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Genre: Rock
Release Date: 10/13/1998

The debut full-length from this Chicago three-piece is hands down the perfect listening in the wake of a broken heart. Featuring ex-members of 88 Fingers Louie and Slapstick, Alkaline Trio combine harsh, emotion-filled pop-punk with sappy, heartfelt lyrics that don't go beyond the point of corniness. Crowd pleasers such as "San Francisco," "Message from Kathlene," and "Clavicle" define the trio's sound of catchy pop riffs and the occasional harmonies while having enough energy and pickup to take out the aggressions of anyone's bad day. In the same package, acoustic-filled angst such as "Enjoy Your Day" and "Sorry About That" can push the right buttons to appeal to any hard guy's sensitive side. It's rare that a band such as Alkaline Trio can make love songs appealing without being labeled as "wimpy" or "generic," and Goddamnit! is the record to erase those labels.

~Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide

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Matt Allison - Producer
Matt Allison - Engineer
Alkaline Trio - Main Performer
Matt Skiba - Guitar (Acoustic)
Matt Skiba - Guitar (Electric)
Matt Skiba - Vocals
Glenn Porter - Drums
Glenn Porter - Vocals
Glenn Porter - ?

From Here to Infirmary
    Alkaline Trio / CD / 2001
Say It Like You Mean It
    The Starting Line / CD / 2002
Antidote
    The Gamits / CD / 2004
Atticus: Dragging the Lake, Vol. 3
    Various Artists / CD / 2005
New American Saint
    Tokyo Rose / CD / 2005
Before the Blackout
    Allister / CD / 2005
Sound the Alarm
    Saves the Day / CD / 2006

Release Date: 10/13/1998
Genre: rock