★★★★☆ = Quality release and suggested listening
Sounds like?
Emo pop rock
Moods
A melodic ode to coming of age relationships.
Thoughts
I've listened to this album a lot, it's impossible to talk about objectively. It doesn't sound as good or profound as it did 20 years ago but I think I'm the one that's changed. Addressing its faults I'd point to overly wordy lyrics and bland instrumentation. However the melodies and just straightforward memorability of these songs is hard to deny. The basic Moog lines add just the right amount of emotional highlight.
I think it does stand the test of time rather than just serving as a nostalgic memento of emos golden age. Is it for everyone? Definitely not but I'm sure this and the rest of the get up kids early catalog could find some modern fans.
More Info
https://www.discogs.com/The-Get-Up-Kids-Something-To-Write-Home-About/release/1262915
Listen!
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgqxFcVD89M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-nuYrZE94A
Spotify
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