Fall Out Boy — Live In Phoenix

Live In Phoenix

Island/Universal

Jen White (CHARTattack)

04/01/2008 9:22pm

Fall Out Boy's latest effort is a two-disc CD/DVD combo of a show recorded — wait for it — live in Phoenix last June. There's a good mix of songs from their three full-length albums, including hits "Sugar, We're Goin Down" and "A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More 'Touch Me,'" with more weight in the set list given to 2007's Infinity On High. Spirited singalongs from rabid fans are masterfully led by guitarist/vocalist Patrick Stump, and it's obvious both band and audience are enjoying themselves. There are even some jokes thrown into their sparse banter about Paris Hilton and Panic At The Disco. The raw feel takes a dip midway with a studio take on Michael Jackson's "Beat It," which features John Mayer. While it sticks out a little, Fall Out Boy's high energy and fun take on the hit help blend it into the rest of the live show. Other extras include videos and behind-the-scenes footage on the DVD, making this offering pretty jam-packed. It will definitely appease Fall Out Boy fans until their next studio album.