Ups & Downs: Early Recordings and B-Sides
Saves the Day · 2004
43 min · 19 tracks · emo
A raw, introspective collection of early emo tracks that captures youthful angst and vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- youthful angst and vulnerability
- short tracks for quick engagement
- for nostalgic afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of grand epics
- prefer polished production values
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Ups & Downs: Early Recordings and B-Sides' came out after Saves the Day's breakthrough album, 'Stay What You Are' (2001), which had solidified their place in the emo scene. This compilation showcases material from their formative years, illustrating the band's evolution as they transitioned from their earlier sound to broader recognition and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Get Up Kids· Jimmy Eat World· Dashboard Confessional
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ups & Downs 3:18
- 2 Sell My Old Clothes, I'm Off to Heaven 3:24
- 3 A Drag in D Flat 2:38
- 4 I'm Sorry I'm Leaving 2:47
- 5 Hold 2:22
- 6 Jessie & My Whetstone 2:05
- 7 Take Our Cars Now! 2:36
- 8 The Way His Collar Falls 2:46
- 9 The Art of Misplacing Firearms 2:09
- 10 East Coast 1:36
- 11 1:19 1:38
- 12 An Afternoon Laughing 2:00
- 13 Dave Feels Right 2:26
- 14 When It Isn't Like It Should Be 1:49
- 15 1959 0:33
- 16 I Think I'll Quit 2:14
- 17 Cheer 2:39
- 18 Clash City Rockers 2:14
- 19 Jessie & My Whetstone (Live 2003) 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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