The Starting Line - The Best Of (Live at Studio 4) 

The Starting Line、大好きです。 素敵な曲と最高のライブをありがとう。 ポップパンクはまだ死んでない！ from Japan🇯🇵

I was Ken's teacher in 8th grade, and someone his videos pop up on my feed now and again. It's a nice surprise. Way to represent Philly. Also, hi Ken!

I used to listen to this back when I was in college in Philly. My girlfriend visited me during the summers but had to go back to Spain every August. I'd have this blasting on the old Volvo 240 DL and just wish with all my might that she could stay or I could go with her. We'd sing along to it, although it was mostly me singing to be honest. And yet, more than two decades later, I'm now also a Spanish national and my now-wife sings along with me to these songs just as much, as our two oldest daughters (7 and 5) do their best to sing along as well, with the third (15 months) surely thinking we're insane. Some day we'll all make it back to Philly. That Volvo probably now has 600,000 miles on it and is still going strong.

“We got older but we're still young”

"Up and Go" is one of the top 10 all-time best pop punk songs ever. At least to me it is. God, I absolutely LOVE that song SO MUCH!

"We got older, but we're still young" hits different

I’ll never forget seeing these guys with rx bandits at a pizza place no stage and was in the pit with Kenny while rx was playing he was going nuts taught me how to pit dive to get to the front row 🤣

Gotta give Kenny credit, this guy still has the same youthful energy he had 20 years ago even though he is almost 40 now.

Say It Like You Mean It was one of the greatest Pop Punk albums in music history! The Starting Line were so underrated!

After more than 15 years, I will still bump this entire album from front to back. Truly one of the great pop punk albums of the period.

My best friend died a few days ago, our favorite pop punk band was the starting line. I swear this was a gift from him. “Surprise Surprise” was what we jammed to constantly. Hopefully a tour in the future? One would hope, right! 😎

This is so insanely good I haven't stopped listening since I found it 3 days ago. Around 02 or so, I was teaching a drum student these songs on Long Island. I became hooked on SILYMI. But my copy was a copy of a copy. As soon as I heard how clean these recordings were, speechless. This band was so different and so underrated. And in many ways THESE versions are better. More mature and tighter performance. Not easy music either. This is challenging and the energy has to be brought. Tom is ridiculous. He hasn't lost a step, and if anything this is the best version of his playing. LOVE this. Kenny hits almost everything, which in and of itself is impressive, but on top of that he adds stuff here and there and just has a confidence that your front man has to have, and that sets the stage for everyone. There's no way this is as good as it is without Kenny's vibe. Overall, best thing I've heard in 2024 by far.

I think Kenny's voice has aged awesome. We all get older and lose that youthful edge to the vocals but he sounds great. In some ways I prefer his voice now. This was a great, tight set. Hope I can catch TSL on tour sooner than later!

ahhhh Drive-Thru Records at their peak... miss those days

It always drove me nuts how he holds the drumsticks like half way up the stick like that. It works for him, I'm impressed!

I love this guy's voice. One of my favourite in 30 years of listening to hundreds of punk bands.

I feel 18 again, 21 years later!! The starting line gave us the best of them!!!

Jesus Christ they OBVIOUSLY slayed this set, but can we just give kudos to the sound engineer. DAMN this is clean.

Kenny still playing that same bass too. That thing is beautiful

Bro YES. How did I just stumble on this? I love seeing the band back together.

These guys take me back to a special place that activates my dna from a specific time period in my life that’s so significant it can’t be overstated the positive impact this band has had on me.

**SETLIST** 00:00 Intro 04:21 Up & Go 08:13 Almost There, Going Nowhere 12:14 A Goodnight's Sleep 17:10 Luck 22:14 Left Coast Envy 27:05 Hello Houston 30:03 Decisions, Decisions 35:03 Cheek to Cheek 41:45 Quitter 44:48 Anyways 49:08 Make Yourself At Home 54:02 The Nightlife 59:00 The Drama Summer 1:04:41 Given The Chance 1:07:26 Greg's Last Day 1:10:31 Secret Society Intro (TITLE FIGHT FOREVER

If you were searching for your youth, you found it! I miss this music and how much I was obsessed with being the most romantic emo kid ever lol may our youth live on and we never get old!! ✨🔥🤘🏽🖤

The sound is flawless, just amazing!

The Starting Line and Will Yip laying down better cuts of these songs than on their records.

Damn...I barely had pubes when I first heard these guys, and now here I am almost 40, wife and two kids. Thx for continuing to be part of the fabric of my existence ❤

Even though I listened to all these songs when they came out I am taken back at how I am honestly just now realizing how good they are. Their musicianship is really top notch. Never a boring or dull moment in their changes during the songs. They are criminally underrated. They deserve it all.

If there is a heaven I think mine will be all the early Drive Thru bands playing non-stop. These guys are still rocking it sound just as good now, thanks for doing this!

That music video where the boy was holding a boombox outside a house to get the attention of the girl is my introduction to the band. I consider it one of the 'best of me' memories .

Kenny playing bass and singing and jumping around. I hope they tour!!!

I’ve never heard of this band but the talent is undeniable. Such a gift to the internet.

how tf do they still sound exactly the same, incredible

I was listening to these guys when I was in 3rd grade. Now I’m 29 now I’m a musician myself. These guys helped lay early foundation for me, and my two brothers as well as other bands I grew up with. 2000s era pop-punk can never be replaced in my heart.

I found this at 10PM you best believe I'm going to sleep happy. Will be listening to this all day tomorrow with my toddler. I made out with a guy as a preteen because I thought he looked like the singer 😂😂😂😂😂❤

Their performance was so tight. the keys and backup vocals really made it a whole new level

I will never forget at warp tour at the gorge in WA, when Kenny pointed out the girl responsible for Surprise, Surprise was in the audience. (She was from the Seattle Area and he called her out for cheating on him) boss move!

