Editing From Here to Infirmary

{{Infobox album
| name       = From Here to Infirmary
| type       = studio
| artist     = [[Alkaline Trio]]
| cover      = Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary cover.jpg
| alt        =
| released   = April 3, 2001
| recorded   = 2000
| studio     = [[Pachyderm Studio|Pachyderm]], [[Cannon Falls, Minnesota]]
| genre      = {{flatlist|
* [[Pop-punk]]
* [[punk rock]]
}}
| length     = 38:13
| label      = [[Vagrant Records|Vagrant]]
| producer   = Matt Allison, Alkaline Trio
| prev_title = [[Alkaline Trio (album)|Alkaline Trio]]
| prev_year  = 2000
| next_title = [[Alkaline Trio / Hot Water Music]]
| next_year  = 2002
| misc       = {{Singles
 | type        = studio
 | single1     = [[Private Eye (song)|Private Eye]]
 | single1date = November 15, 2001
 | single2     = [[Stupid Kid]]
 | single2date = March 25, 2002
}}
}}

'''''From Here to Infirmary''''' is the third studio album by American [[punk rock]] band [[Alkaline Trio]]. It was their first album for Vagrant and their only album with [[Mike Felumlee]], who replaced their previous drummer, Glenn Porter. When Felumlee left the band shortly after the album's release, [[Atom Willard]] filled in on tour and appeared in the [[music video]] for "Private Eye", before [[Derek Grant (drummer)|Derek Grant]] became their new permanent drummer.

