After lifting their four-year hiatus, Fall Out Boy released their new album “Save Rock and Roll.” Somewhere between those long months that fans missed the band’s work, the group of four had planned two tours, recorded a full-length album, and filmed two music videos that would be sent out for viewing pleasure in the future.

The dedicated followers responded with enthusiasm and support. Their first tour sold out in two days; several dates sold out in mere minutes. For some reason, the band didn’t expect such a reaction from their fans.

Regardless of self-doubt, Fall Out Boy has achieved more than what they’d hoped for and more.

“Save Rock and Roll,” which hit shelves on April 16, has a mainstream feel to it at first: catchy choruses, poppy beats, various artists making appearances on several tracks when they seem to have no relation to the musical style in the first place. But Fall Out Boy has managed to maintain their roots with Patrick Stump’s unique vocals and lyrics that hook new fans and keep the old ones around.

Stump’s vocal range is breathtaking — from low baritone notes to the cleanest falsettos known to come from any of Fall Out Boy’s previous works. It seems that the man has only improved as time passed. While the band was on hiatus, Stump worked on a solo project. He was able to experiment with music styles that Fall Out Boy seldom used before. “Save Rock and Roll” mixes Stump’s personal preferences and the nostalgic punk rock sound the group showed in the past to create a pleasing balance.

While it is second track on the album, “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” definitely makes the biggest impact. The song was released when the band announced that they would be touring soon, and it was the first thing to unite the fans that had been waiting for this moments for years. From the start to the end, “My Songs Know What You Did” builds up and pulls back down, the chorus electrifying and magnetic. The song has a central theme: we’re back, we’re different, and we’re going to save rock and roll.

Another strong track is “The Phoenix.” The song begins with a dramatic orchestral opening, reminiscent of a superhero theme song. But when Stump’s staccato vocals come in behind a driving beat, it just makes you want to get up and dance. Then it transitions to a melodic bridge before going back to the driving, dance-inspiring chorus, “I’m going to change you like a remix/Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix.” Like many songs on their album, the lyrics appear to reference the band’s comeback and attempt at a new sound and new start. “Wearing our vintage misery/No, I think it looked a little better on me,” Stump sings.

Fall Out Boy unifies fans even in their absence simply through the passion of their music. They want to make an impact. And so, they have. Any one of their songs, new or old, can play on the radio, or at a concert in between sets, or on a commercial, and it takes anyone’s full attention and maintains it. The urge to sing along cannot be ignored, and that is something worthy of respect.

To sum it up, “Save Rock and Roll” is an accomplishment on Fall Out Boy’s part. Clear, clean, spot-on vocals, beats that can make anyone want to dance, lyrics that touch your inner punk soul, and a promise to all who listen make this album a remarkable one. While it may have its flaws, Fall Out Boy’s fifth album is destined to change the modern rock world.

Fall Out Boy did not sacrifice quality just for quantity. In fact, their four-year break must have given every member a chance to realize what Fall Out Boy really was. They were a family of guys who had a dream and made it to the big leagues. They just needed time to breathe. And here they are now, all rested and ready to show the world what they’ve got.