The Get Up Kids/Coalesce – Split 7” (split)

This is a pretty interesting split. A metalcore band and a pop punk band covering each others’ songs.

The Get Up Kids play a version of Coalesce’s ‘Harvest of Maturity’ which they named ‘Burned Bridges’ and Coalesce play a version of The Get Up Kids’ ‘Second Place’, which they named ‘I’m Giving Up On This One’.

Each band plays in their own style and makes the songs their own. The artwork is pretty cool as well. 

The Get Up Kids – Eudora

This album is a compilation of B-sides, covers and previously unreleased tracks. If you like The Get Up Kids then this is a good edition to your collection, however, if you’re not a fan or just getting into them then this isn’t a necessity. 

The Get Up Kids – Something To Write Home About LP (purple)

This was one of the records that shaped high school for me. I love this record so much.

This is the 10^th anniversary vinyl release of ‘Something To Write Home About’ which is amazing, but I’m a little annoyed. My girlfriend and my sister both bought the CD version of this reissue. This CD package comes with a DVD with a live performance from the anniversary show an, a download for the demos of the record and a neat little booklet with pictures and lyrics. The vinyl release comes in a gatefold sleeve, neat artwork, purple wax and lyrics, but it would’ve been nice if they at least threw in the download for the demos.

The Getaway Plan – Where The City Meets The Sea (single)

Boring!

The Get Up Kids – Four Minute Mile LP (clear)

Energetic and youthful pop punk with an emotional edge. This album is raw and rough and the songs are simply amazing.

Buy this album, sing along as loud as you can and pretend to be a carefree teenager again.  

The Get Up Kids – The Eps: Red Letter Day and Woodson

This CD brings together the Woodson (1997) and Red Letter Day (1999) EPs together in the one place.

The rough and raw emotional pop-punk on these EPs is amazing.

Civil War Rust – The Good Book EP

This is a pretty solid EP from this rocky punk band. You can find this up for free download from Death To False Hope Records.

FFO: American Steel, Red City Radio and Why I Hate