A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar
Dashboard Confessional · 2004
60 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · indie rock · emo
A poignant blend of confessional lyrics and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of early 2000s emo.
Why this album works
This album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and marked a notable increase in mainstream recognition for Dashboard Confessional. Its lead single, 'Hands Down', became an anthem for many fans and is often cited as one of the defining tracks of the emo genre during that period.
- Best for
- steady emotional crescendos throughout reflective moments for introspection melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on February 26, 2004, this album was Dashboard Confessional's fourth studio release, following the commercial success of 'The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most'. At this point in his career, Chris Carrabba had solidified his position as a leading voice in the emo scene, attracting a dedicated fanbase with his raw emotional honesty.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Linkin Park· Moby· Lana Del Rey· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands Down Standout 3:07
- 2 Rapid Hope Loss 3:41
- 3 As Lovers Go Standout 3:30
- 4 Carry This Picture 2:53
- 5 Bend and Not Break 5:06
- 6 Ghost of a Good Thing Standout 3:45
- 7 Am I Missing 4:03
- 8 Morning Calls 4:20
- 9 Carve Your Heart Out Yourself 3:44
- 10 So Beautiful 3:27
- 11 Hey Girl 3:33
- 12 If You Can’t Leave It Be, Might as Well Make It Bleed 3:38
- 13 Several Ways to Die Trying 6:09
- 14 This Old Wound 4:02
- 15 The End of an Anchor 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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