The F-Ups

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Name = The F-Ups


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Alias = The Fuck-Ups
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Origin = Rochester, Minnesota
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Genre = Pop punk, Punk rock
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Years_active = 1999–2006
Label = Capitol Records
Associated_acts = Hang Em' High
URL = [http://www.thefups.com www.thefups.com]
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Past_members = Travis Allen Chris DeWerd Andy Collett Taylor Nogo
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The F-Ups were an American pop punk band from Rochester, Minnesota.

History

The group formed in 1999 while its members were still in high school, and began touring locally before signing with Capitol Records in 2003. [http://wm02.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:kvfexqeald6e~T1 The F-Ups] at Allmusic.com] Their debut album, which featured a cover of Mott the Hoople's "All the Young Dudes", was released in July of the next year to mixed reviews. [ [http://wc06.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gjfexqyald6e Album Review] , Allmusic. Accessed November 23, 2007.] [ [http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=64&csid2=850&fid1=17108 Album Review] . Exclaim!, November 2004. Accessed November 23, 2007.] [ [http://www.popmatters.com/pm/music/reviews/17723/f-ups-st2004/ Album Review] . Pop Matters, September 10, 2004. Accessed November 23, 2007.] [ [http://www.skratchmagazine.com/cd-reviews/CDreviewsAUG04.php Album Review] . "Skratch Magazine", August 2004. Accessed November 23, 2007.] [ [http://www.rockmusicreview.com/albums/T/The_F-ups/The_F-ups Album Review] . Rock Music Review. Accessed November 23, 2007.] The group followed the album's release with appearances on the Warped Tour (being known on that tour as "The Fuck-Ups") . In late 2006, the group broke up, and Allen, DeWerd and Collett re-formed as Hang 'Em High with two new players, one of which is Alex Allen, Travis' brother. Later, Hang 'Em High replaced DeWerd with Mario Ortiz. Hang 'Em High's current members are Bill Martin (Lead Vocals), Travis Allen (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals), Mario Ortiz (Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals), Andy Collett (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Alex Allen (Drums, Backing Vocals).

Album

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Name = The F-Ups


Type = Studio album
Artist = The F-Ups
Released = July 13, 2004
Length = 29:52
Genre = Pop punk, Punk rock
Label = Capitol Records
Reviews =
*ThePunkSite.com Rating|4.2|5
*Allmusic.com Rating|2|5

Track listing:
# "Lazy Generation" - 2:24
# "Screw You" - 2:34
# "Look At Your Son Now" - 2:44
# "Glad That I Lost You" - 2:27
# "I Don't Know" - 2:10
# "All the Young Dudes (Mott the Hoople Cover)" - 3:06
# "Falling Down" - 3:35
# "Wrong The Right" - 2:24
# "Told You So" - 2:33
# "Eye For An Eye" - 2:12
# "Crack Ho" - 2:48
# "No No No" - 2:35

Credits:
*Travis Allen - lead vocals, lead guitar
*Chris DeWerd - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
*Andy Collett - bass, backing vocals
*Taylor Nogo - drums

References

External links

* [http://www.thefups.com Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/thefups Official MySpace]