Album Review: Alkaline Trio - This Addiction

After a couple of disappointing releases, Alkaline Trio are back to their best. 'This Addicition' is a vast return to form and a reminder of why I personally fell in love with this band in the first place. The title track sees the band returning to their origins; bass-driven fast-paced songs that take no shit with subtle pop-punk hooks. As always Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano share vocal duties, although Skiba more so on this effort.

Nevertheless Andriano is on form, especially on 'Dine, Dine My Darling' (despite the awful play on words), which keeps up the albums momentum. Whilst tracks like 'Dead on the Floor', 'Draculina' and 'The American Scream' is vintage Trio and will please old fans (including me). Those wanting a bit more variation will be disappointed.