American Beauty/American Psycho
by Fall Out Boy
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jan 20, 2015
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 17 out of 186
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  1. primusterra
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    This album is absolutely fantastic! By far one of their best, people complaining that they've 'changed' need to bloody understand that its been 14 years since they started, and I'm fairly certain you've changed in the past decade also. A definite 10/10, Fall Out Boy continue to put me in awe with their more-than-amazing music. They've managed the mix deep, heartwarming, angsty andThis album is absolutely fantastic! By far one of their best, people complaining that they've 'changed' need to bloody understand that its been 14 years since they started, and I'm fairly certain you've changed in the past decade also. A definite 10/10, Fall Out Boy continue to put me in awe with their more-than-amazing music. They've managed the mix deep, heartwarming, angsty and excitement into one album!… Expand
  2. Gustavoaraq_
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    Fall Out Boy has been losing their roots but they're keeping, at least, their brand new signature sound that goes more pop than "rock". In The Kids Are Alright I have the feeling I'm listening to a Max Martin song. Centuries & Uma Thurman are the best on the album. Definitely, the first part is way better than the second part of the album. I give 7, because it holds firmly on the new soundFall Out Boy has been losing their roots but they're keeping, at least, their brand new signature sound that goes more pop than "rock". In The Kids Are Alright I have the feeling I'm listening to a Max Martin song. Centuries & Uma Thurman are the best on the album. Definitely, the first part is way better than the second part of the album. I give 7, because it holds firmly on the new sound of the band, the lyrics remain being interesting and at least they know how to sell theirselves, but with the time we'll hearing less guitars and more synthesizers and electric drums… Expand
  3. andrepusey1
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    AB/AS is a solid, if not safe, release. FOB have clearly evolved from their early days of quick pop-punk -- gone are the long titles, heavy riffs and emotional lyrics; in come the electronic instrumentation, pop producers and repetitive delivery. Where Save Rock and Roll was very much a transitional album, with FOB trying to find their feet after their hiatus, AB/AS is planted a bit moreAB/AS is a solid, if not safe, release. FOB have clearly evolved from their early days of quick pop-punk -- gone are the long titles, heavy riffs and emotional lyrics; in come the electronic instrumentation, pop producers and repetitive delivery. Where Save Rock and Roll was very much a transitional album, with FOB trying to find their feet after their hiatus, AB/AS is planted a bit more solidly in the new sound of the band. Every track is decent, but very little (other than maybe the first three tracks) jumps out and grabs you. This is a good album to listen to a few times, but I can't see it staying at the top of my playlist for much longer than a month or so. It's been called a risky album, but maybe a few more risks outside of this defined bubble would have benefited the record. Also, it's too short. Patrick Stump still clearly has the vocal talent, though.… Expand
  4. sweetlimbo
    Jan 20, 2015
    9
    An Album with emotion an arena pop sound which makes you stand up and dance.This feels like a true Album every song is with emotion and the lyrics are amazing.Singing about the problems in a relationship and how to solve them.You can hear many instruments but the only problem about this album and every song on it is that the guitar gets buried in the chorus.But in the end this album is aAn Album with emotion an arena pop sound which makes you stand up and dance.This feels like a true Album every song is with emotion and the lyrics are amazing.Singing about the problems in a relationship and how to solve them.You can hear many instruments but the only problem about this album and every song on it is that the guitar gets buried in the chorus.But in the end this album is a masterpiece!!… Expand
  5. tok_
    Jan 20, 2015
    7
