Nymb- So, This Is How It Is

Label: Forge Again

Reissued 9/18/2026, Originally released 2001

nymb is a female-fronted indie/emo powerhouse from Chicago that defined a specific era of the Midwest emo sound. Drawing deep influence from the textured dynamics of Hum and the raw emotionality of Sunny Day Real Estate and Braid, the band became a staple of the late-90s Chicago scene. Their live shows - celebrated for being both physically and emotionally charged - saw them sharing stages with heavyweights like Cursive, Jets to Brazil, and Hey Mercedes. So, This Is How It Is is nymb’s remastered first full-length album and includes two additional tracks recorded during the same session with Jeremy Lemos that originally appeared as b-sides to The Breathing Out Vapors Single. The album was remastered by Carl Saff.

Track listing:

1. Breathing Out Vapors
2. (Inhaling Fumes)
3. Fives On The Whiskey
4. If Only Rock And Roll Would Date Me
5. Finally Fine
6. 20 Mobiles For Gazing
7. I, The Fool
8. Big Thick Skin
9. Gesundheit = Bon Voyage
10. Need For Attention
11. Timeline
12. 12
13. Show Me Home