO QUE QUIERAN YA QUE SU MUSICA ES LO MEJOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!