Among many of their hardcore fans, The Alkaline Trio logo ranks above "mom" as the tattoo of choice, and it's easy to see why. Unlike many of their punk rock peers, who pontificate on grand issues, The Trio's lyrics reflect the politics of personal experience: cops, booze, and relationships. Since their near-perfect debut Goddamnit in 1998, they've kept their fan base stoked with constant touring and the release of an album or EP every year. The Trio: guitarist Matt Skiba, bassist Dan Andriano,...

Katie

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

APR 10, 2003 05:31 PM

thanx for this interview keith!

Mia

SUICIDEGIRL

Oregon, USA

APR 10, 2003 05:32 PM

Matt Skiba kissed Katie on the cheek.. I was there.

throatneedle

Baltimore, MD

September 2002

APR 10, 2003 05:32 PM

What a great band!
Good job SG!

Zechariah

Las Vegas, NV

August 2002

APR 10, 2003 06:07 PM

Thats Ironic, I've got the heart on my wrist

Gwendolyn

SUICIDEGIRL

Indiana, USA

APR 10, 2003 06:36 PM

I'm so jealous. If only I would've been able to propose first...

I lose.

I'm from Northwest Indiana... and I remember seeing them at local shows around here... which was years ago, but still memorable. I can't wait to see them again in June, in Cincinnati. (Anyone else going to that show?)

Best. Band. Ever.

selfinflicted

Longview, WA

February 2003

APR 10, 2003 06:39 PM

god bless Alkaline Trio they rock my face off

astrogirl3000

I'm lost

August 2002

APR 10, 2003 07:08 PM

nice!! thanks keith. the trio are among my favorites. my little brother played some stuff of theirs for me a few years ago and i was hooked! i like their "play on words" approach to songwriting-so intelligent. melodies that stick in my head for days. yay for the trio

Melissa2

Glendale, CA

December 2002

APR 10, 2003 07:23 PM

Katie is one lucky lady........if he follows through on meeting you and all.

Gwendolyn

SUICIDEGIRL

Indiana, USA

APR 10, 2003 08:40 PM

astrogirl3000 said:
i like their "play on words" approach to songwriting-so intelligent

Their lyrics are what got me hooked as well...

It's that whole "damn, I wish I could write like that" feeling. Those "they're so right" lyrics.

Their way of putting things is fucking amazing.

Emma

SUICIDEGIRL

I'm lost

APR 10, 2003 08:57 PM

alk3 is my favorite band EVER....yum yum yes.

i will marry derek....

thats all.

kidnothing

San Jose, CA

October 2002

APR 10, 2003 09:41 PM

ah... punk rock philosophy is always fun to rant about.

the trio was my favorite band for years and the only album i "disagree" with is Maybe I'll Catch Fire... luckily they made up for it with an awesome split co-starring Hot Water Music. still in the top five of my all time favorite bands and i hope to keep them there... \m/_ _\m/ punk rock.

captaincolorado

Denver, CO

January 2003

APR 10, 2003 11:26 PM

Just wanted to say that I have heard the new cd, and it is pretty damn amazing. They have came a long long way since the last release. It reminds me of Matt's side project more than previous Trio releases. But the S/T is still my favorite.

onekid78

Italy

December 2002

APR 11, 2003 03:41 AM

they rock. good interview!

silvermchic

Ypsilanti, MI

January 2003

APR 11, 2003 04:26 AM

thanks for the great interview. I love this band and have been lucky enough to see them play 4 times. they rock.

awwbusiness

I'm lost

October 2002

APR 11, 2003 03:20 PM

kidnothing said:
ah... punk rock philosophy is always fun to rant about.

the trio was my favorite band for years and the only album i "disagree" with is Maybe I'll Catch Fire... luckily they made up for it with an awesome split co-starring Hot Water Music. still in the top five of my all time favorite bands and i hope to keep them there... \m/_ _\m/ punk rock.

Maybe I'll Catch Fire is my favorite cd, possibly of all time, why would you disagree with it? I disagree with From here To Infirmary, but i don't hold it against them. I saw them in Chicago on Nov 1st on their second "halloween" show and they rocked my socks clean off my ankles. Mike park handed me a free '45 of them covering the misfits. my life = complete.

AndersWolleck

Astoria, NY

February 2003

APR 11, 2003 03:31 PM

i never want to be kidnapped