Agony & Irony
by Alkaline Trio
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: Jul 1, 2008
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The A.V. Club
    83
    Once again, the Trio lives up to expectations--but it's easy to wonder how much longer that will cut it.
  2. The New York Times
    80
    Their sound is potent in its simplicity.
  3. AllMusic
    70
    The album is still enjoyable and damn catchy in spots — but knowing as much as we do about this talented trio, it seems like it could have been so much better.
  5. Billboard
    70
    These guys seem comfortable with the added sheen--a few tracks could be the Killers covering the Misfits--but Skiba's tunes aren't quite as memorable as those on earlier Alkaline Trio discs, which blunts the overall effect.
  6. Rolling Stone
    70
    There's enough gallows humor and goth aggression to get the faithful swaying, but these guys won't be selling out arenas anytime soon.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. HarryB
    Jul 5, 2008
    9
    This is less like Crimson, more like their older work, but with a whole new element involved as well. I really like it!
  2. Mislav
    Jul 3, 2008
    9
    Alkaline Trio always have great harmonies and clever lyrics, plus two good singers. A few songs on here feel a bit like filler ("Over And Alkaline Trio always have great harmonies and clever lyrics, plus two good singers. A few songs on here feel a bit like filler ("Over And Out," "Live Young, Die Fast," "Lost and Rendered"), but for the most part they're all pleasant to listen to if not lots of fun. My biggest BEEF with this CD is how short it is.… Full Review »
  3. JohnH.
    Jul 2, 2008
    10
    Great album. Pure Class. Im never gonna turn it off.
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