The lead single from their seventh studio album, "This Addiction" finds Alkaline Trio re-embracing the high-velocity, hook-laden punk sound that first earned them a following. It signaled a deliberate return to form after a period of sonic experimentation.
- The single was released on January 12, 2010, by Epitaph Records.
- The song "This Addiction" was co-written by frontman Matt Skiba and bassist Dan Andriano.
- The album of the same name reached number 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart.
Alkaline Trio are a ነው rock band formed in 1996 in Chicago, Illinois, known for their blend of punk rock energy and gothic, melancholic lyrical themes. They are an indie-label staple, with a devoted fanbase that has followed their evolving sound through numerous releases. "This Addiction" was released in 2010, marking a return to the band's more aggressive punk roots after the more experimental "Agony & Irony." It arrived at a time when the band was solidifying its status as elder statesmen of the 2000s emo and pop-punk scenes.
