Welcome to the New Administration
Fall Out Boy · 2008
44 min · 26 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk
An eclectic mix of demos and snippets showcasing Fall Out Boy's genre-blending pop punk energy and lyrical experimentation.
Why this album works
The album notably captures the band's creative process with its collection of demos and snippets, highlighting their willingness to experiment. While not commercially prominent like earlier works, it represents a shift in their artistic direction, influencing how future pop-punk bands would approach album release formats and fan engagement.
- Best for
- fragmented listening for curious minds brief bursts of lyrical experimentation playful snippets for casual enjoyment
- Context
- Released in early 2008, 'Welcome to the New Administration' emerged during a unique phase for Fall Out Boy, following their commercial success with 'From Under the Cork Tree' and 'Infinity on High'. This album served as a bridge between their mainstream appeal and a more experimental approach to songwriting, reflecting the band's evolving identity amidst increasing industry pressures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Moby· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· Ariana Grande
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:40
- 2 Interlude 0:40
- 3 ALPHAdog and OMEGAlomaniac (demo) 2:09
- 4 Lake Effect Kid (demo) 3:37
- 5 I Don’t Care (27) (interlude) (demo/snippet) 1:09
- 6 Catch Me If You Can / Proclamation of Emaciation (demo mashup) 2:51
- 7 Bounce (snippet) 1:25
- 8 First Timers 2:31
- 9 Northern Downpour (snippet) 2:02
- 10 Nearly Witches (demo) 0:58
- 11 I Kissed a Boy Standout 3:01
- 12 Automatic Eyes (Suave Suarez remix) 2:40
- 13 Homecoming (snippet) 1:07
- 14 Take My Hand (Machine Shop Production) 3:38
- 15 California Girls (demo) 2:47
- 16 Cookie Jar (snippet) 2:02
- 17 Oh, Dakota (acoustic demo) 1:14
- 18 Bada Bing! Wit a Pipe! Standout 3:26
- 19 Text Fall Out Boy: FOB to 66937 (interlude – Signup and Instant Betterment) 0:15
- 20 About a Girl (snippet) 0:53
- 21 We Believe In (Barack Obama) Standout 1:52
- 22 Interlude 0:24
- 23 Mixtape (snippet) 0:28
- 24 Interlude 1:46
- 25 America’s Sweethearts (demo/snippet) 0:37
- 26 Outro 0:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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