Take This to Your Grave
Fall Out Boy · 2003
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk
An explosive blend of pop-punk energy and earnest emo lyrics that captures the angst of youth.
Why this album works
'Take This to Your Grave' was pivotal in the resurgence of emo-pop in the early 2000s, charting at number 75 on the Billboard 200. Its singles, particularly 'Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy,' received significant airplay on alternative radio, helping to define a new sound for a generation while influencing countless bands that followed.
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout youthful angst and earnestness for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on May 6, 2003, 'Take This to Your Grave' is Fall Out Boy's debut studio album. At this point, the band was establishing their identity in the pop-punk scene following their formation in 2001, transitioning from local Chicago gigs to national recognition. This record laid the groundwork for their future commercial success and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Moby· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Ariana Grande
- If this clicks, go next to
- From Under the Cork Tree — Continues the pop-punk sound while exploring more mature themes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "“Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today”".
- 1 “Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today” Start here 3:30
- 2 Dead on Arrival 3:14
- 3 Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy Standout 3:11
- 4 Saturday Standout 3:36
- 5 Homesick at Space Camp 3:08
- 6 Sending Postcards From a Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) 2:56
- 7 Chicago Is So Two Years Ago 3:19
- 8 The Pros and Cons of Breathing 3:21
- 9 Grenade Jumper 2:58
- 10 Calm Before the Storm 4:27
- 11 Reinventing the Wheel to Run Myself Over 2:21
- 12 The Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes Standout 3:19
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