The Get Up Kids "Four Minute Mile" (25th Anniversary) Color:BONE WHITE Evil Empire debuted at #1

Evil Empire debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200

and power pop

Franz Lyons (bass/vocals)

2000 through Epitaph Records

The Get Up Kids "Four Minute Mile" (25th Anniversary) Color:BONE WHITE Evil Empire debuted at #1Re issue of the 1997 album that catapulted the band to indie stardom with its hooky immediacy, catchy lyrics, unique and powerful pop rock composition, and overall sense of energy. After a decade together, the group parted ways. Bassist Rob Pope is now in Spoon, singer Matt Pryor formed the New Amsterdams and recently released a solo project, and brothers Rob and Ryan played in Koufax. The Get Up Kids' contributions to the emo scene can be heard today