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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo engagement
  • dark humor with emotional depth
  • melodic anthems for reflection
  • for short road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek purely upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 She Lied to the FBI 2:48
  • 2 I Wanna Be a Warhol 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 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

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