==Background and production==
Alkaline Trio released their second studio album ''[[Maybe I'll Catch Fire]]'' in March 2000, through record label [[Asian Man Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/maybe-ill-catch-fire-mr0000648215|title=Maybe I'll Catch Fire - Alkaline Trio {{!}} Release Info|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123202/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/maybe-ill-catch-fire-mr0000648215|url-status=live}}</ref> Few months prior to its release, drummer Glenn Porter left the band, and was replaced by former [[Smoking Popes]] member [[Mike Felumlee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alkaline-trio-mn0000039013/biography|title=Alkaline Trio {{!}} Biography & History|publisher=AllMusic|author=DaRonco, Mike|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123225/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alkaline-trio-mn0000039013/biography|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com:80/news.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000510212532/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/news.html|title=News|publisher=Alkaline Trio|archivedate=May 10, 2000|accessdate=November 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Two months after the album's release, [[MTV]] reported that the band had signed to [[Vagrant Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/872575/rock-beat-santana-acdc-promise-ring/|title=Rock Beat: Santana, AC/DC, Promise Ring ...|publisher=MTV|author=MTV News Staff|date=May 12, 2000|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=March 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318182501/http://www.mtv.com/news/872575/rock-beat-santana-acdc-promise-ring/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Vocalist/guitarist [[Matt Skiba]] explained that while on Asian Man, they received plenty of complaints that their fans were unable to buy their music in stores. Vagrant were fans of the band, and helped them tour with [[Face to Face (punk band)|Face to Face]]. That label's distribution and press departments offered more than Asian Man founder [[Mike Park]] was able to provide.<ref name=ATLD>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i6.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050524130755/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i6.html|title=Interview with Alkaline Trio in Little Demon Entertainment issue #9|publisher=Alkaline Trio|date=September 5, 2000|archivedate=May 24, 2005|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> Park went as far to tell the band to find a bigger label as the sales and promotion was becoming a strain for him.<ref name=Oxinterview>{{cite web|url=https://www.ox-fanzine.de/interview/alkaline-trio-18|title=Interview - Alkaline Trio|work=Ox-Fanzine|author=Hiller, Joachim|date=June–August 2001|accessdate=November 6, 2020|language=DE|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123204/https://www.ox-fanzine.de/interview/alkaline-trio-18|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the following months, Alkaline Trio promoted ''Maybe I'll Catch Fire'' with an appearance on the Plea for Peace Tour, and a tour with [[Hot Water Music]].<ref name=News120700>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com:80/news.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001207101500/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/news.html|title=News|publisher=Alkaline Trio|archivedate=December 7, 2000|accessdate=November 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> At the end of 2000, the band went to [[Pachyderm Studio]] in [[Cannon Falls, Minnesota]] to record their next album.<ref name=News120700/><ref name=FHTIbooklet/> Matt Allison and the band acted as producers, assistance from Neil Weir.<ref name=FHTIbooklet/> Allison and the band recorded 15 tracks in total, with the aim of using 12 for the final track listing.<ref name=News120700/> The recordings were mixed by [[Jerry Finn]], with assistance from Laurent Bichara, at Engine Studios in Chicago, Illinois.<ref name=FHTIbooklet/> The band picked Finn for his previous work on a [[Destination Failure|Smoking Popes album]] a few years prior.<ref name=Oxinterview/> Bassist/vocalist [[Dan Andriano]] later expressed disappointment in the album's production, his vocal performance, and the lack of vocal harmonies; he ranked it seventh out of the eight albums they had released at that point.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/rank-your-records-alkaline-trio-dan-andriano/|title=Rank Your Records: Bassist Dan Andriano Rates All Eight Alkaline Trio Albums|work=Vice|author=Ozzi, Dan|date=July 16, 2015|access-date=September 23, 2016|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123204/https://www.vice.com/en/article/r3zajj/rank-your-records-alkaline-trio-dan-andriano|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Composition and lyrics==
Musically, the sound of ''From Here to Infirmary'' has been described as [[pop-punk]]<ref name=TMTreview/> and [[punk rock]],<ref name="baines">{{cite web |last1=Baines |first1=Huw |title=The Genius Of… ''From Here To Infirmary'' by Alkaline Trio |url=https://guitar.com/review/album/the-genius-of-from-here-to-infirmary-by-alkaline-trio/ |website=[[Guitar.com]] |access-date=January 24, 2023}}</ref> with more of a focus on melody.<ref name="Wiznitzer"/> Skiba explained that the band were moving in "a more [[Pop music|pop]] direction", which he said they had always wanted to do, and "now have just perfected it."<ref name=ATEggum>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i13.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050619185902/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i13.html|title=Alkaline Trio|publisher=Alkaline Trio|author=Eggum, Kyle G; Madison, Nicole|date=2002|archivedate=June 19, 2005|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> Andriano considered it a turning point for the band musically: "''From Here to Infirmary'' definitely started to shape things up with more of a straight up rock kind of sound. I think the previous two albums are really great, but are a bit meandering. I think [''From Here to Infirmary''] is when Matt [Skiba] and I both realized that we wanted to tighten the screws a bit, simplify things a little and focus more on punching you in the nuts with our rock".<ref name="Ramirez">{{cite web|last = Ramirez|first = Carlos|title = Agony and Irony of Alkaline Trio|date = August 21, 2008|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|url = http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/agony_and_irony_of_alkaline_trio.html|accessdate = November 20, 2009|url-status = dead|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100615064410/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/agony_and_irony_of_alkaline_trio.html|archivedate = June 15, 2010}}</ref> Andriano wrote "Take Lots with Alcohol", "Another Innocent Girl", "I'm Dying Tomorrow", and "Crawl", while the rest of the songs were written by Skiba.<ref name=News120700/>

