Something to Write Home About [Import]

Product Description
Japanese limited edition reissue of the emo act's 1999 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Forgive & Forget' & 'Regret'.

Something to Write Home About,Get Up Kids,Jvc Victor,Punk,Rock

Average customer rating: I liked this CD Quality Beautiful I may not be popular for liking this but I do oh yeah

Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Vagrant Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Four Minute Mile Red Letter Day/Woodson Stay What You Are Tell All Your Friends Deja Entendu ASIN: B00001SVM3 Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Action & Action
3. Valentine
4. Red Letter Day
5. Out Of Reach
6. Ten Minutes
7. The Company Dime
8. My Apology
9. I'm A Loner Dottie, A Rebel
10. Long Goodnight
11. Close To Home
12. I'll Catch You

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Emocore, an especially melodic and angst-driven form of punk that emerged from Washington, D.C., in the mid to late '80s, is making a major comeback. So much so that it wouldn't be surprising to see the producers of Sesame Street release Emo with Elmo, featuring Grover, Kermit, and especially Oscar the Grouch covering songs by Embrace, Rites of Spring, and Soulside. Which brings us to the Get Up Kids, whose second album, Something to Write Home About, is nearly as engaging as one of those old Sesame sketches featuring sock-puppet Martians and a ringing telephone. Sonically the band combines ragged Superchunk-style vocals with buzzing, hook-filled guitars and chiming, new-wave keyboards. Lyrically, however, the Get Up Kids are pretty down, lamenting damaged relationships with lines like, "I'm seeing much clearer now / You're just a face that I've gotten over" ("Red Letter Day") and "It's like you're falling in love while I'm just falling apart" ("10 Minutes"). But however angry or dejected they might be, the Get Up Kids find something worth celebrating. Whether it's the energy of last night's heated argument or the bittersweet relief of severing ties, Something to Write Home About is all about getting up and moving on. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

I liked this CD.......2006-05-06

Well the band might have broken up, but this CD is good. Just to give the reader an idea, I like this album a lot more than the other releases that they have made. I give this album a four, because there are two songs that have kinda like the same background music to them only with different arrangements, but same chords. Other than that the cd is great. If you like emo, with guitar and keyboard sounds, you will like this CD. It is soft not so PuNKISH, but great!

Also if you happen to like this CD, you will like "The Get Up Kids" X-Keyboard player's Album, "Songs Not to Get Married To", by Reggie and the Full Effect.

Quality.......2006-01-31

I can't exactly remember when or where i first got my hands on this cd, but it has become one of my treasured cd's. Most of the songs are upbeat with catchy guitars and synth/piano (actually all the elements of the songs are). The songs run together nicely and blend so well that i would recommend listening to this album from start to finish everytime. The lyrics are clever, well written, and stick in your head (for all the right reasons). There is often a play on words in the lyrics and it kind of keeps you listening and thinking about them. I realy have nothing bad to say about this album. even from a technical view point it is solid...not overdone...good mixing. I would recommend this cd to anyone into this kind of music and if you like any other get up kids material this is a must have. possibly the high point (in my opinion) of their career. R.I.P. amazing last show in philly.

Beautiful.......2006-01-25

This is their best album by far. Their new stuff is just so repetitive. Their originality truely shines in this album with almost every on it reflecting some of the best songs created in this genre. Highlights include: "Long Goodnight", "I'll Catch You", and "My Apology".

I may not be popular for liking this but I do.......2006-01-13

I know there's people out there who think it's blasphemy to rock to like this, but honestly I enjoy it. Time after time passing, it's an album that I cherish, maybe it's the sentimentality of good times that I miss so much or maybe it's just good music to me, but I enjoy it I really do. From the first track out of the gates thing are rockin' heavy with melody then you groove into the second track and catch on to a few memorable moments. Then on the third you're heart breaks only to be lifted back up ever so slightly and just leave you wondering what's this band capable next. I really love "I'm a loner Dottie, A Rebel" completely a great song. I can't think of more to say, but it could be I listened to this heavily at a very impressionable age.

oh yeah.......2005-05-29

This album is so bad it will give you something to write home about. Its like that really crappy summer camp you went to and the first chance you got you wrote your parents an angry letter for what they made you go through. Dear mom the food sucks , the camp councelors are a-holes and there's no hot water!! I hate you mom!! thats the same kinda feeling you will get after listneing to this whiny mess.

