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Fall Out Boy’s, Patrick Stump, collaborates with American ska band, Catbite, in a new song, “Tired of Talk.” The song is expressing the need to break free from the constant noise; whether it be criticism or meaningless conversation. There can be a lot of emptiness in conversations, and the song captures how exhausting it is to constantly be a part of these conversations. People want to be able to connect and engage with others instead of talking about practically nothing. As for the criticism, it speaks about standing up for yourself or ignoring what others have to say that is negative.

Listen to “Tired of Talk.”

The ska genre originated in Jamaica in the 1950s. The genre is a mix of rock steady reggae, along with some jazz and R&B. 

Stump performs both vocally and on the trumpet in this new single. His voice is heard prominently through the harmonies in the chorus and includes a solo verse towards the end of the song.  The song comes with a music video. The music video is a black-and-white animated video. A lot of the “talk” in the video is associated with criticism.  According to Brooklyn Vegan, the song is a “moody, real-deal, 2-Tone-style ska song.”  According to a previous article, Stump’s Grammy-nominated band, “Fall Out Boy,” has been in the punk-rock scene since 2001. The reggae-rooted genre is a change of pace for Stump, who has been part of the punk-rock scene for over two decades.

The song, “Tired of Talk,” is part of Catbite’s upcoming album Doom Garden, which is set to release on May 9, via Bad Time Records. Their new album features both Stump and Zayna Youssef, a singer in the band, Sweet Pill. The two singles, “Die in Denver” and “Tired of Talk,” are both songs that will appear on their upcoming album. With a busy year ahead, along with the new album coming out, Catbite is also scheduled to go on tour. The start date for their tour is March 29.

Tracklist for Doom Garden:

1. Die in Denver
2. Tired of Talk (feat. Patrick Stump)
3. Put ‘Em Away
4. Eyes Wide (feat. Zayna Youssef)
5. Deteriorate
6. Remediate