Boasting sharper production, greater lyrical depth, and a far more infectious sound than their contemporaries, Fall Out Boy's breakthrough second album led the way for every successive pop-punk band to grace the decade. Although panned by many for its shameless teenage angst, the album proved itself far from paint-by-numbers with endless memorable guitar licks and soaring choruses. The whole LP was crowned by Patrick Stump's unique, rock-opera style vocals, a far cry from the snotty whine more usually associated with the genre. Decade Defining Track: Sugar We're Goin' Down
