My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue cover

My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue

Fall Out Boy · 2004

25 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk

A vibrant tapestry of pop-punk energy, emotional vulnerability, and catchy hooks that define early 2000s alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short energetic bursts of emotion
  • catchy sing-along anthems
  • playful irreverence with vulnerability
  • for nostalgic road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • dislike upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A solid EP that showcases their sound but is less recognized than their major albums.
Themes
youthful insecurity· cynical romance· heartbreak weaponry
Career context
Released on May 18, 2004, this album served as Fall Out Boy's third EP, following their breakthrough album 'From Under the Cork Tree' in 2003. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from underground success to mainstream recognition, solidifying their place in the pop-punk scene.
If this clicks, go next to
From Under the Cork Tree — Continues the pop-punk energy and emotional themes from the current EP.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Riot! by Paramore — Shares vibrant pop-punk energy and themes of youthful angst and heartbreak.
Almost Here by The Academy Is... — Features catchy hooks and explores similar themes of romantic disillusionment and insecurity.
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out by Panic! at the Disco — Combines theatrical pop-punk sound with emotional lyrics about love and heartache.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "my heart is the worst kind of weapon".

Disc 1

  • 1 my heart is the worst kind of weapon Start here 3:22
  • 2 "it's not a side effect of the cocaine, i am thinking it must be love" 2:11
  • 3 nobody puts baby in the corner 3:33
  • 4 love will tear us apart (joy division) 3:22
  • 5 grand theft autumn / where is your boy (acoustic) 3:12

Disc 2

  • 1 Dead on Arrival (video)
  • 2 Grand Theft Autumn / Where Is Your Boy (video)
  • 3 Grenade Jumper (live acoustic) 3:09
  • 4 Chicago Is So Two Years Ago (live acoustic) 3:07
  • 5 Saturday (live acoustic) 3:49

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