Agony & Irony
Alkaline Trio · 2008
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk
A melodic blend of angst and introspection wrapped in catchy hooks and dark lyrical themes.
Why this album works
'Agony & Irony' debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating the band's commercial viability. The album received generally positive reviews, with critics noting its mature songwriting and evolution in sound, making it significant in the pop-punk genre during this era.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels melodic introspection and reflection catchy hooks for engagement
- Context
- Released on July 1, 2008, 'Agony & Irony' marked Alkaline Trio's sixth studio album and their first under Epic Records after transitioning from Vagrant. This album showcased a more polished sound, following the band's previous release, 'Crimson,' which had solidified their position in the punk rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Linkin Park· Moby· Beck· Sonic Youth· Ariana Grande· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Calling All Skeletons Standout 3:18
- 2 Help Me Standout 3:44
- 3 In Vein 3:56
- 4 Over and Out 3:13
- 5 I Found Away 4:00
- 6 Do You Wanna Know 3:36
- 7 Live Young, Die Fast Standout 4:13
- 8 Love Love, Kiss Kiss 3:25
- 9 Lost and Rendered 3:22
- 10 Ruin It 3:36
- 11 Into the Night 3:22
- 12 Love Love, Kiss Kiss (acoustic) 3:06
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