What is the best Fall Out Boy album to start with?

The best album to start with is "From Under the Cork Tree" (2005). It's the most representative of what makes Fall Out Boy worth hearing.

How many albums does Fall Out Boy have?

Fall Out Boy has 55 releases in their discography, including 15 albums and 9 EPs.

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Q: What are the best Fall Out Boy albums?

The essential Fall Out Boy albums include "Take This to Your Grave" (2003), "My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue" (2004), "From Under the Cork Tree" (2005), "Folie à Deux" (2008) and "Live in Phoenix" (2008).

Q: Who is Fall Out Boy for?

If you're into alternative rock and pop rock, Fall Out Boy is worth your time. The music combines propulsive rhythms with layered melodies, creating an exhilarating push-and-pull that captures the tension between celebration and melancholy.

The music combines propulsive rhythms with layered melodies, creating an exhilarating push-and-pull that captures the tension between celebration and melancholy.

alternative rock · emo pop · pop rock · pop-punk

United States Est. 2001

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The album

From Under the Cork Tree album by Fall Out Boy

From Under the Cork Tree (2005)

This album captures Fall Out Boy's signature blend of emo and pop-punk, making it an accessible introduction to their sound and themes.

The song

“Sugar, We're Goin Down”

This track features an engaging hook and exemplifies the band's style, serving as a strong entry point for new listeners.

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About Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy matters because they redefined the emotional landscape of rock music in the 2000s, shifting mainstream narratives to embrace vulnerability and introspection.

Their influence can be seen in how subsequent artists approach angst and authenticity, creating a space where personal struggles are not only acknowledged but celebrated within anthemic soundscapes.

Their influence can be seen in how subsequent artists approach angst and authenticity, creating a space where personal struggles are not only acknowledged but celebrated within anthemic soundscapes. By merging confessional lyrics with high-energy performances, they transformed live shows into cathartic experiences that invite audiences to engage deeply with their own emotions. The band’s approach is marked by a distinctive blend of sharp lyricism and catchy hooks, creating an artful tension between personal introspection and broader cultural commentary. This innovative process involves layering intricate melodies over driving rhythms, resulting in songs that feel both intimate and expansive. Their willingness to experiment with various sounds while remaining rooted in their emotional core has allowed them to evolve without losing touch with their original fanbase. Fall Out Boy frequently explores themes of heartache, identity, and self-discovery through a storytelling lens that balances irony with sincerity. Their songwriting often juxtaposes confessional narratives against larger societal backdrops, crafting a sense of relatability that resonates across different experiences. The tone varies from playful to poignant, inviting listeners on a journey through both light-hearted moments and deeper reflections on life’s complexities.

15 studio albums· 55 total releases· 2 decades· United States

Full discography

Fall Out Boy's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

55 releases • 15 albums • 9 EPS • 2002–2023

Type:

Studio albums ()

So Much (For) Stardust album by Fall Out Boy

EPs ()

Live ()

Live in Tokyo

2013

Fan Favorite

Live in Phoenix

2008

Compilations ()

Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits

2009

Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die – Volume Two

2019

Singles (31)

Grouped by decade — 2 eras.

2010s ()

Wilson (Expensive Mistakes) album by Fall Out Boy

2000s ()

Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

1

"Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes" — from Folie à Deux (2008)

establishes the sonic palette early
2

"Irresistible" — from American Beauty/American Psycho (2015)

accessible entry with immediate hook
3

"“Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today”" — from Take This to Your Grave (2003)

accessible entry with immediate hook
4

"my heart is the worst kind of weapon" — from My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue (2004)

establishes the sonic palette early
5

"Thriller" — from Live in Phoenix (2008)

establishes the sonic palette early

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Fall Out Boy

About Fall Out Boy

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Studio albums ()

So Much (For) Stardust

Mania

American Beauty/American Psycho

Make America Psycho Again

Save Rock and Roll

Icon

Folie à Deux

Welcome to the New Administration

Infinity on High

From Under the Cork Tree

Take This to Your Grave

EPs ()

Llamania

PAX AM Days

America's Suitehearts: Remixed, Retouched, Rehabbed and Retoxed

Leaked in London

Limited Black Clouds and Underdogs Edition - EP

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

Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girlfriend

Project Rocket / Fall Out Boy

Lake Effect Kid

Live ()

Live in Tokyo

Live in Phoenix

Compilations ()

Believers Never Die – Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits: Believers Never Die – Volume Two

Singles (31)

2010s ()

Wilson (Expensive Mistakes)

Hold Me Tight or Don't

The Last of the Real Ones

Champion

Young and Menace

Uma Thurman

American Beauty/American Psycho

Immortals

Centuries

Young Volcanoes

The Phoenix (Fall Out Boy song)

My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark

Alone Together

2000s ()

What a Catch

Alpha Dog

She's My Winona

America's Suitehearts

Headfirst Slide into Cooperstown on a Bad Bet

I Don't Care

I'm Like a Lawyer with the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off

"The Take Over, the Breaks Over"

The Carpal Tunnel of Love

Thnks fr th Mmrs

This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race

I'm Like a Lawyer With the Way I'm Always Getting You Off

A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More "Touch Me"

Sugar, We're Goin Down

Dance Dance

Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy

Saturday

Dead on Arrival

Songs to start with