The opening track "Private Eye" details loneliness and [[alcohol abuse]], channeling the guitarwork of [[Green Day]] and [[Blink-182]].<ref name=Louder10/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drownedinsound.com:80/articles/2954.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030706073706/http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/2954.html|title=Review: Private Eye - Alkaline Trio|work=[[Drowned in Sound]]|author=Rauf, Raziq|date=2002|archivedate=July 6, 2003|accessdate=November 6, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> "Mr. Chainsaw" was reminiscent of "Clavicle", a track from the band's debut studio album, ''[[Goddamnit]]'' (1998).<ref name=PNreview/> "Stupid Kid" is a pop punk song that utilizes a [[staccato]] guitar riff.<ref name=Louder10>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-top-10-best-alkaline-trio-songs|title=The Top 10 Best Alkaline Trio Songs|work=Louder|author=Brannigan, Paul|date=August 25, 2016|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123203/https://www.loudersound.com/features/the-top-10-best-alkaline-trio-songs|url-status=live}}</ref> It recalled the early works of Green Day, while following track "Another Innocent Girl" evokes ''Maybe I'll Catch Fire'' song "You've Got So Far to Go".<ref name=PNreview/><ref name=NMEreview/> "You're Dead" is a slower song that came across like "San Francisco", another track from ''Goddamnit''.<ref name=PNreview/> The guitarwork in "You're Dead" was compared to that heard in "[[World of Noise|Fire Maple Song]]" (1993) by [[Everclear (band)|Everclear]].<ref name="Dark"/> "Armageddon" is an [[uptempo]] [[punk rock]] track.<ref name=PNreview/> Andriano's vocals in the closing song "Crawl" earned it a comparison to the Smoking Popes.<ref name=PNreview/>

==Release and promotion==
Two of the album's outtakes, "Hell Yes" and "My Standard Break from Life", were released on [[7" vinyl]] through [[Lookout! Records]] on March 13, 2001.<ref name=News040501>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com:80/news.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010405090118/http://alkalinetrio.com/news.html|title=News|publisher=Alkaline Trio|archivedate=April 5, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> ''From Here to Infirmary'' was released on April 3, 2001, by Vagrant Records. With the cover artwork, Skiba said the band attempt to give the album a [[Heavy metal fashion|"metal" look]]. They initially had different ideas for the cover, however, the band was on tour at the time, and had to relay their ideas to Vagrant. When they returned from tour, the cover wasn't what they wanted; the artwork was a week past the deadline. Skiba, still with no idea for the final cover, told the label to use photos of the band: "When I saw it I said, 'make the eyes go away,' and I was like 'There’s the cover.'"<ref name=ATEggum/> The UK version of the album, which included "My Standard Break from Life" and "Hell Yes" as bonus tracks, was co-released by [[B-Unique Records|B-Unique]] and Vagrant.<ref name=FHTIbooklet/>

On July 2, 2001, Felumlee took to the band's [[Internet forum|webboard]] to announce his departure, stating that Skiba "doesn't want to tour with me anymore."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1615/its-official-mike-is-out-of-the-alkaline-trio|title=It's official, Mike is out of the Alkaline Trio|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=July 2, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123204/https://www.punknews.org/article/1615/its-official-mike-is-out-of-the-alkaline-trio|url-status=live}}</ref> The following day, the band's manager posted on the webboard, explaining that Skiba had planned to replace Felumlee after their previous tour ended. Skiba and Felumlee weren't getting along; Skiba wished to tour all-year around, however, Felumlee didn't want to as he was looking after his family. Face to Face member [[Pete Parada]], along with [[Atom Willard]] of [[Rocket from the Crypt]], subsequently filled Felumlee's position.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1622/dude-from-face-to-face-in-alkaline-trio|title=Dude from Face to Face in Alkaline Trio|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=July 3, 2001|accessdate=July 29, 2019|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123204/https://www.punknews.org/article/1622/dude-from-face-to-face-in-alkaline-trio|url-status=live}}</ref> Alkaline Trio knew Parada from previously playing shows with Face to Face; Skiba grew up admiring Rocket from the Crypt, and was influenced by Willard.<ref name=ATEggum/> Felumee formed Duvall with members of the Smoking Popes shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1838/beware-duvall|title=Beware - Duvall!|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=August 18, 2001|accessdate=February 10, 2021}}</ref> On July 8, 2001, the [[music video]] for "Stupid Kid" was posted on the band's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1638/the-stupid-kid-video|title=The Stupid Kid video|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=July 8, 2001|accessdate=July 29, 2019|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123221/https://www.punknews.org/article/1638/the-stupid-kid-video|url-status=live}}</ref> The video was directed by [[Maureen Egan]], the sister of Vagrant owner Rich Egan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i7.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050619191722/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i7.html|title=Alkaline Trio|publisher=Alkaline Trio|author=Nickson, Jon|date=December 2001|archivedate=June 19, 2005|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref>

