Take This to Your Grave
Fall Out Boy · 2003
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · pop-punk
An explosive blend of pop-punk energy and earnest emo lyrics that captures the angst of youth.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady energetic flow throughout youthful angst and earnestness for group sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on May 6, 2003, 'Take This to Your Grave' is Fall Out Boy's debut studio album. At this point, the band was establishing their identity in the pop-punk scene following their formation in 2001, transitioning from local Chicago gigs to national recognition. This record laid the groundwork for their future commercial success and artistic evolution.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, pop-punk
- What next
- From Under the Cork Tree — Continues the pop-punk sound while exploring more mature themes.
Take This to Your Grave is an album by Fall Out Boy, released in 2003. An explosive blend of pop-punk energy and earnest emo lyrics that captures the angst of youth. 'Take This to Your Grave' was pivotal in the resurgence of emo-pop in the early 2000s, charting at number 75 on the Billboard 200. Its singles, particularly 'Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy,' received significant airplay on alternative radio, helping to define a new sound for a generation while influencing countless bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Take This to Your Grave sound like?
An explosive blend of pop-punk energy and earnest emo lyrics that captures the angst of youth. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock. Start with "“Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today”".
Is Take This to Your Grave a good place to start with Fall Out Boy?
Yes, Take This to Your Grave is recommended as a starting point for new Fall Out Boy listeners. An explosive blend of pop-punk energy and earnest emo lyrics that captures the angst of youth. Released on May 6, 2003, 'Take This to Your Grave' is Fall Out Boy's debut studio album. At this point, the band was establishing their identity in the pop-punk scene following their formation in 2001, transitioning from local Chicago gigs to national recognition. This record laid the groundwork for their future commercial success and artistic evolution.
Who is Take This to Your Grave for?
Take This to Your Grave works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, youthful angst and earnestness and for group sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Take This to Your Grave?
Take This to Your Grave has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with “Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today”.
- 1 “Tell That Mick He Just Made My List of Things to Do Today” Start here 3:30
- 2 Dead on Arrival 3:14
- 3 Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy Standout 3:11
- 4 Saturday Standout 3:36
- 5 Homesick at Space Camp 3:08
- 6 Sending Postcards From a Plane Crash (Wish You Were Here) 2:56
- 7 Chicago Is So Two Years Ago 3:19
- 8 The Pros and Cons of Breathing 3:21
- 9 Grenade Jumper 2:58
- 10 Calm Before the Storm 4:27
- 11 Reinventing the Wheel to Run Myself Over 2:21
- 12 The Patron Saint of Liars and Fakes Standout 3:19
Release Date
May 6, 2003
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 25 sec
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