The two things that emerge when hearing the term “b-sides” are, “songs that weren’t good enough for the album” or “just another way to pad the ol’ bank account.” Furthermore, the name of Alkaline Trio’s newest album, “Remains,” doesn’t exactly help disprove this notion.

But that is really not the case when referring to the Chicago natives’ recent release. For the most part, this disc is comprised of tracks from compilations or splits Alkaline Trio has done with other bands (“One Man Army” and “Hot Water Music”) over the course of its 10-year lifespan.

This is something every hardcore Trio fan has thrown together at one point on a burned CD because they are sick and tired of changing out one EP or split after just four or five tracks.

To sweeten the deal, the group has decided to throw a couple of live tracks and a DVD ­- which might be the only part of “Remains” that leaves you wanting a little bit more. Aside from a few moments of hilarity involving lead singer Matt Skiba, the DVD is pretty bland and seems incredibly short.

The CD itself, though, is solid from start to finish. The song selection is great. And no Alkaline Trio fan needs to be told that. Even outtakes like “Buried” or “Don’t Say You Won’t” are solid songs, with great instrumentation and dark-yet-inspiring lyrics. But it becomes obvious why the songs didn’t fit on the albums they were intended for.

All in all, “Remains” is an amazing compilation of some of the best Trio songs that slipped away over the course of time, and finally emerged back from the deep. Now, the only logical question for the band is, “When’s the next real CD?”