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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Wonder Years· Brand New· Taking Back Sunday
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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