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Damnesia
''Damnesia'' is an album by the punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released July 12, 2011 through their label Heart & Skull, a joint venture with Epitaph Records. A primarily acoustic album, it consists of "a selection of beloved fan favorites selected from the group's extensive catalogue and presented in an intimate semi-unplugged format". The album also includes two new songs, "Olde English 800" and "I Remember a Rooftop", as well as a cover version of the Violent Femmes' "I Held Her in My Arms". A music video consisting of studio footage was released for the song "Clavicle", and the band has embarked a fifteenth-anniversary United States tour in support of the album. Reception ''Damnesia'' was released to mostly positive reviews. AbsolutePunk gave it a rating of 7.5/10, stating that "''Damnesia'' satiates the appetite fans have for new material, while proving that an old band can still do new tricks.". Big Cheese gave it a rating of 8/10, stating that the album took a "mellower ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Since 2001, the band has consisted of Matt Skiba (vocals, guitar), Dan Andriano (vocals, bass) and Derek Grant (drums, vocals). Founded in late 1996 by Skiba, bassist Rob Doran, and drummer Glenn Porter, Alkaline Trio released its debut single, "Sundials", in 1997. Following its release, Doran departed from the band and was replaced by Andriano. The band subsequently recorded an EP, '' For Your Lungs Only'' (1998), and its debut studio album, '' Goddamnit'' (1998). Following the release of the band's second album, ''Maybe I'll Catch Fire'' (2000), Porter left the band and was replaced by Mike Felumlee for its subsequent album, '' From Here to Infirmary'' (2001). Backed by the singles " Stupid Kid" and "Private Eye", ''From Here to Infirmary'' significantly increased the band's exposure, and its follow-up, '' Good Mourning'' (2003), charted highly on the ''Billboard'' 200. ''Good Mourning'' marked the record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Andriano
Daniel Michael Andriano (born June 27, 1977) is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist and bassist of the punk rock band Alkaline Trio, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums to date. Andriano also records solo material under the name Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room and has released two solo albums to date, '' Hurricane Season'' (2011) and ''Party Adjacent'' (2015). Since February 2019, he has played bass with the rock supergroup The Damned Things. Early bands In 1993, he and several friends from the Elgin area formed the punk-ska band Slapstick, with Andriano playing bass and contributing backing vocals. He would remain a member through the release of two full-length albums (''Lookit!'' and a self-titled compilation) until the group's breakup in 1996. After the breakup he and two other ex-members of Slapstick formed the band Tuesday, which released an EP, '' Early Summer'', in 1997 and a full-length album, ''Freewheelin'', later tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Addiction
''This Addiction'' is the seventh studio album by Chicago-based rock band Alkaline Trio, released February 23, 2010 as the first release by their newly formed record label Heart & Skull, a joint venture with Epitaph Records. Described as a return to the band's punk rock roots, it was recorded at Atlas Studios in their hometown of Chicago with Matt Allison, the same location and producer used for much of their early material. The album draws lyrical inspiration from the band members' personal lives, addressing themes such as love, addiction, death, divorce, grief, suicide, politics, and war. It became the highest-charting album of the band's career, debuting on the ''Billboard'' 200 at #11 and also reaching #1 on the Rock, Independent, and Alternative Albums charts. Formation of Heart & Skull Following the touring cycle for their 2008 album '' Agony & Irony'', Alkaline Trio left Epic Records due to personnel changes within the record label. Singer and guitarist Matt Skiba exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broken Wing (Alkaline Trio EP)
''Broken Wing'' is an EP by American punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released on April 2, 2013 on Epitaph and Heart & Skull. Produced by both Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore, ''Broken Wing'' was recorded during the same sessions that yielded the band's eighth studio album, '' My Shame Is True'', and consists of songs that were written for the album but didn't fit the album's theme of catharsis. Digital deluxe versions of ''My Shame Is True'' include all four songs from ''Broken Wing'' as bonus tracks. Track listing Personnel Alkaline Trio * Matt Skiba – guitar, backing & lead vocals *Dan Andriano Daniel Michael Andriano (born June 27, 1977) is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the co-lead vocalist and bassist of the punk rock band Alkaline Trio, with whom he has recorded nine studio albums to date. Andriano also rec ... – bass, lead & backing vocals * Derek Grant – drums Additional musicians * Bill Stevenson - backing vocals Recording p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Grant (drummer)
Derek Richard Grant (sometimes known as Derek R. Grant) is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the third and current drummer for punk rock band Alkaline Trio Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois. Since 2001, the band has consisted of Matt Skiba (vocals, guitar), Dan Andriano (vocals, bass) and Derek Grant (drums, vocals). Founded in late 1996 by Skiba, bassist Rob D ..., having joined the band in 2001. He is also a member of Chicago "supergroup" Dead Ending. He was previously a member of The Suicide Machines, Telegraph, Gyga, Thoughts of Ionesco, Remainder (band), Remainder, Walls of Jericho (band), Walls of Jericho, The Exceptions and Broken Spoke. In addition to playing the drums, Grant is a guitarist and vocalist, and has filled in as guitarist for both Face to Face (punk band), Face to Face (1998) and The Gaslight Anthem (October 2008). He has frequently filled in on drums for Josh Freese on many The Vandals, Vand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Felumlee
Mike Felumlee, a native of Crystal Lake, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago), is chiefly known as the current drummer for the rock band The Smoking Popes. He is known to a lesser extent for his stint of several years as drummer in the band Alkaline Trio and for his solo music. The Smoking Popes Felumlee was the drummer on all of the Popes albums prior to the live album ''At Metro'', released in 2006 in conjunction with a long-awaited reunion of the band. Reportedly, Felumlee discussed with Popes frontman Josh Caterer rejoining the band for its reunion but declined, due to personal relations between himself and the Popes having become a little tense. He rejoined The Smoking Popes in April 2015, replacing Neil Hennessy who was relocating. Elsewhere After the Smoking Popes split in 1999, Felumlee joined Alkaline Trio. He was the drummer on the album ''From Here To Infirmary''. Felumlee left Alkaline Trio in 2001, reportedly due to personal friction with Matt Skiba. Last accesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private Eye (song)