These guys captured pop punk magic when they were younger. They’ve still got it!

Cheek to Cheek is straight fire. Underrated to be sure.

I’m supposed to be cleaning my shed late night right now and was looking for something to listen to in the background and found this but I can’t stop watching 12:51 been sitting here just watching lol

Starting line was always one of the best in this amazing genre.

HOLY SHIT!!! Classic Jazz?!?!?! I haven’t seen or heard this song played in over 15 years!!

These songs. Some of the best music to have ever been heard, lyrically and instrumental. Takes me back almost 20 years. Fucking greatness, guys.

Man The Starting Line still SLAP!!!

This band defined my first year of college. So many feelings are coming back.

The “we got older “ in the best of me really hits hard now 😭

Always loved this band. Singer's great and the guitar work was on point. I always thought they were up there with Blink and others, but didn't get the same attention.

Throwback. It’s crazy the feelings that come from hearing my high schools songs

Still haven’t seen them play Three’s A Charm in probably like…. 20 years(I think). Would love to see that make it back into a set list.

I felt the same crazy vibes when we played those crap venues that became a staple in my soul. Fucking magic. Miss you guys.

This brings back so many memories. Say it like you mean it is one of my favorite albums of all time. Holy shit im getting old.

Just a fucking note. You guys sound better than ever. DESTROY. I love it

Damn he’s almost 40 still killin’ it. I googled it. He’s currently 38. That’s crazy. I remember discovering these guys when I was like 10 years old. (I’m 28 now)

Wow I just stumbled upon this gem. The starting line was it for me growing up, especially this record. This is so freakin sick

This band meant so much to me growing up. the soundtrack to my youth.

Favorite band during high school. Them and Midtown played all of the anthems of that time of my life. Nothing but love for these guys.

なつかしくて泣きそうになった 今でもたまに聴きたくなる曲ばかり

So many good jams that are classics now! I’m glad they didn’t “blow up” to the level of a mega, mainstream band. Don’t get me wrong, they had a good level of popularity. But staying underground in a sense made them that much more of an iconic band in my opinion.

yooooo! "we got older but were still young"

We knew a guy in high school named Greg. Every time we saw him we'd be like... "uh oh, it's your last day, buddy..." He never knew what we were talking about and now I feel bad.

Loved this band in college and they still kick ass. Warped Tour, working at Hollister, their music is in my DNA ❤

This is incredible, from hearing Best Of Me on MTV 20 years ago to this absolute masterpiece. Thanks for putting this out guys.

The Make Yourself At Home was one of my favorite EP's to listen to when I was like 12. So happy they played some tracks!

We got older but were still young. Brings me back thanks for putting this out guys.

Warms my hear to be able to Google my favorite band from like 6th grade and they're still killing it!

They still sound amazing after all these years 🔥

Such an underrated band

This is amazing. I feel instantly sad for the crap that kids listen to these days. We had it the best! 90s 2000s punk and rock made my childhood and teens

I was more metal leaning in the Midwest. This band didn't get the air it deserved in my neck of the woods in the 80's. So glad to have had another great artist throw shine on you. TTPD.

Say it like you mean it will forever be one of my favorite records.

Yes. Just a bunch of yes. Make yourself at home is still a banger

Just recently discovered this band, don’t hate me lol and I love their sound

Damn I just shed a tear to cheek to cheek. That nostalgia hit me in the pelvis

I've been a fan of these guys since they came out (back when I was in high school), but what amazes me years later is just how good their songs are, and how they've kept the original line up together and still have a great sound. They still bring an energy that they enjoy playing together. No washed up vibes at all like some of their contemporaries that are still around and playing from their era. Just great music!

We miss You, Title Fight!

Say it Like You Mean it SO GOOD

I just saw them this past week in Nashville and they sounded so good. I waited 20 years to see them again and it was incredible. Love this music so much!

They've still got it.

Straight-up cheered after each song. You're still just SO GOOD.

They're gonna be with NFG, The Get Up Kids and All American Rejects this summer!

Dude this is so intimate and awesome. I saw them back at the Warped Tour on some side stage in 2001. It's been so long.

Saw these guys in 2002ish when they were on tour with RBF. Still sound great. Songs bring me back. Hello Houston, leaving, left coast envy, are, in my opinion, some of the best pop punk songs ever written.

Love the positive energy and the quality tunes . Love everyone have a good day and love well

Saw these guys in London in 2004 (I think?). Was a great show and glad you're still going!

"Miss you Title Fight" I miss them too Kenny...

These guys still sound amazing after all the years. Can’t wait to see them live in August!

Please don’t get this taken down again! PLEASE!!!

Kenny had this beautiful blonde hair back in the day. It was the best hairstyle I've ever seen

This took me back! To when I was 15 again! Thank you for this. TSL forever!

Best Pop punk band all time!

These guys crushed it back then and still today. They've always been a top favorite behind Blink, and I can't even really say I put them behind Blink either. I'm stoked to have found this!

Saw these dudes at vinos in Little Rock back in 02 or 03.. one of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Back when drive thru records ruled the planet.

I'm glad we are all here now guys!

well this is awesome

NOSTALGIA OVERLOAD THANK YOUOOOOOUUUU

Love you guys so much you’ll never know ❤

Holy nostalgia man. So glad RU-vid recommended this

SO GLAD THIS IS FINALLY ON YT

18:00 OOooooooh I like this newer stuff!!!

One of the few bands that’s Better LIVE than the album

One of my favorite albums of all times. Great live sound