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Is This Thing Cursed?

Alkaline Trio · 2018

39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A blend of raw punk energy and melodic introspection reflecting life’s darker moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • raw energy with melodic introspection
  • emotional release through short tracks
  • thoughtful lyrics for deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer long, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Is This Thing Cursed?' was released in 2018, Alkaline Trio had established themselves as a staple in the punk rock scene, with this being their ninth studio album. Following a three-year hiatus since 'My Shame Is True' (2013), this album marked a return to form, showcasing refined songwriting while embracing their signature dark themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Is This Thing Cursed? 2:43
  • 2 Blackbird 3:20
  • 3 Demon and Division 3:16
  • 4 Little Help? 2:23
  • 5 I Can’t Believe 4:01
  • 6 Sweet Vampires 3:23
  • 7 Pale Blue Ribbon 2:00
  • 8 Goodbye Fire Island 3:31
  • 9 Stay 3:29
  • 10 Heart Attacks 2:20
  • 11 Worn So Thin 2:35
  • 12 Throw Me to the Lions 3:18
  • 13 Krystalline 3:29

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