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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Release!!!, April 3, 2001
Alkaline Trio has been my favorite band ever since the first day I heard them a little over 2 years ago. This CD came out today, April 3rd, and of course, like any good fan, I went directly from school to go get it. ...If you like Alkaline Trio, Hot Rod Circuit, Saves the Day, or any other similar bands even the slightest, I definately recommend buying this CD. It's just as good as any of Alk 3's older stuff. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because as of now, nothing can top 'Goddammit.' That CD absolutely blows me away every time a listen to it. 'From Here to Infirmary' definately gives you the Alkaline Trio experience, and possibly a little more. Matt Skiba (lead vocalist) doesn't sing quite as much on this as he has before. Dan has a greater share of songs, which I think adds a little spice to the album. To get a taste of what the entire CD sounds like, I'd suggest listening to "Steamer Trunk," "Private Eye," and "Bloodied Up." I could actually list every song and it probably wouldn't make a difference because they're all good! If you get a chance, pick up the 'Hell Yes' EP as well. Definately a thumbs up for Alk 3 on this release!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alk3's Best, August 27, 2006
This was the first Alkaline Trio cd I listened to, and in my opinion, it's the best. It really got me into the band, and helped me to get more into punk as a whole.
A lot of people would classify Alkaline Trio as pop-punk, but I'm not one of them. At least with this album, I wouldn't (their latest album, "Crimson" is quite a bit more poppy). On "From Here to Infirmary", the tracks are very catchy, and will most likely be stuck in your head for a while the first time you hear them. Matt Skiba's voice is very distinctive, and helps set Alk3 apart from other punk/emo fusion bands. Dave Andriano also sings on a few tracks. As far as lyrics go, most of the songs are about what you'd expect from an emo-like band, but seeing as Skiba's a satanist, he can't help but add a tone of darkness, right? Overall, the songs are very well-written, and fun to listen to, no matter what your mood.
From start to finish, "From Here to Infirmary" doesn't dissapoint, and if you're gonna get one Alkaline Trio album, make it this.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nose Over Tail for the Trio, March 23, 2006
Alkaline Trio are a great band that have gained quite a following with the lil Hot Topic mall punk crowd. On the one hand, it's great that they are getting the recognition they deserve. Alkaline Trio are an amazing band, but at the same time part of me wishes I could go back to the days of seeing them in a small venue again. Anyway, when this came out I was totally obsessed with it. From the first track,Private Eye (sticks in your head for days) to the closer, and my personal favorite Crawl this cd is just one catchy song after another. As I get older, my musical taste has changed a bit, and the cds I loved in middle or high school tend to sit on the shelf awaiting a sentimental listen every once in awhile. But From Here To Infirmary is one cd I come back to again and again. I still know every song by heart and love it the same as I did the very first time I heard it. This is Alkaline Trio at their best, pop punk at its best and one of my all time favorite cds.
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