Folie A Deux
by Fall Out Boy
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Dec 16, 2008
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 117 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 140
  3. Negative: 14 out of 140

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  1. Juliakay337
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    A very underrated album. It is more sophisticated than its predecessors and incorporates a wide variety of instruments and styles. It has clever, interesting lyrics and Stump's vocals seem to have improved over time. I love it.
  2. RobertoBua
    Jun 30, 2013
    9
    One of the most underrated pop rock albums ever. It is varied, complex and original at the same time and Patrick Stump proves he is one of the best singers of this generation, if not the best.
  3. le_one
    Jun 4, 2013
    8
    This album is fun. It's catchy and a good experience for Fall Out Boy. Funky songs ("She's My Winona") find their place next to deep songs ("What a Catch, Donnie") and Hard-rocking tracks ("I Don't Care"). But the highlights here are some unknown tracks: "(Coffee's for Closers)" and "The (Shipped) Gold Standard". But all of them are worth checking out, like "Tiffany Blews" and "20 DollarThis album is fun. It's catchy and a good experience for Fall Out Boy. Funky songs ("She's My Winona") find their place next to deep songs ("What a Catch, Donnie") and Hard-rocking tracks ("I Don't Care"). But the highlights here are some unknown tracks: "(Coffee's for Closers)" and "The (Shipped) Gold Standard". But all of them are worth checking out, like "Tiffany Blews" and "20 Dollar Nose Bleed", collaborations with Lil Wayne and Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie, respectively. Probably their 2nd best album, only losing to "Save Rock and Roll".… Expand
  4. saulcampion
    Oct 30, 2012
    10
    My favourite album of all time. They incorporate every positive influence in their arsenal and combine them all with sublime effect. Sure, they
  5. axelkoch
    Oct 11, 2012
    6
    It's nice, but not really special. Most of the songs are not rememberable and the lyrics got perceptibly more pop-like than on their predecessors. Not much meaning, not really funny. It's okay, but nothing big. I was disappointed with this release of theirs. Still I like their music style!
  6. lilyanne
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Definitely one of my favorite albums by Fall Out Boy. The band transitioned well from their comparatively hardcore punk albums to this album, which one would have trouble classifying. Hits such as the edgy I Don't Care and the slow and sad What a Catch, Donnie are great. But the lesser-known songs, like Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes and (Coffee's for Closers) are my personal favorites.Definitely one of my favorite albums by Fall Out Boy. The band transitioned well from their comparatively hardcore punk albums to this album, which one would have trouble classifying. Hits such as the edgy I Don't Care and the slow and sad What a Catch, Donnie are great. But the lesser-known songs, like Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes and (Coffee's for Closers) are my personal favorites. They (along with most of the other songs) have a good sound, with catchy, well-written lyrics and quite a bit of emotional depth as well.… Expand
  7. CharlieBetterIs
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    De longe um dos melhores álbuns de FOB. As letras são maravilhosas, os instrumentos foram usados de forma precisa e o vocal do Patrick está divino. Há algumas pequenas falhas, mas isso não tira a excelência do álbum.

    Pontos altos: w.a.m.s., Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On a Bad Bet, (Coffee's for Closers) Pontos baixos: Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Tiffany Blews, The    De longe um dos melhores álbuns de FOB. As letras são maravilhosas, os instrumentos foram usados de forma precisa e o vocal do Patrick está divino. Há algumas pequenas falhas, mas isso não tira a excelência do álbum.

