What does Infinity on High sound like?

A dynamic blend of soaring melodies and sharp lyrics that capture the chaos of youth and fame. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock. Start with "Thriller".

Is Infinity on High a good place to start with Fall Out Boy?

Yes, Infinity on High is recommended as a starting point for new Fall Out Boy listeners. A dynamic blend of soaring melodies and sharp lyrics that capture the chaos of youth and fame. Infinity on High marked Fall Out Boy's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with From Under the Cork Tree in 2005. Released in early 2007, it solidified their position in the pop-punk landscape while showcasing a more mature sound, influenced by their rising fame and extensive touring.

Who is Infinity on High for?

Infinity on High works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, infectious hooks for sing-alongs and for road trip playlists.

How many songs are on Infinity on High?

Infinity on High has 15 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Infinity on High

Fall Out Boy · 2007

51 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

A dynamic blend of soaring melodies and sharp lyrics that capture the chaos of youth and fame.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Thriller Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race — This track critiques commercialism in music and society, featuring catchy hooks that made it a staple of their live shows.
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Thnks fr th Mmrs — With its infectious chorus and introspective lyrics about loss and nostalgia, this song became one of the band's most recognizable anthems.
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I’m Like a Lawyer With the Way I’m Always Trying to Get You Off (Me + You) — This track showcases clever wordplay and humor, balancing pop sensibility with emotional depth, making it quintessentially Fall Out Boy.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has moments where it feels less cohesive.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
Several tracks feature intricate vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape that contrasts with the sharpness of the lyrics.
The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable shift in tempo and mood, transitioning from upbeat to more introspective themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady energetic flow throughout
infectious hooks for sing-alongs
for road trip playlists
sharp lyricism with playful irony
ideal for upbeat social gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
dislike catchy, repetitive choruses

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Fall Out Boy's position in pop-punk after their initial success.
Themes: music industry critique· fame's bittersweet taste· emotional conflict in relationships
Career context: Infinity on High marked Fall Out Boy's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with From Under the Cork Tree in 2005. Released in early 2007, it solidified their position in the pop-punk landscape while showcasing a more mature sound, influenced by their rising fame and extensive touring.
Stylistic neighbors: Panic! at the Disco· Paramore· My Chemical Romance

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Tracklist

1 Thriller Start here 3:29
2 “The Take Over, the Breaks Over” 3:33
3 This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race 3:32
4 I’m Like a Lawyer With the Way I’m Always Trying to Get You Off (Me + You) 3:31
5 Hum Hallelujah 3:50
6 Golden 2:32
7 Thnks fr th Mmrs 3:23
8 Don’t You Know Who I Think I Am? 2:51
9 The (After) Life of the Party 3:21
10 The Carpal Tunnel of Love 3:23
11 Bang the Doldrums 3:31
12 Fame < Infamy 3:06
13 You’re Crashing, but You’re No Wave 3:42
14 I’ve Got All This Ringing in My Ears and None on My Fingers 4:03
15 G.I.N.A.S.F.S. 3:17