Inside of Patrick Stump's Soul Punk album's lyric booklet, contained within the lyrics of every
song in the standard album are white letters scattered throughout the
words. If these letters are put together chronologically, they form a
sort of "message". It reads:
"Fear is killing us, but true love can survive. If we cooperate, we can
beat doubt. But first, rebuild trust. Take responsibility. Happiness is
still free, though not always apparent when it's right in front of us.
So keep calm, it's gonna get better."
Patrick Stump played all the instruments on Soul Punk, including
drums, bass, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, analog synths,
percussion, trumpet, valve trombone, alto and tenor saxophones,
mandolin, guitalele, and manipulating various found sounds and ambient
noises. He also composed all the music, penned all the lyrics, produced
the album and did absolutely everything by himself. He wanted to make an
album that was entirely him and made it a mission statement.
He is a true inspiration.

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