Problems (album)

Problems is the sixth studio album by American rock band the Get Up Kids, their first full-length with Polyvinyl Records. It is their final release to feature keyboardist James Dewees before his departure in 2019.

Problems
Studio album by The Get Up Kids
Released	May 10, 2019
Recorded	September 2018
Studio	Tarquin, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Genre	Emo indie rock new wave post-punk
Length	41:59
Label	Polyvinyl
Producer	Peter Katis The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids chronology
Kicker (2018) Problems (2019)
Singles from Problems
"Satellite" Released: March 7, 2019 "The Problem Is Me" Released: April 2, 2019

Production

Problems was recorded at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut over 19 days in September 2018, with Peter Katis and the band producing. Katis handled recording, with additional recording being done by Greg Giorgio, Kurt Leon, Tim Walsh, Justin Hunt, and the band. Katis mixed the album, before it was mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Aggregate scores
Source	Rating
Metacritic	79/100[2]
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

Track listing

All songs written by the Get Up Kids.[1]

Problems

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Satellite"	2:55
2.	"The Problem Is Me"	2:42
3.	"Salina"	4:38
4.	"Now or Never"	3:05
5.	"Lou Barlow"	2:17
6.	"Fairweather Friends"	3:24
7.	"Common Ground"	4:05
8.	"Waking Up Alone"	3:28
9.	"The Advocate"	3:12
10.	"Symphony of Silence"	2:56
11.	"Brakelines"	2:21
12.	"Your Ghost Is Gone"	3:48
Total length:		38:51

Chart performance

Chart	Peak position
US Top Vinyl Albums	10[4]
Top Independent	11[5]

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[1]

The Get Up Kids Matt Pryor – vocals, guitar, piano Jim Suptic – vocals, guitar Ryan Pope – drums Rob Pope – bass James Dewees – keyboards, vocals Additional musicians Kori Gardener – additional vocals (track 7)

Production and design Peter Katis – producer, recording, mixing The Get Up Kids – producer, additional recording Greg Giorgio – additional recording Kurt Leon – additional recording Tim Walsh – additional recording Justin Hunt – additional recording Greg Calbi – mastering Pocket Studio Creative – design, Layout Rob Pope – cover photo Lindsay Pope – back photo The Springfield Science Museum – flamingo diorama

References

1. Problems (booklet). The Get Up Kids. Big Scary Monsters. 2002. BSM252CD.CS1 maint: others (link)
2. "Problems by The Get Up Kids" – via www.metacritic.com.
3. "Problems - The Get Up Kids - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
4. "The Get Up Kids Chart History". Billboard.
5. "The Get Up Kids Chart History". Billboard.