Audiophile: "Folie à Deux" by Fall Out Boy

Taken from the French phrase for "the shared madness of two," "Folie à Deux" is the latest album by Chicagoland pop punk rockers Fall Out Boy.

According to Psychology.com, "Folie à Deux" is "a rare delusional disorder shared by two or occasionally more people with close emotional links. Only one person suffers from a genuine psychotic disorder; the delusions are induced in the other."

While the album may be about the "shared madness of two," Fall Out Boy does their best to share it with all their listeners.

The album is easy on the ears, taking full advantage of frontman Patrick Stump's vocal abilities. From smooth vocals on "What a Catch, Donnie" to the chopped breathiness on "Tiffany Blews," it is hard to find a flaw in his versatile voice.

Instrumentally, the CD ranges from the organ-backed intro to "Disloyal Order of Water Buffalos," to light-hearted piano on "20 Dollar Nosebleed," as well as their more normal instruments of guitars and drums.

Far and away the best song on the album is their first single, "I Don't Care." The sarcastic lyrics and strong guitar lead mix together nicely, and meld perfectly with the comical music video.

With "Folie à Deux," Fall Out Boy shows they're not afraid to grow up and embrace a little madness.

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