The Get up Kids- There Are Rules

There Are Rules is not an album that introduces a lot of new or unique sounds, but what sets The Get Up Kids apart from the rest is that they simply stick to their favorite music and do it well. The punk/rock genre has just about been done to death. The difference between There Are Rules and its predecessors are subtle but they make a big difference. The vocals are interesting, resisting the urge to go on and on. The beats and hooks are done in an interesting way with a synth usually accompanied by good guitar work. These are the small things that set The Get Up Kids apart from others in this genre. I love the confidence in this album and I look forward to the progression of their sound and future albums. There Are Rules is definitely worth a listen.




Final Review- 80