My Shame Is True
by Alkaline Trio
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Apr 2, 2013
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    May 8, 2013
    60
    Listening back on the first couple of releases, its obvious Alkaline Trio has learned to inject more melody into their songs over the years, though My Shame Is True is closer to their punk-ier sound than the last few efforts.
  2. Kerrang!
    Apr 18, 2013
    60
    On this ninth album, they sound largely the same. [30 Mar 2013, p.54]
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  3. Consequence
    Apr 12, 2013
    60
    Although this isn’t a punk classic, My Shame Is True comes out swinging as Alkaline Trio’s strongest effort since 2008’s Agony & Irony.
  5. Alternative Press
    Apr 2, 2013
    50
    My Shame Is True winds up feeling like white noise more than anything else. [May 2013, p.84]
  6. The A.V. Club
    Apr 2, 2013
    50
    When Skiba’s on fire, he’s one of pop-punk’s best tunesmiths; but when he’s coasting, as he is throughout My Shame Is True, his songs feel less black than beige.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Ripper36
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Alkaline Trio did is again! Great work by the trio. She Lied To The FBI opens up the album with a great catchy punk rock song. The wholeAlkaline Trio did is again! Great work by the trio. She Lied To The FBI opens up the album with a great catchy punk rock song. The whole album is very personal too Dan and Matt. Alot of emotions and its great. THX guys for this great album!… Full Review »
  2. xre
    May 21, 2016
    9
    One of the most underappreciated Alkaline Trio albums. Forget about This Addiction, Agony & Irony, and i daresay, even Crimson. Goddamnit >One of the most underappreciated Alkaline Trio albums. Forget about This Addiction, Agony & Irony, and i daresay, even Crimson. Goddamnit > Good Mourning > From Here To Infirmary > My Shame Is True > Maybe I'll Catch Fire >>>> rest.

    This became instantly clear at the discography shows they played. "Midnight Blue", "Only Love", "Young Lovers", "The Temptation Of St. Anthony" are all brilliant tracks in what is the strongest Alkaline Trio album since "Good Mourning". The critics simply haven't listened to it enough.    … Full Review »
  3. Syott
    Jan 9, 2015
    5
    Hay una minoría de canciones en las cuales sus coros podrían ser recordados tales como un himno para algunos seguidores de este género; sinHay una minoría de canciones en las cuales sus coros podrían ser recordados tales como un himno para algunos seguidores de este género; sin embargo, aquellas canciones en las cuales sí agracian este álbum (destacando I wanna be a Warhol y I'm only here to disappoint), hacen que sea una colección que valga la pena oír y mantener en tu estantería.… Full Review »
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