Chicago-area punk-rock trio formed in 1996, noted for dark themes, melodic hooks and shared lead vocals by Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano; Derek Grant is the long-term drummer referenced in the reviews.

Members frequently mentioned in the reviews: Matt Skiba (vocals, guitar), Dan Andriano (vocals, bass), Derek Grant (drums). Labels and periods cited in reviews: Asian Man, Vagrant, Epic; Derek Grant replaced Mike Feumlee on drums in 2001. Matt Skiba's involvement with blink-182 (touring/recording period referenced) is discussed in the reviews.

DeBaser's reviews present Alkaline Trio as a Chicago-rooted pop-punk/punk-rock band with dark, melancholic lyrics and two lead vocalists. Reviews praise several classic albums (From Here To Infirmary, Crimson) and note later evolution including 2024's Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs. Overall reception in the reviews is positive, with occasional dissenting voices.

For:Fans of pop-punk, punk rock and emo-tinged music; listeners who appreciate dark lyrics and melodic hooks.

 "\"Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs\" is a comforting album, an intelligent decision to change tactics, a demonstration that one can never be alone if they have Alkaline Trio."

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 "if not the group's best, this \"From Here To Infirmary\" is certainly among the top two."

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 "The style of Alkaline Trio could be summarized as a blend between the sound of Blink-182 (from which they take the carefree sonorities and catchy choruses) and the dark atmospheres of A.F.I."

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