Crimson is the fifth studio album by Alkaline Trio, released in 2005. The album showcases a more polished and melodic sound while maintaining the band’s signature dark and emotionally intense lyrics. With themes of love, loss, and mortality, "Crimson" blends punk energy with gothic undertones, incorporating elements such as piano and orchestration for a more expansive sound.

The album includes fan-favorite tracks like "Time To Waste" and "Mercy Me," which highlight the band’s ability to craft infectious melodies while delivering raw, heartfelt storytelling. "Crimson" marked a shift toward a more cinematic and mature approach, further solidifying Alkaline Trio’s place in the punk-rock scene.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Time To Waste
A2. The Poison
A3. Burn

Side B
B1. Mercy Me
B2. Dethbed
B3. Settle For Satin

Side C
C1. Sadie
C2. Fall Victim
C3. I Was A Prayer

Side D
D1. Prevent This Tragedy
D2. Back To Hell
D3. Your Neck
D4. Smoke