Review: The Get Up Kids – Problems
10th May 2019
“‘Problems’ isn’t going to be as revered as their past work but The Get Up Kids have provided an enjoyable return”
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“‘Problems’ isn’t going to be as revered as their past work but The Get Up Kids have provided an enjoyable return”
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