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.
Why this album works
The album is considered a cornerstone of the emo genre, helping to define its sound alongside contemporaries like Jawbreaker and Sunny Day Real Estate. Critics praised it for its emotional honesty, leading to significant underground success and laying the groundwork for later commercial breakthroughs in emo music.
- Best for
- steady pacing for focused listening short tracks for quick engagement energetic melodies for sing-alongs
- 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
- Moby· Linkin Park· Beck· Green Day· Nine Inch Nails· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coming Clean Standout 2:07
- 2 Don’t Hate Me 2:54
- 3 Fall Semester 3:21
- 4 Stay Gold, Ponyboy Standout 2:54
- 5 Lowercase West Thomas 1:58
- 6 Washington Square Park 3:08
- 7 Last Place You Look 2:30
- 8 Better Half Standout 3:24
- 9 No Love 3:04
- 10 Shorty 3:22
- 11 Michelle With One “L” 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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