A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts

The Get Up Kids

About A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts

"A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts" is the second single from Kansas City, Missouri band The Get Up Kids. The single, also commonly referred to as The Loveteller EP by fans, was released in 1997 on Contrast Records. The final pressing of the album was printed on Orange vinyl in a limited run of 200. Each of this set was packaged in a handmade sleeve with the band's name spray-painted on, and an actual photo glued to the cover by label owner Al Barkley.


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If I told you that I was thinking of moving east, would you save a place for me? I'll come home because it's worse than I expected. A place in my heart for my home to the west where we'll watch the same sunsets, and when I doubt... I'll look east and lock my heart in a brass box to newfound mass. I'm breaking off but this is my home. I'd do anything for you, give you the world if I could. Is that what you want me to do? These bridges and boundaries are bringing me closer to you. 

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The Get Up Kids

The Get Up Kids are an American alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-90's emo scene, otherwise known as the "second wave" of emo music. As they gained prominence, they began touring with bands such as Green Day and Weezer before becoming headliners themselves, eventually embarking on international tours of Japan and Europe. They founded Heroes & Villains Records, an imprint of the successful indie rock label Vagrant Records. While the imprint was started to release albums by The Get Up Kids, it served as a launching pad for several side-projects such as The New Amsterdams and Reggie and the Full Effect. more »

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Written by: JAMES SUPTIC, MATTHEW PATRICK PRYOR, ROBERT POPE, RYAN POPE

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12 facts about this song

Song Classification
"A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts" is an alternative and indie rock song by The Get Up Kids.
Release Date
It was released on February 23, 1999, as part of their second studio album "Something to Write Home About."
Album Recognition
The album, "Something to Write Home About," is considered a landmark for the emo/pop-punk genre and was The Get Up Kids' breakthrough release.
Live Performances
The song has been frequently played at The Get Up Kids' concerts, becoming one of the crowd favorites over the years.
Song Duration
The runtime of the song is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Songwriting Credits
Band members Matt Pryor and Jim Suptic are credited with writing the song.
Song Recording
The song was recorded at Mad Hatter Studios in Silverlake, California, under the production of Chad Blinman and The Get Up Kids.
Reissues
In 2009, to commemorate the album's 10th anniversary, "Something to Write Home About" was reissued by the band's own label, Quality Hill Records. This brought "A Newfound Interest in Massachusetts" back into the spotlight.
Music Video
Although no official music video was made for the song, live performance videos of the track are popular on platforms like YouTube.
Lyrics Meaning
While the band has never categorically stated the exact inspiration or meaning behind the song, fans perceive the lyrics to express longing, loss, and the trials of long-distance relationships, common themes in The Get Up Kids' music.
Band Origin
The Get Up Kids are originally from Kansas City, Missouri, introducing a somewhat seemingly geographical disconnect from Massachusetts. However, the song may indicate a symbolic or metaphorical significance to the state or a specific experience related to it.
Critical Reception
The song, along with the rest of the album, was received positively by critics, who praised its mature sound and insightful lyrics.

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