Goddamnit [EXPLICIT LYRICS] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Alkaline Trio (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 11, 2008)
• Original Release Date: March 11, 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Original recording remastered
• Label: Asian Man
• ASIN: B0012GM69Y
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,009 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
In the summer of 1998, one of the most influential punk albums (Goddamnit) was recorded by a little ol' band from Chicago called the ALKALINE TRIO. Costing only $900 over a course of 5 days, this album went on to sell over 200,000 records globally. Ten years later we bring you the extensive rerelease of this classic album. Most rereleases offer the basic remastered + bonus photos/liner notes type of deal, but this reissue has been a three year long process that's been given the royal treatment. Completely remixed, remastered, new digipak artwork w/ two metallic foil inks on the cover, twelve page booklet with rare photos/liner notes, and a two hour DVD documentary featuring all original members. Interviews include Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Glenn Porter from the ALKALINE TRIO, Brendan Kelly (LAWRENCE ARMS), Matt Allison (Atlas Studios), Heather Hannoura (Artist/Roadie), and Mike Park (Asian Man Records). The DVD takes you through the story of the bands creation through the eyes of all the major players who were involved in the genesis of the band. It also includes the entire Goddamnit album performed by the original band and then again by the current lineup. We are also extremely proud to introduce four never released songs. These were the first four songs the band ever recorded and they have also been remixed and remastered for the re-release. The vinyl will be released on six limited edition colors of quantities of 500. Two of them will be exclusive to their fan club, which leaves only 2,000 pieces of wax for the rest of the world to fight over. Those who purchase the vinyl will also receive a gift certificate for a free copy of the DVD.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goddamnit...back from the dead, April 10, 2008

By	C. O'Malley (Mesa, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pay the money. Buy the CD. You know you want to.

And I know you should. This reissue of "Goddamnit" is by far my wisest purchase of the year and the best Alkaline Trio disc released since its original issue. That's not to downplay every other gem they've recorded, it's just so, so hard to improve upon perfection.

And that's what this is. The original recording has been remastered beautifully. Everything is crisp and clear and perfect in every way. Even if you already own the original, get this one. On top of the original tracks, this one includes four others, including "Weak Week," an earlier version of "Nose Over Tail," an early version of "Ninety-Seven," and "Sundials." These four songs, all done "Goddamnit" style, are well worth the cost of the disc.

As a bonus, this release comes with a DVD documentary. It chronicles the band's early years and gives a point by point breakdown, as well as early live performances, of most of the songs on the disc. Matt, Dan, and Glen (and some other key players) take the viewer on a guided tour of the Trio's roots. The extras on the DVD give a live performance of the entire CD by the band's current lineup as seen on the Occult Roots tour. So, you get to see every song performed by the band in 1998 and again by the band as it currently exists. In addition to all of that, you can get a look at the band's old Chicago haunts. This DVD is far superior, both in quality and information, than The Show Must Go Off DVD and the Remains DVD.

Go buy it. If you're a fan, you need it. If you've never heard the band before, start at the beginning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Soooooooooo sweeeeeeeet., May 18, 2009

By	Arman Langley (Kingston, NY) - See all my reviews

You don't hear bands like this anymore. If you hear a band that is depressed, it sounds like they are screaming for sympathy. This is just interesting. Matt Skiba and Dan Adriano are just amazing songwritters for a punk rock group. The lyrics are ironically funny, sometimes sad, and upbeat. Sounds like 'Cringe', 'Cop', and 'My Little Needle' (".. when I fall down, I'll fall apart. Trade in my bike for a shopping cart") are examples. You haven't heard depressed funny songs since Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now by the Smiths. I became hooked to this band. All their albums are good as well. Give it a hear.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliance, even the second time around, July 26, 2008

By	NoQuarter1230 (Vegas) - See all my reviews

This album has never ceased to amaze me. This re release is a perfect balance. It cleaned up the original album a little, but the album still maintains it's raw sound and feel. Definitely worth checking out.