My Shame Is True
Alkaline Trio · 2013
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk
Melodic punk rock anthems collide with introspective lyrics wrapped in dark humor and emotional depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo engagement dark humor with emotional depth melodic anthems for reflection
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2013, 'My Shame Is True' is Alkaline Trio's eighth studio album, following their 2010 release 'This Addiction.' By this time, the band was solidifying their legacy in the punk rock scene while experimenting with themes of regret and vulnerability. The album also marked a return to their earlier sound after a brief foray into more polished production techniques.
- If you like
- alternative rock, punk, pop-punk
My Shame Is True is an album by Alkaline Trio, released in 2013. Melodic punk rock anthems collide with introspective lyrics wrapped in dark humor and emotional depth. 'My Shame Is True' debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity. It received positive reviews from critics, notably for its lyrical honesty and catchy melodies, helping to reinvigorate interest in the pop-punk genre during a period when it faced heavy competition from other music styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does My Shame Is True sound like?
Melodic punk rock anthems collide with introspective lyrics wrapped in dark humor and emotional depth. Rooted in alternative rock and punk.
What makes My Shame Is True by Alkaline Trio notable?
'My Shame Is True' debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's enduring popularity. It received positive reviews from critics, notably for its lyrical honesty and catchy melodies, helping to reinvigorate interest in the pop-punk genre during a period when it faced heavy competition from other music styles. Released on January 1, 2013, 'My Shame Is True' is Alkaline Trio's eighth studio album, following their 2010 release 'This Addiction.' By this time, the band was solidifying their legacy in the punk rock scene while experimenting with themes of regret and vulnerability. The album also marked a return to their earlier sound after a brief foray into more polished production techniques.
Who is My Shame Is True for?
My Shame Is True works well if you're into steady mid-tempo engagement, dark humor with emotional depth and melodic anthems for reflection.
How many songs are on My Shame Is True?
My Shame Is True has 12 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 She Lied to the FBI Standout 2:48
- 2 I Wanna Be a Warhol Standout 3:07
- 3 I’m Only Here to Disappoint 2:46
- 4 Kiss You to Death 3:21
- 5 The Temptation of St. Anthony 3:34
- 6 I, Pessimist 2:10
- 7 Only Love Standout 4:35
- 8 The Torture Doctor 3:37
- 9 Midnight Blue 2:44
- 10 One Last Dance 3:28
- 11 Young Lovers 3:31
- 12 Until Death Do Us Part 4:11
Release Date
January 1, 2013
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 59 sec
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