We would never have thought we would have made
it this far, confessed Pete Wentz, bass player
and founding member of Fall Out Boy. Here it is, one
arduous year after the bands incarnation, and
they are gearing up to release their debut full length,
Take This To Your Grave, on Fueled By
Ramen Records. This is just the beginning for our
fantastic four.
Fall Out Boy was brought to life a little over one
year ago but it wasnt superhero powers that
got them to where they are today. The Chicago based
band formed after Pete Wentz, front man of venerable
hardcore troop Arma Angelus, brought about the demise
of the up-and-coming band. He then joined forces with
good friend and guitarist Joe Trohman and began writing
pop songs for fun. The dynamic duo stumbled upon the
charismatic Patrick Strump, and without ado Patrick
found himself as the vocalist of the newly born band.
The trio was now in search for a drummer. After many
auditions and short-lived members, the bands
try-fail-try method teamed them up with old friend
Andy Hurley. Fall Out Boy knew they had found the
perfect combination. We are all best friends
and we wanted to play music we had grown up listening
to- the stuff that first got us into punk rock
explains Wentz when asked how the band started.
The group quickly recorded a 3-song demo that they
plastered around The Windy City and the fans came
in droves. Fall Out Boy soon released a split CD with
Milwaukee counterparts, Project Rocket. By this time
it wasnt just Chicago that was paying attention
to Fall Out Boy. Almost immediately labels from New
York to LA had their eye on them. After much consideration
the band decided that Fueled By Ramen Records was
where they wanted to call home.
Drawing influences from a healthy wealth of rock,
pop and hardcore, Fall Out Boy has constructed a distinctive
sound of unforgettable melodies and quick stop-and-start
breakdowns that mischievous flirt with clever lyrics
and multifaceted guitar hooks. Fall Out Boys
coyly charming narratives on Take This To Your
Grave tell the tales of the obstacles that come
with true friendships and the trials and L-R WENTZ,
STRUMP, HURLEY, TROHMAN tribulations of growing up.
It provides the perfect soundtrack for everyone who
knows what it is like to be young and unsure of what
the future holds.
Fall Out Boys captivating song writing on tracks
like, Sending Postcards From a Plane Crash (Wish
You Were Here) and the CD opener Tell
That Mick He Just Made My List of Thing To Do Today
showcase not only the bands sly wit, but their ability
to write songs that burrow themselves deep into your
musical cerebral cortex.
Fall Out Boys diverse roots have helped them
share the stage with bands such as Taking Back Sunday,
and OkGo to Rise Against and stalwart hardcore heroes
Throwdown. In February of 2003 Fall Out Boy opened
their touring career with a short stint with Fueled
by Ramen devotees Less than Jake then quickly followed
up, by dates with Keepsake and American Hi-Fi. Its
crazy to think that just 6 months ago Fall Out Boy
were playing basement shows and parties while trying
to juggling midterms and part time jobs.
Who knows what 2003 will hold for Fall Out Boy, but
the quartet is ready to take a chance at their dream
of the open road and captivate the rest of the world.
Fall Out Boys endearing anecdotes of the joys
of youth are sure to win over any crowd and by the
last note of Take This to Your Grave you
too will be smitten with Fall Out Boy.
Band description courtesy of Luckymanonline.com
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