The Underdog EP

The Underdog EP
EP by Yellowcard
Released July 9, 2002
Recorded April 22, 2002
Genre Pop punk[1]
Length 19:26
Label Fueled by Ramen, Below Par
Producer Nick Rucker
Yellowcard chronology
One for the Kids
(2001)
The Underdog EP
(2002)
Ocean Avenue
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk(84%)[1]

The Underdog EP is an extended play (EP) released in 2002 by American pop punk band Yellowcard. Although publicized very little, it tried new styles in Yellowcard's music, making the transition between One for the Kids and Ocean Avenue and was overall well-accepted by fans. It is often mentioned by listeners that during The Underdog EP Yellowcard's style was "maturing". This is the final album to feature Warren Cooke on bass, he left the band on July 2002.

Overview

The Underdog EP consists of only five songs. "Underdog" is about the struggles of a high school underdog football player. "Avondale" is about backstabbing; it was specifically written in expression of a now-resolved fight between Yellowcard singer Ryan Key and Inspection 12 singer Dan McLintock, paraphrasing lyrics from his song "Doppelganger" aimed at Ryan. "Finish Line" is about the band's friendship with another band, The Starting Line. "Powder" is about the more frightening downsides of using oxycodone recreationally, including abuse and addiction. "Rocket" is meant to be a sort of "punk lullaby".

Track listing

  1. "Underdog"
  2. "Avondale"
  3. "Finish Line"
  4. "Powder"
  5. "Rocket"

Personnel

References

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