Neal Avron wrote a blog on MySpace (of all places) where he reminisces meeting Fall Out Boy and reflects on recording From Under the Cork Tree.
When we finished the record I thought we had some strong songs. I didn’t know what kind of acceptance would be out there for Fall Out Boy. They had a pretty hardcore following but it was contained still at that point. First of all I thought “Dance, Dance” was going to be that first single. I thought it had that up-tempo thing and was so different from anything on radio groove-wise and vocally. I thought it would stand out, and the label went with “Sugar.” The video was very interesting and different and eclectic. I think that stood out and really helped the record. I had no idea it would debut at No. 9 or have the immense success that it did. I thought it could have success but I certainly didn’t walk in expecting it.