THE GET UP KIDS · Something To Write Hime About (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) | SILVER 2LP

Silver double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Something To Write Hime About (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)'

Quarter-century milestones don't come around often, but when The Get Up Kids celebrate 25 years of "Something To Write Home About", you know it's worth making noise about. This Kansas City quintet didn't just release an album in 1999 – they unleashed a sonic blueprint that would define Midwest emo's second wave and become essential listening for anyone who ever felt misunderstood at 3 AM. The deluxe reissue captures every ounce of that original magic, remastered from the original tapes with pristine clarity that makes "Holiday" hit even harder and "Red Letter Day" shine brighter than ever.

What makes this anniversary edition absolutely essential isn't just the nostalgia factor – it's the treasure trove of previously unreleased demos and four-track recordings that offer a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind these anthems. Tracks like "Central Standard Time" and alternate versions of fan favorites showcase the raw energy that made The Get Up Kids pioneers of heartfelt punk rock. This isn't just a reissue; it's a love letter to everyone who found solace in these songs during the late '90s alternative rock explosion.

For fans of:
Jimmy Eat World, Texas Is The Reason, The Promise Ring, Saves The Day, Dashboard Confessional

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Holiday
A2. Action & Action
A3. Valentine
A4. Red Letter Day
A5. Out of Reach
A6. Ten Minutes
B1. The Company Dime
B2. My Apology
B3. I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel
B4. Long Goodnight
B5. Close to Home
B6. I'll Catch You

LP 2:
C1. One Year Later (Demo)
C2. Close to Home (Demo)
C3. Out of Reach (Demo)
C4. Holiday (Demo)
C5. Valentine (Demo)
D1. My Apology (Demo)
D2. Red Letter Day (Demo)
D3. Ten Minutes (Demo)
D4. Central Standard Time (Four Track Demo)
D5. Long Goodnight (Four Track Demo)
D6. The Company Dime (Four Track Demo)
D7. I'll Catch You (Four Track Demo)

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