The Starting Line / Say It Like You Mean It

Say It Like You Mean It is the definitive debut studio album by American pop-punk band The Starting Line, released on July 16, 2002, through Drive-Thru Records and MCA Records. Produced by Mark Trombino—known for his legendary work with Jimmy Eat World—the 13-track album quickly established itself as a cornerstone of early 2000s pop-punk and "mall emo" culture. Driven by the distinct vocals of frontman Kenny Vasoli, its high-energy power chords and honest, adolescent themes heavily influenced a new generation of alternative music.