    If you love Save Rock N' Roll, you'll love this album, if you hate it, you'll hate this album too. Fall Out Boy has been losing their "pop punk" sound and with this material, they prove it one more time. AB/AP isn't bad, but is not that good. The highlights are in songs like Uma Thurman and Centuries. The Kids Aren't Alright goes excessively pop, it seems like Max Martin was the producer.If you love Save Rock N' Roll, you'll love this album, if you hate it, you'll hate this album too. Fall Out Boy has been losing their "pop punk" sound and with this material, they prove it one more time. AB/AP isn't bad, but is not that good. The highlights are in songs like Uma Thurman and Centuries. The Kids Aren't Alright goes excessively pop, it seems like Max Martin was the producer. Irresistible goes interesting but disappointing, there's an excess of synthesizers like in the most of the second part of the album (even when this is the first track). AB/AP is not bad; the band are decided to hold the ground that brought them to the mainstream again. And sad but true, we'll be hearing less guitars and more synthesizers in the next albums. One thing they did right: Lyrics are smart and have that capacity to connect with people.… Expand
  6. luizwhitz
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Fall out boy created A album What's Listening by far the Will Grow As artists and CREATE something new. All the songs are loaded with lots of creative and beautiful melody , the same can be said of the verses, who are written with a lot of will to conquer the listener and be marked in our minds as a good way to describe the eternity of good
  7. Bahaaahaa_04
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    I'm sorry, but to those who think Fall Out Boys American Beauty/American Psycho isn't good, then take it back. I think it is outstanding I've loved fall out boy since 2008. I just love Patrick , Pete , Andy and Joe. Their music has not changed, its just adapting to modern music. I think personally this album is the best yet. You hear the pain in his voice as he sings about a girl he oncedI'm sorry, but to those who think Fall Out Boys American Beauty/American Psycho isn't good, then take it back. I think it is outstanding I've loved fall out boy since 2008. I just love Patrick , Pete , Andy and Joe. Their music has not changed, its just adapting to modern music. I think personally this album is the best yet. You hear the pain in his voice as he sings about a girl he onced loved. I think Patrick has an amazing voice. Just perfect. If you disagree keep it to yourself. :) Thanks! -Bahaaahaa_04… Expand
  8. Orlandreson
    Jan 20, 2015
    0
    The album is awful. Fall Out Boy has been losing quality throught the years and this time was not diferente. Irrestible and Fourth of July are just okay. The rest of it is lame! Fillers songs, with bad production and lyrics.
  9. YodaManNowDog
    Aug 7, 2015
    0
    Fall Out Boy, in my opinion, have been dying since Infinity On High. That said, I still listened and relatively enjoyed that album and its follower. When Saving Rock & Roll came along I figured it couldn't get worse than this for the band. While still listenable, that album was still pretty bad. Then came the ironically titled American Beauty/ American Psycho (two anti materialisticFall Out Boy, in my opinion, have been dying since Infinity On High. That said, I still listened and relatively enjoyed that album and its follower. When Saving Rock & Roll came along I figured it couldn't get worse than this for the band. While still listenable, that album was still pretty bad. Then came the ironically titled American Beauty/ American Psycho (two anti materialistic movies). I find none of these songs listenable. I find it kind of sad that FOB has to make references to other acts to evoke the slightest enjoyment of the album (The Kids Aren't Alright- The Offspring, Uma Thurman- Pulp Fiction, Jet Pack Blues- The Jetsons, Novocaine- Green Day, Favorite Record- A FOB that's worth a damn). I Wish they's do the whole original sound reboot thing. FOB (when they were good) is one of my favorite bands, but because of things like this I can't wear one of their shirts or anything like that. I'm not against going in a poppier direction, but don't sacrifice your quality (Panic! At The Disco is a fantastic example of this). I want the old FOB back.… Expand
  10. mchlkirk77
    Feb 6, 2015
    8
    I wanted to give this a 10 and would have if it was similar to Save Rock and Roll, mostly high energy, hard edged rock and roll. After listening to all of the songs, many of which are pop, I had to give it an 8. Im still a huge fan of the group though.
  11. WXYZ
    Oct 29, 2015
    7
    Well, I'm happy to say that Fall Out Boy are still... well, Fall Out Boy. It's a good album, it has great songs (Fourth Of July, Novocaine, Immortals, Uma Thurman, The Kids Aren't Alright), but a few... not really bad, just weak compared to the others (Jet Pack Blues, Twin Skeletons, Favorite Record, American Beauty/American Psycho). Overall, an ok effort.
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    0
    Absolutely not. No. I hate this,everything about this is reprehensible. The lyrics,the singing:everything. I shouldn't have listened to this knowing that i already have a low affinity for this particular genre but my friends liked it so i gave it a try and no . No.
  13. garfield7081
    Mar 25, 2022
    6
    suffers from the same problems many rock albums face- holes between great songs are filled with generic and boring music

