Punk-pop group Fall Out Boy’s most recent album, which was released in Feb. 2007, “Infinity on High,” may not live up to their double platinum “From Under the Cork Tree” (2005), but is not a disappointment.

For those who dislike the Chicago born FOB, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Patrick Stump, drummer Andrew Hurley, guitarist Joe Trohman, and lyricist and bassist Pete Wentz, “Infinity” has more of the same irritating components- whiny, overdone vocals, indecipherable lyrics, and obnoxious instrumentals. Also, as is typical of FOB, “Infinity” is filled with songs that, to a large extent, all sound the same.

However, this is not to say that FOB’s latest venture is all bad, or slipping into the realm of banality. In fact, they have tried a few new things with this album. For instance, the song “Golden” shows the softer side of FOB, featuring the piano, and would have been a welcomed change-up if it actually sounded good. In “Hum Hallelujah,” the boys start out in loud, energetic FOB fashion, but as the song progresses, this is contrasted with the background of sweetly sung “hallelujah’s,” sounding like Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Another interesting element to “Infinity” is the introduction by Def Jam president, Jay-Z, in the opening track, “Thriller,” who briefly talks of FOB’s success and thanks the fans who have been with them all the way.

By now, many are probably familiar with the single “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race,” with its intense sound and possibly political lyrics. But what about the other songs on this 14 track album? Other songs, including “Thnks fr th Mmrs,” “The Carpal Tunnel of Love,” and “Bang the Doldrums” are all frustratingly catchy and will prove to be crowd pleasers. “Bang the Doldrums’” chorus paints the picture of tormented love, but contrasts this with lyrics that sing of “Racing through the city/ Windows down/ In the back of yellow-checkered cars.” “The Carpal Tunnel of Love” has intriguing, nostalgic lyrics near the end of the song, which include lines like “It was ice cream headaches and sweet avalanche/ When the pearls in our shells got up to dance.” Too bad they are almost completely incomprehensible as they are yelled in a disgustingly rough voice.

FOB’s latest album is filled with super catchy, emo-esque lyrics and lively and powerful guitar, bass and drums and oddly memorable song titles (including the title of the album, which was taken from a letter written by Vincent Van Gogh). Keeping with their traditional style, yet adding a few new embellishments, FOB’s “Infinity on High” will satisfy fans overall.