lead singer Matt Pryor considered that the dramatic change in style for On a Wire seriously impacted the momentum the band had gained from Something to Write Home About, allowing later bands such as Dashboard Confessional to take much of the fan base that The Get Up Kids had previously earned. Years later, Pryor acknowledged the effect the shift between Something to Write Home About and On a Wire had on their fan base in an interview with New York Press: "I feel like the way that we rolled out On A Wire was kind of abrasive and confrontational. I think it was very polarizing to our fans. We were kind of like, ‘This is what we do, fuck you guys.’ But hindsight is 20/20; I learned from that experience." Over time, fan reception to the album has warmed. Speaking in 2019, Pryor said "I’ve been making the joke for a while that On A Wire is our Paul's Boutique where it’s like … [it] didn’t do well when it came out, but now, [fans say] 'Oh, it’s my favorite record!' That’s not what you said in 2002!" Track listing All songs written by the Get Up Kids. Personnel Personnel per sleeve. The Get Up Kids Matthew Pryor – lead vocals, guitar James Dewees – keyboards, vocals Jim Suptic – guitar, vocals Ryan Pope – drums Rob Pope – bass Production Scott Litt – producer, mixing Peter Katis – engineer, additional mixing Jamie Duncan – mixing assistant Carl Nappa – digital editing Stephen Marcussen – mastering Ed Rose – additional creative input (track 1) Travis Millard – artwork Joby J. Ford – art design Charts References Citations Sources External links Fudge Factory Comics – Artist Travis Millard's website. The Get Up Kids albums 2002 albums Albums produced by Scott Litt Vagrant Records albums