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Guilt Show

The Get Up Kids · 2004

45 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo

A reflective blend of melodic emo and alternative rock, steeped in themes of regret and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • reflective, introspective moods
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 3, 2004, 'Guilt Show' was The Get Up Kids' fourth studio album, following their previous work, 'On a Wire' (2002). At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shifting music landscape while striving to redefine their sound after experiencing lineup changes and critical scrutiny. This album marked a pivotal moment as they sought to distance themselves from the pop-punk label that had previously defined them.
Stylistic neighbors
Jimmy Eat World· The Starting Line· Brand New

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Man of Conviction 1:33
  • 2 The One You Want 3:15
  • 3 Never Be Alone 3:17
  • 4 Wouldn’t Believe It 3:47
  • 5 Holy Roman 2:50
  • 6 Martyr Me 3:26
  • 7 How Long Is Too Long 2:24
  • 8 Sick in Her Skin 4:25
  • 9 In Your Sea 3:02
  • 10 Sympathy 3:09
  • 11 The Dark Night of the Soul 3:01
  • 12 Is There a Way Out 6:20
  • 13 Conversation 4:56

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