Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio · 2000
41 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk
Melodic punk rock intertwines with darkly humorous lyrics, showcasing emotional depth and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
The album received significant acclaim within the punk community and debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Its blend of catchy melodies with introspective and often darkly humorous lyrics influenced countless bands in the emo and pop-punk genres that followed.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels short, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on April 18, 2000, this self-titled album marked Alkaline Trio's eponymous debut on a larger label after their previous independent releases. Positioned as their breakthrough record, it helped solidify their presence in the burgeoning emo and pop-punk scenes during the early 2000s.
- 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 Goodbye Forever Standout 2:50
- 2 This Is Getting Over You Standout 4:47
- 3 Bleeder Standout 4:30
- 4 I Lied My Face Off 4:09
- 5 My Friend Peter 2:14
- 6 Snake Oil Tanker 1:22
- 7 Southern Rock 3:04
- 8 Cooking Wine 2:18
- 9 For Your Lungs Only 2:26
- 10 Exploding Boy 2:57
- 11 Sun Dials 3:43
- 12 Nose Over Tail 2:35
- 13 ’97 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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