What are some qualities that led to Sound City receiving a positive critical reaction ?
Ari Wiznitzer of Allmusic called it a slump for the band and " a definite low point in Alkaline Trio 's catalog , " criticizing its " lighter , more mainstream sound , " which " really does n't complement Matt Skiba and Dan Andriano 's foul - mouthed poetry as well as their earlier abrasive sound .