Something to Write Home About
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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 b
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Manufacturer: Vagrant Records
Release date: 28 September 1999
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0601091034020 UPC: 601091034020
Release date: 28 September 1999
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0601091034020 UPC: 601091034020
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