Cougar Microbes

One hot summer, a while ago, I almost exclusively listened to an album called ‘Something to Write Home About’ by an awesome band called The Get Up Kids. I was a whiney teenager and they wrote music I could relate to, man.

Ten years on, and a breakup and reunion later, the band it seems have done more growing up than I have. Any hints of their melodic punk roots appear to have been eradicated. All that remain are great hooks, good ideas and slick production. This ‘Shatter Your Lungs’ video from latest album ‘There Are Rules’ illustrates the point.

The band have also confirmed a 10-date co-headlining tour with the legendarySaves The Day. The run begins June 2 in Palatine, Illinois, and continues through June 12 in Allentown, Pennsylvania

‘There Are Rules’ was released earlier this year through Quality Hill Records.

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Post by Kenny
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TRACKS:

My ipod spat up Saves The Day‘s classic 2001 track “At Your Funeral“. I was lucky enough to catch the band a few times on the ‘Stay What You Are‘ tour and I’m sure that anyone else who was there will hold a special place for this song.

TRACKS:

Saves The Day – At Your Funeral