Following this, [[Derek Grant (drummer)|Derek Grant]], formerly of the [[Suicide Machines]], joined as Felumlee's full-time replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1445360/alkaline-trio-wont-let-spinal-tap-curse-slow-them/|title=Alkaline Trio Won't Let Spinal Tap Curse Slow Them|publisher=MTV|author=Moss, Corey|date=July 23, 2001|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123232/http://www.mtv.com/news/1445360/alkaline-trio-wont-let-spinal-tap-curse-slow-them/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Andriano met Grant when his former band Slapstick went on tour with Suicide Machines. Grant, who had temporarily filled [[Josh Freese]]'s position in [[the Vandals]], had heard that Alkaline Trio was looking for a permanent member.<ref name=ATChipman/> On November 15, 2001, "Private Eye" was released as a single.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title="Private Eye"|others=Alkaline Trio|year=2001|type=sleeve|publisher=B-Unique Records|id=Promo}}</ref> Two versions were released on CD: one with the full version and an edit of "Private Eye", as well as the "Stupid Kid" music video, while the other featured the edit of "Private Eye", and live versions of "Mr. Chainsaw" and "Cringe".<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title="Private Eye"|others=Alkaline Trio|year=2001|type=sleeve|publisher=B-Unique Records|id=BUN0013CDS}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title="Private Eye"|others=Alkaline Trio|year=2001|type=sleeve|publisher=B-Unique Records|id=BUN013CDX}}</ref> On March 25, 2002, "Stupid Kid" was released as a single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stupid-Kid-CD-Alkaline-Trio/dp/B0000636KY/|title=Stupid Kid [CD 1]|publisher=Amazon UK|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123235/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stupid-Kid-CD-Alkaline-Trio/dp/B0000636KY/|url-status=live}}</ref> Two versions were released on CD: one with a cover of the [[Berlin (band)|Berlin]] song "[[The Metro (song)|Metro]]" (1981), as well as the "Private Eye" music video, while the other featured live versions of "She Took Him to the Lake" and "You've Go So Far to Go".<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title="Stupid Kid"|others=Alkaline Trio|year=2002|type=sleeve|publisher=B-Unique/Vagrant Records|id=BUN 016 CDS}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title="Stupid Kid"|others=Alkaline Trio|year=2002|type=sleeve|publisher=B-Unique/Vagrant Records|id=BUN 016 CDX}}</ref>

