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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 210 Ratings

  • Summary: Produced by Butch Walker, the fifth full-length studio release from the pop punk band is its first album since the quartet announced an indefinite hiatus in 2009.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. Apr 17, 2013
    83
    Save Rock And Roll is the band’s most personal album yet, a tribute to being passionate and young when time makes the former difficult and the latter impossible.
  2. 80
    Admittedly, it takes a few listens for Save Rock And Roll to click, and some songs (“Alone Together,” “Miss Missing You”) are notably weaker than others. But overall, Save Rock And Roll is a blast of an album.
  3. Apr 18, 2013
    80
    It's business as usual, with slightly appeal-broadening knobs on. Quiet bits, then loud bits, and words about alienation wrapped up in catchy choruses to unite thousands.
  4. Apr 15, 2013
    70
    Save Rock and Roll isn't life or game changing but it's probably the album FOB needed to make--if only for themselves--and as an honest portrait of the roller-coaster ride that is FOB's career, it finds them on a high.
  5. Apr 18, 2013
    70
    With the emphasis--ironically--more on “Pop” than “Rocky” it’s not as dynamic with contrast as the more accomplished Folie à Deux yet it’s a charming, convincing and much welcome comeback.
  6. Apr 15, 2013
    60
    The star power of the record's guests overshadows the album's best moments.
  7. 30
    I can only assume the title Save Rock and Roll is intentionally ironic on their part because even they should know it's quite a stretch to call this rock and roll.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 55
  2. Negative: 5 out of 55
  1. Apr 16, 2013
    10
    They did a very honorable, risky thing and streamed their album days before the release date via soundcloud. I listened to it at least 10They did a very honorable, risky thing and streamed their album days before the release date via soundcloud. I listened to it at least 10 times and am going to get the physical copy ASAP. I recommend this album to anyone. The genre and moods range song to song and has something for everybody Expand
  2. Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love Fall Out Boy, always know what they're doing it seems like in some capacity. Love Save Rock And Roll, delivers the promise that a young, new generation of FOB fans can love, and old fans can enjoy. Start to finish there are amazing lyrics and the sound is AWESOME!. If I were to rank the songs in order,

    11. Miss Missing You
    Why- Its a great song, no doubt, but after about 3 plays you get kinda bored. Definitely one for heartbreak and trying to get over that ex

    10.The Mighty Fall
    Why- Its an interesting move, especially throwing Big Sean in there. Its a good song, Patrick comes through as ever!

    9. Just One Yesterday
    Why-While I've grown to love this song, its still #9. If you feel bad about something, words said out of context, or just wishing for simpler days, this is it

    8.Rat A Tat
    Why- Awesome song, makes you feel kinda rebellious, and still keeps the memorable chorus, and a chant, "RAT A TAT TAT RAT A TAT TAT TAT AY!" I mean, c'mon!

    7. Death Valley
    If you're one for strong intros to songs, don't let this song fool you. It carries all the way, deserving of its #7 spot.

    6. Save Rock And Roll (featuring Sir Elton John)
    The Chicago Is So Two Years Ago reference in here is enough to bring you tears right away.

    5.Where Did The Party Go
    This is one for the party filled with laughter, I don't know how you couldn't like this song.

    4. My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light 'Em Up)
    It was popular, and for a good reason. For dealing with the hype, before big moments.

    3. The Phoenix
    Can Fall Out Boy do no wrong? The Phoenix is just amazing. Strong hook, strong chorus, and strong verses.

    2. Young Volcanoes
    Heartbreaking and brilliant. Pete Wentz and Patrick have truly struck a chord with my soul, good god man,

    1. Alone Together
    It has to Alone Together. Punk-Rock will never leave you, and this song won't either. Love it forever
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  3. Aug 4, 2013
    9
    This album really showed if their fans are still willing to become loyal to them for changing their sound style so drastically. It has been aThis album really showed if their fans are still willing to become loyal to them for changing their sound style so drastically. It has been a trend for them since Infinity On High, don't get me wrong, I am a huuuuge fan of Fall Out Boy ever since I first heard "Sugar We're Goin Down", and after loving and cherishing the whole album since it's release a few months back, I'm still in to them after all of their time being at hiatus. Almost all of the tracks included here, I fell in love with instantly especially "Alone Together" and "Miss Missing You" even though they don't quite represent the good old Fall Out Boy days, it's still a good tune to sing or dance with. Although right now I'm still longing for some new punk rock-ish tunes from them, which is why didn't get a perfect ten for me. I really expected a lot of Rock and Roll or just punk rock on this one since... hence the title, and I really thought that they were really going back to their roots after changing their tempo a little bit in Folie a Deux, but then again, I was wrong. But hey, atleast songs on this album are still singable and dancable because it's made by Fall Out Boy! I'm really happy for these guys! I just want them to keep on rocking. Really can't wait for their next album. Expand
  4. Apr 21, 2013
    8
    Full of solid arena rock tracks, Save Rock and Roll is far from a traditional rock album, and save rock it will not. But as an album of goodFull of solid arena rock tracks, Save Rock and Roll is far from a traditional rock album, and save rock it will not. But as an album of good individual tracks, it works. Expand
  5. Apr 16, 2013
    8
    A mixed bag that grows on you, this album is nothing if not a triumphant return to what these four were in the beginning: four guys makingA mixed bag that grows on you, this album is nothing if not a triumphant return to what these four were in the beginning: four guys making music they would jam out to themselves and could be proud of. The album has definite high points like the up-beat, instant radio jam "Young Volcanoes" and the classic fall out boy lines such as "The Phoenix's" Wearing our vintage misery/No, i think i looked a little better on me. There are also a few stumbles like the clunky and unsure "Death Valley" which washes out Stump's vocals and the unimpressive "The Mighty Fall" which proudly boasts unimaginative hooks and an ill-advised guest appearance from Big Sean which will probably not win over a lot of fall out boy's pop-punk fan base. Overall the album is both a bold experiment and a return to form for Fall Out Boy, that's sure to have Fall Out Boy fans hitting repeat and those looking for a unique sound checking them out. Expand
  6. Apr 18, 2013
    7
    I give this a 7 only because to me it just doesnt seem like a Fall Out Boy album. I guess im old school when it comes to FOB I love Take thisI give this a 7 only because to me it just doesnt seem like a Fall Out Boy album. I guess im old school when it comes to FOB I love Take this to your grave and From Under the Cork Tree. They are a few song on this album that I do like alot but The whole album in general doesnt give me that full excitement. Expand
  7. Nov 3, 2013
    0
    There is no difference between this album and any other mainstream rock album that has been released in the past 5 years. It is typical,There is no difference between this album and any other mainstream rock album that has been released in the past 5 years. It is typical, uninspired and unoriginal. Have they changed? Yes. Is the change good? By no means. This album is an abysmal attempt music, if you want to listen to Fall Out Boy, stick with the old stuff. Expand

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