Two decades ago, Fall Out Boy revolutionized rock music with their unique fusion of quirky song titles, distinctive lyrics, and pop-punk flair that was ready for mainstream success. Their breakthrough came with their sophomore album, From Under the Cork Tree, a pivotal release that became emblematic of the emo wave that swept the music scene at the time. This album catapulted Fall Out Boy into widespread recognition, ushering in one of the most prominent careers in contemporary rock.
To commemorate the album’s twentieth anniversary—it originally hit the shelves in May 2005—the band unveiled a special edition. This release sparked a significant surge in sales, propelling the classic album onto one Billboard chart for the first time while reappearing on several others with renewed vigor.
Two decades post-release, From Under the Cork Tree makes its debut on the Top Alternative Albums chart, which ranks the top-consuming albums and EPs within the alternative genre. The album enters the list at No. 24, marking its place as a notable entry on the chart.
From Under the Cork Tree Debuts on a Billboard Chart
With this debut on the Top Alternative Albums chart, Fall Out Boy secures their twelfth appearance on this ranking. Their achievements include eight top 10 placements and three No. 1 hits. The albums Save Rock and Roll, American Beauty/American Psycho, and Mania have all topped the chart, with American Beauty/American Psycho maintaining the No. 1 spot for three consecutive periods after its initial release in February 2015.
How Many Charting Albums Has Fall Out Boy Released?
The anniversary reissue of From Under the Cork Tree resulted in sales of over 4,200 copies across digital downloads and physical formats such as CDs, vinyl, and cassettes in the U.S. This data, provided by Luminate, informs the Billboard charts with its thorough tracking of sales and streaming metrics.
Why Does Fall Out Boy’s From Under the Cork Tree Hit the Charts in 2025?
The album’s sales saw a 48% increase from one period to the next. Thousands of fans purchased From Under the Cork Tree just days before the release of the new edition, illustrating a sustained interest in the album and a readiness among longtime fans to celebrate its anniversary even before the special edition was officially available.
Purchases of the album jumped 48% from one frame to the next. Several thousand fans bought copies of From Under the Cork Tree days before the new edition dropped, which serves as proof that there’s consistent interest in the full-length and that longtime fans were eager to celebrate its milestone, even before the anniversary version became widely available.
Fall Out Boy Returns to Billboard 200 and Other Charts
Fall Out Boy brings From Under the Cork Tree back to two additional charts. The set reenters the Top Rock & Alternative Albums list at No. 38, narrowly breaking back into the top 40. It also reappears on the Billboard 200, though in a much lower slot, at No. 170. The emo classic reappears with a total of 8,800 equivalent units.
From Under the Cork Tree Sales Skyrocket
INGLEWOOD, CA – AUGUST 27: (L-R) Andy Hurley, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz and Joe Trohman of Fall Out Boy attend the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Last frame, From Under the Cork Tree was already present on both the Vinyl Albums and Top Album Sales charts. This time around, the emo favorite soars on both lists. On the vinyl-only tally, Fall Out Boy rockets from No. 20 to No. 12 in just its third frame ever on the wax-specific chart. On the general ranking of the bestselling releases across all formats, From Under the Cork Tree jumps 30 spaces, from No. 47 to No. 17.
Where Did From Under the Cork Tree Peak on the Charts?
Notably, From Under the Cork Tree has reached the top 10 on almost every chart it currently appears on. The band’s breakout effort rose highest on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums list, where it peaked at No. 2. The same title reached No. 3 on the Vinyl Albums chart and No. 9 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales ranking.
From Under the Cork Tree has only missed the uppermost register on the Top Alternative Albums tally, where the set establishes a new low position — though still an impressive one for a 20-year-old record.
What’s Included in the Anniversary Edition of Fall Out Boy’s From Under the Cork Tree?
The twentieth anniversary edition of From Under the Cork Tree is available as both a double CD and a three-LP set. Alongside the original album and its beloved tracks, it includes a bonus disc filled with live BBC Radio recordings, acoustic takes, instrumentals, and several remixes — the kind of extras that are sure to delight longtime Fall Out Boy fans, and which clearly proved to be enough to help the full-length become a bestseller again.
Fall Out Boy Revisits Early Era With New Edition
Two years before From Under the Cork Tree, Fall Out Boy released its debut album Take This to Your Grave. That full-length, which has been certified gold, reached No. 140 on the Billboard 200 and introduced the band as one of the most exciting acts in the rising pop-punk scene.
From Under the Cork Tree produced certified radio hits and helped the group expand beyond the underground thanks to smashes like “Sugar, We’re Goin Down,” “Dance, Dance,” and, to a lesser extent, “A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More ‘Touch Me.’”
