Alkaline Trio fans, rejoice! The legendary rockers are back in action with a brand new single, "Versions Of You," teasing their upcoming 10th album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,' set to drop on January 26.
The track, spearheaded by bassist and vocalist Dan Andriano, dives into the wreckage of a broken friendship, delving into the realization that some connections are beyond repair, possibly fueled by self-serving motives. Andriano's raw, unfiltered energy while crafting the song created a killer disjointed groove, capturing a ferocity the band didn't want to lose.
In a candid interview, Andriano shared, "It's a song about sorting through the rubble of a broken friendship and realizing there's just nothing there to try and rebuild… that maybe the whole thing was artificial and driven by self-serving motives."
The trio's musical journey, magnificently captured in 'Versions Of You,' emanates a raw, frenzied vibe that promises to echo throughout the album. Matt Skiba, fresh off his Blink-182 hiatus, brings a renewed zest to the band's sonic landscape, adding his prowess to the Alkaline Trio mix since his return.
As anticipation builds for the album's release, fans can expect an exploration of sonic cues inspired by The Strokes, hinting at mid-tempo tunes that may or may not grace the record. This release marks a significant milestone, signaling Skiba's return to Alkaline Trio post-Blink-182 and Tom DeLonge's reunion with the pop-punk trio.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the raw, unfiltered essence of Alkaline Trio's 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,' a sonic journey that navigates friendship's breakdowns and self-discovery.