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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.
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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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