    best song: novocaine

    worst song: twin skeleton's
  14. Hackskeptic
    May 28, 2015
    4
    The supposed big comeback album sees Patrick Stump and co. playing it dreadfully straight with a synth pop sound that will probably suit Maroon 5 fans.

    It depends on your mood…you can either take this album as a joke or a bad dream.
  15. gameboy673
    Jan 21, 2015
    7
    American Beauty/American Psycho is a decently good album for what it is, but I don't personally like what it is. Its ultimate downfall for me is that it's too overly-produced, and the songs (especially chorus melodies) sound too much like they're written for pop radio. Select songs will make it into my playlist - namely "Centuries" and "The Kids Aren't Alright" - but all in all this albumAmerican Beauty/American Psycho is a decently good album for what it is, but I don't personally like what it is. Its ultimate downfall for me is that it's too overly-produced, and the songs (especially chorus melodies) sound too much like they're written for pop radio. Select songs will make it into my playlist - namely "Centuries" and "The Kids Aren't Alright" - but all in all this album won't get a whole lot of playtime from me in the future.… Expand
  16. Wael
    Jul 2, 2015
    5
    This is not what we expected when FOB said they were shaking up their sound. This is too much 'pop' for them. The record itself isn't bad, not bad at all. But the fact that it is not even close to the goodness of "Save Rock and Roll" and is delivered by a ROCK band like FOB is really unfortunate. FOB did not save rock and roll after all..
    PS: That Uma Thurman song is really irritating.
  17. SuperVideogamer
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    THIS ALBUM IS BOSS! ONE TO REMEMBER! Crazy! But there is not a single bad song on this album! If you haven't heard it yet stop reading! And go find it! Nuff said!

    Fina Score: 9/10: Would've have given 10/10 but the album only has 11 songs don't wanna sound whiney but... ME WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. Hiroto98
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    Fall Out Boy are really back with a bang with their new album. Their music has been changing, with the current album having more of a 'pop' feel than rock. That, however, does not change the fact that this album is simply amazing. Starting with the catchy Irresistible and ending with the heart-filling Twin's Skeleton, almost each and every song is brilliant in its own right.

    Must Listen    Fall Out Boy are really back with a bang with their new album. Their music has been changing, with the current album having more of a 'pop' feel than rock. That, however, does not change the fact that this album is simply amazing. Starting with the catchy Irresistible and ending with the heart-filling Twin's Skeleton, almost each and every song is brilliant in its own right.

    Must Listen Songs : Irresistible, Centuries, Jet Pack Blues, Fourth Of July, Immortals, Twin's Skeleton (Hotel In NYC).    … Expand
  19. Scratch
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    While not quite as disappointing as 2013's Save Rock and Roll, post-hiatus Fall Out Boy are still not in a comfortable spot musically, and it feels like they realize that too. They were always good at melding different genres into their rock and pop-punk style, but here it just never hits home, and they never stop jumping around in terms of style. There are catchy songs here, and a lot ofWhile not quite as disappointing as 2013's Save Rock and Roll, post-hiatus Fall Out Boy are still not in a comfortable spot musically, and it feels like they realize that too. They were always good at melding different genres into their rock and pop-punk style, but here it just never hits home, and they never stop jumping around in terms of style. There are catchy songs here, and a lot of emotion is definitely involved, and because of that I'll always give Fall Out Boy a chance.… Expand
  20. beycause
    Feb 6, 2015
    9
    Pra mim o álbum ficou no mesmo nível do Save Rock n Roll. Eles nunca decepcionam, as letras e o som são magníficos. Centuries, Immortals, The Kids Aren't Alright, Novacaine e Irresistible são sem dúvidas, o ponto alto.
  21. quotes
    Apr 9, 2015
    7
    American Beauty / American Psycho is so good and I really like it and it's pretty clear that they are getting more pop than rock. The lyrics are still awesome as their last albums. It's generic and solid, and if you prefer the old FOB, you won't like this record. I gave a 7 just because the songs seem equal, it's just a different album that we were expecting, but it is nice.
  22. agibbons_96
    Dec 10, 2015
    6
    On their second record since their reformation, and their sixth overall, Fall Out Boy continue to explore more electronic and symphonic territory, blurring the lines between rock and pop in the process. To their credit, Fall Out Boy have always tried to adapt to a constantly changing music industry without ever fully leaving their pop punk/rock roots behind, and have largely pulled it offOn their second record since their reformation, and their sixth overall, Fall Out Boy continue to explore more electronic and symphonic territory, blurring the lines between rock and pop in the process. To their credit, Fall Out Boy have always tried to adapt to a constantly changing music industry without ever fully leaving their pop punk/rock roots behind, and have largely pulled it off since their inception. However, this is probably the first record from them that feels more pop than rock - more generic than raw, but it must be said, most of these songs here are as catchy as hell! None more so than “Uma Thurman”, which uses a sample form the show “The Munsters”. With is funky bassline, groovy guitar work and raw, impassioned vocals, it is not only one of the best songs released this year, but is possibly one of the best the group have ever written (and definitely their best since their comeback). The group's pop appeal is as strong as ever, and the other singles (“Centuries” and “Immortals” especially) demonstrate that very well, both of which feature impressive vocal performances form lead singer Patrick Stump and good variation and experimentation with instruments. While the album does have some very good moments, it's more... generic sounding material in the album's second half loses replay value pretty quickly and over the long haul, acts as just filler, but at thirty-nine minutes, the record still feels fairly concise, tight, and not too drawn out. The group can, and have showed that this any new direction they've went in has paid dividends in the past, but this record might be the first signs that Fall Out Boy may be on the verge of a creative decline. Here's hoping it isn't...

