10 Best Songs by Alkaline Trio

*Originally published on 4/6/09


10. The Poison Album: Crimson

This is standard Alkaline Trio. It's catchy as heck and has a good beat. If you want to introduce a friend to this group, this is a good song to give them an idea of what the band is all about.

9. We've Had Enough Album: Good Mourning

This song's a bit faster pace-wise then The Poison. The guitar riff is pretty simple but it works for the song. I think the lyrics are more effective here as well. Like most Alkaline Trio songs, this has a great beat. You can drum on the steering wheel while driving or just bob your head.

8. You're Dead Album: From Here to Infirmary

This song has a bunch of simple, and yet timeless lyrics. It alternates between being almost mellow and more rock oriented. I really like the refrain to this song, partially because of the drum beat and partially because it seems like something you could really go nuts on, either at a karaoke bar or on Rock Band.

7. Another Innocent Girl Album: From Here to Infirmary

This would be a great song to put on Rock Band. The guitar riffs, the drum beat, the lyrics; all of it is great stuff. It's not a fast paced song but it's enjoyable and catchy, true to the Trio's form.

6. Stupid Kid Album: From Here to Infirmary

Get ready to bob your head to this one as the rhythm lends itself perfectly to this. The guitar riffs are simple but the drum beat is solid making it fun to listen to in the car as you can drum on the wheel as you drive.

5. Private Eye Album: From Here to Infirmary

Catchy song all around, this has a faster pace then some of the other ones, making it a great song to add to any rock mix.

4. This Could be Love Album: Good Mourning

Hey, we finally broke away from the From Here to Infirmary album. No worries, it's a great album. Still, this is a catchy little song. It's kind of macabre which is odd, but still it's a good song so it earns a spot on the list.

3. This is Getting Over You Album: Self Titled

This is a classic Trio right song right here. This is what bands like Simple Plan tried to do; only they do it well. Not only that, but it makes a complete change about ¾ into the song and it works perfectly.

2. Goodbye Forever Album: Self Titled

This song just rocks, there's really not much more to it. It probably set the template for the style of music Alkaline Trio makes. This is another great song to add to the Rock Band library. I imagine it would also be fun at karaoke bars as it allows the singer to just go nuts and start belting out the refrain.

1. Radio Album: Maybe I'll Catch Fire

This is it, the greatest song made by Alkaline Trio. How can you not love that guitar tune? The opening line is classic. It's one of the more mellow songs made by the band but it works extraordinarily well.