When I was fifteen years old, I learned of this band called Fall Out Boy. Little did I know that from the first song I heard I would be hooked for life. These boys were my go to music through a lot of my stupid teenage dramatic years. I would turn on FOB if I was angry or happy or sad. One of the best friendships I ever had was made through the mutual love of that band. We would watch the videos over and over and sing the songs at the top of our lungs. My freshman year was defined by "Dance, Dance", "Sugar We're Going Down" and "Sixteen Candles". My sophomore year came with the blaring of "Hum Hallelujah" and "Thnks for the Mmrs". And finally, in my senior year I recorded Folie a Deux onto a cassette so I could listen to it in my old Ford Ranger on my way to school.
In 2009, for my graduation present, I was taken to my first concert ever: Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, and Blink-182. What an experience. It remains one of the most amazing shows I have ever seen. My favorite moment was Fall Out Boy playing Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" with Brendon Urie singing. When I learned the boys were taking a hiatus, I was heartbroken. Some bands that really suck keep making music so why was my favorite band taking a break? What I didn't realize was that Patrick, Pete, Joe, and Andy must have been exhausted and needed the time to collect themselves and really delve into their music when they were ready.
2013. Light 'Em Up. Fall Out Boy returns and just like always, a fresh and breathtaking new sound comes with them. I cannot express how excited I was when I read the news. A new CD and a tour? My dream come true. Today I purchased my tickets for the June 30 show in Nashville. I cannot wait to see Fall Out Boy light up the stage once more.
