The Get Up Kids' debut full-length, "Four Minute Mile," showcased a band on the cusp of greatness, blending youthful energy with a knack for sharp, anthemic songwriting. This album laid the groundwork for much of the emo-pop that would follow.
- "Four Minute Mile" was released on September 30, 1997, by Doghouse Records.
- The album was recorded at Ground Control Studios in Eagle Rock, California.
- The release is often cited as a foundational work in the late '90s emo movement.
The Get Up Kids are a rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, who emerged in the mid-1990s and became a seminal act in the emo and alternative rock scenes. At the time of "Four Minute Mile," they were solidifying their reputation as key players in the burgeoning Midwest emo sound.
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