After 25 years, The Get Up Kids’ classic second album, Something to Write Home About, is still recognizable as the same electrifying, scrappy album it was upon release, but also transformed by time into one of the most seminal records of the band’s scene. To celebrate the album’s 25th anniversary, Polyvinyl Records is thrilled to announce a special deluxe reissue. The album has been meticulously remastered from the original tapes and will be paired with a slew of bonus material, including rare demo versions of multiple songs from the album as well as never-before released rarities from the era.
Originally released in September of 1999, Something to Write Home About has been established as an importan late-millennium rock-and-roll document; a convergence of power pop, alternative rock, and punk, it provided the parameters for emo’s Midwest-centered second wave.
Released: September 2024
Cat: PRC497LP
Label: Polyvinyl Recording Co.
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Tracklist
A1. Holiday
A2. Action & Action
A3. Valentine
A4. Red Letter Day
A5. Out of Reach
A6. Ten Minutes
B1. The Company Dime
B2. My Apology
B2. I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel
B3. Long Goodnight
B4. Close to Home
B5. I'll Catch You
C1. One Year Later (Demo)
C2. Close to Home (Demo)
C3. Out of Reach (Demo)
C4. Holiday (Demo)
C5. Valentine (Demo)
D1. My Apology (Demo)
D2. Red Letter Day (Demo)
D3. Ten Minutes (Demo)
D4. Central Standard Time (Four Track Demo)
D5. Long Goodnight (Four Track Demo)
D6. The Company Dime (Four Track Demo)
D7. I'll Catch You (Four Track Demo)