Although inextricably linked with the late 1990s emo movement, Kansas band The
Get Up Kids have always been keen to disassociate themselves with the genre
preferring to be regarded as original artists rather than part of a movement.
Despite their efforts to distance themselves the fact remains that the band are
unmistakeably emo in origin with their penchant for slow moody drum beats and
angst laden lyrics. The band's second album, 'Something to Write Home About',
released in 1999 was listed by NME as one of '20 Emo Albums That Have Resolutely
Stood the Test of Time'. Upon its re...