- Audio CD (Nov 26 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Explicit Lyrics
- Label: Sonic Unyon Records
- ASIN: B00000DAMR
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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#19,169 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #80 in Music > Alternative Rock > Indie & Lo-Fi > Emo
- #83 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Emo
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Product Details |
Track Listings
| 1. Cringe |
| 2. Cop |
| 3. San Fransisco |
| 4. Nose Over Tail |
| 5. As You Were |
| 6. Enjoy Your Day |
| 7. Clavicle |
| 8. My Little Needle |
| 9. Southern Rock |
| 10. Messages From Kathlene |
| 11. Trouble Breathing |
| 12. Sorry About That |
Product Description
Album Description
The debut full-length on Asian Man Records from this Chicago 3-piece is hands down, the perfect listening in the wake of a broken heart. Featuring ex-members of 88 Fingers Louise and Slapstick, the Alkaline Trio combines harsh, emotion-filled pop-punk with sappy, heartfelt lyrics that don't go beyond the point of corniness.
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Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
A classic, plain and simple.
Jun 14 2004
Format:Audio CD
The trio could never make an album like this again. They have fallen off so far that even if they looked up they couldn't see the glory that they used to have. What happened? This album is so close to sonic perfection, so good that it defies categorization. The day this album was created all the souls in hell that tempted punk, emo and hardcore bands to suck were pacified and forced to stay in hell for another year so that the perfection of this album could be felt. This album is the Jesus of pop punk, and for two more albums the greatness was felt and then they went back to heaven. And when their self titled was dropped, the devils in hell that ruin good bands finally got control over the trio and they lost thier divinity and became mortals. So with only a mortal view on divinity they released From Here TO Infirmary, a decent album. Then their new ideas on divinity got to thier heads, though they stayed mortal and inable to create any more classics, they still declared themselves gods (especially Matt). They got a new holy ghost (that guy from Suicide Machines another band that fell off) and thus they created Good Mourning, a horribly mediocre release. Thus they became fallen angels, and have only been trying to create thier old glory. Poor guys, they fell hard. I don't know if this makes any sense, this is probably some of the weirdest stuff I've ever written. But hey take it with a grain of salt...... This album is great and should be a beacon on what kind of an album a band should put out. And it should also be a model of what NOT TO DO when you have a successful band that puts out great records. They really should have broken up after FHTI.
Raw & powerful Right Out of the Box
April 13 2004
Format:Audio CD
This, the Alkaline Trio's first full-length album, is the one that could most be categorized as "punk rock". The shorter songs, fast pounding drum work, uptempo riffage and occasional screams are here. But you need a few chances to listen deeper. Underneath the fast chords you'll hear meldoies and even some countermelodies. The vocals are the another source of excellence that push Alk3 and Goddammit past any genre boundaries. They're delivered to fit the music, melodic mush of the time but also hardass, sadly, and always powerfully. They experiment with sounds (check out the beginning of "Cop") and lyricism. The poetic quality of the lyrics has been mentioned over and over, but it you simply have to look at them and take them into account to add to the merit of this album. OK, the songs. The first few songs, however diverse, are all fast and loud. The next couple are still hard but more arpeggiated chords and awesome singing. Then, just when you think you have this band and album pegged, they throw you for a loop. "Enjoy Your Day" is so moving, even though it's short with just Dan and an acoustic. Simple beauty. The album grows from there. The rockier songs on the second half are great and different. Then they throw in Matt's genius "Sorry About That" in the end. The Trio may have surpassed this album with any number of its successors (especially the next album Maybe I'll Catch Fire and their latest Good Mourning), but if you're a trio fan you'll always find yourself coming back to the raw emotions and powerful words of Goddammit
Explosive debut from the best
Dec 16 2003
Format:Audio CD
Out of the 2000+ CDs I have, this one has probably been played the most. The Alkaline Trio, to put it simply, are solely responsible for changing my mind that there are no good bands around anymore; something I had believed for about 5 or 6 years before that. To call this album emo is an injustice, as many of my friends despise emo but love this album. If you've ever had a week long beer binge or had your heart broken by a girl (probably both), this album will reign as your soundtrack to some of the happiest misery there is.
Cringe is the first song on the album, and once the guitars start wailing in, you're hooked. Stand out tracks include As You Were "Stale as a two day half fullbeer, cigarette butts float around in here; a field in my gut lacking sunshine..." and Nose Over Tail "Fine time to fake a seizure; to feel your mouth on mine; saving me..." The slower songs are great too; Sorry About That is just a timeless song describing the deterioration of infatuation, and onset of regret; something most of us can relate to.
Whether you just heard about the Alkaline Trio and are looking to get some of their older stuff, or are just looking for a new band, or only listen to country and hardcore ganster- rap and are 9 years old, I don't care, just get this album... I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Cringe is the first song on the album, and once the guitars start wailing in, you're hooked. Stand out tracks include As You Were "Stale as a two day half fullbeer, cigarette butts float around in here; a field in my gut lacking sunshine..." and Nose Over Tail "Fine time to fake a seizure; to feel your mouth on mine; saving me..." The slower songs are great too; Sorry About That is just a timeless song describing the deterioration of infatuation, and onset of regret; something most of us can relate to.
Whether you just heard about the Alkaline Trio and are looking to get some of their older stuff, or are just looking for a new band, or only listen to country and hardcore ganster- rap and are 9 years old, I don't care, just get this album... I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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Godblessit
The debut album from possibly the finest band to exit the hallowed chicago city lines, the alkaline trio fetch in their bags the catchy pop-punk chord feel from the likes of blink... Read more
Published on Nov 18 2003 by "sukiro2k"
Their best album
This is by far, Alkaline Trio's best album. The lyrics are dark, depressing, and very well written. Matt's guitar playing isn't the greatest, but the riffs are catchy and original,... Read more
Published on Sep 22 2003
The best
This album struck a chord with me for a very obvious reason. The music is touching and emotional and the lyrics are fabulous. Read more
Published on Aug 28 2003 by "xxlessthanfishxx"
Wow
Amazingly lyrics, breathtaking chords and 12 great tracks. Possibly the very best album i own. If in doubt as to whether or not to buy this record, don't be. One of the greatest. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2003 by Nick R
ill
when i was first listened to Alkaline Trio i wasent very impressed but as i listend to them i saw they were an amazing band there type of punk is like no otha band putting emo punk... Read more
Published on Mar 24 2003 by chris
Brilliant poetry set to catchy music . . .
This is my all-time favorite CD by any band, however it also happens to be by my all-time favorite band, Alkaline Trio, which just makes it even more wonderful. Read more
Published on Dec 10 2002 by "islandmunky"
Alkaline Trio. Not your average poppunk band
I liked this cd. Mostly, because of the lyrics. They were great, sorta makes you use your brain. Also, because the lead singer sounds awesome when he yells, specifically towards... Read more
Published on Dec 1 2002 by "xxlessthanfishxx"
it rules
This album is one of the 5 best albums of all times. Alkaline Trio does their music right
Published on Sep 29 2002 by matt
Emo's darkest (and most impressing) side
Regardless of whether you like Emo or not, it's hard to like The Alkaline Trio in general. What many Emo fans will find refreshing about these three Chicago boys is their step away... Read more
Published on Aug 10 2002 by Rex Marksmanson
Absolutely incredible music!
This is one of my alltime favorite CDs. It's amazingly addictive. Once you get it, you won't want to listen to anything else. Read more
Published on July 17 2002 by "islandmunky"
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