Crimson
by Alkaline Trio
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: May 24, 2005
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    90
    As great as Alkaline Trio are at relating their booze and blood-spattered lives to listeners, it does get a little tedious. But Skiba and Andriano's interlocking harmonies never flag, and the band's rhythms are just too catchy throughout.
  2. PopMatters
    80
    If anything, Crimson is the album that will push Alkaline Trio from the edges of the spotlight directly into its midst.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    It's a delight to hear. [18 Jun 2005, p.64]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    On Crimson, Alkaline Trio again manage to make bloodletting sound like hot fun on a Saturday night.
  6. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Their most well-rounded LP so far.
  7. Spin
    83
    Crimson... still has its share of macabre wordplay... but the real attraction here is the music, which sounds just as dramatic as the imagery. [Jun 2005, p.105]
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  8. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Crimson's minor-key arrangements... make more room for spooky keyboard ooze and swinging rhythms than those on [their] four previous full-lengths. [27 May 2005, p.136]
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  9. Stylus Magazine
    83
    Criticising this album because you’re not a teenager is like criticising inhalers just because you don’t have asthma. This may not be for you, but when it hits stride it’s impossible not to get caught up in it.
  10. Lost At Sea
    80
    Crimson may not be AK3s best album, but it’s a welcome, mature effort from one of Vagrant’s best bands.

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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 51
  3. Negative: 4 out of 51
  1. Ripper36
    Jun 7, 2023
    8
    A straight out great album. There are some really good songs to be heard and a couple not so great(but only 2 or 3) Its not Goddamnit or IsA straight out great album. There are some really good songs to be heard and a couple not so great(but only 2 or 3) Its not Goddamnit or Is this thing Curse, buts its good. Jerry Finn had his hand in a little too much for my taste. Back to hell and Fall Victim are the best songs hands down. If your a trio fan or just love punk this is a great album to play but not the best From Alkaline Trio's catalog.… Full Review »
  2. JackC
    Jan 21, 2007
    9
    Almost perfect album, soooo goood! Songs like "Sadie" " Dethbed" are just geniusly well done!
  3. Jo
    Dec 14, 2006
    8
    Definately, Alkaline Trio did it differently this time. For my opinion, this album sounds more ''rock'' than the other Definately, Alkaline Trio did it differently this time. For my opinion, this album sounds more ''rock'' than the other ones. They tried something more ''mature'' and it just sounds differently, with less direct songs like ''Fine Without you'' or ''This could be love''.… Full Review »
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