==Touring==
Alkaline Trio played a series of shows throughout April 2001, leading to a support slot for Blink-182 the following month.<ref name=News040501/><ref name=OTD04>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com:80/oldshows.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041227061817/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/oldshows.html|title=Old Tour Dates|publisher=Alkaline Trio|archivedate=December 27, 2004|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> They went on a cross-country tour from late May through to the end of June.<ref name=shows060401>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com:80/shows.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010604122127/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/shows.html|title=Shows|publisher=Alkaline Trio|archivedate=June 4, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The band toured the midwest until late July, where they appeared on six dates of the Vagrant America tour and at [[Krazy Fest|Krazy Fest 4]] in Louisville, Kentucky.<ref name=OTD04/><ref name=shows060401/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/1612/krazyfest-4-nuff-said|title=Krazyfest 4. 'Nuff Said.|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=July 1, 2001|accessdate=February 10, 2021|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123224/https://www.punknews.org/article/1612/krazyfest-4-nuff-said|url-status=live}}</ref> Around this time, the band had no copies of their album to sell due to a lawsuit Vagrant was having with their distributor.<ref name=ATChipman>{{cite web|url=http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i10.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050619191652/http://www.alkalinetrio.com/reviews/i10.html|title=From Road to Acceptance #4|publisher=Alkaline Trio|author=Chipman, Nick|date=December 21, 2001|archivedate=June 19, 2005|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> The band performed on the Plea for Peace/Take Action Tour alongside [[Thrice]], Hot Water Music, and [[Cave In]] in August and early September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asianmanrecords.com/newsletter.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010812224452/http://asianmanrecords.com/newsletter.html|title=Newsletter|publisher=Asian Man Records|author=Park, Mike|date=May 25, 2001|archivedate=August 12, 2001|accessdate=July 29, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref> Skiba embarked on an acoustic tour for the remainder of September.<ref name=OTD04/> Alkaline Trio was due to support Blink-182 on their European stadium tour; the trek was ultimately canceled, and the band spent time at home.<ref name=ATChipman/>

Preceded by a handful of mainland European dates in November 2001, the band then embarked on their first ever tour of the UK, which ran into December.<ref name=OTD04/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.b-uniquerecords.com/alkaline.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020609200951/http://www.b-uniquerecords.com/alkaline.htm|title=Alkaline Trio|publisher=B-Unique Records|archivedate=June 9, 2002|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> The UK shows were supported by [[Crackout (band)|Crackout]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drownedinsound.com:80/articles/2466.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030904045538/http://drownedinsound.com/articles/2466.html|title=News: Crackout support Alkaline Trio on UK tour|work=Drowned in Sound|author=Appleby, Tessa|date=2001|archivedate=September 4, 2003|accessdate=November 6, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> After returning to the US, they played a few holiday shows with [[the Get Up Kids]] until Christmas.<ref name=OTD04/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/2214/alkaline-trio-hot-water-music-update-and-tour-news|title=Alkaline Trio/Hot Water Music update and tour news|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=November 10, 2001|accessdate=February 14, 2021}}</ref> In January 2002, the band embarked on a second UK tour, before playing a few west coast US shows in the following month supporting [[the Bouncing Souls]].<ref name=OTD04/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://drownedinsound.com/news/2804-alkaline-trio-announce-headlining-dates|title=Alkaline Trio announce headlining dates / Music News|work=Drowned in Sound|author=Tessa Appleby|date=December 19, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123238/https://drownedinsound.com/news/2804-alkaline-trio-announce-headlining-dates|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/2709/tours-bouncing-souls-added-dates|title=Bouncing Souls Added Dates!|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=February 4, 2002|accessdate=February 15, 2021}}</ref> They toured the UK a third time in March 2002, with support from Face to Face and [[Saves the Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.b-uniquerecords.com/tourdiary.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020323101040/http://www.b-uniquerecords.com/tourdiary.htm|title=Tour Diary|publisher=B-Unique Records|archivedate=March 23, 2002|accessdate=November 5, 2020}}</ref> Around their appearance at Skate & Surf Festival, Alkaline Trio played several shows in April.<ref name=OTD04/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1453527/skate-and-surf-fest-down-home-warped-rocks-asbury-park/|title=Skate And Surf Fest: Down-Home Warped Rocks Asbury Park|publisher=MTV|author=Rothman, Robin A|date=April 22, 2002|access-date=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123238/http://www.mtv.com/news/1453527/skate-and-surf-fest-down-home-warped-rocks-asbury-park/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Between June and August, the band went on the 2002 [[Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1452030/warped-tour-02-to-feature-bad-religion-nofx-new-found-glory-more/|title=Warped Tour '02 To Feature Bad Religion, NOFX, New Found Glory, More|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=January 30, 2002|access-date=February 11, 2017|archive-date=April 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415015830/http://www.mtv.com/news/1452030/warped-tour-02-to-feature-bad-religion-nofx-new-found-glory-more|url-status=dead}}</ref> The band had planned to appear at the [[Reading and Leeds Festivals|Reading Festival]] in the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drownedinsound.com:80/articles/3923.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031009100510/http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/3923.html|title=Exclusive: Reading Festival: We have emo liftoff|work=Drowned in Sound|author=White, Peter|date=May 21, 2002|archivedate=October 9, 2003|accessdate=November 6, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> but pulled out shortly before it happened.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/various-artists-5131-1383603|title=Spree-Mendous!|work=NME|date=August 6, 2002|access-date=February 26, 2023|archive-date=February 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226101337/https://www.nme.com/news/music/various-artists-5131-1383603|url-status=live}}</ref> They concluded the year with two shows in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois.<ref name=OTD04/>

