AOTY 2023

So Much (For) Stardust

Fall Out Boy - So Much (For) Stardust
Critic Score
Based on 14 reviews
2023 Ratings: #358 / 740
User Score
2023 Ratings: #774
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CRITIC REVIEWS

90
DIY
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.
90
Spill Magazine
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.
84
Sputnikmusic

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.

80
AllMusic

So Much (For) the Stardust is a gloriously welcome return to form.

80
NME
The Chicago band's eighth album sees them both advancing their sound and acknowledging their roots.
80
The Line of Best Fit

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.

80
Clash

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.

80
Dork
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.
80
Kerrang!

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.

70
Exclaim!

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.

70
Classic Rock
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.
60
The Telegraph
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.
BradTasteMusic
59

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.

CLJesse
55

Dog with a blog

ST4T1C
90

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

NikSchiming
49

Não é horrível, mas tem um som pop rock meio brega, mesmo assim consegue entregar alguns refrões legais e músicas bem estruturadas.

Sickbeet
70

I zoned out so badly that 3 songs passed and I didn't even know they were different songs.

75

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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Added on: January 17, 2023