Almost Killed Me

Almost Killed Me
File:The Hold Steady - Almost Killed Me cover.jpg
Studio album by The Hold Steady
Released	March 16, 2004
Genre	Indie rock
Length	42:51
Label	Frenchkiss
The Hold Steady chronology
Milkcrate Mosh/Hey Hey What Can I Do (2004)Milkcrate Mosh/Hey Hey What Can I Do2004 Almost Killed Me (2004) Separation Sunday (2005)Separation Sunday2005

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
Drowned in Sound	(8/10)
Pitchfork Media	(8.0/10)
Tiny Mix Tapes

Almost Killed Me is the debut studio album by Brooklyn-based rock band The Hold Steady, released on March 16, 2004 on Frenchkiss Records. It is considered by many to be a concept album, with several recurring themes such as near-death experiences, parties and the fictional character Charlemagne. Almost Killed Me was ranked number 99 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Best Albums of the Decade.

While not a full-time member of the band at this time, future keyboard player Franz Nicolay makes a guest appearance on the album alongside The World/Inferno Friendship Society bandmate Peter Hess.

Track listing

1. "Positive Jam" (Craig Finn) - 3:19
2. "The Swish" (Finn, Tad Kubler) - 4:11
3. "Barfruit Blues" (Finn, Kubler) - 3:31
4. "Most People Are DJs" (Finn, Kubler) - 5:50
5. "Certain Songs" (Finn) - 3:54
6. "Knuckles" (Finn) - 3:46
7. "Hostile, Mass." (Finn, Kubler) - 3:42
8. "Sketchy Metal" (Finn, Kubler) - 4:17
9. "Sweet Payne" (Finn, Kubler) - 4:33
10. "Killer Parties" (Finn, Kubler) - 5:48

Bonus tracks on Australian edition

11. "Milkcrate Mosh" - 5:56
12. "Hot Fries" - 3:37
13. "Curves & Nerves" - 2:40
14. "Modesto Is Not That Sweet" - 3:12
15. "You Gotta Dance" - 2:00