==Reception==
{{Album ratings
| rev1      = ''[[AbsolutePunk]]''
| rev1score = Favorable<ref name="AP.netreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/sub_pages/reviews/album_reviews/database/showreview.php?id=8|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20030622002604/http://www.absolutepunk.net/sub_pages/reviews/album_reviews/database/showreview.php?id=8|title=AbsolutePunk - Alkaline Trio / From Here to Infirmary|work=AbsolutePunk|author=Tate, Jason|archivedate=June 22, 2003|accessdate=November 5, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev2      = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2score = {{rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="Wiznitzer">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-here-to-infirmary-mw0000001758|title=From Here to Infirmary - Alkaline Trio {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits|publisher=AllMusic|author=Wiznitzer, Ari|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123240/https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-here-to-infirmary-mw0000001758|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev3      = ''[[Exclaim!]]''
| rev3score = Favorable<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/alkaline_trio-from_here_to_infirmary|title=Alkaline Trio From Here to Infirmary|work=Exclaim!|author=Green, Stuart|date=June 1, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123239/https://exclaim.ca/music/article/alkaline_trio-from_here_to_infirmary|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev4      = ''[[The Morning Call]]''
| rev4score = Favorable<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/2001/06/16/alkaline-trio-from-here-to-infirmary/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021194839/http://articles.mcall.com/2001-06-16/entertainment/3353356_1_alkaline-trio-matt-skiba-dashboard-confessional|title=Alkaline Trio: From Here To Infirmary|work=The Morning Call|author=Roth, Capri|date=June 16, 2001|archive-date=October 21, 2014|url-status=live|access-date=November 5, 2020}}</ref>
| rev5      = ''[[NME]]''
| rev5score = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name=NMEreview>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-5624-340969|title=Alkaline Trio : From Here To Infirmary|work=NME|author=Johns, Darren|date=September 12, 2005|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123248/https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-5624-340969|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev6      = ''[[Ox-Fanzine]]''
| rev6score = Favorable<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ox-fanzine.de/review/alkaline-trio-from-here-to-infirmary-cd-17332|title=Review - Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary CD|work=Ox-Fanzine|author=Hiller, Joachim|date=June–August 2001|accessdate=May 27, 2019|language=DE|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123248/https://www.ox-fanzine.de/review/alkaline-trio-from-here-to-infirmary-cd-17332|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev7      = ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''
| rev7score = 6.5/10<ref name="Dark">{{cite web|last = Dark|first = John|title = ''From Here to Infirmary'' Review|date = December 31, 2000|work = [[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|url = https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/110-from-here-to-infirmary/|accessdate = December 3, 2009|archive-date = February 10, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123241/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/110-from-here-to-infirmary/|url-status = live}}</ref>
| rev8      = Punknews.org
| rev8score = {{rating|3|5}}<ref name=PNreview>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/review/75/alkaline-trio-from-here-to-infirmary|title=Alkaline Trio - From Here To Infirmary|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=March 27, 2001|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123240/https://www.punknews.org/review/75/alkaline-trio-from-here-to-infirmary|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev9      = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev9score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Hendrickson">{{cite magazine|last = Hendrickson|first = Matt|title = ''From Here to Infirmary'' Review|date = June 7, 2001|magazine = [[Rolling Stone]]|url = https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/alkalinetrio/albums/album/111502/review/5944839/from_here_to_infirmary|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501001035/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/alkalinetrio/albums/album/111502/review/5944839/from_here_to_infirmary|archivedate=May 1, 2008|url-status = dead|accessdate = December 3, 2009}}</ref>
| rev10      = ''[[Tiny Mix Tapes]]''
| rev10score = {{rating|2.5|5}}<ref name=TMTreview>{{cite web|url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/alkaline-trio-here-infirmary|title=Alkaline Trio - From Here to Infirmary {{!}} Music Review|work=Tiny Mix Tapes|author=Tamec|date=December 14, 2006|accessdate=November 5, 2020|archive-date=February 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210123244/https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/alkaline-trio-here-infirmary|url-status=live}}</ref>
}}
Critical reaction to the album was mixed. Ari Wiznitzer of [[AllMusic]] called it a [[slump (sports)|slump]] for the band and "a definite low point in Alkaline Trio's catalog", criticizing its "lighter, more mainstream sound" which "really doesn't complement Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano's foul-mouthed poetry as well as their earlier abrasive sound. Adding to the disappointment is that this is the first Alkaline Trio release to have any filler, as many of the songs seem painfully tossed off (and probably were, as the band has been so prolific)."<ref name="Wiznitzer"/> Matt Hendrickson of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' was more praising of the album's qualities, remarking that the band "deliver[s] catchy punk pop with sharp elbows and a wry sense of humor" and that "What saves them from the gutter are some effortless hooks and Skiba's hysterical lyrics".<ref name="Hendrickson"/>

