The Starting Line's 2002 debut on Geffen, "Say It Like You Mean It," is a landmark of early-aughts pop-punk, balancing youthful exuberance with surprisingly sharp songwriting.
- The album was produced by Steve Lillywhite, known for his work with U2 and the Pogues.
- "Say It Like You Mean It" reached number 124 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album was re-recorded and released in 2022 to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
The Starting Line is a pop-punk band from Edison, New Jersey. They emerged in the late 1990s and are best known for their energetic live shows and anthemic songwriting. The Starting Line were a prominent act in the early 2000s pop-punk boom. The 2002 release of "Say It Like You Mean It" marked their major-label debut and a significant step in their career.
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