Live in Phoenix
FALL OUT BOY
(Island/Fueled by Ramen)
The disc doesn't capture the "heaviness" described in the liner notes, but pop-punk stars Fall Out Boy deliver a performance that will surely delight fans and maybe even sway skeptics. Singer/guitarist Patrick Stump remains staid, but bassist/lyricist/hype man Pete Wentz has the charisma department covered. Culled from a single show documented last summer, the concert finds the band doing all their hits, plus a successful reworking of the Michael Jackson classic "Beat It," which features one of Stump's most emotive vocals. Videos for all of Fall Out Boy's singles and "behind-the-scenes footage" are also included. 3 stars
This article appears in Apr 30 – May 6, 2008.