Goddamnit
| Goddamnit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 13, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | Summer 1998 | |||
| Studio | Atlas (Chicago) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 34:52 | |||
| Label | Asian Man | |||
| Producer | Matt Allison, Alkaline Trio | |||
| Alkaline Trio chronology | ||||
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| "Redux" version cover | ||||
 The cover of the 2008 "Redux" re-release. | ||||
Goddamnit is the debut album by American punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released October 13, 1998, through Asian Man Records.
Artwork and title[edit]
The album cover has 3 red alarm clocks, each set at 6:00, representing 666. "I used to set my alarm clock when I was a bike messenger to 6 o'clock in the morning, and when the alarm clock would go off, the first word out of my mouth was always 'Goddamnit!'", says Matt Skiba.[5]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Sputnikmusic | [6] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes |  [7] |
As of 2008, Goddamnit has sold 94,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.[8] Mike DaRonco of AllMusic called Goddamnit "hands down the perfect listening in the wake of a broken heart" and remarked that "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."[3]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Glenn Porter, except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cringe" | 2:24 |
| 2. | "Cop" | 2:18 |
| 3. | "San Francisco" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Nose Over Tail" (Skiba, Rob Doran, Porter) | 2:37 |
| 5. | "As You Were" | 2:11 |
| 6. | "Enjoy Your Day" | 2:17 |
| 7. | "Clavicle" | 2:28 |
| 8. | "My Little Needle" | 3:00 |
| 9. | "Southern Rock" | 3:05 |
| 10. | "Message from Kathlene" | 3:22 |
| 11. | "Trouble Breathing" | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Sorry About That" | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 34:52 | |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Weak Week" (demo) | Skiba, Doran, Porter | 2:41 |
| 2. | "Nose Over Tail" (demo) | Skiba, Doran, Porter | 2:43 |
| 3. | "Ninety-Seven" (demo) | Skiba, Doran, Porter | 4:49 |
| 4. | "Sundials" (demo) | Skiba, Doran, Porter | 4:24 |
| Total length: | 49:29 | ||
Personnel[edit]
- Matt Skiba – guitar, lead and backing vocals
- Dan Andriano – bass guitar, backing and lead vocals
- Glenn Porter – drums
- Rob Doran – bass guitar (on Redux version bonus tracks)
References[edit]
- ^ Anthony, David (30 October 2018). "With 'Goddamnit,' Alkaline Trio Rebuilt Chicago Punk in Their Own Image". Vice. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "Alkaline Trio Salute Their Hometown Fans With Blistering Chicago Set". Spin. July 10, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ a b c DaRonco, Mike. "Alkaline Trio Goddamnit! Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 24, 2009.
- ^ Heidemann, Michael (August 7, 2018). "Alkaline Trio "Goddamnit" VS. 21 Guys 1 Album". WGN Radio. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ Stefanie M (March 10, 2013). "Alkaline Trio-Original Sin:The Story of Goddamnit Part 2". YouTube. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ^ "Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit (album review)". SputnikMusic.
- ^ "Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit | Music Review". Tiny Mix Tapes. December 14, 2006. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ Caulfield, Keith (August 1, 2008). "Ask Billboard: Robin Sparkles, Garbage, Alkaline Trio, Bayside". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on May 16, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
