Bassist/lyricist Pete Wentz asserted that "We're definitely writing all the time, so we're not going to try to squeeze every last drop out of the stone. The band's label, Island Records, underwent changes while the group prepared to record, which postponed the studio schedule for three weeks. Vocalist Patrick Stump stated that he wished to begin working on the record earlier, but the group's management urged the members to take time off to recuperate from their constant touring schedule. The band began writing songs for the new album while touring, and intended to quickly make a new album in order to keep momentum in the wake of their breakthrough success. Īfter taking a two-month break following the band's Black Clouds and Underdogs tour in promotion of their 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree, Fall Out Boy returned to the studio to begin work on their follow-up effort. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Stump's vocals and the band's new musical direction, and has sold over two million copies worldwide and over 1.4 million in the United States alone. Five songs were released as singles, four of which charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 the second single, " This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race", peaked at number two. It also reached number one in New Zealand and peaked within the top-five of countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Infinity on High debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling over 260,000 copies in its first week of sales and becoming the band's first number-one album. Fall Out Boy embarked on several tours to promote the album, including the Friends or Enemies Tour, the Honda Civic Tour, and the Young Wild Things Tour. Critics felt that its lyrics served as a response to the band's rise to fame. Fall Out Boy also utilized instruments such as horns, violins, and pianos, which had not been used on previous releases.Īs reported by Billboard, the band " further from its pop punk roots to write increasingly accessible pop tunes", a slight departure from the group's previous sound. The album features collaborations with new producers and guest artists, such as Babyface and Jay-Z, and sees the band experimenting with genres including R&B, soul, and flamenco. Recorded from July to October 2006 at Pass Studios in Los Angeles, California, its music was composed by lead singer and guitarist Patrick Stump and the lyrics were penned by bassist Pete Wentz. Infinity on High is the third studio album by American rock band Fall Out Boy, released on February 6, 2007, by Island Records. " I'm Like a Lawyer with the Way I'm Always Trying to Get You Off (Me & You)"." This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race".
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