Average customer rating:

Something to Write Home About ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BM6KD8 Release Date: 2005-11-29

Album Description

Limited edition Japanese reissue of the 1999 album features 14 total tracks including the 2 bonus tracks 'Forgive & Forget' & 'Regret'. Victor. 2005.

Average customer rating: Craig Morgan ROCKS! wow

Something to Write Home About Craig Morgan Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Kind of Livin' I Love It ASIN: B00004T4A7 Release Date: 2000-05-02

Tracks:

1. Something To Write Home About
2. 302 South Maple Avenue

Customer Reviews:

Craig Morgan ROCKS!.......2000-10-21

Craig Morgan is awesome! I love the video "Something To Write Home About" and bought the single CD to it. Also on this CD is an awesome song entitled "302 S. Maple Avenue". It is so cool. It is the story of a house that became a home. I also love "Paradise" so I have to buy the whole CD. I don't think I have ever done this before-bought a single only to fall in love slowly with the whole reportoire of a musiciuan.

wow.......2000-08-09

Craig Morgan is as close to a down home country cutie as you can get, not to mention the voice! Something to Write Home About is definately the best new country singles out.

Average customer rating: Love these Kids My new favorite band

Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Doghouse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004R7T3 Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Action & Action
3. Valentine
4. Red Letter Day
5. Out Of Reach
6. Ten Minutes
7. The Company Dime
8. My Apology
9. I'm A Loner Dottie A Rebel
10. Long Goodnight
11. Close To Home
12. I'll Catch You
13. Forgive And Forget
14. Central Standard Time

Album Description

Dutch version of indie rockers '99 release with 2 previously unreleased tracks 'Forgive And Forget' and 'Central Standard Time'. 1999 release. 6 sided digipak.

Customer Reviews:

Love these Kids.......2000-12-21

Four Minute Mile was awesome. Guess what, Something to Write Home About is too. The Kids have added synth to their sound but do not lose any style or substance along the way. Not a bad song on the entire disc. This is emo-punk at its purest. I asked this before, but why don't these guys get played on the radio?

My new favorite band.......2000-06-14

I have always listened to music. But for the last 6-8 months I have listened to nothing but "the get up kids". This band has conquered my ear drum. The beat, the singing, the combo of instruments, it's all a mixture of superb sound that I can never get enough of it. Way to go guys! You rock! Keep it up!

Average customer rating: something to write home about Cool Emo-Punk!! It couldn't get any better

Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003IQR9 Release Date: 1999-10-04

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Action & Action
3. Valentine
4. Red Letter Day
5. Out Of Reach
6. Ten Minutes
7. Company Dime
8. My Apology
9. I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel
10. Long Goodnight
11. Close To Home
12. I'll Catch You
13. Forgive & Forget
14. Regret

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: Forgive and Forget, and Regret.

Customer Reviews:

something to write home about.......2004-04-19

this album is really fantastic, if you're thinking of buying it then BUY IT!!! and if you're not STILL BUY IT! cos it's just so great. and to second what's already been said-seeing them live is just so marvellous, if you get the chance then definitely go because you'll regret it if you don't (well, actually you won't cos you won't know what you're missing out on but just trust me-GO!!!!!) one of my favourite bands and will be one of yours too if you get this album!

Cool Emo-Punk!!.......2001-02-22

I heard this cd at a party... I thought it was so good that I managed to write the title on my hand and I went out and bought it the next day.The best songs are Holiday, Valintine, 10 minutes and track 13(forgot the name). Get it if u like Saves The Day/Gameface etc.

It couldn't get any better.......2000-10-16

I can't stop listening to this album. The two extra tracks not found on the american version are great. What else can I say. The only thing better than this is seeing them live.

Average customer rating:

Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Jvc Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002V01TM Release Date: 2004-10-04

Album Description

Japanese limited edition reissue of the emo act's 1999 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Forgive & Forget' & 'Regret'.

Album Details

Japanese Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks:'forgive And Forget', and 'regret'.

Average customer rating:

Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Trademark ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006DTYS

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Something to Write Home About Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DEREJ Release Date: 2001-12-06

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Something to Write Home About The Get Up Kids Manufacturer: Doghouse Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YJOM Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

1. Holiday
2. Action and Action
3. Valentine
4. Red Letter Day
5. Out of Reach
6. Ten Minutes
7. Company Dime
8. My Apology
9. I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel...
10. Long Goodnight
11. Close to Home
12. I'll Catch You

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