Emerging from the heart of the early 2000s emo-pop and pop-punk surge, Matchbook Romance’s Stories & Alibis stands as a defining full-length debut from the Epitaph label. Produced by Joe Barresi, this album weaves together soaring melodies, layered guitars, and emotionally charged lyrics that resonated deeply with a generation seeking catharsis and connection.
This 20th anniversary edition of Stories & Alibis pays homage to the enduring impact of the album, presented in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics and credits inside. Celebrating its milestone year, fans old and new can revisit the raw honesty and memorable hooks that made Matchbook Romance’s breakthrough such a cornerstone of the era.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Epitaph
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 10/00/2023
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TRACKS
A1. Introduction
A2. Your Stories, My Alibis
A3. Playing For Keeps
A4. Promise
B1. Lovers & Liars
B2. Tiger Lily
B3. Shadows Like Statues
C1. My Eyes Burn
C2. She'll Never Understand
C3. If All Else Fails
D1. Stay Tonight
D2. The Greatest Fall (Of All Time)
D3. Untitled
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