Engine Kid’s first new material since 1995, the EP came into life when the members of the band reconvened in the summer and fall of 2020 gathering old photos, flyers, artwork and recordings for the re-release of their discography by Southern Lord. Released on flexi disc/digital formats in December 2021, Special Olympics is the band's first work since reuniting. Some fans may recognize the song "Special Olympics" which, like others on this release, are reworkings of old material which were never recorded. The music represents the sonic direction that the band were heading before they disbanded. As drummer Jade Devitt comments, "The musical commitment and connection that we forged in the 90’s has held like a magnet, finally pulling us together after 26 years! The newly recorded songs were dusted off blueprints from our very last practice tapes from the summer of ’95. Now enhanced with experience & age and new arrangements. The Kid flies again." User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.