In April this year Fall Out Boy released their highly anticipated fifth album Save Rock and Roll. Tracks featured hip-hop artist Big Sean, pop singer Foxes, music legend Sir Elton John, and Courtney Love. Earlier in the year the group came out with their debut video for their hit single "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark". This started the Youngblood Chronicles, a story told via music videos from all of the tracks on Save. So be prepared for a bit of crazy and Fall Out Boy horror. We break down the most recent eight parts to Youngblood Chronicles.
My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark: Part I
This was Fall Out Boy's first music video in nearly 7 years, so when the video aired in February fans were shocked to see that the members were barely in it at all and in their place was a scornful 2 Chainz, burning the groups' past albums. We were left to assume that the symbolism behind the purge was meant to address the exploitation and forces causing Fall Out Boy's imminent change. For years they have been the chameleons of rock and roll, always altering their sound. Would Save Rock and Roll be yet another shedding of the FOB genre skin? Villainous 2 Chainz helps usher in a new era with the group tied up and being led to their death. Let the Youngblood Chronicles begin.
The Phoenix: Part II
Rewind a bit from the events that took place in Part I, and we find Fall Out Boy looming over a mysterious, content-glowing suitcase. However, whatever the case contains places the whole band in danger, at the hands of some gorgeously clad, supermodel-esque kidnappers. What's Fall Out Boy without a few crazy groupies?
Young Volcanos: Part III
So the Boys have been caught and now they're being treated to a "last supper" with a seven deadly sins twist. We don't see this ending well for the group at all.
Alone Together: Part IV
Tied up and separated, the Boys are being tortured and held against their will, still by their supermodel groupies. There is a higher voice or (voices) controlling their fate as we learn by the end. Was that Big Sean attempting an escape from the asylum-like prison those girls created?
The Mighty Fall: Part V
Yup, confirmed. Big Sean and Fall Out Boy escape from the crazy bitches in black. They don't get very far before they're encountered by yet another threat and this one is smaller...if you've never wanted kids or just aren't a fan of them--behold your worst nightmares fulfilled.
Just One Yesterday: Part VI
Foxes teaches us a few very valuable life lessons in "Just One Yesterday":
- Always pic up bloodied and beaten rock stars, alone and in the middle of nowhere.
- Be prepared: come stocked with a trunk full of water jugs.
- Trust strangers to take the wheel if needed.
- Sweet travel tunes are a necessity during long trips.
Where Did the Party Go: Part VII
What in the hell is up with Patrick Stump and why does this video remind me of a terribly made horror flick? The guys all split up, and we all know what goes down when that happens...Zombies or some form of psychotic ward attendants and patients roam the halls and I think it's safe for us to say that FOB have completely lost their minds. Are they hallucinating or is what they're seeing a strange and horrific reality? I feel like this is what it feels like to have serious sleep deprivation. Take note, night owls.
Death Valley: Part VIII
If Satan is Tommy Lee and hell is anything like this, then sign us up. Finally, the case is coming to a close, but it also looks like the shit is going to hit the fan simultaneously. Hopefully we find out who gave those kids all those weapons, why coral snakes like rock and roll, and if Sir Elton John will make an appearance. Don't worry, there are three more videos left in the Youngblood Chronicles. Fall Out Boy, don't keep us waiting too long.
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