John Dark of ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' remarked, "There's quite a bit that Alkaline Trio's music is not. It's not challenging, ambitious, or visionary. It's not clever or self-aware. It's not even terribly skillful. But what it is, is tasty. Pure musical junk food: fast, greasy, and crafted for a general palate."<ref name="Dark"/> He criticized some of the music as "a tad too derivative for your average rock snob", but praised the band's lyricism and ability to turn a phrase, though noting that they would occasionally "jar you back to reality with bonehead moves like spelling out the very, very thinly-disguised metaphor in one song [("Mr. Chainsaw")] for the listener".<ref name="Dark"/> Ultimately, though, he concluded, "for all its flaws, ''From Here to Infirmary'' remains nothing more than simply what it is: tuneful, consumable, and guiltily satisfying."<ref name="Dark"/>

''From Here to Infirmary'' was also their first album to chart, reaching number 199 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and number 9 on [[Independent Albums]].<ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite web| url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=alkaline trio|chart=all}} |title=Alkaline Trio Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200 |publisher=[[Billboard charts]] |accessdate=November 8, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Billboard Independent">{{cite web| url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=alkaline trio|chart=Independent Albums}} |title=Alkaline Trio Album & Song Chart History: Independent Albums |publisher=[[Billboard charts]] |accessdate=November 8, 2009}}</ref> Its two singles, "Stupid Kid" and "Private Eye", both charted on the [[UK Singles Chart]], reaching number 53 and number 51, respectively.<ref name="UK">{{cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ |title=The Official Charts Company - Alkaline Trio |publisher=[[Official Charts Company]] |accessdate=November 8, 2009 |archive-date=May 8, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508182655/https://www.officialcharts.com/artists/ |url-status=live }}</ref> As of 2008, ''From Here to Infirmary'' has sold 175,000 copies in the United States, according to [[Nielsen SoundScan]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044600/ask-billboard-robin-sparkles-garbage-alkaline-trio-bayside|title=Ask Billboard: Robin Sparkles, Garbage, Alkaline Trio, Bayside|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|author=Caulfield, Keith|date=August 1, 2008|accessdate=January 30, 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516135523/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044600/ask-billboard-robin-sparkles-garbage-alkaline-trio-bayside|archivedate=May 16, 2016}}</ref> ''[[NME]]'' listed the album as one of "20 Pop Punk Albums Which Will Make You Nostalgic".