Fall Out Boy: 'I Don't Care'

Released on Monday, Oct 20 2008

Published Tuesday, Oct 14 2008, 13:49 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 11 comments

With every tabloid story about Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson's relationship, it becomes a little bit harder to take Fall Out Boy seriously. The Chicago band used to present a slightly edgy alternative to the mainstream with their mix of good looks, eyeliner and bubblegum emo, but with Wentz's private life now as well-publicised as Britney's, the band's appeal has diminished.

'I Don't Care' - taken from their forthcoming Folie A Deux LP - finds Fall Out Boy ditching the dark, chaotic elements that were the bedrock of their early albums. Instead, they opt for a straight up, Bolan-aping glam stomp that's surprisingly lacking in the thrills department. Patrick Stump's acrobatic vocals are impressive, but the rest of the band are on autopilot on this slapdash comeback.

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Lil, on December 26th, 2008
Totally disagree, most played song on my ipod!

hihihi, on November 21st, 2008
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Abriel, Coventry, on October 21st, 2008
Totally agree with posters suggesting what a silly review this is, clearly they've done something different but so what? It's catchy, fun and the video's great.I'm sure the album will be very different.Saw them live at the weekend, having only gone to accompany my 12 year old. and they were great, fully understand why Pete's so popular, never mind the looks,he was an excellent front man for the band (Patrick didn't say a word) and seemed to be an excellent musician too.

Seán Travers, Ireland, on October 19th, 2008
Fallout Boy make catchy records and this is no exception but I do think they look for far too much publicity today and they try and market Pete Wentz's good looks to gain fame! I mean name any other band who has such a popular bassist! Stump's vocals are impressive yet a big too grating and there even trying to promote the U.S. election by putting Sarah Pallin at the end of a video! So-so.

Miv, Edinburgh, on October 19th, 2008
Have to disagree with the review. I love this song to bits, and as a long term FOB fan, I find the changes and inventions they bring to every album refreshing, because if you look closely, the early elements are all still there. You need to just sit and listen to the music, instead of focusing on the band's private lives. They can't help who writes about them; that doesn't stop them being stellar musicians.

happymal london, on October 16th, 2008
Gonna have to agree..luv Fall Out Boy,but this new tune is average at best..Listen alongside "Sugar we're goin down" or "Dance Dance" and frankly its ordinary.Heres hopin its just a blip.

Andy, Norwich , on October 15th, 2008
oh dear. what an awful review. The song is awesome, FOB are awesome. Wentz is awesome, lay off him. 5 stars

James, Norwich, on October 15th, 2008
Lets not put this song into catergories that it doesn't belong too. It is a good pop song with catchy rhythms and a sing-a-long chrous, which lets face it, its what "music" listeners of today want!!!!

Tom, Ware, on October 15th, 2008
Terrible review; in fact, all the reviews on this site have been ridiculous. It's a great song!

Jen, London, on October 14th, 2008
It's a great song! 2 stars? 5 i think!!!!!!

K, London, on October 14th, 2008
totally disagree! It's a fantastic song!