Four Minute Mile cover

Four Minute Mile

The Get Up Kids · 1997

34 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo

Energetic melodies intertwined with introspective lyrics capture the essence of 90s emo and alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • energetic melodies for sing-alongs
  • introspective lyrics for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 30, 1997, 'Four Minute Mile' was The Get Up Kids' debut album, positioning them at the forefront of the burgeoning emo scene. This record came shortly after their formation in 1995, showcasing their raw sound and lyrical vulnerability that would influence countless bands in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Jimmy Eat World· The Starting Line· Brand New

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Coming Clean 2:07
  • 2 Don’t Hate Me 2:54
  • 3 Fall Semester 3:21
  • 4 Stay Gold, Ponyboy 2:54
  • 5 Lowercase West Thomas 1:58
  • 6 Washington Square Park 3:08
  • 7 Last Place You Look 2:30
  • 8 Better Half 3:24
  • 9 No Love 3:04
  • 10 Shorty 3:22
  • 11 Michelle With One “L” 6:04

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