The Underdog EP

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

"Underdog"
"Avondale"
"Finish Line"
"Powder"
"Rocket"

Personnel

Ryan Key - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Ben Harper - lead guitar
Warren Cooke - bass guitar
Sean Mackin - violin, backing vocals
Longineu W. Parsons III - drums, percussion

References

1 2 "Yellowcard - The Underdog EP - Album Review". AbsolutePunk. 2002-07-09. Retrieved 2011-04-04.

Yellowcard

Ryan Key Sean Mackin Ryan Mendez Josh Portman Todd Clarry Warren Cooke Ben Dobson Ben Harper Alex Lewis Peter Mosely Sean O'Donnell Longineu W. Parsons III

Studio albums	Midget Tossing Where We Stand One for the Kids Ocean Avenue Lights and Sounds Paper Walls When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes Acoustic Southern Air Ocean Avenue Acoustic Lift a Sail Yellowcard

Live albums	iTunes Live from Las Vegas at the Palms

Extended plays	Still Standing The Underdog EP Deep Cuts

Video albums	Beyond Ocean Avenue: Live at the Electric Factory

Singles	"Way Away" "Ocean Avenue" "Only One" "Lights and Sounds" "Rough Landing, Holly" "Light Up the Sky" "For You, and Your Denial" "Hang You Up" "Always Summer"

Labels	EMI Capitol Takeover Lobster Fueled by Ramen Hopeless Razor & Tie

Related articles	Discography

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