This Addiction cover

This Addiction

Alkaline Trio · 2010

36 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · punk · pop-punk

A raw and energetic blend of pop-punk melodies and dark, introspective lyrics that capture the band's signature style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy listening sessions
  • steady energetic flow
  • dark introspective moods
  • front-loaded with energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'This Addiction' is Alkaline Trio's sixth studio album, following their 2008 release 'Agony & Irony.' At this point in their career, the band sought to return to their punk roots after exploring more polished sounds. This album marked a re-engagement with their earlier themes of addiction and heartbreak.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 This Addiction 2:34
  • 2 Dine, Dine My Darling 2:58
  • 3 Lead Poisoning 2:37
  • 4 Dead on the Floor 4:19
  • 5 The American Scream 2:59
  • 6 Off the Map 3:15
  • 7 Draculina 3:33
  • 8 Eating Me Alive 2:53
  • 9 Piss and Vinegar 2:27
  • 10 Dorothy 3:31
  • 11 Fine 3:17
  • 12 Two Lips, Two Lungs and One Tongue 1:52

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