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Agony & Irony
by Alkaline Trio


7.8

based on 10 reviews
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The latest album for the punk rock trio from Illinois was produced by Josh Abraham.

LABEL:	Sony
RELEASE DATE:	01 July 2008
DISCS:	1 disc
GENRE(S):	Rock, Punk

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The Onion (A.V. Club)

Once again, the Trio lives up to expectations--but it's easy to wonder how much longer that will cut it.

The New York Times

Their sound is potent in its simplicity.

All Music Guide

The album is still enjoyable and damn catchy in spots — but knowing as much as we do about this talented trio, it seems like it could have been so much better.

Billboard

These guys seem comfortable with the added sheen--a few tracks could be the Killers covering the Misfits--but Skiba's tunes aren't quite as memorable as those on earlier Alkaline Trio discs, which blunts the overall effect.

Rolling Stone

There's enough gallows humor and goth aggression to get the faithful swaying, but these guys won't be selling out arenas anytime soon.

Spin

After five dark, swift albums, they tread fretfully toward maturity and make it seem like walking into the light. [July 2008, p.92]

Blender

These gothed-out Chicago yeomen relish a catoonishly dark lyric and if they eke new inspiration out of anything on their sixth studio album--which bounds along, as though bunny-powered, on a pop-punk beat--it's war. [July 2008, p.70]

Alternative Press

The ominous charm that had fans nose over tail is not completely lost in Agony & Irony. [Aug 2008, p.156]

Q Magazine

Matt Skiba's bitter lyrics still have an impressive sting, and with My Chemical Romance on hiatus, his misanthropy may yet secure a broader audience. [Aug 2008, p.135]

Hot Press

Perennial underachievers once again fall short of the mark.

The average user rating for this album is 7.8 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Harry B gave it a9:
This is less like Crimson, more like their older work, but with a whole new element involved as well. I really like it!

Mislav gave it a9:
Alkaline Trio always have great harmonies and clever lyrics, plus two good singers. A few songs on here feel a bit like filler ("Over And Out," "Live Young, Die Fast," "Lost and Rendered"), but for the most part they're all pleasant to listen to if not lots of fun. My biggest BEEF with this CD is how short it is.

John H. gave it a10:
Great album. Pure Class. Im never gonna turn it off.

Malfuncti0n lethal gave it an8:
Not too bad a cd. they have had some better albums in the past, but this one is in no way bad. it is, however, a bit more mainstream in its sound. my favorite track is probably the first one, "calling all skeletons," a great opening song to an album. i think this album is going to be getting a lot of listening from me regardless. I also recently discovered Heavens, the singer from alkaline trio's side project. also some good stuff, check it out.

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Agony & Irony by Alkaline Trio

Agony & Irony
by Alkaline Trio