Something to Write Home About
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Something to Write Home About is an emo-rock album by The Get Up Kids, released on September 21, 1999 (see 1999 in music). Often considered a classic of the emocore genre, Something to Write Home About is grim, introspective and cathartic. The album's swift rhythms, melodious riffs and tortured vocals did not translate into chart sales, peaking at #31 on Billboards Heatseekers 200 albums chart (North America). Something to Write Home About is the first Get Up Kids album to include keyboards, here played by James Dewees.
The title refers to a cliche that a mediocre object or idea is "nothing write home about", though it may be serviceable. While speaking to a relative back home, one of the band members mentioned they met Sarah Michelle Gellar in Los Angeles. The relative remarked, "That's something to write home about!"
After The Get Up Kids' previous album, Four Minute Mile, brought major label offers, the band decided to stick with an indie label. Something to Write Home About is, however, very radio-oriented, with catchy choruses and hooks.
Track listing
- "Holiday"
- "Action and Action"
- "Valentine"
- "Red Letter Day" (Sample)
- "Out of Reach"
- "Ten Minutes"
- "The Company Dime"
- "My Apology"
- "I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel..."
- "Long Goodnight"
- "Close to Home"
- "I'll Catch You"
Personnel
- Ramon Breton - Mastering
- Chad Blinman - Producer, Mixing, Recording
- Dale Lawton - Assistant
- James Dewees - Keyboards, Vocals
- Matt Pryor - Guitar, Vocals
- Ryan Pope - Drums
- Jim Suptic - Guitar, Vocals
- Robert Pope - Bass
- Alex Brahl - Producer, Assistant Engineer
External links
- Lyrics (http://www.allthelyrics.com/lyrics/get_up_kids/something_to_write_home_about/)
- PopMatters review (http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/g/getupkids-something.shtml)