Crimson Button and Andrew Fletcher—stepped up to

and Andrew Fletcher—stepped up to explore darker and more complex lyrical themes and arrangements

and the darker sides of life

appreciating the subtle nuances and rich textures in her performances

including electronic

Crimson Button and Andrew Fletcher—stepped up toCrimson is the fifth studio album by Chicago punk rock band Alkaline Trio, released on May 24, 2005 through Vagrant Records. Recorded at Conway Studios in Los Angeles between November 2004 and January 2005, the album was produced and mixed by Jerry Finn the acclaimed pop punk producer whose credits include Blink 182, AFI, and Green Day who visited the band in Chicago during pre production to listen to and shape the songs before the formal sessions