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Alkaline Trio - Is This Thing Cursed? (August 31, 2018) Album • Page 51

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by amorningofsleep, Jul 18, 2018.

  1. AWasteOfATime

    @awasteofatime Supporter

    That's that supporter money info
     
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  2. SteveLikesMusic

    approx. 3rd coolest Steve on here Supporter

    It was some other guy named Jason Tate
     
  3. BlackwingE

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    God, I just noticed that the beginning of the chorus in Stay sounds like the line "So kiss me, and smile for me" from Leaving on a Jet Plane, and now I can never unhear it.
     
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  4. BackyardHero11

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    aaaannd while waiting just ordered Good Mourning and Agony and Irony Deluxe vinyl. whoops! finish my discography listen, i have to ponder but should be able to come up with a ranking.
     
  5. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    Listened to every album this week, I think I'd now rank them:

    GM
    MSIT
    FHTI
    C
    MICF
    TA
    A&I
    G
     
  6. AlwaysEvolving21

    Trusted Supporter

    Sweet Vampires grew on me big time.
     
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  7. AlwaysEvolving21

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    A&I deluxe vinyl is so awesome. Probably my favorite alkaline trio LP I own. I got the bone variant a few months ago. The bonus songs sound so good.
     
  8. smoke4thecaper

    out of context reference Supporter

    After half a dozen listens, I am more than happy with this album. Only "Goodbye Fire Island" has yet to truly grow on me. Some of the lyrics are :sly: (and there's something about it that reminds me of blink's "Los Angeles" :shrug:)

    "Worn So Thin" is forgettable despite the fact that I tap my toe when I play it... but then I can't remember a note once "Thrown Me to the Lions" comes on.
     
  9. Jake W

    oh my god, I'm back on my bullshit Prestigious

    2 MINUTES AND I AM DRUNK
     
  10. sophos34

    Prestigious Supporter

    this is super solid. a late career gem from a band that probably peaked over a decade ago but nonetheless keeps trucking on. can't say im a fan of their last 2 and a half albums but this is quite good.
     
  11. ZooZooChaCha

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    Posted this in the main band thread, but thought I'd share it here as well since there are a few questions related to Is This Thing Cursed?
     
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  12. slimfenix182

    FUCKIN SAVAGES IN THAT FUCKIN BOX Prestigious

    One hour til this is in my ears. So excited.

    I'll probably stream it and then buy it off Google Play tonight. Pick up a physical when it's convenient.
     
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  13. Chris steppins

    Newbie

    Which song is about the trump administration? I have listened through once and can't tell ulcer which one it is. This album is weird and way different and dark and interesting and I totally love it! It is progression in a good way!
     
  14. Rowan5215

    An inconsequential shift as the continents drift.

    it's "I Can't Believe"
     
  15. Chris steppins

    Newbie

    Thanks!!!
     
  16. AlwaysEvolving21

    Trusted Supporter

    Still can’t believe there’s a new alkaline trio album and tour!
     
  17. Mort Michaels

    Father, Son, and House of Gucci

    First Alk3 album I have ever fully listened to. Really like it a lot.
     
  18. slimfenix182

    FUCKIN SAVAGES IN THAT FUCKIN BOX Prestigious

    That was one of the fastest first listens I've had like it went by so quick in the best way. Holy shit, I love it so much. Some inspired guitar parts and melodies that feel kinda fresh to me for Trio. Musically Goodbye Fire Island was easily my favorite first time. Last three albums there's always a couple Skiba songs that could've been left off for me and were the weakest. This time Little Help and Pale Blue Ribbon are my bottom 2 but I really don't dislike either. The Social D comp on Little Help nails it, it's so not a Trio song haha. But those two are short as hell and fly by that it doesn't approach dragging the album down for me. Throw Me To The Lions (2nd favorite musically) and Krystalline are classic Skiba melodies that you can like immediately sing along to the rest before the first line finishes haha. The emotion in Matt's voice at the end of Krystalline is perfection. Love the production, the instrument tones, tracking a 2nd guitar in the right ways. Derek kills it. About as hyped as I've ever been for an album and not an ounce of disappointment. Top tier Trio.
     
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  19. amorningofsleep

    No Fun. Not Ever.

    Love the fact that there's possibly Kubrick references in this
     
  20. JRGComedy

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    This is a ton of fun. Dan sounds great!
     
  21. slimfenix182

    FUCKIN SAVAGES IN THAT FUCKIN BOX Prestigious

    "Throw me to the lions, listen for the screams, show me how the scientist inside of you thinks" I just love that chorus haha. All the lyrics on that song for that matter
     
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  22. slimfenix182

    FUCKIN SAVAGES IN THAT FUCKIN BOX Prestigious

    Ok 2nd listen I enjoy Pale Blue Ribbon a lot
     
  23. slimfenix182

    FUCKIN SAVAGES IN THAT FUCKIN BOX Prestigious

    Goodbye Fire Island starts with that really ominous riff and I feel like it fits the theme of the song perfectly
     
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  24. irthesteve

    formerly irthesteve Prestigious

    yeah this album is damn good, really liking it on first listen
     
  25. BackyardHero11

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    sweet! I can't wait, I think the one I grabbed was the clear
     
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