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The New Amsterdams began as a solo project in Lawrence, Kansas to then-lead singer for The Get Up Kids Matt Pryor. In 2000, he released his debut album Never You Mind, which was comprised largely of acoustic tracks with sparse accompaniment. However, the album also featured Alex Brahl and Rob Pope providing extra instrument tracks.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well. However, the next year the band went a step further in the release of Worse for the Wear, which utilized a full band for the first time, which at this time included Get Up Kids bandmates Ryan Pope and his brother Rob, as well as longtime friend and producer Ed Rose. The album was one of the earlier albums to be recorded at Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio renovated and co-owned by Ed Rose and the members of The Get Up Kids.
The band’s next album, Killed or Cured was released in 2005. However, it was written during a turbulent time within The Get Up Kids leading up to the band’s breakup. Because of this Vagrant Records, the label to which both the bands were signed, didn’t want to release the album until The Get Up Kids finished their farewell tour in the summer of that year. For this reason, a portion of the album was released online for free via the New Amsterdams website. The album was released in its full version through retail channels on April 10, 2007.
Two years later in January 2002, Pryor released Para Toda Vida, this time sticking almost purely to acoustic guitar, with the exception of a few tracks utilizing harmonica and banjo as well. However, the next year the band went a step further in the release of Worse for the Wear, which utilized a full band for the first time, which at this time included Get Up Kids bandmates Ryan Pope and his brother Rob, as well as longtime friend and producer Ed Rose. The album was one of the earlier albums to be recorded at Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio renovated and co-owned by Ed Rose and the members of The Get Up Kids.
The band’s next album, Killed or Cured was released in 2005. However, it was written during a turbulent time within The Get Up Kids leading up to the band’s breakup. Because of this Vagrant Records, the label to which both the bands were signed, didn’t want to release the album until The Get Up Kids finished their farewell tour in the summer of that year. For this reason, a portion of the album was released online for free via the New Amsterdams website. The album was released in its full version through retail channels on April 10, 2007.
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farmgirlblues wrote:
Playing "Never You Mind" brings me crashing back to 10 years ago. Which isn't really a bad thing at all.
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Jacqueline789 wrote:
Poison In The Ink <3
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penserparler wrote:
at the foot of my rival <333 [3]
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ACA1985 wrote:
Live review including setlists and photos of Where's The Band? Tour, featuring Dustin Kensrue of Thrice, Chris Conley of Saves the Day, Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, and Anthony Raneri of Bayside, at Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York City on December 12, 2010 --- http://intunemusiconline.com/2010/12/12/dustin-kensrue-chris-conley-matt-pryor-anthony-raneri-nyc-12122010/
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xKOSUKExHAGAx wrote:
so soothing... all time favorite indeed :-)
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kim_nokiamusic wrote:
I miss these guys.
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IceSpoon wrote:
I dont care a shit if people call them Emo, they are damn amazing, you can't deny it. [2]
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wayne0906 wrote:
watch the world cave in. fuckin brilliant
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easternshore wrote:
and killed > cured
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easternshore wrote:
at the foot of my rival <333 [2]
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rachelleTHRASH wrote:
none of their songs i know are on their myspace. goes to show how much dust theyve collected in my records, i guess
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bittersky wrote:
I almost always thought TGUK's Overdue was by The New Amsterdams, it was one of my favourite TGUK songs, but so full of Pryor.
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A_hope_today wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/group/Bands+with+city+names
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ericjames810 wrote:
at the foot of my rival <333
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IndieMuravey wrote:
emo? no! it's pure indie!
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PaiAmbrosio wrote:
*_*
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Gamjaevel wrote:
I dont care a shit if people call them Emo, they are damn amazing, you can't deny it.
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igorfuchs wrote:
Para Toda Vida.
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Gamjaevel wrote:
Heaven Sent, speechless <3
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emmaforman wrote:
lovely
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