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/20-pop-punk-albums-which-will-make-you-nostalgic/340824|title=20 Pop Punk Albums Which Will Make You Nostalgic|date=June 9, 2014|work=NME.com|accessdate=July 29, 2015|archive-date=January 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109050756/http://www.nme.com/photos/20-pop-punk-albums-which-will-make-you-nostalgic/340824|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Cleveland.com]] ranked "Stupid Kid" at number 35 on their list of the top 100 pop-punk songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/03/the-100-greatest-pop-punk-songs-of-all-time.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303183529/https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2022/03/the-100-greatest-pop-punk-songs-of-all-time.html|title=The 100 greatest pop punk songs of all time|publisher=[[Cleveland.com]]|author=Smith, Troy L.|date=March 2, 2022|archivedate=March 3, 2022|accessdate=March 3, 2022}}</ref> ''Alternative Press'' ranked "Stupid Kid" at number 28 on their list of the best 100 singles from the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/36083/at-the-drive-ins-one-armed-scissor-tops-aps-haircut-100-singles-countdown|title=At The Drive-In's 'One Armed Scissor' tops AP's 'Haircut 100' singles countdown|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=November 20, 2009|access-date=October 13, 2022}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{tracklist
| total_length = 38:13
| title1   = [[Private Eye (song)|Private Eye]]
| length1  = 3:30
| title2   = Mr. Chainsaw
| length2  = 3:05
| title3   = Take Lots with Alcohol
| length3  = 3:13
| title4   = [[Stupid Kid]]
| length4  = 2:23
| title5   = Another Innocent Girl
| length5  = 3:37
| title6   = Steamer Trunk
| length6  = 2:49
| title7   = You're Dead
| length7  = 3:50
| title8   = Armageddon
| length8  = 2:49
| title9   = I'm Dying Tomorrow
| length9  = 2:20
| title10  = Bloodied Up
| length10 = 2:51
| title11  = Trucks and Trains
| length11 = 3:16
| title12  = Crawl
| length12 = 4:25
}}

UK Exclusive Tracks
{{tracklist
| total_length = 44:57
| title13 = Standard Break
| length13 = 2:54
| title14 = Hell Yes
| length14 = 3:50
}}

==Personnel==
Personnel per booklet.<ref name=FHTIbooklet>{{cite AV media notes|title=From Here to Infirmary |others=[[Alkaline Trio]] |year=2001|type=booklet|publisher=[[B-Unique Records|B-Unique]]/[[Vagrant Records]]|id=bun008}}</ref>

'''Alkaline Trio'''
* [[Matt Skiba]] – guitar, vocals
* [[Dan Andriano]] – bass, vocals, piano
* [[Mike Felumlee]] – drums

'''Production'''
* Matt Allison – producer
* Alkaline Trio – producer, inside design
* Neil Weir – assistant producer
* [[Jerry Finn]] – mixing
* Laurent Bichara – assistant mixing
* Joby J. Ford – front cover, back design
* Matt Skiba – front cover, back design
* Heather Hannoura – inside design
* MaximumMac Studios – graphic production
* Jim Newberry – band photograph

==Chart positions==
'''Album'''
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Chart (2001)
!Peak<br>position
|-
|[[Billboard 200|U.S. Billboard 200]]
| style="text-align:center;"|199
|-
|[[Top Heatseekers]]
| style="text-align:center;"|14
|-
|Top Independent Albums
| style="text-align:center;"|9
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLmds4EcjNUse2_EL0kTHblf1NinwflYR ''From Here to Infirmary''] at [[YouTube]] (streamed copy where licensed)

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