For Your Lungs Only
For Your Lungs Only is the debut EP by the Chicago-based punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released May 26, 1998 through Asian Man Records. The song "Southern Rock" was re-recorded for their debut album Goddamnit later that year. All four tracks from the EP were reissued on the compilation album Alkaline Trio in 2000.
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| Released | May 26, 1998 | |||
| Recorded | Atlas Studios, Chicago | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 9:13 | |||
| Label | Asian Man | |||
| Producer | Matt Shockley, Alkaline Trio | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
Mike DaRonco of Allmusic commented that the EP "[brings] out more of the grimmer perspectives on lost love. Not that all three members are diagnosed manic depressives — they just have a more honest approach to relating to all those who just got dumped. For Your Lungs Only captures these moments perfectly without crossing into the territory of feeling sorry for themselves".[1] He also noted the influence of the Descendents, Jawbreaker, Crimpshrine, and They Might Be Giants on the EP.[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Glenn Porter.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Snake Oil Tanker" | 1:22 |
| 2. | "Southern Rock" | 3:06 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Cooking Wine" | 2:18 |
| 2. | "For Your Lungs Only" | 2:27 |
| Total length: | 9:13 | |
Personnel
- Matt Skiba – guitar, lead vocals
- Dan Andriano – bass, backing vocals
- Glenn Porter – drums
References
- DaRonco, Mike. "For Your Lungs Only Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-11-25.
External links
- For Your Lungs Only at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)