Vic Ruggiero "Stuff in My Pockets" Alkaline Trio Directed by Dennis Widmyer and

Directed by Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch (Starry Eyes)

Developing a more focused and driven approach to their song writing

the album was rated number 74 in NME's list of the 100 best albums of the 2000s

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Two weeks later the band had enough material for Super Deluxe

Vic Ruggiero "Stuff in My Pockets" Alkaline Trio Directed by Dennis Widmyer andStuff In My Pockets is the latest project from singer songwriter Vic Ruggiero. As with his other solo work, the record forgoes the ska music he is known for, while favoring a more bluesy, folk rock sound. This breezy collection of tunes plays into standard indie rock and power pop tropes, at times recalling Elvis Costello. While many of the tracks feature a laid back vibe, others showcase a more energetic side of The Slackers frontman. The album will