    Pontos altos: w.a.m.s., Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On a Bad Bet, (Coffee's for Closers)
    Pontos baixos: Disloyal Order of Water Buffaloes, Tiffany Blews, The (Shipped) Gold Standard    … Expand
  8. Ricki
    Feb 17, 2009
    4
    This is a very disappointing effort from the FOB gang for any of there long standing fans losing all remnants of there original sound as heard on take this to your grave and from under the cork tree. This album is for the mainstream and all about making them money.
  9. EmilioV
    Mar 6, 2009
    2
    All FOB music is extremely boring and this cd is not the exception.
  10. Playrules
    Apr 17, 2012
    0
    The one thing I do not get about this album, the song titles have nothing to do with the songs, the songs make no sense whatsoever apart from 2-3 (american suiteharts, She's My Winona, I Don't Care) I really expected more from fall out boy.
  11. abbiep
    Aug 17, 2009
    2
    I don't like folie a deux, cause it has become main stream! I also don't like it cause it isn't emo any more and some songs sound like Christmas carols, i was really sad when the album came out because i thought it would be even better than infinity on high, but it wasn't. I am a really big fan of fall out boy, i just hope the next album is like infinity on high!
  12. JakeH
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    I was worried when they cranked another album out so quickly after Infinity On High, but it for sure beats out that album. I got this CD 7 months ago and I've never gotten tired of it.
  13. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    All FOB music is extremely boring and this record is not the exception. Dissapointment.
  14. KarlJ.
    Dec 16, 2008
    9
    Definitely one of dare best albums!!some instant classics and definitely no filler!! more duets wit panic!in future please!!
  15. JamesR
    Jan 4, 2009
    9
    This is up with some of the best albums I have listened to. It has variety whilst still being good from start to finish.
  16. KurtH
    Jan 5, 2009
    9
    By far the best FOB album to date. The are unstoppable.
  17. ChristianV
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    The cd is absolutely great!!! The songs are great and greater every time i listen to the cd... i just cant get enough.. these guys really shoulve have done a cd/dvd special edition at launch time... but. well, all always its gonna be a year after the launch but its ok. the cd is awesome!! Great job from FOB!!!
  18. wills.
    Jan 6, 2009
    8
    It was good but it wasnt as hard as their previous albums.
  19. JohnG.
    Feb 14, 2009
    10
    Best FOB album ever. Very good background music.
  20. Sophie
    Apr 3, 2009
    10
    Absolutely incredible album i love it not one song i dont like incredible. amazing. top class.
  21. SuleimanM.
    May 18, 2009
    8
    For the most part, Fall Out Boy Manages to create an enjoyable album.
  22. DestinieS
    May 25, 2009
    10
    Omg, this was such a good album,i LOVE fall out boy, especially Patrick Stump.
  23. MattF
    Dec 18, 2008
    8
    There is not a bad song on this cd, and none of it feels like it was meant to be filler, which I've come to expect from Fall Out Boy. What I didn't expect was for some of the songs to be downright Beatles-esque (What a Catch, Donnie; America's Suitehearts). This is a rock-solid performance from Fall Out Boy, not sublime but definitely not underwhelming.
  24. DaveC
    Dec 19, 2008
    6
    Dissapointment. Waited so long for this album.
  25. DaanK
    Dec 25, 2008
    9
    It's a great album. Good pop/punk i think the best of fall out boy. Mega great songs You sing this way that is everything. They dare also new dingne such as:strings & piano It's simple music but all so good!
  26. AnonymousMC
    Dec 31, 2008
    10
    I was really pleased with this album. It was quite amazing
  27. BennyJ
    Dec 16, 2008
    10
    These guys are innovators in a genre where there are so many impostors... and not afraid to change.
  28. DanielM
    Dec 19, 2008
    7
    If I could give 6.5 I would, but I'll give them a little lee-way. I like this album, and have listened to it a few times, great pop rock, but just not as good as Infinity on High or their other previous albums. However, they do show much growth in songwriting (while not being as catchy, though that's not the end all be all of songwriting), Patrick's vocal work and variety, If I could give 6.5 I would, but I'll give them a little lee-way. I like this album, and have listened to it a few times, great pop rock, but just not as good as Infinity on High or their other previous albums. However, they do show much growth in songwriting (while not being as catchy, though that's not the end all be all of songwriting), Patrick's vocal work and variety, and general tightness. This album seems to be a shorter, soul/R&B-influenced version of From Under the Cork Tree. I look forward to the next album.… Expand
  29. Katie
    Dec 26, 2008
    10
    A brilliant album which can be relistened endlessly.
  30. Scratch
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    Folie A Deux is a testament to everything that made Infinity on High great, with even more somehow sprinkled on top. They have peaked here, and everyone, including the albums various guest stars, have realized it. Fans that were expecting a return to their pop-punk roots will be disappointed; everyone else should buckle up. It's a wild, great ride.
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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Alternative Press
    70
    While Folie A Deux at times feels like the band are showing off the contents of their Rolodex, the album's standouts are so good that they will undoubtedly become standards for the band's live shows for years to come.
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  2. Blender
    80
    This is the brightest, breeziest, giddiest record Fall Out Boy have ever made.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    The band have responded with their most stylistically hatstand-but-indisputably-best songs yet.
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