"This Addiction" was being hailed as a "return to their roots" album for Alkaline Trio. Physically this may be true, they recorded in Chicago with their old producer from their "Goddammit" days on Asian Man Records. However, musically, this album is more of a return to the gloomy pop punk of "Crimson". The hooks are just about nonstop, but its not in a negative way. Lyrically, they stick to their tried and true formula of gloom and doom, drunken relationship themes. Which for any alkaline trio fan, you couldn't be happier with. Of course I'm biased, so this review is extremely skewed in their favor, but nonetheless, this album is an extremely enjoyable trip back to a time when Alkaline Trio seemed like they were having fun wallowing in their misery. Its no doubt a fun ride for the listener as well. They even bring in a horn section on the song "lead poisoning". Alkaline Trio fans really couldn't ask for more, speaking as one of their biggest fans, i feel justified in saying this.
The deluxe edition contains 6 extra songs, 2 new and 4 acoustic versions of songs you'll hear on the album. Plus it comes with a full concert performance of 18 songs from their Agony and Irony tour. And for only 10 bucks this week, its well worth it.
I can't stop listening to this album so i suggest you go buy it now!
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