    Album Highlights - “Centuries”, “Uma Thurman” and “Immortals”.    … Expand
  23. TechJet
    Jan 18, 2016
    10
    I have always loved Fallout Boy, but I was a bit flustered from their last record, Save Rock and Roll. It felt like much more of a sell out record then AB/AP did (Really guys, you put **** Big Sean on your song? I mean his verse wasn't bad, but still, really?). This album however hits all the right chords for me. I love the ominous almost eerie feel of Twin Skeletons, the hilarious and funI have always loved Fallout Boy, but I was a bit flustered from their last record, Save Rock and Roll. It felt like much more of a sell out record then AB/AP did (Really guys, you put **** Big Sean on your song? I mean his verse wasn't bad, but still, really?). This album however hits all the right chords for me. I love the ominous almost eerie feel of Twin Skeletons, the hilarious and fun samples in both Centuries and Uma Thurman, both with great production to back themselves up (massive percussion and surfer rock respectively), I really love the horns and tightly written versus of Irresistible, and I absolutely ADORE the dark, speaker shattering crunch of Novocaine, as well as the somber atmosphere of Jet Pack Blues. Patrick sounds amazing as always, Wentz's writing is a decent step ahead of Save Rock and Roll, and Joe's guitar work (as well as Pete's and Patrick's) are definitely up to par. Huge props to Andy's drum work as well, some of the songs wouldn't be nearly as good if he was absent

    This album I feel has a song for everyone. Definitely one of my favourites of 2015    … Expand
  24. blien16
    Sep 8, 2015
    6
    Although with its catchy choruses and hooks, the album is seemingly a hodgepodge of songs that don't seem to compliment each other. I do applaud them for wonderfully blending rock and pop together, but their level of mastery doesn't seem to match their previous album. It appears in this album that the pop production is outshining the rock elements. I'm not crying out for them to return toAlthough with its catchy choruses and hooks, the album is seemingly a hodgepodge of songs that don't seem to compliment each other. I do applaud them for wonderfully blending rock and pop together, but their level of mastery doesn't seem to match their previous album. It appears in this album that the pop production is outshining the rock elements. I'm not crying out for them to return to previous punk rock style, but it would help to sound less overproduced. Overall, I love the album, but would still prefer to see Fall Out Boy take on a new direction.… Expand
  25. themickeymose
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    Not all the songs are good. Some are very painful to listen (I'm sorry FOB, Im a fan but) I miss their old songs. Before they are indie emo rock band and now they are one of the mainstream bands, nothing against it. I just want them to recover their old style.
  26. TrentBizub
    Feb 18, 2016
    8
    This album is leagues ahead of their mediocre comeback record. FOB's sixth LP sees the band successfully incorporating samples into modern pop rock tunes that have a hint of their old, more raw sounds from the likes of their first two albums. Definitely a step in the right direction.

    Favorite Tracks: American Beauty/American Psycho, The Kids Aren't Alright, Uma Thurman, Jet Pack Blues,    This album is leagues ahead of their mediocre comeback record. FOB's sixth LP sees the band successfully incorporating samples into modern pop rock tunes that have a hint of their old, more raw sounds from the likes of their first two albums. Definitely a step in the right direction.

    Favorite Tracks: American Beauty/American Psycho, The Kids Aren't Alright, Uma Thurman, Jet Pack Blues, Novocaine, Fourth of July, and Twin Skeleton's (Hotel in NYC).    … Expand
  27. LeoDiCaprioFan
    Apr 25, 2016
    5
    The first 5 songs on this album are good, but the other songs are boring, I couldn't even listen to the last 6 songs. I'm kinda a new fan of Fall Out Boy, their best known songs like "My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark" is the only song I find really good than the first 5 songs on this album. This album was alright. I guess.
  28. HPFANBOY1237
    Jan 6, 2018
    8
    Is it just me or does Fall Out Boy not feel fresh anymore? I'm not saying this album is bad, but it's also not great like their other stuff. With this album, a lot of their songs just sound like generic pop-rock songs. Although, there are a few really great songs, "The Kids Aren't Alright", "Uma Thurman", "Jet Pack Blues", and "Novocaine. Those songs are definitely the highlight of theIs it just me or does Fall Out Boy not feel fresh anymore? I'm not saying this album is bad, but it's also not great like their other stuff. With this album, a lot of their songs just sound like generic pop-rock songs. Although, there are a few really great songs, "The Kids Aren't Alright", "Uma Thurman", "Jet Pack Blues", and "Novocaine. Those songs are definitely the highlight of the album. While the other songs are good and catchy, that's about all they are. This is definitely Fall Out Boy's worst album, that is until MANIA comes out. B… Expand
  29. MalArken
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    this was a breath of fresh air, after their gritty, strong, but amazing last album. the crisp sound, and the few golden hit songs (Centuries, irresistible, jet pack blues, uma thurman) really made this album better than expected.
  30. MysticManiac
    Mar 10, 2018
    7
    I've only heard 3 of Fall Out Boy's albums, their three most recent ones and this is probably my favourite. Has some catchy tunes but ultimately fails to be a particularly interesting or groundbreaking release.
  31. NolanLundgaard
    Dec 2, 2020
    8
    American Beauty/American Psycho by Fall Out Boy: 7.85

