Something to Write Home About
The Get Up Kids · 1999
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
Energetic melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, encapsulating the essence of late-90s emo and indie rock.
Why this album works
'Something to Write Home About' is often credited with bringing emo to a wider audience, influencing later bands and contributing to the genre's mainstream success. The album received critical acclaim, landing high on numerous year-end lists and cementing its legacy as a touchstone for early 2000s emo.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels dynamic emotional journeys reflective late-night listening
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Something to Write Home About' marked The Get Up Kids' second studio album following their debut 'Four Minute Mile.' At this point, they were solidifying their place within the burgeoning emo scene, building on the momentum from their first release and gaining significant underground traction.
- 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 Holiday Standout 3:29
- 2 Action & Action 4:05
- 3 Valentine Standout 4:19
- 4 Red Letter Day Standout 2:56
- 5 Out of Reach 3:46
- 6 Ten Minutes 3:12
- 7 The Company Dime 4:06
- 8 My Apology 3:24
- 9 I’m a Loner Dottie, a Rebel 3:08
- 10 Long Goodnight 4:49
- 11 Close to Home 3:50
- 12 I’ll Catch You 4:20
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