FOB RIP? OMG!
Fall Out Boy is one of those bands whose singles I enjoy yet leave me with no desire to get to know them better or discover their complete albums.
Now that’s probably my problem and not theirs. After all, Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman, and Andy Hurley seem to have decent enough chops and their pop songwriting is undeniably catchy. It’s just that…well, Pete Wentz comes across as a bit of a douche, and the band as a whole seems a bit too “scene” for me.
Well, the boys from FOB may have an opportunity to branch out soon, if the rumors of the band’s potential breakup prove true.
These rumors originated with none other than Mr. Ashlee Simpson himself. Writing on his blog, he had this to say:
i dont know the future of fall out boy. its embarrassing to say one thing and then have the future dictate another. as far as i know fall out boy is on break. (no one wants to say the “h” word). as much as i dont have a solo project, i also cant predict that id ever play in fall out boy again. not due to personal relationships as much as a band we grew apart. in this statement id like to include there is the possibility that fob will play again with out me or i will be a part of it when everyone is on the same page.
The other members of the band have been working on their own solo/side projects and perhaps that has been the catalyst for this news. Stump is working on a solo album where he is writing the songs and playing all the instruments. And Trohman and Hurley are working together along with members of Anthrax and Every Time I Die on a potentially cool heavy metal supergroup of sorts called The Damned Things.
Anyways, if FOB does break up, will anyone really be that sad? They wrote some really good tunes, but if what they’ve put out to this point is all I ever hear from them, I’ll be okay.
-Sam
Well it’s been coming since a couple of months so I wouldn’t be surprised. I’d be dissappointed because I was a fan from the very beggining, but as a fan I wouldn’t be devastated as long as Patrick keeps going, his voice was the best part of them that just got better, while the lyrics from Wentz went from clever to plain obnoxious and not caring, so yeah, I’d hate to see them go since they were an inspiration to lots of bands, but if they’re not happy … Let’s see what “the future dictates”
I agree with Dmatt – Patrick has a gift for writing extremely catchy melodies, and I am looking forward to seeing how his solo project turns out. Pete can write clever lyrics, but his attitude and persona get on my nerves.
While I do believe that music is a matter of preference, I have to say I would prefer these rumors to be true. They were catchy but that’s the only real complement I’ll be paying this pop-trio. All the best to their respective post-FOB careers.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the rumours proved true. While I would miss them, I don’t think it’d be the end of the world. They had some amazing songs ( I’ve Got A Dark Alley and A Bad Idea That Says You Should Shut Your Mouth – Summer Song ) was possibly their best in my opinion. If they are true, then good luck to the boys of FOB, and thank you for keeping us entertained all these years.
And Steve? There are four members of the band. Joe, Andy, Pete and Pat.
“And Trohman and Hurley are working together along with members of Anthrax and Every Time I Die on a potentially cool heavy metal supergroup of sorts called The Damned Things.”
i believe i speak for all of us when i say WTF?