"Private Eye" is a song by the Chicago-based punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released as the second single from their 2001 album '' From Here to Infirmary''. Two different versions of the single were released in the United Kingdom, where it reached #51 on the UK Singles Chart The song's music video is compiled from live footage of the band performing "Private Eye" on several dates of their 2000 tour, with touring drummer Adam Willard filling in following Mike Felumlee's departure from the group. Track listing *The data portion of the enhanced CD consists of the music video for " Stupid Kid". Personnel Band * Matt Skiba – guitar, lead vocals * Dan Andriano – bass, backing vocals *Mike Felumlee – drums on "Private Eye" *Adam Willard Adam David "Atom" Willard (born August 15, 1973) is an American drummer who has been a member of several notable musical acts. Willard's drumming career began in 1990 when he joined Rocket from the Crypt, with whom he remained until 2000. Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Gano
Gordon James Gano (born June 7, 1963) is an American musician widely known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter of American folk punk band Violent Femmes. Early life Gano was born in New York City to actor parents Norman and Faye Gano, and grew up in Connecticut. The Gano family moved to Wisconsin in 1973, when his father opened an American Baptist church in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. Rev. Gano, an accomplished actor, also formed a community theater group in Oak Creek, and Gordon appeared in many of its productions, notably "Sing Out, Sweet Land" in 1976. His father played guitar, and exposed his son to a wide array of musical genres, including country and western, show tunes, and gospel. The liner notes to the Violent Femmes's compilation album ''Permanent Record'' describe Gano as ''"a devout Baptist"''. In 1979 the Gano family moved to nearby Hales Corners, where his father took over an existing American Baptist congregation. At this time Gordon b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We've Had Enough
"We've Had Enough" is a song by the Chicago-based punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released as the first single from their 2003 album ''Good Mourning''. "We've Had Enough" was released to radio on May 20, 2003. It was the band's first single to chart in the United States, reaching #38 on ''Billboard'''s Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also charted in the United Kingdom, reaching #50 on the UK Singles Chart. "We've Had Enough" features backing vocals by Keith Morris, singer of the Circle Jerks and original singer of Black Flag. The song's music video, directed by Tomorrow's Brightest Minds, depicts the band members as ghosts haunting a family in a house. As the husband unsuccessfully attempts to turn off the radio and television which are broadcasting the song, the wife discovers marked photographs of the band members in life, taken by an unseen person. After the husband witnesses the ghostly figure of a man dragging wrapped bodies through the living room, the two run to check on thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson (Alkaline Trio Album)
''Crimson'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Alkaline Trio. Produced by Jerry Finn, it was released on May 24, 2005 by Vagrant. Recording Bassist Dan Andriano notes that: It was kind of the same as always. We just spent a little more time in all areas of the recording process. We spent a little more time in pre-production, where we worked on the songs with Jerry. Before we started recording, he came out to Chicago and ame to practicesand he was listening to the songs, and we had an opportunity to ask him what he thought. It kind of gave us more time to re-work some stuff that we thought could have been a little better but were a little stumped on, as Jerry had good ideas for the songs. And as far as the actual recording, it was great working with him. It was more like working with a friend. We've known Jerry for a long time, and he's really easy to work with and be around for 12 hours a day. He's got an amazing gear collection. Any kind of guitar you want to use for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercy Me
"Mercy Me" is a song by the Chicago-based rock band Alkaline Trio, released as the second single from their 2005 album ''Crimson''. "Mercy Me" was released to radio on September 27, 2005. It peaked at No. 30 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 89 on the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. The single was released as a CD backed with an acoustic recording of "Private Eye" as well as "Buried", a B-side from the album's recording sessions. It was also released as a set of two 7" records, backed with acoustic recordings of "This Could Be Love" and "Crawl". It is also featured in videogame Flatout 2 and as a DLC for Rock Band 4. The song's music video was directed by Ben Goldman. Track listing CD version *The data portion of the enhanced CD consists of the music video for "Mercy Me". 7" version 1 7" version 2 Personnel Band * Matt Skiba – guitar, lead vocals *Dan Andriano – bass, backing vocals * Derek Grant – drums Production *Jerry Finn Jermone Gregory Finn (March 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goddamnit
''Goddamnit'' is the debut album by the Chicago-based rock band Alkaline Trio, released October 13, 1998 through Asian Man Records. Artwork and title The album cover has 3 red alarm clocks, each set at 6:00, representing 666. "I used to set my alarm clock when I was a bike messenger to 6 o'clock in the morning, and when the alarm clock would go off, the first word out of my mouth was always 'Goddamnit!'", says Matt Skiba. Reception As of 2008, ''Goddamnit'' has sold 94,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Mike DaRonco of AllMusic called ''Goddamnit'' "hands down the perfect listening in the wake of a broken heart" and remarked that "It's rare that a band such as Alkaline Trio can make love songs appealing without being labeled as 'wimpy' or 'generic', and ''Goddamnit'' is the record to erase those labels." Track listing Personnel * Matt Skiba – guitar, lead and backing vocals *Dan Andriano – bass guitar, backing and lead vocals *Glenn Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