    Irresistible: 1 :) American Beauty/American Psycho: 0.75 Centuries: 1 :) The Kids Aren’t Alright: 1 Uma Thurman: 1 :) Jet Pack Blues: 1 :) Novocaine: 0.75 Fourth Of July: 1 :) Favorite Record: 0.5 Immortals: 1 :) Twin Skeleton’s (Hotel In NYC): 0.75 9.75/11 ~ .886 -> 7.85 American Beauty/American Psycho is the sixth    American Beauty/American Psycho by Fall Out Boy: 7.85

    Irresistible: 1 :)
    American Beauty/American Psycho: 0.75
    Centuries: 1 :)
    The Kids Aren’t Alright: 1
    Uma Thurman: 1 :)
    Jet Pack Blues: 1 :)
    Novocaine: 0.75
    Fourth Of July: 1 :)
    Favorite Record: 0.5
    Immortals: 1 :)
    Twin Skeleton’s (Hotel In NYC): 0.75

    9.75/11 ~ .886 -> 7.85

    American Beauty/American Psycho is the sixth studio album from Fall Out Boy, and it is a pretty darn good one. The band ventures even more into the pop territory than Save Rock And Roll, and this method proves to work well, showing that a rock band can make a good pop album. Just like their previous, Beauty/Psycho is 11 songs long, yet I would add 6 of them to my master playlist, which is impressive (more than 50%). Over time, it has been pretty fun to see the band evolve and make music across many forms of rock and now pop. The album starts out with Irresistible, which had fantastic music. I loved the toe-tapping intro, as well as the line comparing the subject to the cities mentioned. Perhaps the most eye-opening detail was the panning of the high hat and how it changed. I appreciated how even though more elements of pop were present than before (like the amazing brass parts), Patrick Stump displays the same clever lyrics which captures the true Fall Out Boy spirit. I wish I could give all my thoughts on every song, but the character limit won't let me. In general, this album far exceeded my expectations. I was expecting something completely poppy, but Beauty/Psycho had enough Fall Out Boy in its veins to satisfy me. It has been a great journey listening to this band, and I can’t believe there is only one left that I haven’t listened to yet. If it is anything like the previous two, I’m sure I will find it another great piece of music. With American Beauty/American Psycho, Fall Out Boy proves their versatility, an impressive quality that not very many bands have. Highlights: Irresistible, Centuries, The Kids Aren’t Alright, Uma Thurman, Jet Pack Blues, Fourth of July, and Immortals.    … Expand
  32. GamePlayer77
    Jun 27, 2021
    7
    There are a few duds, but this Fall Out Boy manages to remain pretty consistent throughout.

    FAV TRACK: Novocaine
    LEAST FAV TRACK: Favorite Record
  33. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    es un álbum fresco con un concepto bueno. muchas de las canciones tienen un toque que las hace simplemente épicas. simplemente bueno y épico. mis canciones favoritas son centuries, irresistible, uma thurman e immortals
  34. Hendo250
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7 this album is a 7
  35. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    Centuries is good.
    Immortals is great.
    Irresistible is amazing.

    I used to think they were overrated. I was wrong.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Mar 9, 2015
    85
    On the whole, American Beauty/American Psycho is Fall Out Boy's most consistent and bottom-line best album ever.
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  2. Spin
    Feb 6, 2015
    60
    It's more ideation than practice, which is why the too-cluttered American Beauty/American Psycho won't be this band's American Idiot.
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  3. Kerrang!
    Feb 2, 2015
    60
    It's an often thrilling listen. [17 Jan 2015, p.52]
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