The Underdog EP


The Underdog EP is an extended play released in 2002 by American pop punk band Yellowcard. The EP was heard by a representative from Capitol Records, leading to them being signed to their first major label later that year. The release was the final to feature bassist Warren Cooke, who left the band a few months after its release.

Reception

Absolute Punk gave a positive review, praising Mackin's violin performance and Key's vocals.
In a retrospective ranking of the top 100 Yellowcard songs, Sputnik Music stated "The Underdog EP possesses crossover appeal among fans because it has the punk feel of their earliest records but the melodies also start to shine through. It's about equidistant from One for the Kids and Ocean Avenue. They ranked the songs as follows: "Underdog, "Avondale", "Rocket", "Finish Line", and "Powder"
HM Magazine listed "Avondale" and "Powder" amongst essential Yellowcard tracks in 2016.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits per AbsolutePunk.