Some bands are worth seeing once. Others, twice. But with Fall Out Boy, I don't even have to think twice. I'll never stop seeing them as long as they keep coming back. I love this band so much, I'd even go to a show alone if I have to and I did.* After all, you're never really alone in a concert. I enjoyed it as much as I've enjoyed their last two shows here. Or maybe even more.
This time, Typecast opened up for FOB (2007: Chicosci, 2009: Hey Monday). Funny how I've seen Typecast multiple times now because they always seem to open up for my favorite bands. The crowd was chanting "F! O! B!" while the vocalist was introducing themselves and I couldn't help but laugh as he teasingly said, "
Kayo talaga ha!" HAHAHA Kids. I guess local bands are used to that by now but still
, they deserve a little respect too.
But enough about that, let's move on to my favorite moments from Fall Out Boy's third time in Manila. Just excuse the crappy photos, okay?
1.1. The band opened up with
Thriller, bringing us back to the last time they were here. Honestly, I was hoping they'd start the show with
The Phoenix and it's hair-raising intro but I'm glad they stuck to
Thriller. It was the perfect opening song then and it remains to be the perfect opening song now especially for a band who came back after an
indefinite hiatus to save rock and roll. After all, it has always been about the kids. "Crowds are won and lost and won again but our hearts beat for the die-hards. So long live the car crash hearts!"
