September 9th, 2014 
Brian Leak 
Artist: Fall Out Boy
Song: “Centuries”
Album: TBA
Genre: Pop/Rock
A year and a half after making a bold attempt to Save Rock And Roll, Fall Out Boy have returned to music headlines with the release of a new single titled “Centuries.” The track, which debuted online earlier this week, finds the band building on the sonic foundation of the last album in ways that have so far divided longtime supporters. In case you missed the song when it first appeared on UTG yesterday after, you can stream “Centuries” below:
We have been kicking around ideas on how to improve our single reviews, and while blasting “Centuries” through our offices yesterday it dawned on us that it might be fun to let everyone express their opinion in one thread. Instead of having one person on staff write 500-1000 words about FOB’s return we could all share an opinion and hopefully spark a bit of conversation with readers along the way:
You may not believe that Fall Out Boy saved rock and roll with their last album, but “Centuries” offers further proof that the band has mastered how to write compelling pop rock hooks. It will take a few more spins to know where it stands in comparison with the rest of the band’s catalog, but in my opinion this is the perfect next step when considering the material that made the band’s most recent record. If they can craft an entire release with music that sounds this grandiose, we could very well be looking at a genre-changing record. — James Shotwell, Founder / Co-Owner / Editor
I honestly expected this to be dead on arrival. I wouldn’t call it a thriller, but despite its repetition, it’s an American made pop hit that makes me wanna dance, dance…at least a little. Good jam for a Saturday I suppose, but I’m still craving something more from FOB. Something more exciting and unpredictable. Something that takes my breath away and forces me to weigh the pros and cons of breathing. I’m just hoping that “Centuries” is the calm before the storm of what’s to come from Chicago’s golden boys, but whatever. I’m 27; I don’t care. — Brian Lion, Co-Owner / Editor / Feature Writer
Can you hear that? That infectious “Da duh, duh dah, duh, duh, dah duh dah?” That is the sound of arguably pop rock’s most consistently innovative act, Fall Out Boy, taking yet another step in their evolution from pop punk giants to bonafide pop stars. An absolute banger that much like most of their latter works seems to have been written with dance floors as opposed to mosh pits in mind, “Centuries” sees FOB accentuating their core strength by giving Patrick Stump’s soulful voice the room to shine as he takes not one, but two, killer melodies and swings for the fences over the top of a superbly crafted pop rock hit. Featuring the band’s trademark stellar production, witty lyricism and booty shaking rhythms, “Centuries” is yet another example of why when Stump sings “you’ll remember me, for centuries” you get the feeling he is absolutely right. — Brenton Harris, Reviewer / Man Down Under
It seems Fall Out Boy will continue to take on an arena rock sound, following the success of recent hits like “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark,” which received massive airplay in sports stadiums around the world. Though it’s not the move you’d expect from a group of guys who once wrote smash hits for misunderstood teenagers, it seems Fall Out Boy have found another niche they can succeed in. Look out for “Centuries” invading your commercial breaks when it becomes the theme song to one of this year’s playoff broadcasts. — Scott Murray, News & Review Writer
Fall Out Boy perfected a polished radio-ready pop rock sound with Save Rock and Roll. It was a fantastic record filled with dynamics and explosions, a brilliant display of a band reaching its prime. And “Centuries” misses that essense. It lacks the explosion, the addictive hook that made the band’s last effort so well done. It’s not energic, it lacks the moxy of their most recent full-length. A decent listen, but nothing to write home about. — Matthew Leimkuehler, Music Editor / News & Feature Writer
The Fall Out Boy that you grew up loving is all but dead. But hey, that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. They continue to implement pop perfection in this stadium punk rock that they have essentially crafted. It’s not for everybody, though. And hey, I never wanted U2 to adopt a child that wore tight jeans and studded belts in his teen years either. But like it or not, here it is. It will infect you and you will sing it for centuries. It will be exciting to see where they go after “saving rock and roll.” — Corey From, News & Review Writer
If we’re being honest, I’ve been removed from the world of Fall Out Boy since 2005’s release of From Under The Cork Tree. That being said, “Centuries” drew me in immediately. The large build-up of the song certainly gives the listener a reason to hear it out through the end, but didn’t exactly blow my mind by the end. Perhaps the more times I listen to it the more it will grow on me, but for now it doesn’t have me begging for more. It’s a good tune, but not a game changer. I can see this song either gaining some notoriety or dwindling off, but that remains to be seen by the fans of Fall Out Boy and the rest of the world. — Derek Scancarelli, UTG TV / Feature Writer
To describe Fall Out Boy’s new single as “bad-ass” would be an understatement. I find myself wishing and waiting for Jay-Z or Kanye West to spit out a killer verse or two in between the choruses. I also find myself, for the exact same reason, seeking the rock and roll elements Save Rock and Roll lacked, and PAX AM Days seemed to have been hinting at. I do appreciate this track a lot, though; mainly because “Centuries” now serves as a solid, much-needed gateway for fans to come to the conclusion that comparing FOB’S “new sound” to their older sound would not do the band any justice. I appreciate it because it serves as a testament to their talent as evolving (and inevitably so) musicians. I also appreciate it because Patrick’s vocals go innn. — Dana Reandelar, News & Review Writer
I’m not going to beat around the bush… The first thing that comes to mind with this new Fall Out Boy track is ‘Nike Commercial.’ From the arena-friendly hooks to the cityscape visuals that encapsulate the song’s accompanying music video, there’s nothing low-key to be found here, which is all perfectly fitting for where this Chicago quartet are at in their career. — Adrian Garza, News & Review Writer
So Fall Out Boy are in the midst of their “saving rock and roll” days and are proving they can utilize that belief in order to release a song that is pure ‘arena rock.’ “Centuries” has a sense of urgency that makes you want to listen to the song no matter what your stance is on the band at the current moment. With Patrick Stump’s ever-thunderous vocals, Joe Trohman’s groovy yet heavy main riff, and Pete Wentz and Andy Hurley’s slick rhythm section, the track is one that can be remembered rather quickly for its overall delivery. Not only will this song be played on numerous sporting occasions in the next year but will certainly be remembered for, you guessed it, centuries. — Ryan Kappy, News & Review Writer
From the first iconic “duhs” of “Tom’s Diner,” it’s clear Fall Out Boy are ready to shake up their culture on “Centuries.” The single sees the band hopping off Save Rock and Roll and onto a different train. The tracks are the same–choir choruses and anthemic pop structures–but Joe Trohman gets a little more snarl back in his guitar like the band’s pre-2010 sound. The production skews it from getting as reckless rock as it could (as if Pete Wentz’s bass actually made those crazy deep drops), but it’s a step back in the direction the band was meant to be in all along. — Nina Corcoran, News & Review Writer
As for my first listen of this new FOB tune, I was lying in bed…key word, WAS…now I’m doing some weird unattractive lying down / foot tap / head bob thing. That said, I both love and hate this song. I love that FOB is still making music. I hate that I’m old enough to compare it with their classics from ten years ago, which to me had much more substance, better lyrics, and was less gimmicky. In the same regard, this song’s borderline annoying repetition will help erase that “Fancy” song from the corners of my brain and replace it with something that while still a touch annoying, is at least rock and roll. I’m excited to see what else they come up with for this album. —Kellie Gannon, Staff Photographer
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