Fall Out Boy @ The BIC, Bournmouth

Fall Out Boy at Review

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Gig: Fall Out Boy @ The BIC, Bournmouth
Gig date: 31st March 2007
Posted on 20th June 2007 by bennyboy

Fall Out Boy are one of the great rock success stories of the 00’s – back in the day they were a solid but fairly generic pop-punk band. Now they have conquered the US and the UK both alternatively and commercially inspiring both the rock music scenes and the pop charts. Singles such as “Sugar We’re Going Down” and “Dance Dance” not to mention one of their best songs to date the unique & exceptional “This Aint A Scene” have pushed the band to new levels of success. One such success is their most recent sell-out tour of the UK. Kudos caught the band on their Bournemouth date & were excited about the line-up even before the show began. The town & beach were literally buzzing with teen Fall Out Boy fans from about 3 in the afternoon, only adding to the event that was about to unfold in the generously spacious BIC venue. Fall Out Boy were supported by the up and coming Shiny Toy Guns (7/10) and Cobra Starship. Shiny Toy Guns were the first act to take the stage and brought the hungry crowd up to speed with their electro-rock sound with ease. Their myspace favourite “Le Disko” was a crowd pleaser and with the band’s live sound offering a lot more dynamic punch than even their well produced album could convey – the audience was treated to an excellent set by these rising stars. Shiny Toy Guns were followed by another electro loving rock band - Cobra Starship (7/10). Cobra Starship (pictured above) was created by former Midtown bassist/lead vocalist Gabe Saporta and are best known for their song “Snakes on a Plane (Bring It).” It was this cut that found one lucky fan being pulled from the audience to take over the role of Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes), who originally did the rap during the middle of the track. In live settings however; the band has made a practice of pulling select audience members onto the stage to perform the rap in his place. Their Bournemouth show was no exception - this lucky girl clearly had the time of her life with thousands of people looking on as she got to experience a lifestyle beyond her own, even if only for a few minutes. The band’s duel male/female vocals, pop-punk joviality and mix of pounding rhythms and teasing guitars. Stand out moments were “Send My Love To The Dancefloor I’ll See You In Hell (Hey Mister D.J.)” and “It’s Warmer In The Basement” both excellent cuts from a very strong debut album. They may hail from the Fuelled By Ramen record label but this 5 piece have their own sound going on and are by no means another Panic! At The Disco – check them out. After a little hanging around (due to some very hot, bothered and rather squished teenage girls having to be plucked by burly security officials from the front 2 rows; post Cobra Starship) the lights went down and Fall Out Boy (9/10) emerged in what can only be described as true rock star fashion. The band exudes confidence and has certainly got the talent and stage presence to fill their large vortex of hype and platinum record sales. While bassist Pete is certainly the band’s golden boy, it was vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump and guitarist Joe Trohman who really stood out at this show. Stump may be the shy type but he was stretching his vocal range to the stratosphere and having a damn good time doing it. Perhaps this is Patrick’s own way of being extrovert; he is quietly confident and showy in a charming fashion. Guitarist Trohman was strutting about the stage looking quite the part and keeping the movement up with Wentz – giving the whole show a very classic, confident, stadium rock feel and using the roomy stage to their full advantage. The lighting was also hugely notable and Fall Out Boy have done well to put such though into it – as they are lit with a combination of massive coloured back boards and high powered halogens from the front. Musically all of the singles received a wonderful response and it is easy to see why this once generic pop-punk band have achieved the success they have. However with less standout moments on their recent album “Infinity on High” the boys still have to rely on their back catalogue to ensure enough catchy sing-along cuts throughout their set. That said there are not many bands out there that can command such an exuberant, catchy performance and you would be a fool to not take steps to see them live. Liam Thompson

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