365 project:"were the things that go bump in the night that you cant see. yeah, were the mishaps that always happen in threes"

34. 

artist:alkaline trio
album:crimson

this is the first album that i felt like i couldn't wait for. i wanted the leak the second it was out there, though it didn't work out that way. i had just really started getting into the trio right before this disk dropped, and i was thirsty for something new from them...my mouth was watering knowing it was so close.

when i finally picked this album up, i played the shit out of it. it was the only thing coming out of my speakers for about a month, and then i just stopped listening to it. i don't know if it got old, or i realized i didn't like it as much as the older albums, or what, but i went right back to listening to non-stop brand new and more or less forgot all about this album.

since that time, I've made a few alkaline trio mixes, because there just so many songs out there and there are definitely ones i like better than others, and it seemed like whenever i was putting together a new mix, i was always including your neck and mercy me. i really dig both of those songs, and i find them fun to sing along to.

i bought this album three times. i bought it regular when it came out, then traded up when the deluxe version hit the shelves. also, because that's the kind of girl i am, i own it on vinyl. that seems unnecessary for an album that I'm not in love with, but i do love the trio, so it is what it is.

I'm really antsy to get to see them again. i saw them last march and it was, as always, a really great show. their newest album is pretty blah, but the old stuff still kicks major ass, especially live.

if you are going to check out alkaline trio, i wouldn't suggest starting with this album. actually, id start with good mourning and work your way up to this one. crimson isn't a terrible album, don't get me wrong, its just not my favorite in alkaline trio's arsenal.


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