So Much (For) Stardust
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90
An album that exudes charm and euphoria, while still very much being Fall Out Boy’s DNA, ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ is a real joy.
8mo
90
Partially, this record feels like a nostalgic trip to the 2000s emo scene. The origins of Fall Out Boy can be sensed throughout the songs. In addition, the iconic speeches of Wentz are also a nice reminder of their roots. Clearly, with this album they’ve gone back musically to their core, but also, they’ve created a fun experience to listen to.
8mo
84
Certainly if So Much (For) Stardust is the beginning of the band's third trilogy, as Stump claims in interviews, the future is looking pretty bright: even the most cynical of former fans may be retoxing on Fall Out Boy sooner rather than later.
8mo
80
So Much (For) the Stardust is a gloriously welcome return to form.
8mo
80
The Chicago band's eighth album sees them both advancing their sound and acknowledging their roots.
8mo
80
So Much (For) Stardust’s main takeaway is the palpable, radiating carefree joy. While there's no doubt Fall Out Boy have probably believed in their last 15 years’ worth of output, this is the first time that actually feels like they're reaching into something truer to themselves.
8mo
80
Rather than returning to their beloved emo roots – their latest body of work appears to be learning from their past, expanding on it, and it’s all we could want and more.
8mo
80
By the time the bombastic and addictive title-track closes things out, Fall Out Boy have achieved something remarkable; that after years of fans comparing their past to their future, the two eras of the band feel reconciled.
8mo
80
Fall Out Boy have pulled something of a switcheroo on us. So Much (For) Stardust does have a foot in a past FOB, but where they're taking you is somewhere you weren't expecting, and it's equally welcome. Just as importantly, they sound like Fall Out Boy again.
8mo
70
That they even have such ambitions this deep into their career is impressive — that they can still bring them to bear without making themselves look foolish is a goddamned miracle.
8mo
70
Its best moments veer away into austere orchestral grandeur: the title track is fittingly climactic and Love From The Other Side resembles a civilisation tunefully collapsing.
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8mo
60
When Fall Out Boy are in top gear, they’re timeless: if only this whole album had cut some of the filler, it could have been a stellar return to form.
8mo
30
At least they aren't doing electropop on this one.
8mo
FOB rehashes a bunch of old rock cliches and carry a consistent theme throughout them. Their best album in a while. It’s very listenable, unlike their last album. Has some bops.
MY BOYS ARE BACK!!!!
Fall Out Boy is one of 4 bands that had been a massive part of my childhood for a long ass time, one whose older material I hold extremely near and dear to my heart. After a pretty miserable 2010s run, I was honestly really nervous to see what direction they would go into artistically moving forward. Thankfully, I am extremely happy to report that this, this right here… everything I could’ve wanted it to be. This album is insanely fun to listen to, every song ... read more
Não é horrível, mas tem um som pop rock meio brega, mesmo assim consegue entregar alguns refrões legais e músicas bem estruturadas.
I zoned out so badly that 3 songs passed and I didn't even know they were different songs.
Spotify Wrapped just dropped and due to me listening to this on pure repeat when it first came out, this band has been in my top 5 for the third year in a row. Anyways, best project they've had in a hot minute (15 years to be exact) Solid tracks, it's fun to hear actual rock songs coming from them. Very over-the-top at points with all the glitz and glam, with songs like the title track going absolutely over the top with all the strings, piano, horns and choir, and the intro with again, the ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Love From The Other Side 4:39 | 85 |
| 2 | Heartbreak Feels So Good 3:37 | 75 |
| 3 | Hold Me Like a Grudge 3:35 | 72 |
| 4 | Fake Out 3:29 | 67 |
| 5 | Heaven, Iowa 3:56 | 72 |
| 6 | So Good Right Now 2:58 | 59 |
| 7 | The Pink Seashell 1:02 feat. Ethan Hawke | 56 |
| 8 | I Am My Own Muse 3:45 | 71 |
| 9 | Flu Game 3:37 | 67 |
| 10 | Baby Annihilation 1:07 | 52 |
| 11 | The Kintsugi Kid (Ten Years) 3:55 | 65 |
| 12 | What a Time To Be Alive 3:42 | 69 |
| 13 | So Much (For) Stardust 4:51 | 80 |
Total Length: 44 minutes
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5mo
You're not fooling me, not even Paramore could convince me. Once a pop punk band, always a pop punk band 🤢
Added on: January 17, 2023